J1 Camp Counselor AOS (Merged)

[Dicko3108 1]

From what I've read you can marry your partner while working on a J1 Visa

 

There is no 2 year rule for the Camp Counselor J1 visa

 

There is a 90 day rule in which marrying in the first 90 days of your visa shows intent to immigrate and could end in denial

 

My questions...

 

* Once married, can you remain in the US past the expiry date to file for AOS?

 

* Does the 30 grace period before and after travel count towards the 90 days?

 

* Is this route easier than applying for a K1 visa?

 

Backstory

(I am a male UK citizen living in England)

I met my significant other last year while travelling. She is a US citizen and was working at a summer camp. We kept a long distance relationship going and made multiple visits to one another. I obtained a J1 visa and we both worked at the same summer camp this summer. We are thinking of getting married but may wait until next summer when I will hopefully have a J1 visa to work at the summer camp again. We are in a healthy, loving and committed relationship. This isn't an illegitimate relationship for the purposes of green card. The J1 route would be an option as it would mean being able to work and earn legally and then remain in the US with money while waiting for a work permit. 

Edited September 4, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[Dicko3108 1]

Backstory

(I am a male UK citizen living in England)

I met my significant other last year while travelling. She is a US citizen and was working at a summer camp. We kept a long distance relationship going and made multiple visits to one another. I obtained a J1 visa and we both worked at the same summer camp this summer. We are thinking of getting married but may wait until next summer when I will hopefully have a J1 visa to work at the summer camp again. We are in a healthy, loving and committed relationship. This isn't an illegitimate relationship for the purposes of green card. The J1 route would be an option as it would mean being able to work and earn legally and then remain in the US with money while waiting for a work permit. 

From what I've read you can marry your partner while working on a J1 Visa

 

There is no 2 year rule for the Camp Counselor J1 visa

 

There is a 90 day rule in which marrying in the first 90 days of your visa shows intent to immigrate and could end in denial

 

My questions...

 

* Once married, can you remain in the US past the expiry date to file for AOS?

 

* Does the 30 grace period before and after travel count towards the 90 days?

 

* Is this route easier than applying for a K1 visa?

 

[Crazy Cat 41,878]

1 hour ago, Dicko3108 said:

(I am a male UK citizen living in England)

** Is this route easier than applying for a K1 visa?

It doesn't work like that.  Entering the US as a non-immigrant (other than via a K-1) with the intent to stay and adjust status is fraud.  You are currently outside the US, thus adjustment of status is not available to you.  It is a violation of the VJ Terms of Service to: "Condone or instruct, either directly or indirectly, others on how to commit fraudulent or illegal immigration activities in any way, shape, manner or method."

 

***This topic is now locked****Do not restart this topic in any way****

-VJ Moderation

Edited September 4, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[Ontarkie 14,225]

~~Moved to What Visa DO I Need, from K1 P&P -- As the OP is just now exploring options.~~

 

 

Mod Hat Off

 

Are you inside the US right now? If so you can marry now and AOS. If you are not inside the US right now you cannot use a J1 Visa with Plans to enter the US and Adjust status. This would count as immigration fraud. If you left the US that ship has sailed. 

[Rocio0010 5,579]

You're living in England. You can't come to the US on a J1 visa with the intent of adjusting. That's fraud.

[Dicko3108 1]

Looks like I'll take the K1 route! Thanks for your help 😊

[Crazy Cat 41,878]

****Topic Locked *****Do not restart this topic in any way***

-VJ Moderation