Can applicants in the US on other visas change their status to a J-1 visa?
The J-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa. This means that applicants must show ties to his or her home country. If an applicant is currently in the U.S. on a visa other than the J-1, Go! International requires applicants to return to their home country. During this time, the applicant should either work or attend classes related to the proposed training. While it is technically legal to change status to a J-1 visa, Go! International will not issue any documents to someone who is in the United States. They must leave the country to apply for a J-1 visa.
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