Getting a B2 to visit my boyfriend after J1

[Htar 0]

Hello,

I am from Myanmar.I was in U.S for nealy six months December 2017 - June 2018 (J1 by DOS sponsored exchange program). During that time, I've started dating my boyfriend and we are having LDRS at the moment. I would like to visit him and his family for a week during Christmas. I am final year in college and I am also employed at my family business as an english tutor as well as part-time language tutor/ engagement representative at a private tutoring service company. Within two years, I have visited Japan and four ASEAN countries (youth leadership program sponsored by Japanese Government) Yet I do not make a lot of money and my cousin (not a U.S resident) and my boyfriend would be taking care of some of my expenses. I am worried as "mentioning boyfriend" seems to perceive as a red flag, an immigration intent. I'll be only staying there a week, as I can't miss out my college for more than that. I have no intent to hide my relationship status with my boyfriend as he will be metioned as partial sponsor for my trip. Any tips for me? Thank you

Edited October 3, 2018 by Htar

[Boiler 43,381]

Sounds like you are Japanese which means you can use the VWP.

[Htar 0]

1 minute ago, Boiler said:

Sounds like you are Japanese which means you can use the VWP.

Actually I am from Myanmar. Sorry that wasn't mentioned in the post earlier. I am only eligible for one time visit b-2 for 3 months. 

[Echel0n 27]

Well in any case - never lie to the immigration. Just tell your story and get as many proofs for home ties as you can.

Oh and concerning j1 are you affected by the 2 years entry rule? It should be printed on your j1 if that's the case

Edited October 3, 2018 by Echel0n

[Htar 0]

6 minutes ago, Echel0n said:

Well in any case - never lie to the immigration. Just tell your story and get as many proofs for home ties as you can.

Oh and concerning j1 are you affected by the 2 years entry rule? It should be printed on your j1 if that's the case

Yes I am under 2 year rule. This means I am only eligible for applying non-immigration visas within two years right? Would this make my B2 application easier?

[Boiler 43,381]

Makes no difference to a B, apply and find out.

[WeGuyGal 1,052]

Best.. and only.. way is to apply for a b2 and find out. You'd either be approved or denied at the interview, that's how everyone finds out. If bf topic comes up, and it usually does in the form of purpose of visit question, be honest and truthful.