Hello. Could anyone insight me with any information on my case? I am from Peru and I have been working as a teacher under a J1 visa and I'm on my 4th year. My visa is valid for 3 years and 2 years of extension (this is my first year of extension, which means I have one more year until my program ends - June 30th 2026). I am subject to 212(e) - two-year home country physical presence requirement according to my DS-2019. However, I’ve just checked the list of countries that are required to come back to their home countries and mine is not in that list anymore.
My fiancé and I have plans of getting married, but are wondering the following:
If we get married this year (2025), can I still work under my J1 visa until June 2026? Or would I be violating some kind of rule?
When would it be best to get married as I would like to still keep my job?
Do I need a waiver?
Thank you
