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Options after expiration of J-1 Visa

Asked over 2 years ago - New York, NY

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Am on J-1 Visa from South Korea. Already extended visa once, and visa will expire in Mar 2011 (after 3 years). Am exploring options of staying (should I want to). Am considering moving to H-1B if I decide to stay. Two scenarios I am considering:

1) Another post-doc at same or different US University.

2) Tenure track position as Professor at same or different US University.

Is moving to H-1B status realistic for either scenario above?

Thank You. Appreciate it.

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Elaine Martin

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Answered over 2 years ago. Immigration Attorney in Coppell, TX.

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You need to check and see if your J-1 makes you subject to a 2-year home residence requirement. If so, your options are limited. If the 2-year rule does not apply, you may be able to get H-1B status if your future position qualifies. Studying will not qualify you for H-1B status - you might need to get an F-1 for that. Working as a professor, hoever, would usuall be a H-1B position.

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