I have a B-2 tourist visa. Can I change my status to a work visa while in the U.S.?

It is possible to change your status from a B-2 tourist visa to another visa category, such as an H-1B work visa, without leaving the U.S. However, USCIS scrutinizes changes of status for individuals who enter the U.S. on a B-2 visa with the intent to change status soon after arrival, which may lead to complications.