J-1 change of status, options?

[tinnie]

Hi,

I am an aupair on J-1 (not subject to 2 years HRR), my host family would like me to stay longer (my visa expires in september2007), what are my options?

Thanks

 

[jadoo85]

You can extend your J1 visa for upto 2 or 3 years, I think.

 

[tinnie]

Thanks. I already extended it and can't anymore with this program.

 

[jadoo85]

I think the only options you may have is to switch to F1 by enrolling in some school prog OR getting married and filing 485.