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    harsha20092001 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 8, 2011, 04:44 AM
    J1 visa
    Hai there I was just wondering if j1 visa can be converted to any other type of visa after entering US ? I might want to do masters after my j1 visa is over... will I be able to covert it to H1b or F1 student visa ?
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    Mar 11, 2011, 08:02 PM

    It depends, if your J-1 is not subject to 2 years residency then you can file for change of status.
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