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I'm on a J1 visa and want to change my host company. Is that possible?
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I'm not happy with my current host company, I'm losing time and not learning anything new for months now and have still on year left on my j1.
I got an offer from another company (different sector, but same position). Better paid, I save 2hours of commute but more importantly much more interesting for my career.
What are the procedures to take?
note:
I'm not subject to the 2 years rules.
I am assuming that you received a DS-2019 from a company which is different from the company which has been providing you with training. If so, go to the company which issued your form DS-2019 and ask them what the procedure is for changing the company which is providing you training. If they are uncooperative, then you will have to find another J-1 program sponsor, get another form DS-2019 authorizing training with the new company, then leave the U.S., go to a consulate, get a new J-1 visa pertaining to the new DS-2019, then return to the U.S.
