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Asked on Jun 04th, 2019 on Immigration - Virginia
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I have a J1 visa. It expires in September 04,2019 but I’ve just applied to changing of status B2 and asked to start it July 1,2019. I live with a host family but I don’t know what expected from them when I tell that I have to leave before September. I want to tell them now so they have time to find someone before I leave. The question is if I leave before July 01, In case the family asked me to leave. if it happens can cancel my visa J1 visa anytime after I leave. Can be that a problem? thanks
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The date that you put down on the I-539 application to extend/change status is only a request. The important part is that you have already put in the paperwork to change status to B-2. Even if the family asks you to leave prior to July 1, that would have no effect upon your pending application to change status. An applicant who has filed a timely request to change status is allowed to remain in the U. S. during the time that the application is being considered. (I do note that if the time up to which you request expires in the future and you do not yet have an adjudication, you should either leave the U. S. or file another I-539 application if you intend to stay). Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.    
Answered on Jul 02nd, 2019 at 8:12 AM

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