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Which Visa is Better for Felowships?
sandro - 12-02-09 20:00
Hi there, I have heard that if someone wants to go for a fellowship it's better to get a J1 visa than an H1B for residency.Does anyone know if it is true?Please explain, thanks!
sandro - 12-02-09 20:00
Hi there, I have heard that if someone wants to go for a fellowship it's better to get a J1 visa than an H1B for residency.Does anyone know if it is true?Please explain, thanks!
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Re: Visa adonis123 - 12-03-09 08:38 
posted by sandro on 12-02-09 20:00
Hi there, I have heard that if someone wants to go for a fellowship it's better to get a J1 visa than an H1B for residency.Does anyone know if it is true?Please explain, thanks!
Hi there, I have heard that if someone wants to go for a fellowship it's better to get a J1 visa than an H1B for residency.Does anyone know if it is true?Please explain, thanks!
Yes, it is true because one gets a permission to stay for 7 years on a J1 Visa and only for 6 years on an H1b visa.So, one gets an additional year to stay if one has a J1 visa.Due this some competitive fellowships which r four years in length r possible to be done on a J1 visa.
Good Luck!
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