Change visa status
Some J-1 visa holders have been employed in the US pursuant to their admission. Consult with an immigration attorney to the extent you are confused.
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Some J-1 visa holders have been employed in the US pursuant to their admission. Consult with an immigration attorney to the extent you are confused.
You could make an infopass appointment to follow up. In truth, six months is not even close to being "outside normal processing times."
Departure while an extension of status is pending constitutes an abandonment of that application.
That would be extremely unlikely, given that the current date is June 2010.
Each time you travel to the US, you are subjecting yourself to the scrutiny and discretion of the CBP officers.
They may have several different options and should consult with an immigration attorney directly to discuss them.
You would have to consult with an employment/labor attorney to determine whether you want to sue. You may be able to retain the priority date on...
Your father must provide all pertinent information in a truthful and accurate manner.
The background checks can take several months, even after an interview is completed.
You cannot acquire a US passport unless you are a US Citizen.