Hi,
I have a slightly complicated question. I am here in US on B2 which is 5-year multiple entry. My current entry expires in 2 weeks. I have an H1 contract from a hospital but have to wait for my state medical license in order to apply for H1. State medical license might take more than a month. If I leave then I have two options: first to wait in my home country for H1 approval, apply in the consulate for H1 visa stamping and come back to US on H1. The problem with that is security clearance that may take so long that my contract is cancelled. The other is I can leave and come back on B1 and change my status when I am back in US. I have heard that when you enter on B1 you cannot change your status for at least 90 days. Is this correct? What if I am given entry for only 1 or 3 months? One other option may be to apply for extension for stay on my current B1 entry. How long does that take and what are chances of getting it?
Any suggestions?
Thanks
I have a slightly complicated question. I am here in US on B2 which is 5-year multiple entry. My current entry expires in 2 weeks. I have an H1 contract from a hospital but have to wait for my state medical license in order to apply for H1. State medical license might take more than a month. If I leave then I have two options: first to wait in my home country for H1 approval, apply in the consulate for H1 visa stamping and come back to US on H1. The problem with that is security clearance that may take so long that my contract is cancelled. The other is I can leave and come back on B1 and change my status when I am back in US. I have heard that when you enter on B1 you cannot change your status for at least 90 days. Is this correct? What if I am given entry for only 1 or 3 months? One other option may be to apply for extension for stay on my current B1 entry. How long does that take and what are chances of getting it?
Any suggestions?
Thanks
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