May I change from J-1 status to another non-immigrant visa outside the U.S. if I am subject to the two-year residency requirement?
Yes. You may obtain a non-immigrant visa (O, E or F visa) from a U. S. Consulate located in a foreign country. But you may not obtain an H or L visa or permanent residence until you have received either a J-1 Waiver or until you have completed the two-year foreign residency requirement. You may change from J-2 to J-1 status while in the United States; however, you may be subject to the two year foreign residency requirement twice, once as a spouse of a J-1, and again as a J-1.
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