Q: If I change my J1 visa to E3 visa, can I still study? Can I stop paying the J1 insurance？
I am an Australia citizen on a J1 visa studying in San Francisco, the program will finish in three months. I have got an employer willing to sponsor my E3 working visa and happy for me to finish the study while working for them. Can I study while I am working on E3? Can I not pay the J1 insurance because my employer will pay my E3 insurance?
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You can study while on an E3 visa as long as your primary purpose remains employment. The E3 visa is a work visa, but it does not prohibit you from taking classes or continuing your studies part-time. However, your work obligations should be your main focus.
Regarding the J1 insurance, once you transition to the E3 visa, you will no longer be on a J1 status. This means you would not need to continue paying for the J1 insurance. Instead, you would rely on the health insurance provided by your employer under the E3 visa.
Make sure to notify your program and insurance provider about your change in visa status when the time comes to ensure a smooth transition.
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