Dear All,
I am on a J1 (student non-degree category) visa and my visa expires by 31st October 2008.
The maximum duration for a J1 (student non-degree category) visa is for 24 months.
I have had the visa for the past 12 months (from Nov 2007-October 2008).
I am looking forward to extend it...
hi Bodhee,
I am on a J1 visa (subject to 2yr HRR).
I am looking forward to apply for a F1 visa.
Can you tell me if you had to apply for a J waiver for the J1-F1 conversion?
Were you required to go back to your home country to apply for your F1 visa?
Thank you in advance.
Dear all
I am on a J1 visa(subject to 2 yr HRR) which is valid till October 2008.
I believe J1 waiver should be obtained only when applying for work visas like H,L visas and for green card application.
I am looking forward to apply for the F1 visa.
For changing from J1 to F1 status, do I...
thanks a lot frnds for your replies
wud sure wait till I get the advisory opinion from the DOS
anyone knows how long would it take to get the advisory opinion
some websites say 6-8 weeks whereas some say 4 months :confused:
I hope I receive it soon :)
Dear all,
I am on a J1 visa (valid till October 2008).
Both my DS2019 and J1 visa says I'm exempt from '212(E) 2year homecountry residence' requirement.
Should I still have to apply for a 'J Waiver' if I incase I change to H1B in future.
I have written to the 'Waiver Review Branch' of the...
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