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    Jan 29, 2008, 09:20 PM
    Change of status from J-1 to H1B
    I have J1-visa currently which will expire April 2009.

    A place where I am being trained would like to hire me and change my visa to H1B.
    Do I need to leave the country or not?
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    Jan 31, 2008, 11:06 AM
    "J1 visa holders are required to reside in their home country for at least two years before they may obtain an H, L or other immigrant visa to enter the U.S. or adjust their status within the U.S."
    So it appears that your employer's application for H1-B visa for you will not be approved.
    You may have to go back to your country and get waiver for this "2 years residency" from your country. As far as I know, the U.S. can't waive this condition.
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