Stay In Usa Legally

Summary

If married to a U.S. Citizen, you can apply for a status adjustment to stay in the USA. File Form I-130 and Form I-485. If you have a J1 visa with a two-year home requirement, check waiver eligibility. Filing for adjustment of status can allow you to stay while your application is processed. Consider the No Objection Statement or Hardship Waiver for the J1 requirement. If your waiver is not approved, you may need to fulfill the two-year requirement. You can marry a U.S. Citizen while on a J1 visa, but assess the home-country requirement and apply for necessary waivers.

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i had j1 visa history also with 2 year home requiremnet and b1/b2 expires next week
The two-year home requirement could be a significant factor. Here are some steps you might consider:
- Assess Waiver Eligibility: Check if you qualify for a waiver of the two-year home-country requirement.
- File for Adjustment of Status: If you get the waiver, proceed with Form I-* and Form I-*.
Would you like more information on obtaining a waiver?
can i still stay in USA after filing j1 waiver, even if my b1/b2 visa expires
If your B1/B2 visa expires while your J1 waiver is pending, you may be considered out of status. However, filing for adjustment of status (Form I-*) can allow you to stay in the U.S. while your application is processed.
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when to file j1 , when to form * and others
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To stay in the USA, here are the steps you should follow:
- File J1 Waiver: Apply for a waiver of the two-year home-country requirement as soon as possible.
- File Form I-*: Your spouse should file this petition.
- File Form I-*: Apply for adjustment of status after filing the waiver.
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so i can do all these and stay in USA,
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Yes, you can stay in the USA by following these steps:
- File the J1 waiver as soon as possible.
- Your spouse should file Form I-*.
- Apply for adjustment of status by filing Form I-* after submitting the waiver.
Would you like more detailed information on any of these steps?
so i dont need to leave USA
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You can stay in the USA if you follow the steps mentioned:
- File the J1 waiver as soon as possible.
- Your spouse should file Form I-*.
- Apply for adjustment of status by filing Form I-* after submitting the waiver.
Would you like more detailed information on any of these steps?
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You can follow the steps provided to potentially stay in the USA, but it’s essential to act quickly.
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which waiver is better, no objection statement or hardship waiver and how long it take to get the waiver, what if my waiver is not approved,
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Both waivers have their advantages:
- No Objection Statement:
- Typically faster to obtain.
- Requires a statement from your home country saying they do not object to you staying in the U.S.

- Hardship Waiver:
- Takes longer but has a higher chance of approval if you can prove extreme hardship to your U.S. citizen spouse.
- Requires strong evidence of hardship.
Processing times can vary, but it usually takes several months for either waiver.
If your waiver is not approved, you may need to leave the U.S. and fulfill the two-year home-country requirement.
Would you like more details on either waiver process?
i am currently on new j1 visa for a reaserch, can i marry my GF who is a US citizen
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Yes, you can marry your girlfriend who is a U.S. citizen while you are on a J1 visa. Here are the steps you would generally follow:
- Get married.
- Assess if you are subject to the two-year home-country requirement.
- If required, apply for a waiver of the two-year home-country requirement.
- File Form I-* (Petition for Alien Relative) by your spouse.
- File Form I-* (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status).
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