If I changed my J-1 status to an F-1 last year, can I travel back and come back without violating my status?
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If I changed my J-1 status to an F-1 last year, can I travel back and come back without violating my status?
I applied for the change of status (J1–F1) inside the US. Didn’t go back to my country after finishing my exchange program. Can I apply for citizenship and how?
Asked on January 24, 2012 under Immigration Law, New York
Answers:
SB, Member, California / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You cannot just apply for citizenship. You have to be a permanent resident for a requisite period of time before being eligible to apply for citizenship. In order to become a permanent resident, you have to be petitioned for it by either an e mployer on the basis of a bona fide fulltime permanent offer of employment or a qualifying relative on the basis of a recognized family relationship.
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