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Can I stay in the US after my J1 visa expires?

Please be aware that if you travel outside of the United States during your current exchange visitor program and after your J-1 visa has expired, you must apply for a new J-1 visa in your home country in order to re-enter the United States to continue your program.

How long can I extend my J1 visa?

Summary of J-1 Visa Extensions After the initial three-month maximum duration period, eligible individuals can extend their stay for an added six months to complete their designated research or program. Remember the granting of this extension is completely under the discretion of the State Department.

Can you get J1 visa twice?

Can I apply for a J-1 visa twice? Yes. The J-1 visa for interns and trainees can be applied for multiple times.

When can I enter the U.S. on a J1 visa?

You can enter the U.S. up to 30 days before the start date listed in Section 3 of your DS-2019. You can enter the U.S. up to 30 days after the start date listed in Section 3 of your DS-2019 (click here if you cannot enter the U.S. within 30 days after the DS-2019 start date).

Can a J1 visa holder marry a U.S. citizen?

J-1 visa holders are completely free to marry U.S. citizens, but that does not automatically qualify them for permanent resident status (green card). In order to make that transition, there are several steps that need to be taken.

Can a J1 visa holder marry a green card holder?

If you’re a J-1 exchange visitor who recently married a U.S. citizen or green card holder (permanent resident), you can apply for a marriage visa to live with your spouse in the United States. Boundless can help you transition from a J-1 exchange visitor to a marriage green card holder.

What is the home residency requirement for a J1 visa?

The home residency requirement means that some J-1 visa holders (and their dependents on J-2 visas, if any) must return to their home country for a cumulative period of two years after completing their exchange program. They may still travel to and from the United States during this two-year period.

Can a foreign medical graduate apply for a J1 visa?

The J1 visa requires that the Foreign Medical Graduates (FMG’s) return to their country of residence for at least two years before returning to the United States. There are legal options that exist for FMG’s to remain in the United States after training in a residency program under a J1 visa.

What is a J1 visa and how does it work?

1. What is the J1 visa? The J1 visa allows foreign nationals to visit the United States as exchange visitors.

When does a J-1 alien become a resident in the US?

For details on these rules, refer to Residency Starting and Ending Dates. The J-1 alien arrives in the United States on or before July 2 of Year 1 and remains in the United States through December 31 of Year 1. The J-1 alien will have been present in the United States for at least 183 days, thus meeting the Substantial Presence Test for Year 1.