J-1 to GC: status after filing for AoS

[itscarly 114]

Hi everybody, 

I know this question has probably been answered before but I want to make sure I understand this properly.

 

I came to America as a J-1 last November and after 5 months here I married a US citizen. I started to assemble my AoS package but I wasn’t able to send it before my visa expired because of different situations related to COVID-19. My goal is to send it next week (3 weeks of overstaying).

 

Questions:

1. after I send my AoS how do I prove I’m allowed to stay in America?

2. Could I receive an NTA after filing?

3. What should I tell my sponsor that is waiting for me to go back home (they’re asking me why I’m overstaying)?

 

This forum has helped me a lot, I’m glad I found you and I didn’t have to pay 1000+ on lawyers. Thank you!

 

 

 

[Noname93 202]

Your NOA proves that you are allowed to stay until a decision on your case has been made. Just make sure that you don't fall under the 2 year rule with your J1 visa.