What do I do to possess an F1 visa? 7 Answers as of January 30, 2012
I am an exchange student supposed to come to the states on a J1 visa, so I applied the D S form for the J1, then the American embassy in my home issued to me by mistake Visa F1, my scholarship program still treats me as if I am j1 visa, I want to know if I am now on a J1 or F1.Free Case Evaluation by a Local Lawyer!
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Law Offices of Svetlana Boukhny | Svetlana Boukhny
You are in whatever status your visa indicates, in terms of what is in your passport and what appears on your I-94 card.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 1/30/2012
Wildes & Weinberg, P.C. | Leon Wildes
Sounds like the US Consul issued you the wrong visa. It might be a good idea to call him and find out what to do.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 1/26/2012
Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner, A PC | Brian David Lerner
I need to know exactly what is on your visa, because many times with a J1, you are subject to the 2 year foreign residency requirement and cannot change status.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 1/26/2012
World Esquire Law Firm | Aime Katambwe
The status that was given to you is F-1 and that is your status. No one will see the application that you filed, only the visa that you present. You can't go wrong.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 1/25/2012
Law Office of Christine Troy | Christine Troy
Look at the I-94 cardgiven at entry. It will say F or J. That is the status you are in. If it is incorrect, then you are in violation of status and should work with your attorney or sponsor J company to fix this problem. It was not your fault so you need to point that out but to fix because a) you are in violation and b)it can hurt your ability to return later to the US.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 1/25/2012
Matthew I. Bernstein, Attorney At Law | Matthew Ian Bernstein
More information is needed to answer your question. You should first discuss this issue with your foreign student adviser at your University. If you can't get this resolved through them, you should consult with a qualified immigration attorney who can review all your paperwork and advise you further.
Answer Applies to: Illinois
Replied: 1/25/2012
Law Offices of Grinberg and Segal | Alexander Segal
You are treated as being on whatever visa was issued to you. You should contact the U.S. Embassy or U.S.C.I.S. to correct the issue and avoid any future issues.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 1/25/2012
