J1 Muslim country

[kgorahava]

Hi,

I have recently completed my Ph.D. from a University in the US. I am getting a job offer from a UK based company and they are planning to post me in Dubai. I plan to apply for my post-doctoral fellowship in the US later. If I have worked in a Muslim country for a few years, will there be a problem in getting a J1 visa. If I apply to a US government organization for my fellowship, will it be a problem to get a J1 visa, if I have been working in a Muslim country ? After completing my fellowship, if a private company in the US is offering my a job and I want to transfer to H1B visa, will there be problems?

I want to decide based on my future prospects. I might not work for long and want to get back soon for my post-doctoral studies in the US.

Please advise.

Thanks.

[Nattybone]

Hi,

I have recently completed my Ph.D. from a University in the US. I am getting a job offer from a UK based company and they are planning to post me in Dubai. I plan to apply for my post-doctoral fellowship in the US later. If I have worked in a Muslim country for a few years, will there be a problem in getting a J1 visa. If I apply to a US government organization for my fellowship, will it be a problem to get a J1 visa, if I have been working in a Muslim country ? After completing my fellowship, if a private company in the US is offering my a job and I want to transfer to H1B visa, will there be problems?

I want to decide based on my future prospects. I might not work for long and want to get back soon for my post-doctoral studies in the US.

Please advise.

Thanks.

Hello, Kgorahava.

I am not sure if there is something specific to J1 visas. Americans are generally extra cautious with certain religions and religious people. But, having said that, i feel, your profile is extremely good. It is the individual who matters most and you have a very good profile.

I personally do not feel there should be any trouble given your background and academic experience.

Hope this helps.

Cheers,

[kgorahava]

Hello, Kgorahava.

I am not sure if there is something specific to J1 visas. Americans are generally extra cautious with certain religions and religious people. But, having said that, i feel, your profile is extremely good. It is the individual who matters most and you have a very good profile.

I personally do not feel there should be any trouble given your background and academic experience.

Hope this helps.

Cheers,

Hi Nattybone,

Thanks for your reply !!! It is quite encouraging.

Bye.