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hi my name rami and i have visa j1 i am wonder if i can extend my visa or change my status.i participated in trainee program and i get visa valid for one year and i am working in hotel right now. thanks
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You may be able to change your status (for example, to that of a student--F1), but if your J1 is subject to the two-year residency requirement, changing status would not eliminate that requirement. Extending your J1 status would be up to your program sponsor.
Answered on Nov 12th, 2012 at 2:26 PM