switch from J-1 to J-2

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fbharat2

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Hi,
I am in US since Oct 2007 on J-1 visa. I am subjected to two year home rule requirement. I haven't got my waivers either. My DS2019 is going to expire on 30th June 2010. I am not getting any extension. neither I found a job to transfer my J-1. Fortunately, my husband came to US in March 2010 on a J-1 visa. My first question is Can i switch to J-2 within US? What would be the best time to do? If i go back to my home country will there be any problems in getting J-2, as i am worried abt the 2-yr requirement?
 
No, you cannot change your status from within the US. However, you can definitely change your status to J2 by exiting and re-entering the US. The 2-year rule does not prevent you from getting the J2 visa.
 
Thanks for the response. Can you please tell me when I should ask my husband to generate a new DS-2019 for my J-2? Is it before 30th June?
 
Could you please tell me if I can find a new job during 30days grace period (after June 30th 2010), Do I need to go back to my home country or can i stay within US? If I need to go back to my home country will there be any issue in getting a new J-1 visa because of 2yr-requirement. thanks for your time. Please reply at the earliest.
 
For J-2, you don't need another DS-2019.

I'm afraid you have to leave the US once your grace period is over. You can apply for another J-1 in your home country and enter the US again. The 2-year rule does not affect your eligibility of getting another J-1.
 
I called the UCSIS and checked with them, They said that I can request for a change of status from J-1 to J-2 before my I-94 expires, ie before June 30th 2010 right?? If the UCSIS approves my change of status, I do not have to travel back to my home country. Is this information correct?? Awaiting for response. thanks.
 
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