Hi.
I am starting my masters degree in the US this fall (2010).
I want to apply for a J1 visa now so I can get sponsorship from a business in my home country, and after one year to change my status to F1.
I am not subject to the two year residency in my home country.
Is such a change possible? Will it have an effect on the amount of time I can work using these visas?
What should I do to change between the statuses, and when should I start the process?
Does such a change create any limitations or restrictions?
Thanks

