Hi and thanks for all the valuable information! Do you know if there´s any special or exceptional way of submitting the work permit application without being in the US? For example, if I legally stablish a postal address in the US, do I need to wait inside the country until my work permit is approved? Or I can be out of the country til having my work permit granted? Thanks!
Hello, I have multiple extended DS-2019 forms from the same institute. The only difference among these forms is the end date. I'm wondering if I need to upload all of these forms to the system? I only uploaded the latest one and was assigned a case number. How do I update the information if I need to provide others DS-2019 forms?
Hi sir thank you for this awesome video! as im staying here on a culinary j1, and i do need to serve my country for 2 years on my ds2019. will it be possible for me to legally stay in the states with working visa for H1b or O1B visa immediately after i finish my program?
Hi, I am about to be granted a fulbright scholarship to study in US but I don't know if I should accept beacause of the 2 years home residency. Actually my wife recently got her green card and we are thinking.
Hello, I travelled on an Exchange Program and the 2 year rule applies to me and it hasn't passed 2 years since I came back to my home country, but I got accepted in another Exchange program, can I apply to a J1 visa again? Thanks in advance.
I’m currently on an F1 (a year into my program), I intend to apply for my J1 Waiver (was on it for 3.5 years) and was curious to know if I could simply go ahead based on No Objection?
Two factors to consider on whether or not to apply for a J1 no objection waiver: 1. Did an applicant receive U.S. Government funding; 2) Will the applicant's home country issue a no objection statement
Thanks for this video! I am on a j1 visa with a 2 year rule and my fiancee is thinking of marrying me next month. What are the consequences if I proceed with the marriage?
You're welcome :) Congratulations on your future marriage. You will need to file for a waiver to stay in the United States after your program ends if you want to apply for a marriage-based green card. If you are married you would be eligible for a J1 exceptional hardship waiver.
I am in US right now on J1 visa on a exchange program funded by US govt. which expires on May7, I want to go back to my country for a few months and then come back as a company wants to have me working for them. Its a reputed startup company and is willing to sponsor my VISA to come back and work for them as community manager. Is this possible? How can I make this happen?
Hi .. hope you are good.. i have a question.. what if my j1 visa waiver application is pendin for decision.. and my ds 2019 expires? Do i need to leave usa? Or i can stay till i receive my waiver application decision
Thank you for your comment. Every case is unique and depends upon the specific details of the case. We invite you to contact us at 916-613-3553 to evaluate your specific case.
If an applicant's DS 2019 expires the applicant is still eligible for a J1 waiver. Additionally, if an applicant overstays and is unable to renew the DS 2019 or change or extend status they will be out of status.
I am from Kolkata and want to give my Visa interview from Mumbai due to high approval number but if they ask me y have you chooses Mumbai because Kolkata has a US embassy then what should i answer? Please help
Thank you for your comment. Every case is unique and depends upon the specific details of the case. We invite you to contact us at 916-613-3553 to evaluate your specific case.
Hi, Sir. I have J1 visa , and my DS 2019 will expired next March. My funding is from one Buddhist insititute not from the government. I have a US citizen child of 12 years old. Do you think I can be approved by hardship waiver? How much you will ask for this case? I am worried if I cannot get the waiver before next March. Is there any way for me to continue to stay in USA? Can I change my status inside USA? Thanks.
Dear Lotus, you are eligible for the J1 Exceptional Hardship Waiver and your J1 waiver processing may exceed the alloted time you are able to stay in the US on your J1 visa. I invite you to contact our office at 916-613-3553 to discuss your options.
Hello Sir, I'm a wife of are JI Visa Holder and i have a J2, recently i gave birth in the US while on my J2. Our question is , is our birth entitled to a US Citizen since she was born here even if we the parents are on J1 and J2 visas. Thank you.
Thank you for your comment. Every case is unique and depends upon the specific details of the case. We invite you to contact us at 916-613-3553 to evaluate your specific case.
Thank you for your comment. Every case is unique and depends upon the specific details of the case. We invite you to contact us at 916-613-3553 to evaluate your specific case.
@@sohamgadre3751In most cases it is not possible to change status to H1b without waiving or complying with the two year home residency requirement. There are some exceptions to this rule.
@@sohamgadre3751 In most cases it is not possible to change status to H1b without waiving or complying with the two year home residency requirement. There are some exceptions to this rule.
Hello, Sir. I am from the Philippines. I had ny 12 year internship in the USA last September 2016 but unfortunately was cut short because my employer terminated my employment then my visa. Is it still possible for my to re-apply for another J1 visa? Would it be risky for me since my program sponsor terminated my visa? Thank you.
I am from Kolkata and want to give my Visa interview from Mumbai due to high approval number but if they ask me y have you chooses Mumbai because Kolkata has a US embassy then what should i answer? Please help
Hi Sir, I applied stage III of J1 waiver and sent DS3035 application packet to Indian Embassy, DC and DOS, St Louis on 20th March, 2020. My concern is that it’s still not showing documents received on state.gov site, more than a month now. My J1 is ending on October 2020 and premium processing of H1B is halted. I’m worried if I would be able to apply H1B on time. Please help!
Thank you for your comment. Every case is unique and depends upon the specific details of the case. We invite you to contact us at 916-613-3553 to evaluate your specific case.
Hi and thanks for all the valuable information! Do you know if there´s any special or exceptional way of submitting the work permit application without being in the US? For example, if I legally stablish a postal address in the US, do I need to wait inside the country until my work permit is approved? Or I can be out of the country til having my work permit granted? Thanks!
Hello, I have multiple extended DS-2019 forms from the same institute. The only difference among these forms is the end date. I'm wondering if I need to upload all of these forms to the system? I only uploaded the latest one and was assigned a case number. How do I update the information if I need to provide others DS-2019 forms?
I personally prefer to be as thorough as possible by providing information on all DS 2019 forms.
Hi sir thank you for this awesome video! as im staying here on a culinary j1, and i do need to serve my country for 2 years on my ds2019. will it be possible for me to legally stay in the states with working visa for H1b or O1B visa immediately after i finish my program?
Possibly an o1 visa but this requires consular processing.
Hi, I am about to be granted a fulbright scholarship to study in US but I don't know if I should accept beacause of the 2 years home residency. Actually my wife recently got her green card and we are thinking.
Its smart to give this careful consideration and be prepared of potentially needing to fulfill the requirements of the two year rule.
Can a j2 with 2 year home residency rule change its status to j1 ?
Hello, I travelled on an Exchange Program and the 2 year rule applies to me and it hasn't passed 2 years since I came back to my home country, but I got accepted in another Exchange program, can I apply to a J1 visa again? Thanks in advance.
I’m currently on an F1 (a year into my program), I intend to apply for my J1 Waiver (was on it for 3.5 years) and was curious to know if I could simply go ahead based on No Objection?
Two factors to consider on whether or not to apply for a J1 no objection waiver: 1. Did an applicant receive U.S. Government funding; 2) Will the applicant's home country issue a no objection statement
Thanks for this video! I am on a j1 visa with a 2 year rule and my fiancee is thinking of marrying me next month. What are the consequences if I proceed with the marriage?
You're welcome :) Congratulations on your future marriage. You will need to file for a waiver to stay in the United States after your program ends if you want to apply for a marriage-based green card. If you are married you would be eligible for a J1 exceptional hardship waiver.
@@TheGreenCardLawyer thank you
You're welcome.
Hi, are physicians who trained in US for their residency and fellowship eligible for waiver through no objection statement
Generally, no in this scenario the physician will need to pursue other J1 waivers such as the Exceptional Hardship Waiver.
@@TheGreenCardLawyer thank you
@@TheGreenCardLawyer thank you
@@notonfire7318 Your welcome :)
I am in US right now on J1 visa on a exchange program funded by US govt. which expires on May7, I want to go back to my country for a few months and then come back as a company wants to have me working for them. Its a reputed startup company and is willing to sponsor my VISA to come back and work for them as community manager. Is this possible? How can I make this happen?
One of the exceptions to not immediately fulfilling the 2 year requirement is applying for an O1 visa.
Hi .. hope you are good.. i have a question.. what if my j1 visa waiver application is pendin for decision.. and my ds 2019 expires? Do i need to leave usa? Or i can stay till i receive my waiver application decision
Thank you for your comment. Every case is unique and depends upon the specific details of the case. We invite you to contact us at 916-613-3553 to evaluate your specific case.
If an applicant's DS 2019 expires the applicant is still eligible for a J1 waiver. Additionally, if an applicant overstays and is unable to renew the DS 2019 or change or extend status they will be out of status.
I am from Kolkata and want to give my Visa interview from Mumbai due to high approval number but if they ask me y have you chooses Mumbai because Kolkata has a US embassy then what should i answer? Please help
Thank you for your comment. Every case is unique and depends upon the specific details of the case. We invite you to contact us at 916-613-3553 to evaluate your specific case.
Am I able to apply for a waiver after just 17 months of stay in the U.S.?
Depending upon one's unique circumstances an applicant may be able to apply for a J1 waiver before their J1 program has ended.
Hi, Sir. I have J1 visa , and my DS 2019 will expired next March. My funding is from one Buddhist insititute not from the government. I have a US citizen child of 12 years old. Do you think I can be approved by hardship waiver? How much you will ask for this case? I am worried if I cannot get the waiver before next March. Is there any way for me to continue to stay in USA? Can I change my status inside USA? Thanks.
Dear Lotus, you are eligible for the J1 Exceptional Hardship Waiver and your J1 waiver processing may exceed the alloted time you are able to stay in the US on your J1 visa. I invite you to contact our office at 916-613-3553 to discuss your options.
Hello Sir, I'm a wife of are JI Visa Holder and i have a J2, recently i gave birth in the US while on my J2. Our question is , is our birth entitled to a US Citizen since she was born here even if we the parents are on J1 and J2 visas. Thank you.
Thank you for your comment. Every case is unique and depends upon the specific details of the case. We invite you to contact us at 916-613-3553 to evaluate your specific case.
If a child is born in the U.S. the child is a U.S. citizen.
Hello, my boyfriend is on a J1 visa, we are getting married, can he stay in the country while his J1 visa is in the process of waivering...
Thank you for your comment. Every case is unique and depends upon the specific details of the case. We invite you to contact us at 916-613-3553 to evaluate your specific case.
Did your situation work out?
Hi sir! Currently I’m in USA on J1 visa and this visa will end this year. So am I eligible to extend my J1 visa to H1B?
Are you subject to the two year requirement?
@@TheGreenCardLawyer yes
@@TheGreenCardLawyer yes
@@sohamgadre3751In most cases it is not possible to change status to H1b without waiving or complying with the two year home residency requirement. There are some exceptions to this rule.
@@sohamgadre3751 In most cases it is not possible to change status to H1b without waiving or complying with the two year home residency requirement. There are some exceptions to this rule.
Hello, Sir. I am from the Philippines. I had ny 12 year internship in the USA last September 2016 but unfortunately was cut short because my employer terminated my employment then my visa. Is it still possible for my to re-apply for another J1 visa? Would it be risky for me since my program sponsor terminated my visa? Thank you.
Hello Same here, but from Mexico. Did you find out?
I am from Kolkata and want to give my Visa interview from Mumbai due to high approval number but if they ask me y have you chooses Mumbai because Kolkata has a US embassy then what should i answer? Please help
Hi Sir, I applied stage III of J1 waiver and sent DS3035 application packet to Indian Embassy, DC and DOS, St Louis on 20th March, 2020. My concern is that it’s still not showing documents received on state.gov site, more than a month now. My J1 is ending on October 2020 and premium processing of H1B is halted. I’m worried if I would be able to apply H1B on time. Please help!
Thank you for your comment. Every case is unique and depends upon the specific details of the case. We invite you to contact us at 916-613-3553 to evaluate your specific case.