Changing US visa from J-1 to B-2?

Question

I am currently working in the US on a J1 Cultural Exchange visa but am wanting to change to a B2 Tourist Visa. Is this possible? Also, do you know if possible to extend it again after 6 months if I still want to stay here? How successful that is?

Thanks!

Answer 1

not sure you can do this?

do write them first :

A cover letter from you requesting the change of status and explaining your circumstances, including information about why you entered the US in your current status, why and how your intentions changed once in the US, and any other relevant information. Since you are applying for a nonimmigrant status, it is also advisable that you demonstrate strong ties to your home country and/or that you do not have intentions to immigrate to the US.

contact us : at the USCIS :

Before contacting the USCIS, we may be able to help you if you have a question about immigration procedures, or need clarification, by calling our National Customer Service Center (NCSC) at 1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833). This toll-free call center has additional information and, during their specified office hours, can connect you to live assistance in English and Spanish. The NCSC will be able to answer most questions - although they cannot provide information about the status of your case over the telephone.

try this first,calling them or writing.

wait, i found some more infos:

How Do I Get Permission to Change to a New Nonimmigrant Status?

Why Do You Need to Ask to Change to a New Nonimmigrant Category?

go to this page to read rules and regulations on this matter :

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/m...

a B-2 ,(tourist visa) is never extended ,