ruatipoki Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 I worked in the USA for a few years prior to 2007. I used a J1 Intern Visa and also a H1B sponsorship I have an MA in IR and will complete my MPhil in Security Studies in May 2011. I am looking to enter a PhD programme in Sept 2011. Does anyone think that applying for an education F1 visa will be hindered by working in the USA before on a completed H1B and J1 intern 18 month visa? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex251 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 (edited) Hi ruatipoki I dont see any reason why it would be a problem as long as you were legal during the process and fulfilled the 2-year home country physical presence requirement if your J1 visa had such a clause (most J1 have it). The latter is actually very important because it is hard to waive. i was on a J1 a few years before I applied for a F1 and this has never been mentioned as a problem. Good luck on your visa application! Edited July 4, 2011 by Alex251 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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