What is the processing time for I-539 petition, changing status from F-2 to a J-1 visa immigration?

Anonymous Feb 11, 2009 2 views 1 answers

I am on F-2 visa and i hv got an opportunity to work as J-1. I will be applying for change of visa status from F-2 to J-1 in next couple of weeks. But I dont have any idea like how long it will take in getting J-1 Status. Suggestions please.

Attorney Answer

Karin WolmanImmigration AttorneyNew York, NY

Karin WolmanImmigration AttorneyNew York, NY · Jun 15, 2026

It depends on where the J-1 program will be located, but it could take 3 to 8 months to process the I-539. Look at the posted USCIS processing times for your type of application. https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/processTimesDisplay.do;jsessionid=bcas4ZgJ239J98J5ArW9r

0 upvotes

Browse by Practice Area

Litigation 203,509 attorneys Real Estate 156,159 attorneys Personal Injury 149,024 attorneys Criminal Defense 99,634 attorneys Family Law 95,894 attorneys General Practice 90,854 attorneys Business Law 84,818 attorneys Business 82,448 attorneys Criminal Law 72,552 attorneys Intellectual Property 61,381 attorneys

Browse by State

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii