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Hello All,
Before I start with my question, a little about my current situation:
Present:
I am currently on my OPT on my F1 visa. I haven't applied for OPT extension (for which I am eligible since my Ms falls under one of the STEM categories).
Issue:
The company for which I am working is a non profit research organization funded mainly by a private university and some pvt and government agencies.
My company has to follow the guidelines of university for doing H1 which says, ' For research scholars, the university will do the J1 visa sponsorship and after J1, they are willing to go for H1B'.
Caveats:
I'm sure you all must be familiar with the 2 year residency requirement when on J1 visa. My company (basically university) has promised to help me in applying for waiver.
I really like the work that I am doing here and wish to continue but would like to know if it is feasible or let's say should I even consider taking F1 -> J1 -> H1B route. I won't be able to go for completing my residency. My company had initially informed that they do H1B but didn't tell me this is the route that they take.
My Questions:
I have two options:
1. Continue my Job.. go for J1 and take a leap of faith that my NORI application will be accepted..
2. Apply for STEM extension on my OPT.. start hunting for a job that would directly provide H1B.. and leave this company as soon as I get an offer.
I would like to get all of your views/ suggestions/ alternate options.. anything on this.
Thanks
Before I start with my question, a little about my current situation:
Present:
I am currently on my OPT on my F1 visa. I haven't applied for OPT extension (for which I am eligible since my Ms falls under one of the STEM categories).
Issue:
The company for which I am working is a non profit research organization funded mainly by a private university and some pvt and government agencies.
My company has to follow the guidelines of university for doing H1 which says, ' For research scholars, the university will do the J1 visa sponsorship and after J1, they are willing to go for H1B'.
Caveats:
I'm sure you all must be familiar with the 2 year residency requirement when on J1 visa. My company (basically university) has promised to help me in applying for waiver.
I really like the work that I am doing here and wish to continue but would like to know if it is feasible or let's say should I even consider taking F1 -> J1 -> H1B route. I won't be able to go for completing my residency. My company had initially informed that they do H1B but didn't tell me this is the route that they take.
My Questions:
I have two options:
1. Continue my Job.. go for J1 and take a leap of faith that my NORI application will be accepted..
2. Apply for STEM extension on my OPT.. start hunting for a job that would directly provide H1B.. and leave this company as soon as I get an offer.
I would like to get all of your views/ suggestions/ alternate options.. anything on this.
Thanks
