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I have some questions regarding changing of status from F2 to E3 (AUS). Assuming I hold an F2 visa with which I have entered the US, what are the mechanics to
by dre3mer 3y ago
I have some questions regarding changing of status from F2 to E3 (AUS).
Assuming I hold an F2 visa with which I have entered the US, what are the mechanics to transition a E3 visa? Does form I-129 need to be filed since I am within the US, or can I just leave the US, get the E3 in a different country and re-enter the US using the newly-issued E3 without having to deal with I-129? Any advise on any general problems or technicalities that might be relevant to this change of status?
And one last question, what happens to the F2 assuming the change of status is successful, is it possible to switch back to the F2 after being on the E3?
- shusson 3y agoAnswering based on my own experience transferring to an E3 from E3D. You can apply for E3 from within US, but you will not be able to travel outside the US because you won’t get a visa stamp. You will also likely want to pay for premium processing if going through USCIS. Alternatively, you can apply at a consulate outside the US, which gives you a stamp. https://americajosh.com https://americajosh.com is a good resource for E3s.
- proberts 2y agoThe faster and better path to an E-3 is simply to leave and apply for an E-3 visa at a U.S. Consulate and likely, the Consulate will cancel your F-2 visa when it issues your E-3 visas (although sometimes Consulates leave dependent visas alone).