J1 waiver eligibility

First off, we need to know why you are subject to the two-year foreign residence requirement. Based on your description, it appears that you are...

I plan to apply for green card by EB1B, but my wife is on J-1 visa, I was wondering if I got approved , what is my wife's status

You first need to determine whether your wife is subject to the two-year foreign residence requirement of INA § 212(e). If she is, she cannot...

Will converting my J1 to a B2 while applying for an artist visa complicate the process?

I would like to add that you need to make sure you are not subject to the two-year foreign residence requirement of INA § 212(e). One subject to...

I had to leave b4 school ended

If you leave your program before it ends, you will be out of status. If you were admitted for Duration of Status, indicated as “D/S” on your I-94...

I am on a 2 year home residency to fulfill a J-1 visa requirement. Is it advisable to file adjustment status 6 months prior?

If you are currently fulfilling the two-year foreign residence requirement, you must be outside of the United States. One can only file an...

Can I apply for J1 physician visa if I have my J1 scholar visa waived once

Yes, as discussed in my prior answer, you can apply for the J-1 immediately. It seems like you may have been confused on the difference between...

Can I apply for J1 scholar waiver if I've left US for 1 year?

Let me answer your questions. Yes, if you meet the legal requirements for a waiver, you can apply immediately. We’ve filed many waiver...

Re-entry US 2 years after termination of J1 visa, with a new J1 visa

The J-1 researcher bar is completely different from the two-year foreign residence requirement. You can come in on J-1 status to do your residency...

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How can I request the government to resend my J-1 waiver or the approval notice?

You should file a Freedom of Information Act Request right away. You may want to have someone that has specific experience in J-1 matters...

J1 reserach to B1B2 while in the US

You need to have someone perform a legal evaluation of your J-1 program to determine whether you are subject to the two-year foreign residence...