Entering with B-2 right after J-1

afaruky

New Member
Hello everyone,

I am currently holding on my J-1 visa which will expire on 31 May 2015. Considering 30-day grace period, I can stay until 30 June 2015.
I also have tourist visa which is still valid and I'm planning to use it after my J-1 program ends.

I'm trying to maximize my stay in the USA and I have two options:
1- Immediately leave USA and come back as a tourist after 7-10 days.
2- Leave after grace period ends and come back as a tourist after 7-10 days.

I wonder if there is a risk of denial or less than 6-month admission in case I use my grace period to the fullest and then try to come back as a tourist after such a short time.

Thank you in advance.
 
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