Conversion from F1 to J2

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I am currently in F1 studying full time as an international student. My spouse has currently in J-1 status. I have these questions. I want to change my status from F1 to J2 as on J2 I will be able to work full time and can convert my studies part time also.

1. Can I change my status from F1 to J2? I got that answer YES from many sources. Correct me If I am wrong?

2. Since my spouse J1 has HRR rule which means she has to go for a waiver if she wants to continue her stay here. If I go to J2 Would I be subjected to HRR rule?

Suppose my spouse got a waiver I will get a waiver also. In this case, she will be on H1 and I will go on H4?

3. Can I work full time on H4 or when she converts her to H1 by getting a waiver? Can I also convert my status to H1B If I got a sponsorship?

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1. Yes though you should ask your DSO what effect it will have on your current study.

2. Yes.

3. H4 status means no eligibility for work unless the spouse has an approved I-140 and in any case a moot point as to whether this will continue in future.