Here I touch on the J1 visa and H-1B visa(s) I had and how that led to permanent residency for me.

Useful links:

Conrad 30 program : https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/students-and-exchange-visitors/conrad-30-waiver-program

ARC waiver: https://www.arc.gov/program_areas/J1VisaWaivers.asp

J1 visa: https://j1visa.state.gov/

https://j1visa.state.gov/basics/

H1B visa is a work visa : https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/temporary-workers/h-1b-specialty-occupations-and-fashion-models/h-1b-fiscal-year-fy-2020-cap-season