How soon can i apply for B1/B2 after completing J1?

[Gaozu 0]

Hello everyone,

I am a Nigerian studying in Germany, i am in my last semester of my masters degree. I just completed left the U.S as an exchange scholar on J1 visa a day before my grace period expires. I want to apply for another visa to attend a conference and also  visit family and friends in the U.S. I will like to to how soon i can apply after my J1? what category of Visa is best for my situation and what are my chances.

[Leah09 67]

There is no time frame. I applied for a B2 visa while I was still in J1. Since you finished your program I would suggest you have home ties like a job etc.

[Gaozu 0]

3 minutes ago, Leah09 said:

There is no time frame. I applied for a B2 visa while I was still in J1. Since you finished your program I would suggest you have home ties like a job etc.

I will  still be a graduate student  during my next application. And i am applying from Germany. Thats where i studied but i am a nigerian. my conference is coming up in June, i intend to apply in April....i hope i am good to go?

Edited December 3, 2017 by Gaozu

[Leah09 67]

1 minute ago, Gaozu said:

I will  still be a graduate student  during my next application. And i am applying from Germany. Thats where i studied but i am a nigeroa 

Ahh well applying during the J1 program worked for me

[Gaozu 0]

1 minute ago, Leah09 said:

Ahh well applying during the J1 program worked for me

did you applied in US or outside US?

[Leah09 67]

Just now, Gaozu said:

did you applied in US or outside US?

In my home country over a Christmas break

[Gaozu 0]

5 minutes ago, Leah09 said:

In my home country over a Christmas break

my J1 is about to end and i am about to enter my grace period. meaning i can only apply after my departure?

[Leah09 67]

2 minutes ago, Gaozu said:

my J1 is about to end and i am about to enter my grace period. meaning i can only apply after my departure?

Are you going back to Nigeria?