H1b1 to H1b

[subirbanerjee 0]

My question is simple but could not find any proper reply, would appreciate if someone could give me a specific reply. I am on H1B1 special category visa, is it possible to do a change of status to H1B regular without going thru the lottery method. H1B1 numbers are taken out of the 65000 quota every year, so the conversion should be possible, without having to run thru the application (April) and random selection process. Please advice. 

[pontevecchio 12]

It would seem not. Why do you want to do this?

[JoeF 7]

5 hours ago, pontevecchio said:

It would seem not. Why do you want to do this?

My guess is the OP wants to change to H-1B because the H-1B1 doesn't allow immigration intent.

[pontevecchio 12]

That sounds reasonable.