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Hi! Im an au pair on a J1 visa that expires in June, i was thinking about getting a B2 visa after finishing my program but I would like to know if it’s something I can do during my 30 days grace period, any of you went through the same process? Do i need a lawyer for it? What are the steps i need to follow?

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Basically the same as getting your J, fill in the application attend the interview.

 

30 days, depends on the backlog at your home Consulate.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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How did you get a J?

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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You need to return to home country as u did not complete term of the  J visa

 if you did not complete your J visa program, you must leave the United States within the designated timeframe, which is typically 30 days after the program end date on your DS-2019 form; if you do not complete the program, you may not be entitled to this grace period and may need to depart immediately depending on the reason for non-completion and your sponsor's instructions. 

 

After the completing home country's obligations , u can apply tourist visa

Understand you did not comply with 1 US visa,  so chances you will be approved for new 1 is slim

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Does your J1 visa say smth along the lines of "subject of a 2-year rule"? If you so - you can not get another visa until after you return to your home country & spend at least 2 years outside of the US.

 

If not - I knew plenty of people back in my time on J-1 who changed their status to B within the US and traveled for an extra couple of months. But I don't know the process, and this was back in early 2000s.

Timeline:

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AOS Journey:

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08/19/2016 - day 0 - I-485, I-130, I-765 sent to USCIS office in Chicago (PD: 08/23/2016)

08/31/2016 - day 9 - electronic NOAs received via text and email, check is cashed.

09/08/2016 - day 17 - biometrics appointment notice received in the mail (appointment date 09/19/2016).

09/13/2016 - day 22 - early biometrics walk in.

10/28/2016 - day 67 - EAD status changed to "New Card Is Being Produced".

11/16/2016 - day 87 - EAD card received in mail.

06/27/2017 - day 309 - contacted the congressman office.

07/28/2017 - day 340 - finally received an interview appointment in mail (online status has not changed).

08/31/2017 - day 374 - Interview; I-485 status changed to 'New Card Is Being Produced'

09/08/2017 - day 382 - greencard received in mail

I-751 & N400 Journey:

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06/20/2019 - day 1036 - ROC packet mailed (PD: 06/21/2019)

06/29/2019 - day 1045 - NOA/Extension letter received in the mail (new GC expiration date is 2/28/2021)

01/17/2020 - day 1256 - biometrics appointment

06/03/2020 - day 1382 - N400 filed online (PD: 06/04/2020)

02/01/2021 - day 1626 - Biometric Reuse notice uploaded to my online account

02/08/2021 - day 1634 - Interview Appointment notice uploaded to my online account

03/16/2021 - day 1670 - N400 Interview - passed; due to I-751 stuck in another office 'No decision can be made at this time'

06/01/2021 - day 1747 - with help of Sen. Sanders' office, I-751 file finally forwarded to St. Albans field office

06/28/2021 - day 1774 - I-751 status changed to 'New Card is Being Produced'; N400 status changed to 'Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled'

08/19/2021 - day 1826 (exactly 5 years since day 0) - Oath Ceremony (notice received on 7/19/21)

 

 

 

Maria Guerrero Newbie

Maria Guerrero   0

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3 minutes ago, .yana said:

Does your J1 visa say smth along the lines of "subject of a 2-year rule"? If you so - you can not get another visa until after you return to your home country & spend at least 2 years outside of the US.

 

If not - I knew plenty of people back in my time on J-1 who changed their status to B within the US and traveled for an extra couple of months. But I don't know the process, and this was back in early 2000s.

Im not subject to the 212 rule but that gave me a little bit of hope, so thank you!

.yana Community Regular

.yana   598

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1 minute ago, Maria Guerrero said:

Im not subject to the 212 rule but that gave me a little bit of hope, so thank you!

Research the laws and implications thoroughly though.

From what I saw on this forum, things changed drastically since early 2000s.

 

Also from what I've heard before: even though people switched to B almost with no issues after J, it would then result in extra scrutiny when applying for any visas in the future in US consulates overseas. 

Timeline:

Spoiler

AOS Journey:

Spoiler

 

08/19/2016 - day 0 - I-485, I-130, I-765 sent to USCIS office in Chicago (PD: 08/23/2016)

08/31/2016 - day 9 - electronic NOAs received via text and email, check is cashed.

09/08/2016 - day 17 - biometrics appointment notice received in the mail (appointment date 09/19/2016).

09/13/2016 - day 22 - early biometrics walk in.

10/28/2016 - day 67 - EAD status changed to "New Card Is Being Produced".

11/16/2016 - day 87 - EAD card received in mail.

06/27/2017 - day 309 - contacted the congressman office.

07/28/2017 - day 340 - finally received an interview appointment in mail (online status has not changed).

08/31/2017 - day 374 - Interview; I-485 status changed to 'New Card Is Being Produced'

09/08/2017 - day 382 - greencard received in mail

I-751 & N400 Journey:

Spoiler

06/20/2019 - day 1036 - ROC packet mailed (PD: 06/21/2019)

06/29/2019 - day 1045 - NOA/Extension letter received in the mail (new GC expiration date is 2/28/2021)

01/17/2020 - day 1256 - biometrics appointment

06/03/2020 - day 1382 - N400 filed online (PD: 06/04/2020)

02/01/2021 - day 1626 - Biometric Reuse notice uploaded to my online account

02/08/2021 - day 1634 - Interview Appointment notice uploaded to my online account

03/16/2021 - day 1670 - N400 Interview - passed; due to I-751 stuck in another office 'No decision can be made at this time'

06/01/2021 - day 1747 - with help of Sen. Sanders' office, I-751 file finally forwarded to St. Albans field office

06/28/2021 - day 1774 - I-751 status changed to 'New Card is Being Produced'; N400 status changed to 'Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled'

08/19/2021 - day 1826 (exactly 5 years since day 0) - Oath Ceremony (notice received on 7/19/21)

 

 

 

Maria Guerrero Newbie

Maria Guerrero   0

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12 minutes ago, .yana said:

Research the laws and implications thoroughly though.

From what I saw on this forum, things changed drastically since early 2000s.

 

Also from what I've heard before: even though people switched to B almost with no issues after J, it would then result in extra scrutiny when applying for any visas in the future in US consulates overseas. 

I understand! I honestly need a little bit more of time cause im getting married soon 

 
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