J1 sponsor threats with program termination if I apply for H1

[n_rubio74]

Hi,

I am currently on a J1 visa valid until the end of 2016 and I am not subjected to the 2-year rule.

Recently, my company offered to apply for an H1B and I checked with my sponsor if that was fine. The sponsor agency said that, both me and my employer signed an agreement...

[qsp]

I'm currently working at a university on J-1 visa which is valid for 2 more years.

I intend to find a H-1B job in one year, while still keeping the current job as a backup plan. On October next year, if my H-1B application is approved, I will quit the current job, and change to the H-1B...