FAQ: What Is The Solution For J1 Visa Holder To Stay In Us After Getting Married With A Us Citizen?

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.

Can I stay in the US after getting married?

Once you marry, your spouse can apply for permanent residence and remain in the United States while we process the application. If you choose this method, file a Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e). Filing instructions and forms are available on our Web site at www. uscis.

What happens if you overstay your visa and get married?

U.S. immigration law provides that if an alien was inspected but overstayed their visa, their subsequent marriage to a United States citizen will “clean up” the overstay. That is, the spouse of a U.S. citizen can still adjust to lawful permanent resident status despite having overstayed.

Can a J1 visa holder change status to green card?

Yes, transitioning from a J1 visa to green card status is possible, but not all J1 visa holders will be eligible for a green card. Also, to obtain a J1 visa you must prove that you have close ties to your home country and that you plan on returning there after your J1 visa expires.

How can I stay in US after J1?

J1 Visa coming to an end? What’s next after a J1 Visa?

1. You can only apply for an H1-B visa once a year on a specific date, April 1st.
2. This Non-Inmigrant Visa allows you to stay in the USA for 3 years (can be extended up to a maximum of 6 years)
3. Partner and children under 21 can apply for an H-4.

How long does it take to become a U.S. citizen after marriage?

When you have a U.S. spouse, you can apply for U.S. citizenship in three years instead of the normal five years. This shorter timeline can be incredibly helpful but also requires careful planning to get all the necessary documents and fill out the necessary forms. So the best approach is to start planning right away!

Can my wife stay in the US while waiting for green card?

In most cases, spouses who are eligible to adjust status prefer to do so. It allows the foreign spouse to stay in the United States while waiting for the marriage green card. On the other hand, consular processing can often result in quicker processing times. The trade off is that the couple may be separated.

Can my US visa overstay be forgiven?

A family preference relative with any type of visa overstay will have difficultly obtaining a green card. As mentioned, immediate relatives have special privileges under immigration law. An overstay can be forgiven if the individual applies for a green card from within in the United States.

How can I stay in the US longer than 6 months?

Extending Your Stay in the US The good news is, if you need to stay in the US longer than 6 months as a Canadian, you have the option to extend your stay! You can do this by filing a Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status before your authorized stay expires through the USCIS.

Can you go to jail for overstaying your visa?

Overstaying a visa is not a crime in the US. While it is a misdemeanor to enter the US without being processed, it is not a crime to be in the US illegally. Therefore as a general matter, you cannot be jailed for trying to return.

What happens if I overstay my J-1 visa?

If you overstay for six months or longer, you will not be able to return to the United States for three years. If you overstay for more than one year, you will be barred from re-entering the United States for 10 years. As a benefit of being married to a U.S. citizen, the amount of time you overstayed will be waived.

Can I convert J-1 visa to H1B?

To transfer your J1 visa to an H1B visa: You must obtain a job offer from a US employer before you can apply. You must go through the H1B visa application process.

How long is J-1 waiver?

The J-1 visa allows holders to remain in the U.S., normally for up to seven years, until they complete their Graduate Medical Education (GME).

Can J-1 visa holder work in the US?

Can You Work in the US with a J-1 Visa? Yes, you can! J-1 students are permitted to work while studying, as long as they obtain work authorization. There are certain restrictions, such as only working part time on campus for a maximum of 20 hours per week.

Can you get J-1 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. If you wish to apply for another J-1 Trainee visa, you must wait a period of at least two years between two visas.

Can a J-1 visa holder marry a US 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.