I have J-1 Exchange Program status and I want to marry a US citizen. Can I stay and apply for a green card?
A. You can apply unless your J-1 is subject to Section 212e of the Immigration Law. This section requires some J-1 visa holders to reside outside the US for 2 years before they can change to any other visa status. This requirement is noted on the Visa in the passport and also on the pink Form IAP 66 where it says “is” “is not” subject to Section 212e. The US Department of State and the Immigration Service can grant a waiver of this requirement but a waiver may be difficult to get.Q. My girlfriend is a citizen of Canada and she would like to move to the US . She wants to work here. She has some college but no degree. What does she need to move here and get a job? We don’t plan to be married now so a spouse or fiancee visa is no good. Are there any special rules for Canadian citizens?A. As a Canadian citizen, she can enter the US at anytime for a visit without a visa. She cannot be coming to work or to definitely be married…only to visit. She will not be able to get work permission unl
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