Are there things to keep in mind when changing to F-1 in a J-1 entry-restriction visa situation
I entered on J-1, but need a waiver — to solve this more easily, would it cause a problem if I go to Korea and obtain an F-1 to come back with instead?
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Hello. Since you’d be entering on F-1, this isn’t a waiver visa at all, so no waiver issue arises specifically. However, J-1 involves various reasons requiring return home, so if your entry obligation arose because you received government funding or a grant, you should look into the relevant contract regulations.
For example, this could mean something like the visa being issued on the condition of working a certain number of years back in Korea afterward. You may also need to repay the funding you received.