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Subject: Re: J1 to F1 Posted on: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 13:59:54 EST


"sachin" <*remove*drunkpoet69@icqmail.com> wrote in message
news:bpejg6$mbn$1@murdoch.acc.Virginia.EDU...
> I'm going from F1 to J1 to continue doing some research after graduation
>
> Applying to law schools, for matriculation in Fall 2004
>
> Assuming I am granted a waiver from the 2 year home residency requirement:
> -Can I request a change of status from J1 to F1, from WITHIN the USA?

Shouldn't be a problem if you continuously maintained status.

> -Can I get an F-1 stamp without leaving?

No - you will have to obtain that in the consulate of your home country.
But you'll need it only if you want to leave and re-enter the US.