Hi, I am currently a J-1 student studying for my PhD degree in the U.S.. I got the scholarship from my government for three years and there's a two-year home residence requirement within my visa stamp. Right now, this is my seventh year in gradschool and I've been getting financial support from my academic adviser for three and half years after the three-year scholarship from my government. My visa expired in May, 2010 but the dateline of my DS-2019 is May, 2012.
I'm planning to change my J-1 visa to F-1 since I've been getting fully financial support from my adviser as a reseach assistantship for years ever since August, 2008. Considering my situation, would it be possible to change my status from J-1 student to F-1 student in my case? Thank you for your help!![]()

