J-1 visa expires in 3 days, awaiting O-1

hk1979

New Member
Hi!
I am on J-1 clinical visa with 2 yr HHR which expired on august 14th,2013, I applied for O-1 visa at vermont center and got a RFE yesterday, can I stay in the country while I am preparing for the RFE or do I have to leave before the 30day grace period expires on my J-1?
thx.
 
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