If I have a J1 visa, would it will be possible to change that visa to one that would allow me to go to college and work to pay for it?
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If I have a J1 visa, would it will be possible to change that visa to one that would allow me to go to college and work to pay for it?
Asked on November 2, 2013 under Immigration Law, Virginia
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The answer to your question is submitted below:
Restrictions - When you, as an exchange visitor under a J1 visa are subject to the two-year home-country physical presence requirement, you must return to your home country for a cumulative total period of at least two years before you can do any of the following:
- Change statuswhile in the U.S. to the nonimmigrant categories of temporary worker (H) or intracompany transferee (L);
- Adjust statuswhile in the U.S. to immigrant visa/lawful permanent resident status (LPR);
- Receive an immigrant visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate; or
- Receive a temporary worker (H), intracompany transferee (L), or fiancé (K) visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate.
Waiver of Two Year Home-Country Physical Presence Requirement - If you are not able to fulfill the home country presence requirement, you may be able to apply for a waiver. Select Waiver of the Exchange Visitor Two-Year Home-Country Physical Presence Requirement to learn more about this requirement and how to request a waiver.
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