I'm going from F1 to J1 to continue doing some research after graduation

Applying to law schools, for matriculation in Fall 2004

Assuming I am granted a waiver from the 2 year home residency requirement:
-Can I request a change of status from J1 to F1, from WITHIN the USA?
-Can I get an F-1 stamp without leaving?

much thanks,
sachin

"sachin" <*remove*drunkpoet69@icqmail.com> wrote in message
news:bpejfk$mbe$1@murdoch.acc.Virginia.EDU... I'm going from F1 to J1 to continue doing some research after graduation Applying to law schools, for matriculation in Fall 2004 Assuming I am granted a waiver from the 2 year home residency requirement: -Can I request a change of status from J1 to F1, from WITHIN the USA?

Shouldn't be a problem if you continuously maintained status.
-Can I get an F-1 stamp without leaving?

No - you will have to obtain that in the consulate of your home country.
You'll need it only if you want to leave and re-enter the US.