J1 visa to F1 visa

[bbasatari]

I am currently working in Jamaica, and I hold a B1/B2 Tourist Visa upto 2025.

I plan to go for a mini-residency program for 2 months ( Apr-May ) at University of Alabama for which I need to switch to J-1 visa.

1. Would I lose my B1 / B2 Visa once I switch to J-1 Visa?...

[shesta]

My friend was part of a J1 teacher exchange program. His visa was terminated with no notice. He was told that it is for reasons not disclosed. This followed him making a complaint to the program regarding their handling of a situation and lack of offer of support given to him which would have had...

[ginapaolarm]

Good day everyone,

I am from Colombia and got married to a US Citizen while on a J-1 visa. I am still in the US and I am subject to the two-year home residency requirement.

I wonder if I can travel to the US while I am completing my two years in Colombia under a B2 visa,...

[MelShortYes]

Hello!

I'am not sure if this question has been asked before, but what do I do if the date for the start of my program has been changed but I was not able to change it? My visa has been approved and my new program date is set around 4 days before the initial program schedule. Thank y...

[pghos2]

Hello all,

I am currently filling out DS 160 form as part of my J1 visa application. I have a question regarding "primary occupation." I completed my doctorate in August 2014 and then worked one year as a lecturer while I was on OPT. After completion of my OPT I returned to...

[Yepal]

Hi,

I did my residency training at a university in usa and my j1 was expired and i then moved to a different university program for fellowship. Now i am visiting india and i want to know if I should interview because i have changed my program. When i applied for visa iwas given the option...

[count]

Hello everyone... I am going to apply for J1 visa as post-doctoral researcher. My professor in the university in US will pay my salary .. my sponsor is a professor from the University in US and this information is also written in my DS2019 form as 'current sponsor program funds'. I am confused with...

[mridul_P]

Pls go through my case

I am an Indian Citizen going to the US on a J1 visa. The J1 visa is valid from 23rd Aug to 13th September. I am transiting through London on my way to the US.

For the journey from India to the US, my travel date is the 21st August. I will be halting...

[rs28288]

Hi,

I live in India, and US employer going to sponsor me for J1 visa as business trainee. so Do i need police clearance certificate to apply for VISA ?

[BrandonJB45]

Hello ,
Thank you for the website, it is really helpful.

I have a direct question about my case. Last year, I have participated in work and travel, My DS-2019 form was almost 4 months and the US embassy gave me 5 years J-1 visa, until 2018. And as you know it has the DS-2019 number...

[magnolias13]

Hi there,

I have a rather complicated question to ask about the J1 visa waiver for the 212(e) home country presence rule. I'm not sure what procedure to follow, as in how to get the waiver. Be great if anyone familiar with J1 visa waiver can give me some suggestions. Thanks!!
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