Wish to get J1 then later on Apply for H1B?
Answer:
The first guy brings up a great point. However, not everyone will be subject to the 2 year rule. I would double check the likelihood with whoever is doing your visa (ie. most European countries are not subject).
Why would you change after just one year? If you can work on the J-1, you might as well keep it the full 5 years. At the end of the 5 year period, you can apply for a waiver (if necessary) and then change to an H-1 for another 6 years.
Though it is possible to do what you want, it'll be a lot of work and a lot of money. It can take 4-6 months for a H-1b (unless the Premium Processing fee is paid) and if you're already approved for a J-1, why would the company bother changing it?
Don't do the J, you have a 2 year residency requirement that you have to do before you can get another visa. That means you have to go back and stay for two years. Do a visitor visa or a student visa and change to H1b. J's are too much headache.
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