J1, after OPT?

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   Alexander SegalPro

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   Answered March 16, 2013 16:30. I agree with my colleague there are no profits left on this Earth. Difficult to be clairvoyant without knowledge of the facts.

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   J Ferrari

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   Answered March 15, 2013 10:23. Options depend on facts. You really need to meet one on one with an experienced immigration attorney, whether myself or one of my colleagues, so that he/she can review all your documents and facts in order to determine what your options are.

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   Kevin DixlerPro

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   Answered March 15, 2013 09:13. This gets a bit complicated. This is a general question that cannot be quickly answered in this forum. You can file for a change of status, but It will depend on the organization providing the J-1 as to whether you will be required to spend two years outside the country based upon section 212(e). Not all J-1 visas require a 2 year residence outside the US upon J1 completion.
   
   Those who spend more time in the United States may appear to have immigrant intent, so the J1 non immigrant visa change of status may be denied. A person with immigrant intent should be filing either an H1B visa or an immigrant visa.
   
   I strongly recommend an appointment or teleconference with a competent and experienced immigration attorney. Good luck.

   This is general information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney client relationship.

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