Change of Status from J1 to F1 with 2 YHRR
Hello,
I am currently hold a J1 visa with a 2 years home residency requirement (J1 expires on 22nd of September) and I want to change my status to a F1 visa.
The more information I find in Internet the more confused I am so I am writing you hoping thatyou could give me an answer since I am really confused and need some help before I start any process and have a mistake that may cause me bigger problems in the future.
My question is regarding the possibility of change the status without having yet (have not apply yet and would take 2 to 3 months to get it) the waiver. I have read that the restriction applies for work visas such as the H1 and similar but not for other type of visa (probably a F1?).
In case it does not apply for a F1 I would have no problem (hopefully) to change my status, but if it does I would, what should I do? Ask for the change of status even without the waiver? apply for the waiver and F1 visa at the same time? Would I need to leave the country if so? Can I be in a F1 until the waiver is finally approved?
Also, if I need the waiver, could I transfer from the J1 to a tourist visa and wait until the waiver is approved? or, is there any "status" that would let me stay until is it aproved/denied?
I know it is a lot of questions and my explication is not the best but I hope you can understand my situation and doubts.
Looking forward for hearing from you
Best Regards,
Miguel Iglesias
Hello,
I am currently hold a J1 visa with a 2 years home residency requirement (J1 expires on 22nd of September) and I want to change my status to a F1 visa.
The more information I find in Internet the more confused I am so I am writing you hoping thatyou could give me an answer since I am really confused and need some help before I start any process and have a mistake that may cause me bigger problems in the future.
My question is regarding the possibility of change the status without having yet (have not apply yet and would take 2 to 3 months to get it) the waiver. I have read that the restriction applies for work visas such as the H1 and similar but not for other type of visa (probably a F1?).
In case it does not apply for a F1 I would have no problem (hopefully) to change my status, but if it does I would, what should I do? Ask for the change of status even without the waiver? apply for the waiver and F1 visa at the same time? Would I need to leave the country if so? Can I be in a F1 until the waiver is finally approved?
Also, if I need the waiver, could I transfer from the J1 to a tourist visa and wait until the waiver is approved? or, is there any "status" that would let me stay until is it aproved/denied?
I know it is a lot of questions and my explication is not the best but I hope you can understand my situation and doubts.
Looking forward for hearing from you
Best Regards,
Miguel Iglesias