QUESTION
My wife’s J-1 visa expires but do we have time after that to file for permanent residency?
Asked on Aug 26th, 2021 on Immigration - Colorado
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So my wife’s J-1 visa expires on September 25th ( her work portion ) . She is not subjected to the two year rule. And she is allowed to stay in the United States until Sunday he end of October. My concerns are will we have enough time to file for the proper documentation/ forms between September 25th and the end of October? I am not sure if the forms for residency have to be filled out between a specific Time window. Like since she can’t work after the 25th of September is her visa still valid since it says she can stay in the USA till end of October but can’t work.?
1 ANSWER
A US citizen can sponsor a foreign national spouse for a green card if that spouse entered the country legally. If she entered on a J visa and is not subject to the 2 year residency requirement then she may be able to adjust status while in the USA.
Answered on Aug 26th, 2021 at 3:06 PM