Change of Status- B2 to B1

ny2015

New Member
I have a question regarding starting a UN internship on a B1/B2 visa. UN documentation states that this is the visa which is required. I am currently in the US and my 6 month stay will be up in February and the internship begins in January. I am here on a B1/B2 visa but was allowed in on the B2 part (it is written in my passport by the immigration officer). If I leave the country now, I will only have a short window by which to return and I it seems to be such a short time to re-enter the country. On the other hand, can I apply for an extension of stay or a change of status from B1 to B2 and use the UN as my reason?
 
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