Hi, anyone on H4 visa...pls. help

**pharmacist_06** · 02-02-2006, 08:27 PM

Hi,
I am currently on H4 visa, i have completed my fpgee, tse and toefl. now i am currently looking for someone who can sponsor me H1 visa. Is anyone know how to go upon from this stage, will i be able to do internship still being on my H4 visa.
if anyone have experienced or know about similar situations pls. help with thy suggestions.
thankyou.

**pharmgrad2002** · 02-02-2006, 08:37 PM

One option: U hav to convert to H1B Visa to work and get payed.

2nd Option: If u'r not interested in pay,n all u need is just finishing u'r intern hours, look for pharmacies which allow u to do voluntary intern-ship. Ultimately, U'r supervising pharmacist has to sign for u'r Intern hours.

**pharmacist_06** · 02-03-2006, 03:15 PM

Hi,
Thank you pharmgrad2002
All big chain pharmacies i tried with is asking me to wait till i get my FPGEC certificate,then they can file H1B visa. certificate takes 2-4 months to come, I heard that by April 1st the application for H1B should be filed.
I am ready to do voluntarily also, but my question is chain pharmacies like rite aid, walgreens, cvs, allow for voluntary intership?
do u have any idea?
thank you

**jinal** · 02-03-2006, 04:31 PM

Hi!
First of all congratulation for your success

Actually, chain pharmacies don't allow to do volunteer work. U need to find out independent pharmacies.

Good luck
jinal

**pharmgrad2002** · 02-03-2006, 06:46 PM

Yes.No volunteers accepted in chain pharmacies. Also, u hav to wait till Oct 1st, to start working on H1, even if u'r H1B gets approved earlier.
U'r FPGEE Cert is required for this filing neways.
Best way to save time...hunt for independent pharmacies.

**wavelet** · 02-21-2006, 03:44 AM

Hi..

I'm wondering if someone could give me some information about chaging visa from H4 to H1( for starting internship).
Where can I find these information?
And is there anybody in the same situation?