112 Can I petition for change of status from J-1 to H-1 as soon as I receive the USIA's recommendation or do I need to wait for the final waiver from INS?
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112 Can I petition for change of status from J-1 to H-1 as soon as I receive the USIA's recommendation or do I need to wait for the final waiver from INS?
You don't have to wait for the final waiver from INS for
petitioning for the change of status. You can do it as soon as you
receive a favorable recommendation from the USIA.
 
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