Changing US Visa Status Issue

[Unique]

my current situation is as following: i came with J1, and before expiration of visa i applied for B2. And now after 4 months of expiration, my case is still in pending. though, i have to go back to Tashkent and get at Embassy F1 visa in order to come back to school. do you people think there any chance to succeed this in Tashkent while leaving the USA after expiration of I-94 but having confirmation number of status change?
i really appreciate your opinion.


What's your opinion?? Can you share with your experience and give some advice?
Thanks in advance.

[MDB]

As a J1 student u have to return to the uzbekistan and stay there 2 years,but as soon as you have applied to change your status (it will take min 6 months so make sure that you in status now.If not do not go to Uzbekistan it will be very difficult to get visa there.If your purpose is staying in US just live here even as a nelegan or go to Canada to get F1 visa.If I did not understand your situation write details it will be helpfull.

Wish you luck!

[Masud]

As a J1 student u have to return to the uzbekistan and stay there 2 years,but as soon as you have applied to change your status (it will take min 6 months so make sure that you in status now.If not do not go to Uzbekistan it will be very difficult to get visa there.If your purpose is staying in US just live here even as a nelegan or go to Canada to get F1 visa.If I did not understand your situation write details it will be helpfull.

Wish you luck!


Just On Topic hERe and also question to everyone!

Below is the Question to be answered in USCIS form I-485 to change status in the United States to permanent resident.

"Have you ever been a J nonimmigrant exchange visitor who was subject to the two-year foreign residence requirement andhave not yet complied with that requirement or obtained a waiver?"


My question: how do you obtain a waiver???

[rosefire]

As a J1 student u have to return to the uzbekistan and stay there 2 years,but as soon as you have applied to change your status (it will take min 6 months so make sure that you in status now.If not do not go to Uzbekistan it will be very difficult to get visa there.If your purpose is staying in US just live here even as a nelegan or go to Canada to get F1 visa.If I did not understand your situation write details it will be helpfull.

Wish you luck!


this won't be a good decition to do. I had a J1 too. But, I went back and got F1 without any problem. I would suggest u to go back and apply in legal way.
don't ruin ur future:cool:

[rosefire]

lekin baribir 2 yil requirementiz bo'ladi. bu F1 visa olishizga halaqit bermidi. eshitishimcha if u are coming to study, u can fulfil 2 years req after u finish ur degree. lekin afsuski, waiver haqida bilmayman

[Prince]

My friend did the same thing, he applied to change his status from J1 to B1/B2 it took him 3 month and 1000 USD for immigration lawyer
Cheers,

[-Resident-]

Men J-1 bilan kelganman birinchi bor USA ga keyin bir yildan keyin J-1 tugagandan so`ng extension of stay olganman 6 oyga u ham tugagandan keyin B-1 B-2 tourist visaga hujjat topshirganman visa tugashiga 3-4 kun qolganda,ho`sh keyin B-1 B-2 ga javob kelguncha uyga qaytib ketganman lekin visa tugaganigan 3 oydan keyin. Men USdan qaytib ketganimdan keyin B-1 B-2 ga javob kelgan oradan 2 oy o`tgach lekin men uni ishlatmadim chunki huddi o`sha paytda H1B ga hujjat topshirayotgan edim. Aprelda H1B ga hujjatni topshirdim va Noyabrda approval oldim keyin elchihonadan visamni oldim!
Ho`sh endi menda ham "Subject 212E" edi lekin uni elchihonada to`g`rilaganman!
Yana nimani aytay sizlarga ha J-1 hammasi ham "Subject" bo`lmaydi va 2 yil turishi shart emas o`z davlatida.
Waiwerni olish uchun USCIS ni sitega kiring hamma malumot bor ko`pincha ko`pchilik "No objection" ni olishadi!
Hozircha hammelarni savolilarga javob bo`ldi deb o`ylayman!:D

[forex]

Just On Topic hERe and also question to everyone!

Below is the Question to be answered in USCIS form I-485 to change status in the United States to permanent resident.

"Have you ever been a J nonimmigrant exchange visitor who was subject to the two-year foreign residence requirement andhave not yet complied with that requirement or obtained a waiver?"


My question: how do you obtain a waiver???

First off,it depends on who sponsored you while you were on J1 status.If it is government of Uzbekistan,you need to be getting a letter from Ministry of Foreign Affairs addressed to Uzb. Embassy,which in turn will address Dept. of State.
You will have to do the same thing if you were sponsored by US government,in other words your administrator has to waive the 212-E section.
Obtaining a waiver is a very complicated and long process and you need to be getting some consultation from an experienced attorney.

[forex]

Men J-1 bilan kelganman birinchi bor USA ga keyin bir yildan keyin J-1 tugagandan so`ng extension of stay olganman 6 oyga u ham tugagandan keyin B-1 B-2 tourist visaga hujjat topshirganman visa tugashiga 3-4 kun qolganda,ho`sh keyin B-1 B-2 ga javob kelguncha uyga qaytib ketganman lekin visa tugaganigan 3 oydan keyin. Men USdan qaytib ketganimdan keyin B-1 B-2 ga javob kelgan oradan 2 oy o`tgach lekin men uni ishlatmadim chunki huddi o`sha paytda H1B ga hujjat topshirayotgan edim. Aprelda H1B ga hujjatni topshirdim va Noyabrda approval oldim keyin elchihonadan visamni oldim!
Ho`sh endi menda ham "Subject 212E" edi lekin uni elchihonada to`g`rilaganman!
Yana nimani aytay sizlarga ha J-1 hammasi ham "Subject" bo`lmaydi va 2 yil turishi shart emas o`z davlatida.
Waiwerni olish uchun USCIS ni sitega kiring hamma malumot bor ko`pincha ko`pchilik "No obligation" ni olishadi!
Hozircha hammelarni savolilarga javob bo`ldi deb o`ylayman!:D


Resident,you should know that students who have been on J1 visa can go ahead and apply for F1/H1b visas right after graduation or expiration of their J1 visa.Two year home presence requirement issue will arise when you apply for permanent residence.Immigration officers will ask you to show them proof that you either served or waived the requirement.Thus,getting H1b (worker visa) does not mean that your requirement is waived.

[forex]

What's your opinion?? Can you share with your experience and give some advice?
Thanks in advance.

Generally,chances of getting student (F1) visa will be lower due to the fact that your friend applied for a "change of status".But as long as his/her status is pending,it means she is legally allowed to stay in the country.She will not be considered out of status.Your friend needs to get the Notice of Action letter from USCIS and show it at US consulate in Tashkent.

[Unique]

thanks to everybody who shared with their opinions.
He got already accepted to the Medical College in the US. As I mentioned above he is in a pending period. Do you think that once he shows his documents he won't face any problems at the US Embassy to apply to F-1 visa? Or is it still risky?

Prince aka, usha o'rtogizzi lawyerini contactini beromismi??:cool:

[forex]

thanks to everybody who shared with their opinions.
He got already accepted to the Medical College in the US. As I mentioned above he is in a pending period. Do you think that once he shows his documents he won't face any problems at the US Embassy to apply to F-1 visa? Or is it still risky?

Prince aka, usha o'rtogizzi lawyerini contactini beromismi??:cool:

It would be best if he could wait for his decision from USCIS.If his case gets approved,he will have a letter from them.I just recalled a very similar case.A friend of mine did file for B1/B2 visa extension and had gone back to Tashkent to apply for F1 visa before he got approval from USCIS.He got his F1 visa stamp,came back to US and received a letter of approval from USCIS.Thus,your friend has chances to get his visa.No one can guarantee that he will be issued a visa but he is not in violation of any visa regulation so I do not see any problems with obtaining his visa.
Anyways,good luck..

[-Resident-]

Resident,you should know that students who have been on J1 visa can go ahead and apply for F1/H1b visas right after graduation or expiration of their J1 visa.Two year home presence requirement issue will arise when you apply for permanent residence.Immigration officers will ask you to show them proof that you either served or waived the requirement.Thus,getting H1b (worker visa) does not mean that your requirement is waived.
Forex shu erda ozgina adashdingiz menimcha agar siz subject 212E bo`lsangiz unda sizga H1B berilmaydi lekin B1 B2 olsangiz bo`ladi bu tog`ri!

[SmIlIk]

Forex shu erda ozgina adashdingiz menimcha agar siz subject 212E bo`lsangiz unda sizga H1B berilmaydi lekin B1 B2 olsangiz bo`ladi bu tog`ri!

Not all of the J-1 visas are subject to 212(e). Those who came to states with work and travel, for exmp. are not :)

[-Resident-]

Not all of the J-1 visas are subject to 212(e). Those who came to states with work and travel, for exmp. are not :)
Yes I wrote about it in my previous post.
I was subject 212E in my passport stamp but nobody sponsored me when I came to US first time so when I applied for H1B I just showed proof to consul and he made changes in my records!

[PHOENIX]

What is the best way to get so called Green Card while being on J-1 visa status? In this case it's not subject to 2 year rule.

[SmIlIk]

What is the best way to get so called Green Card while being on J-1 visa status? In this case it's not subject to 2 year rule.

Adjustment of Status. That easy :) All you will have to do is mail your documents to USCIS with all the fees. They will adjust your status.

[forex]

Forex shu erda ozgina adashdingiz menimcha agar siz subject 212E bo`lsangiz unda sizga H1B berilmaydi lekin B1 B2 olsangiz bo`ladi bu tog`ri!

you can still get H1b,you can get it without serving your requirement..

[-Resident-]

you can still get H1b,you can get it without serving your requirement..

Well in my case it did not work the consul told me that he cannot issue a visa if I cannot proof that I am not subject 212E plus one of my friends got his H1B before me when I was still J-1 holder and when he applied for H1B he was being asked visa waiver then he applied and got it in 4 months!

[eldes]

Всем Привет!!! Пишут Вам люди с ТАша.......Пожалуйста проясните ситуацию......

Мы приехали по программе WT2007. Как и многие студенты с Узбекистана мы планируем остаться здесь. Скажите пожалуйста, есть ли какие нибудь легальные способы??? Если да, то поделитесь плзззз..........
Есть ли возможность подачи зачвлений а permanenant residence????

[Googler]

Есть ли возможность подачи зачвлений а permanenant residence????Вы не можете подавать заявление на перманент резиденсе, так как у Вас нет визы H-1. Согласно правилам программы WT2007, Вы обязаны вернуться домой после завершения данной программы.

[abbas]

aziz dotlar, hammaga bir savolim bor bilganlar bo'lsa javo berishinglarni iltimos qilaman. Men birinchi bor US ga kelganimda J-1 visa bilan kelganman, through Work and Travel, then I have applied for B-1/B-2 now it is still pending, so do you think I can return to my home country which is to KYrgyzstan and somehow come back to US.

adashmasam, menga endi KG posolstvasi visa bermasa kerak, chunki over there I have violated the regulations in KG, if even I am not in violation of visa regulations in US.
Javob bera olasizlarmi? thanks in advance!@

[Lovely]

Hello everyone! I just got approval on my case, I chaged from b1/b2 to F1, attending to language school, in feb 15 I have a TOEFL exam, after that applying to College, during this period what do you think can i get F1 Visa in Canada??? If anybody knows about getting USA visa in Canada please share your experiances. Thank you

[Googler]

I chaged from b1/b2 to F1, attending to language school,

When did you enter the US on B1/B2 (day & month)?
When did you apply to USCIS for a COS (Change of Status)?
Is there a mark 'prospective student' on your B1/B2?

during this period what do you think can i get F1 Visa in Canada???

What kind of Canadian visa do you have?

[ekafyrev]

what i cant read it. why?

[ULAUZ]

Yes I wrote about it in my previous post.
I was subject 212E in my passport stamp but nobody sponsored me when I came to US first time so when I applied for H1B I just showed proof to consul and he made changes in my records!
salom dostlar,hozir mani j-1 visam tugagan ext.oldim 6 oyga,ext. tugagandan song,statusni ozgartiroqchiman,e 212 sec ga not subject deyilgan,qanaqadir work visalarga change qilsa boladimi,yoki f 1 ga ozgartirish kerakmi,yana bilmadim,yoki bu sponsorlarga bpgliqmi,yoki lawerlargami,kim koproq sababchi bola oladi ijoboy natija olisimda.
oldindan tashakkur.

[Googler]

salom dostlar,hozir mani j-1 visam tugagan ext.oldim 6 oyga,ext. tugagandan song,statusni ozgartiroqchiman,e 212 sec ga not subject deyilgan,qanaqadir work visalarga change qilsa boladimi,yoki f 1 ga ozgartirish kerakmi,yana bilmadim,yoki bu sponsorlarga bpgliqmi,yoki lawerlargami,kim koproq sababchi bola oladi ijoboy natija olisimda.
oldindan tashakkur.

In carrying out the responsibilities of the Exchange Visitor Program, the Department designates public and private entities to act as exchange sponsors. Designated sponsoring organizations facilitate the entry of foreign nationals into the United States as exchange visitors to complete the objectives of one of the exchange visitor program categories, which are:

Au pair
Camp Counselor
Student, college/university
Student, secondary
Government Visitor
International Visitor (reserved for U.S. Department of State use)
Alien physician
Professor
Research Scholar
Short-term Scholar
Specialist
Summer work/travel
Teacher
Trainee
Each category of exchange has specific requirements and regulations.


Какой из этих категорий Ваша программа относится и кто ваш спонсор?

[ULAUZ]

men kak tranee,v oblasti agricultural, midwestda bolganimda custom harvestingda ishlaganman,ular menga kak host bolishgan,hozir hawaiidaman bu erdagi boss ham kak host,demoqchiman employer emas,shunaqa boladimi,meni sponsorim esa us dagi non. profit. org.shu desangiz,legal statusni saqlagan holda us da oz moz dvijeniya qilishshu desangiz,agar work visalarga change qilolmasam,iloji yoq oqish qilish k-kmikin,agar oqish qilsam degree bolmasam ham lang,schoollarga 1-yilga olib,keyin yana statusni ozgrtirsa boladimi,work visalar bop qosa,nima deysizlar?!
rahmat.

[Googler]

men kak tranee,v oblasti agricultural, midwestda bolganimda custom harvestingda ishlaganman,ular menga kak host bolishgan,hozir hawaiidaman bu erdagi boss ham kak host,demoqchiman employer emas,shunaqa boladimi,meni sponsorim esa us dagi non. profit. org.shu desangiz,legal statusni saqlagan holda us da oz moz dvijeniya qilishshu desangiz,agar work visalarga change qilolmasam,iloji yoq oqish qilish k-kmikin,agar oqish qilsam degree bolmasam ham lang,schoollarga 1-yilga olib,keyin yana statusni ozgrtirsa boladimi,work visalar bop qosa,nima deysizlar?!
rahmat.

Обычно по категории Trainee, обладатель J-1 визы должен вернуться домой после окончания программы и для многих стран не снимается 2 years Home Residence. Вы уверены, что условие Вас не касается? Еще раз внимательно посмотрите на визу в паспорте, а также на Form DS-2019.
Если его нет, можем рассмотреть некоторые варианты для Вас.

[Royal]

Всем Привет!!! Пишут Вам люди с ТАша.......Пожалуйста проясните ситуацию......

Мы приехали по программе WT2007. Как и многие студенты с Узбекистана мы планируем остаться здесь. Скажите пожалуйста, есть ли какие нибудь легальные способы??? Если да, то поделитесь плзззз..........
Есть ли возможность подачи зачвлений а permanenant residence????

Mojete tolko vlyubitsa v kakuyutu "krasavitsu" i jenitsa na neyo...posle mojete...a tak ... Zdraste Tashkent !!!

[ULAUZ]

Salom,
pass,da bearer is not subject to section 212(e)two year rule does not apply(uzbekistan)deb izohlangan.
ds 2019 da ham shu yuqoridagi izoh yozilgan joyiga galochka qoyilgan,
shunaqa gaplar,fikrlab ko'rsa boladimi?
lekin uylanish varianti bizga togri kelmaydi.

[Googler]

Salom,
pass,da bearer is not subject to section 212(e)two year rule does not apply(uzbekistan)deb izohlangan.
ds 2019 da ham shu yuqoridagi izoh yozilgan joyiga galochka qoyilgan,
shunaqa gaplar,fikrlab ko'rsa boladimi?
lekin uylanish varianti bizga togri kelmaydi.

Can you PM me giving all details concerning your first date of enter the US on J visa and original visa's expire date as well as date of your application for extension of ur status and other important data from your point of view that make the "whole picture" clean. Then I may give you some tips to apply for COS (Change of Status) or a temporary visa from outside the US provided 2 year home residence rule does not refer to you.