Proving J1 HRR fulfillment

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Hello everyone,

So I entered the US on a J1 in 2013 with a 2 year home residency requirement. 

I then came back to US on an F1. During that time since my J1 expired I have spent 2 years in my country (on and off) and married a citizen last year (met in US but got married in my country).

I now want to apply for AOS to a green card. How do I go about proving the 2 years. I have stamps on my passport, ticket reservations , can get an HR letter for 1 year of work at least and can get a formal letter from my home country governement of dates entering and exiting country. Is this enough? 

Second question, what is considered significant stay. I used to come in and out country often for work (staying two weeks and some times less). So those count? 

Finally, while waiting on AOS application, can I still maintian my F1 status?

Thanks in advance!

[Coco8 1,042]

The information that you have should be enough. 

 

You might want to try an advisory opinion from DOS and submit the information, and see if you have met the 2 years.

 

If you traveled for work to your country, it should count. If you left the US for any other country, then it does not count. 

 

Yes, you can keep F1 and you should.