Hello,
I am currently doing an internship in a very small company which is undergoing very serious financial difficulties. Several employees have been laid off and the doors of the company could eventually close if the situation does not improve fast. I have a J1 visa, category trainee. I know that you are not supposed to change of company with a J1. But I have heard that it may be possible to change of employer in very special situations.
What can I do in my case? Change of employer before they have to lay me off. Wait until the company closes the doors if it has to happen, forget about my J1 and go back home (that would be very sad)?
If I am able to change of employer, could I extend my J1 at the same time?
Thank you very much for your help
I am currently doing an internship in a very small company which is undergoing very serious financial difficulties. Several employees have been laid off and the doors of the company could eventually close if the situation does not improve fast. I have a J1 visa, category trainee. I know that you are not supposed to change of company with a J1. But I have heard that it may be possible to change of employer in very special situations.
What can I do in my case? Change of employer before they have to lay me off. Wait until the company closes the doors if it has to happen, forget about my J1 and go back home (that would be very sad)?
If I am able to change of employer, could I extend my J1 at the same time?
Thank you very much for your help
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