Change of Status Articles
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B-1/B-2 to H-1B Change of Status | Complete Guide
Published on October 02, 2025B-1 and B-2 visas are non-immigrant visas issued to foreign nationals visiting the United States for short periods, usually 3-6 months. Faced with a layoff,…
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L-1 to H-1B Change of Status: Guide to Conversion Process
Published on October 01, 2025Often, foreign professionals find themselves in the United States on an L-1 visa, weighing the pros of converting to an H-1B visa for its multitude…
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J-1 to H-1B Visa Transfer: Change of Status, Waiver, & Processing Times
Published on September 29, 2025The J-1 and H-1B visas are both temporary nonimmigrant visas that allow foreign nationals to live and work in the U.S. However, the J-1 is…
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B-1 to H-1B Visa Transfer
Published on May 09, 2025Overview Many B-1 visa holders wish to transfer their status to the H-1B category. A B-1 visa is for temporary business visitors who intend to…
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Are You Checking USCIS Case Status and Processing Times Accurately in 2026?
Published on March 27, 2025So you've completed all the necessary paperwork, settled the fees, acquired your USCIS receipt number, and now the anticipation sets in. The waiting game begins,…
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H-1B Cap Gap: Guide to OPT Cap-Gap Rule for F1 Students
Published on March 09, 2022If you are an international student on F-1 status and recently graduated, you may be applying for Optional Practical Training (OPT), a 24-month STEM extension, or…