As other lawyers pointed out, you must first determine whether you are subject to the two-year foreign residence requirement of INA § 212(e). ...

One should never rely on annotations on the J-1 visa stamp and DS-2019s. Such annotations related to whether one is subject to the two-year...

How do i go about adjusting my husbands status?

The difficulty in getting a waiver depends on why your husband is subject to the two-year foreign residence requirement. Your husband may not even...

Is it safe to travel abroad close to my J1 visa expiration date?

J-1s are typically admitted to the United States in Duration of Status (D/S), which is annotated on the I-94 card at admission. After admission,...

J1 visa

Each J-1 category has a definition and expectations for the activities of the exchange visitor, which must be met. For example, a Student is...

What should answer in part 3, question 11 of I-485 form?, If is "yes" What would be the procedure to explain that?

I agree with Ms. Blackwell, but would add that annotations on J-1 visa stamps and DS-2019s are frequently incorrect and are not legally binding. ...

If BEARER IS SUBJECT TO SECTION 212(E) apply on my J1 visa.

I recommend that you not seek an advisory opinion from the State Department. They error on the side of finding people subject to the two-year...

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How can I know my J1 program sponsored by U.S goverments agency?

You need to know that annotations on DS-2019s and J-1 visa stamps are frequently incorrect and are not legally binding. In my opinion, a legal...

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I need a H-1B visa . In 2001, was in the US under J-1 visa with state sponsorship. Left the US in 2007.

Fulfillment of the two-year foreign residence requirement requires “residence” and “physical presence.” Fulfillment can be in the aggregate, which...

Can a J1 visa holder (currently living in the US) be eligible to apply for AOS after marrying an American Citizen?

As some of my colleagues mentioned, you need to first determine whether your fiancé is subject to the two-year foreign residence requirement of INA...