J-1 (subject to two year-rule) change of status to O-1 within the US. Been told by many this is impossible, but also know some people who have done it. Thoughts?

Current J-1 status holder here, with a two-year rule (home residency requirement) pending. Am going to be filing for an O-1 visa by the end of this week.

I am currently still within the US. I’ve been told that my change of status will not be approved because of the two year-rule. However, other people I know have successfully done this in the past.

Any thoughts on what kind of outcome I can count on? Or am I really just in a limbo at the moment?

Thanks!

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