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Greenvis   0

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Hi, first, happy thanksgiving everyone!

I'm an au pair from China now, my j1 program will finished Feb.20,2013. I have decided to stay here as a student . I have already found a collage and I'm working on the I 20 form now. I assume I will get the I -20 form before January .

My question is : Do I have to go back to china to change my Visa statue before my J1 expired?

Can I finish my program then go back to change my Visa in china ?

And how long it will take to change the Visa.

I'm going to enroll the spring session next year, I have to be back in the U.S before March 20, 2013.

Thank you in advance!

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mrs_gonzo   9

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My change from J1 to F1 took about 5.5 months. You dont have to change the visa if you get approved, but if yuou go visit in China you will have to apply for the F1 to re enter the states

~Sometimes you must live through the darkness in order to see the light~

♥ ♥ ♥ 11/30/2012 - We got married in San Diego, CA ♥ ♥ ♥

CoS from J1 to F1 now AoS

Day 00 - 01/02/2013 sent AOS package via USPS

Day 02 - 01/04/2013 package arrived in the am *patiently waiting for more*

Day 05 - 01/07/2013 received text messages for all 4 forms

Day 06 - 01/08/2013 checks been cashed

Day 08 - 01/10/2013 received NOAs for all four forms

Day 12 - 01/14/2013 received appointment letter for biometrics on 02/01/2013 but completed biometrics the same day

Day 27 - 01/29/2013 received email that our case is ready to be scheduled for an Interview :)

Day 29 - 01/31/2013 received an email that our Interview will be on March 6 2013!!!!!!!!!

Day 33 - 02/04/2013 received hardcopy of interview letter

Day 62 - 03/05/2013 EAD/AP approved

Day 63 - 03/06/2013 scheduled interview appointment - APPROVED

Day 66 - 03/09/2013 I130 & I485 Approval noitces arrived in the mail

Day 70 - 03/13/2013 EAD/ AP combo card arrives in the mail

Day 71 - 03/14/2013 Greencard arrives yay!!!

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Noah Lot   391

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Hi, first, happy thanksgiving everyone!

I'm an au pair from China now, my j1 program will finished Feb.20,2013. I have decided to stay here as a student . I have already found a collage and I'm working on the I 20 form now. I assume I will get the I -20 form before January .

My question is : Do I have to go back to china to change my Visa statue before my J1 expired?

Can I finish my program then go back to change my Visa in china ?

And how long it will take to change the Visa.

I'm going to enroll the spring session next year, I have to be back in the U.S before March 20, 2013.

Thank you in advance!

Will you be living with the same family?

 
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