Does a past j-1 visa status affect k-1 visa probability?

[Luu 5]

 

Does a past j-1 visa status affect k-1 visa probability?  

 

My fiancé had a j-1 visa last year. It was self funded and his visa says "not subject to the 2 year home stay rule". None of the 3 conditions listed on the department of state website apply to him.  He had no problems with entry or leaving with the j1 visa.  

 

He read something about someone (1 person who posted about their embassy experience on here) who had a j1 visa in the past being denied and it made him nervous bc it wasn't clear if the j-1 visa negatively affected the decision or if it was something else.  

 

So, does a past j-1 visa status affect k-1 visa probability? Does it decrease your chances of getting a k-1 visa?  

 

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1 minute ago, SmilingDuck said:

 

Does a past j-1 visa status affect k-1 visa probability?  

 

My fiancé had a j-1 visa last year. It was self funded and his visa says "not subject to the 2 year home stay rule". None of the 3 conditions listed on the department of state website apply to him.  He had no problems with entry or leaving with the j1 visa.  

 

He read something about someone (1 person who posted about their embassy experience on here) who had a j1 visa in the past being denied and it made him nervous bc it wasn't clear if the j-1 visa negatively affected the decision or if it was something else.  

 

So, does a past j-1 visa status affect k-1 visa probability? Does it decrease your chances of getting a k-1 visa?  

 

I was here on both a J1 and an F1 before my K1 and had no issues. Was your friend subject to the 2 year home rule? 

[Luu 5]

5 minutes ago, Unidentified said:

I was here on both a J1 and an F1 before my K1 and had no issues. Was your friend subject to the 2 year home rule? 

His visa says no and from the DOS website I think he isn't.  

 

It says on the website that some people whose visa says "not subject to the 2 year homestay rule" still have an issue and need a waiver.  From what I read though,  I don't think that would apply to him.  

 

He's just a very cautious person so I'm investigating.  

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1 minute ago, SmilingDuck said:

His visa says no and from the DOS website I think he isn't.  

 

It says on the website that some people whose visa says "not subject to the 2 year homestay rule" still have an issue and need a waiver.  From what I read though,  I don't think that would apply to him.  

 

He's just a very cautious person so I'm investigating.  

So far haven't seen one need a waiver if they are not subject to the 2 year rule but I could be wrong of course.  

[Loo1 91]

You guys are good! I had a j1 visa several years ago. During the K1 process, they will ask for his j1 visa number-it’s the red number on the actually visa, on one of the forms, I think it’s the DS form he’ll need to fill out once the application has been approved and awaiting interview at his local embassy and that’s it. I have never asked about mine other than that. 
Good luck to you guys! 

[flfreddy 92]

My Fiancee was on a J1, in the middle of J1 returned home to convert to F1.  Got rejected 2x, J1 cancelled without prejudice and stuck at home, all luggage still in USA.

 

So we started K1 after and ... now 7 months later, we got the K1 visa 11/25/19   now waiting to come back to USA together... what a journey.

 

so to answer your Q.... absolutely no problem.