Adjust status from J1 to H1B?

[maddy12390 0]

Hi there,

I am looking into a J1 visa and I read something about an INA 212 (e) which states that after your J1 visa expires, you must leave the US and reside in your home country for 2 years before you can apply for permanent residence or another visa.

However, I am wondering if it i possible to adjust status from a J1 visa to an H1B visa?

Thanks!

[Boiler 45,516]

Are you subject to the 2 Year HRR?

Applies to a minority.

[maddy12390 0]

I am not sure what that is!

[Boiler 45,516]

Home residency requirement.

[aaron2020 11,651]

If there is a 2 years HRR, then you can not adjust status.

With the 2 years HRR, you are required (2nd R) to return home for 2 years unless you can qualify for a waiver from your sponsor.

Not all J-1 have the 2 years HRR. Some do. Some don't.

Edited May 27, 2015 by aaron2020

[erik_23ph 12]

You can check your Visa on your passport. If the anotation says ' Subject to the 2 Year Rule' then you cannot change status until you fullfil the 2 Year Home Residency Requirement of your J1 visa. However, you can apply for a waiver to waive that rule. Although its a long and costly process. We are talking about 6-12 months process.