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May an individual in the U.S. in nonimmigrant visa status change to H-1B status without leaving the U.S.?

April 26, 2017H-1B individual leaving nonimmigrant Status Visa

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May an individual in the U.S. in nonimmigrant visa status change to H-1B status without leaving the U.S.?

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Yes, if the prospective employee meets all of the criteria for H-1B status and is in valid nonimmigrant status, a petition to change the nonimmigrant status may be filed with the U.S. C.I.S..