Posted by Laura from IP 24.98.199.210 on July 01, 2006 at 21:21:47:
In Reply to: Re: I think you're misunderstanding the point of visas here. posted by nish on July 01, 2006 at 16:04:26:
rule applies if the sponsoring organization requires it. If for instance a pharmaceutical company is providing J-1 to you as an exchange scholar you will have to go back to home country for at least 2 years, regardless if your work is pure research or not. The point is the research companies don't like to mess with J-1 visas, they'd rather hire someone for 3 or 6 years on H-1. They don't do this out of the goodness of their heart but because it is more cost-effective and advantageous to them. Regarding H-1: every time you change employers you must apply again, and it takes forever to get it and most importantly not every employer wants to do it. If I were you I would go for J-1 or F-1 (F-1 is for students) and if I were to get J-1 I would apply to get a waiver, which nowadays is very easy to get. This may however change in the future, one never knows. Hope this helps