Change of status before J1 visa expire

[Dimsa 0]

Hello folks,

My sister is in the US on J1 visa and before her visa expire she wants to change her status so she can stay and work longer.
I have cousin in the US that has a seafood store. I was wondering if he can sponsor her for H2B visa? Is it hard to get that kind of visa?

It doesn't have to be H2B. If you have any other suggestions, please let me know.

Thank you very much

[Boiler 45,525]

When does her J run out.

Does it have a HRR?

Does she have a US BF?

[aaron2020 11,651]

Hi,

It's highly unlikely that your cousin will be able to obtain a temporary H2-b visa for your sister to work in his seafood store. Look at the requirements; http://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/temporary-workers/h-2b-non-agricultural-workers/h-2b-temporary-non-agricultural-workers

Marriage to a USC is probably her most realistic chances of staying.

Best of luck

[Dimsa 0]

When does her J run out.

Does it have a HRR?

Does she have a US BF?

Her visa expires in sept. And she doesn't have a Us Bf.

[Boiler 45,525]

Next tranche of H2b is not until October, probably best to work on the bf route.

[Dimsa 0]

Hi,

It's highly unlikely that your cousin will be able to obtain a temporary H2-b visa for your sister to work in his seafood store. Look at the requirements; http://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/temporary-workers/h-2b-non-agricultural-workers/h-2b-temporary-non-agricultural-workers

Marriage to a USC is probably her most realistic chances of staying.

Best of luck

Why do you think that he won't be able to obtain the temporary H2-b visa for her?