Yes. You can. And it is better than F1 if you can keep J2
Since J2 can apply EAD card, you can do any job when you are a student. F1 can only get fellowship within campus. So J2 is better.
Since J2 can apply EAD card, you can do any job when you are a student. F1 can only get fellowship within campus. So J2 is better.