H1B cap reached. What to do? F1 or J1?

[sal]

I was being sponsored for H1B on the basis of an administrative position but H1 b cap reached on May 26th. What do I do to stay and work here? Since my employer is very nice, and the place I will be working is also a teaching institute, I want to explore both options: apply for J1 or F1. What is better and easier to change later to H1?

[veena_swsh]

Its not clear where your present location is. Depending upon what you might be doing, if you get a J1 done, you might have a 2-year Home Residency Rule attached to it. Its a lengthy process to get a waiver done. Its better a visa stamped on your passport, whatever you choose to get done for yourself - F1 or J1.