F2 to non-profit H1

[rani357]

Is it possible to obtain a non-profit H1 visa if the applicants current status is F2? Would appreciate a response to understand this. Thanks.

[JoeF]

There is no "non-profit H1."

There are H1s for certain organizations that are cap-exempt.

This isn't for all non-profit organizations.

It is only for non-profit organizations affiliated with universities, non-profit research organizations, and government research organizations.

And of course, a qualified person, no matter in which status currently, can get a cap-exempt H1 for an organization that falls into one of these categories.

[rani357]

Thanks JoeF. This is helpful. If I understand your response correctly, if a potential cap-exempt employer offers a job to F2 visa holder, he can start working on it once visa is approved. There is no travel and stamping required before one can start work ?

[pontevecchio]

The F2 person can work after a non cap subject H1 petition with COS from F2 is approved. VISAS are an entry stamp only obtainable abroad and not related to your ability to work.