Can I apply for ESTA while in USA, after my J1 expires? [closed]

I am currently studying on a J1 visa which expires in May. I am aware of the grace period of 30 days, but I want to stay in the USA for 90 days after my J1 expires. Can I apply for an ESTA while in the USA and stay in the USA, or do I need to leave the USA and re-enter on the ESTA?

Best Answer

ESTA is merely travel authorization.
What you wish to do is extend your stay by 90 days.

If you wish to do this using the Visa Waiver Program, you will need to leave the country, and re-enter under the VWP conditions (this will usually require an ESTA).

You can apply for an ESTA within the US, however, you still need to re-enter the county under the Visa Waiver Program.

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Can I stay in the US after my J-1 visa expires?

If you are applying for a J1 visa extension, you can still travel outside of the U.S., you just need to make sure you have a valid J1 visa stamp on your passport. If this visa stamp has expired, you must get a new visa before you travel. If you travel on an expired stamp, you will not be allowed back into the U.S.

Can I travel within the US if I overstayed my visa?

The answer to your question is Yes. You can travel on domestic and the risk is very little although present.

Can I get an ESTA if I overstayed?

Re-application for ESTA is required if it is expired by the time of your re-visit to the U.S. For more information of ESTA expiration date and re-application, check \u201cESTA re-application and expiration date\u201d. A visa, on the other hand, is valid for 10 years.

Can I travel within the US with an expired f1 visa?

What if my F-1 student visa has expired? You can stay in the United States on an expired F-1 visa as long as you maintain your student status. However, if you are returning home or traveling to a country where automatic revalidation does not apply, you must have a valid visa to return to the United States.

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