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When can a J1 visa be converted to an H1 visa?

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When can a J1 visa be converted to an H1 visa?

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You don’t apply for anything. Your employer will apply. If your employer can give you a J1 visa first and there is no two year home residency requirement then you can chance to an H1B whenever you get the H1B. Premium processing will cost them an extra $1000, but would get you an H1B faster, so it is no wonder if they want to avoid it. If they have the option giving you a J1 it will mean that you have to go to a consulate one more time than otherwise, but on the other hand it will give you extra time in the US if you need it, for you can have an H1B for a maximum of 6 years. If you have a J1 for 2 years, you get a total of 8 years…

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