J1 to H1 after Favorable Recommendation

[inafix]

DOS gave Favorable Recommendation on 12/01/2020. So my next step was to apply for H1.

Company Lawyer says to apply for H1 I need State Medical License.
To get State Medical License I need valid work permit which is again H1. So I'm now in a catch-22 or deadlock situation. 

My J1 expired on June 30th, 2020. I overstayed due to COVID and I was 7 months pregnant.

My Husband has GC and his N400 application for citizenship is pending since Jan, 2020 (Biometrics done Feb, 2020). 

I want to start working ASAP, It's already been 5 months since I signed contract with hospital. 

[Asanwa]

Hello, 

I assume this was for exceptional hardship, if you don't mind me asking, how long was your case at the DOS before a favorable recommendation? Just curious to know how long yours took? Mine has been at the DOS since April 2020.  

[Asanwa]

Can you do an adjustment of status instead of the H1B? Although, thinking about it now, that will probably take a longer time..

[Waiver 2020]

@inafix well I am not sure about your status right now, but my attorney said you have to be in a valid status to convert to another visa/EAD etc. It seems like your best bet is gonna be to wait for your husband to be citizen (if you don't have a valid status, green card spouse can not help you) to file for AOS. Again, I can be wrong please do check with a lawyer. Good luck