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I need advice on how feasible it is for a program to make an exception about their visa policies. Right now, I'm on a F-1 OPT expiring mid-next year, but my current research job is making moves to process an H-1B for me. The problem is H-1B is a dual intent visa, and so having an application on my record implies immigrant intent. I have very strong hopes of getting into a psych program in the current residency cycle, but they only offer J visas. J visas are considered non-immigrant visas and only issued after having proved non-immigrant intent. I don't mind being on a J if it's a program I like, but the complication with my current workplace may make it an issue. It's not reasonable to tell my supervisor to hold off my H-1B visa processing when I haven't gotten into residency yet, but at the same time, going ahead with it could affect getting the program I really want.
Is there a possibility of a program making an exception on their visa policies for a single resident or should I reassess my program options? I'm a bit confused about what to do.
Is there a possibility of a program making an exception on their visa policies for a single resident or should I reassess my program options? I'm a bit confused about what to do.