Hi, I would like to get some advices and valuable insights regarding changing visa status from J1 to H1 (a,b) working visa.
I am an au pair, few months ago extended with my host family to stay for 1 more yr and now this is my 2nd yr in the states and now about 6 months away from the end date. My questions are:
1) If I have relevant education and would like to find a job in the U.S, and if it happens that an employer is willing to sponsor me a H1 visa, is it possible to change my visa status from J1 (au pair) to H1 immediately and start the job. If possible, can it be done while in U.S or has to do in a 3rd country. What sort of timeline can one envision.
2) What other options can one pursue. Thanks so much! Really appreciate it.

