I am an au pair in J-1 status. I am planning to leave the program before it ends, return to my home country, and then come back on a B-2 visa to visit some friends. Is that allowed?
Answer There is no legal prohibition on doing this. However, one in this situation would need to convince a consular officer (if one requires a B-2 visa "stamp") or a CBP officer at the airport (if one already has a B-2 visa) that the purpose in...