A quick question!!

[Brightstar 0]

I have a really quick question about a copy of passport. I am applying for AOS, I know that I need to make a copy of my F-1 visa page...I also came here as J-1 too (this is before I got my F-1), Do I need to send them a copy of that too?

Thanks again guys!!

[raphandarrin 0]

I did, just in case, wouldn't hurt to send, right?

Don't forget to include a copy of your info page as well

[KIMCORENE 0]

And if your J1 visa had the 2 yr. foreign residency requirement, it has to be satisfied or waived before you can apply for AOS- no matter how long ago it was, or how many different visas you have received since then.

[Brightstar 0]

And if your J1 visa had the 2 yr. foreign residency requirement, it has to be satisfied or waived before you can apply for AOS- no matter how long ago it was, or how many different visas you have received since then.

I have only one year of J-1 visa as an exchange student, does that apply to that requirement?

[KIMCORENE 0]

The issue isn't how long your visa was for-it's about if on your visa and DS-2019 they indicated that you were subject to the 2 yr. rule. My J1 is also for a yr but I'm subject to the rule.

[Brightstar 0]

The issue isn't how long your visa was for-it's about if on your visa and DS-2019 they indicated that you were subject to the 2 yr. rule. My J1 is also for a yr but I'm subject to the rule.

After I had my J-1 for one year ( I just came here when i was in 10th grade)I went back and got my F-1 and been here ever since. How do i know if I am subjected to the rule? I read I-612 instruction and i am really confused. So if you can, please please help me. I am so lost here.

I believe these are the two-year foreign residence requirement if:

1. His or her participation in the exchange program was financed at any time in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, by an agency of the U.S. Government or by the government of his or her country of nationality or last foreign residence; or How do I know if my exchange program are funded by government directly and indirectly.. It is a private program

2. Prior to issuance of an exchange visitor visa, or admission as an exchange visitor without a visa, or acquisition of status as an exchange visitor, to participate in an exchange program, his or her country of nationality or last foreign residence was designated by the U.S. Secretary of State as clearly requiring the alien's specialized knowledge or skill; or Is there any ways I know that?

3. He or she entered the United States as, or changed status to, an exchange visitor on or after January 10, 1977, to participate in graduate medical education or training. I am not apply to those

I am very appreciated that you gave me info about that because I totally didn't know that regulation at all. Thanks again!!!!

Edited September 24, 2008 by Brightstar

[KIMCORENE 0]

Look on the J1 visa in your passport and see if its says "bearer is subject to rule, two yr. rule does apply". You also would have received either a ds 2019 or an iap...something- its basically the certificate of eligibility for j1 status. at the bottom it should also indicate whether or not this rule applies to you.

Look on the J1 visa in your passport and see if its says "bearer is subject to rule, two yr. rule does apply". You also would have received either a ds 2019 or an iap...something- its basically the certificate of eligibility for j1 status. at the bottom it should also indicate whether or not this rule applies to you.

also check here

http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1267.html#12

[Brightstar 0]

Look on the J1 visa in your passport and see if its says "bearer is subject to rule, two yr. rule does apply". You also would have received either a ds 2019 or an iap...something- its basically the certificate of eligibility for j1 status. at the bottom it should also indicate whether or not this rule applies to you.

Look on the J1 visa in your passport and see if its says "bearer is subject to rule, two yr. rule does apply". You also would have received either a ds 2019 or an iap...something- its basically the certificate of eligibility for j1 status. at the bottom it should also indicate whether or not this rule applies to you.

also check here

http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1267.html#12

THANK YOU!!!! I just looked at my J-1 visa page and it is said that the rule doesn't apply to me. PHEW! So do I still need to send in a copy of it when i send in my AOS though?

KIMCORENE, you have been a big help. Thanks so much!

[KIMCORENE 0]

You are very welcome-that's what we are here for, to help each other. I don't think it would hurt to send a copy of it- I believe its better to have too much evidence than too little. While they send RFEs, I never heard USCIS telling anyone they sent too much info,lol

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You are very welcome-that's what we are here for, to help each other. I don't think it would hurt to send a copy of it- I believe its better to have too much evidence than too little. While they send RFEs, I never heard USCIS telling anyone they sent too much info,lol

haha yeah, you are right. Well, I hope your AOS application go smoothly. I saw that you already mailed in your AOS.

[KIMCORENE 0]

I actually only did my I-130 as I am in the process of applying for a waiver of the requirement. So I have to wait for it to be approved before I can file for AOS.

[Brightstar 0]

I actually only did my I-130 as I am in the process of applying for a waiver of the requirement. So I have to wait for it to be approved before I can file for AOS.

Ah i see. I hope that you get it approved quickly!!!!!!!

So what visa are you here on?

[KIMCORENE 0]

I'm on a J1 visa and I just checked my waiver case and I got the favorable recommendation I've been waiting on- AOS HERE I COME!!!!!!!!!

[Brightstar 0]

I'm on a J1 visa and I just checked my waiver case and I got the favorable recommendation I've been waiting on- AOS HERE I COME!!!!!!!!!

YAY!!!! CONGRATS!!! You must feel so great..haha

[KIMCORENE 0]

I do! I had already prepared all my evidence and stuff for the AOS package, I only need to complete the forms, so I expect to mail my package as soon as I do my medical- I'm going to try to make an appointment today.