How soon return on a tourist visa after J1-Visa?

Sispy · #1 (**permalink**) 28th August 2012, 11:52 AM

Hi,

I did an internship in Atlanta on a J1-Visa which ended in late July. I left the US in mid August (my 30 period travel period). Now I would like to go back to the US to spend some time with my boyfriend. When is it okay to come back? What kind of proof will I need to show to convince immigration that I am not going to work? Should I book hotels to look more like a tourist? Should I fly into another city than Atlanta (where I worked)?

Any advice will be apreciated!

Crawford · #2 (**permalink**) 28th August 2012, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Sispy

Hi,

I did an internship in Atlanta on a J1-Visa which ended in late July. I left the US in mid August (my 30 period travel period). Now I would like to go back to the US to spend some time with my boyfriend. When is it okay to come back? What kind of proof will I need to show to convince immigration that I am not going to work? Should I book hotels to look more like a tourist? Should I fly into another city than Atlanta (where I worked)?

Any advice will be apreciated!

I'd wait a few months. Too soon a return indicates no job or ties at home. You will need a return ticket. Yes, book hotels since staying with boyfriend shows another reason to stay in US - and you have already posted that you have been looking for jobs while on your J-1.

Davis1 · #3 (**permalink**) 29th August 2012, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sispy

Hi,

I did an internship in Atlanta on a J1-Visa which ended in late July. I left the US in mid August (my 30 period travel period). Now I would like to go back to the US to spend some time with my boyfriend. When is it okay to come back? What kind of proof will I need to show to convince immigration that I am not going to work? Should I book hotels to look more like a tourist? Should I fly into another city than Atlanta (where I worked)?

Any advice will be apreciated!

wait for at least 6 months before re-entering