URGENT: J-1 and J-2 visa application

[susann1988 0]

Hey guys,

I think I might have a problem, but maybe you can tell me. So I just got my DS-2019 to apply for a J-1 as a student. But now we've decided to get married and my future husband wants to come with me and therefore will need a J-2. But on my DS-2019 it still says "accompanied by number (0) of immediate family member". So if we want to get our Visas we probably need to have mine to get updated and get an extra one for my future husband, right? And probably they can only process the new DS-2019 after we've gotten married, can't they?

Do you guys have any other idea how to handle the situation? I'm pretty desperate right now.

[grrrrreat 109]

Hey guys,

I think I might have a problem, but maybe you can tell me. So I just got my DS-2019 to apply for a J-1 as a student. But now we've decided to get married and my future husband wants to come with me and therefore will need a J-2. But on my DS-2019 it still says "accompanied by number (0) of immediate family member". So if we want to get our Visas we probably need to have mine to get updated and get an extra one for my future husband, right? And probably they can only process the new DS-2019 after we've gotten married, can't they?

Do you guys have any other idea how to handle the situation? I'm pretty desperate right now.

What are you desperate about? He won't be eligible for the J-2 until you've married. After you get married, ask them to change your DS-2019 and then he can apply for a J-2. He won't be able to come with you if you aren't married, unless he qualifies for another kind of visa.

This is the wrong forum too because you're not adjusting status (becoming a permanent resident).

Edited June 27, 2012 by grrrrreat