How to extend J-1 ?!

[siMaher 0]

I'm an exchange student with J-1 Visa, is there any kind of solution that I can stay here in the U.S ?! to change the Visa of course from J-1 to another one that I can extend ?! thanks in advance.

[Boiler 45,419]

To do what and for how long?

[siMaher 0]

to work ! i'm a freelancer I create games and websites it's easy for me to find a job so my only issue is the visa. any ideas ?! and thanks for your reply sir

[Boiler 45,419]

Find a company in that line who will sponsor you for a work visa. Probably an H1b, but assuming you find someone and are lucky in the lottery the the earliest you could start is 1st October next year.

[siMaher 0]

but I thought that my J-1 visa force me to finish my year here than go back to my home country for 2 years before I can come back to the U.S, isn't that true ?! If I find a job with a contract does it mean that I can stay here in my condition ?! thanks again sir.

[Boiler 45,419]

Some J1's have a home residency requirement, most do not.

You only can stay as long as you have status.

[siMaher 0]

so there is no way I can change the visa that I have with another one while being here with my j-1 visa?

[Boiler 45,419]

Probably not.

[siMaher 0]

I heard that an application for asylum may be a solution ! what do u think ?!

[Merrytooth 5,748]

Ha ha ha ....

[siMaher 0]

what's so funny ?!

[aaron2020 11,651]

Why do you need asylum?

[siMaher 0]

Honestly no, but, as I heard a lawyer can deal with this situation and find a solution which is asking for asylum request !

[aaron2020 11,651]

Google fraudulent asylum cases.

[siMaher 0]

ok thank you, but, is there a chance that it works ?! actually i don't really want to miss this opportunity and go back to me home country. thanks