Two days to spare
Approved without RFE under PP 10043 scrutiny
B-2 to J-1
Background
Z received an invitation to a J-1 Visiting Research Scholar program, but had only 2 days left in status and a prior immigration application history.
Challenges
An extremely narrow time window and potential concerns about immigrant intent, all in a policy climate of large-scale scrutiny under Presidential Proclamation 10043.
Strategy
We filed the B-2 to J-1 change of status at the last possible moment with expedited handling, and adjusted the filing strategy to avoid scrutiny risks.
Outcome
No RFE and no NOID; approved in just one month (filed at the last minute 02/11/2026 · approved 03/13/2026).