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I’m currently in the US on a tourist visa, F-1 OPT, student visa. Can I apply for a J-1 visa through SFIP while I’m here?

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I’m currently in the US on a tourist visa, F-1 OPT, student visa. Can I apply for a J-1 visa through SFIP while I’m here?

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Yes, you are eligible to apply for a J-1 visa while on other types of visas and you may begin the application process while still in the U.S. You will need to provide copies of all your visas to the US in your application materials. However, our program requires that you complete the process in your country of origin. The DS2019 and other relevant documents will only be sent to your home country. You must be interviewed at the U.S. Consulate or Embassy in your country in order to fulfill the requirements for the J-1 visa.