Out of Status and DS-156

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UKposter123

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Hi all,
thanks for any help (advice/ experiences) with this...

last year, I was on an H1-B and was unexpectedly laid off. after taking the advice of several different lawyers, I stayed "out of status" for a couple of months to clear up my affairs.

I am not applying for a F-1 visa for a PhD program. On the DS-156, should I answer "yes" to the question about having violated the terms of a visa due to my being out of status? (under Q.38)
thanks...
 
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Hi all,
thanks for any help (advice/ experiences) with this...

last year, I was on an H1-B and was unexpectedly laid off (whole team terminated by surprise). after taking the advice of several different lawyers, I stayed "out of status" for a couple of months to clear up my affairs. (my I-94 had not expired)

I am now applying for a F-1 visa for a PhD program ( I already have I-20, full funding for tuition and expenses from major US research university)

On the DS-156, should I answer "yes" to the question about having violated the terms of a visa due to my being out of status? (under Q.38)
thanks...
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