What to bring to K1 interview with past J1 visa?

[pooj97 89]

Hi everyone, My fiancé and I are waiting for our K1 interview which might happen within the next few months since our consulate is now open. My fiancé (beneficiary) was previously in the US on a J1 visa in 2018 and was NOT subject to the 2 year rule. His country (Canada) is not on the exchange skills list, he did not receive government funding (his DS-2019 says “personal funds” for the source of funding), and he did not receive medical training. However, his DS-2019 is not marked where it says if he is subject or not and Canadian citizens do not receive a J1 visa (see here: https://ca.usembassy.gov/visas/canadian-students/)

 

i was wondering if we should bring anything related to the J1 at his K1 interview to prove he is not subject to the 2 year rule. We plan on bringing his DS-2019, his invitation letter from the program sponsor, and his funding source letter and proof. Will this be enough? What can they see about previous J1’s? Can the officers see things we can’t already see regarding the J1? I’ve been so anxious about his past J1, please help. Thank you!

[SalishSea 18,114]

1 hour ago, pooj97 said:

Hi everyone, My fiancé and I are waiting for our K1 interview which might happen within the next few months since our consulate is now open. My fiancé (beneficiary) was previously in the US on a J1 visa in 2018 and was NOT subject to the 2 year rule. His country (Canada) is not on the exchange skills list, he did not receive government funding (his DS-2019 says “personal funds” for the source of funding), and he did not receive medical training. However, his DS-2019 is not marked where it says if he is subject or not and Canadian citizens do not receive a J1 visa (see here: https://ca.usembassy.gov/visas/canadian-students/)

 

i was wondering if we should bring anything related to the J1 at his K1 interview to prove he is not subject to the 2 year rule. We plan on bringing his DS-2019, his invitation letter from the program sponsor, and his funding source letter and proof. Will this be enough? What can they see about previous J1’s? Can the officers see things we can’t already see regarding the J1? I’ve been so anxious about his past J1, please help. Thank you!

Doesn't the old J visa in his passport itself say that he's not subject to the two year rule?  That would be all you need.

[pooj97 89]

5 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Doesn't the old J visa in his passport itself say that he's not subject to the two year rule?  That would be all you need.

See this link: https://ca.usembassy.gov/visas/canadian-students/

 

Canadians who come to the US on a J1 don’t get a visa page on their passport. So my fiancé doesn’t have that to see if he’s subject

[SalishSea 18,114]

5 minutes ago, pooj97 said:

See this link: https://ca.usembassy.gov/visas/canadian-students/

 

Canadians who come to the US on a J1 don’t get a visa page on their passport. So my fiancé doesn’t have that to see if he’s subject

So according to that link, he did not actually have a J1 visa.

[HRQX 4,145]

18 hours ago, Jorgedig said:

he did not actually have a J1 visa.

Correct, but was still admitted by CBP as J1 (exchange visitor) status. OP is asking where it might show he wasn't subject to 2HHR.

[pooj97 89]

Just now, HRQX said:

Correct, but was still admitted by CBP as J1 (exchange visitor) status. OP is asking where it might show he wasn't subject to 2HHR.

Yup exactly. Do you have any advice about our situation?