Im a student on a j1 visa, the visa on the passport is valid till 3rd of feb 2013 however my ds2019 expired on 3rd of jan 2013

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   Jeffrey DevorePro

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   Answered January 18, 2013 05:17. Yes, it is possible, but you need to take immediate action. The controlling date is the expiration of your DS-2019 (your program end date), not your visa. A J-1 alien can remain lawfully in the United States for 30 days past his or her program expiration date. Thus, any application for a change of status can must be filed within that 30 day time period.
   
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   Stephen BermanPro

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   Answered January 17, 2013 14:29. Really the date that matters is when your program ended. You need to file before then if you want to change status.

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   Eric Ludin

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   Answered January 17, 2013 15:12. It depends on the timing. Has the program ended already. If you plan before the program ends and before the next on begins, it is possible.

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