Hi all,
I'm currently in the US as a J-1 Trainee and, on a separate note, I'm a DV2017 selectee. I may need to travel outside of the US and I'm worried about having problems upon return to the US. I think I know the regulations regarding Js in general (my visa has not expired, it allows Multiple entries and the DS2019 has a valid travel signature).
So given this scenario I believe I should have no problems traveling ex-US and returning on my current J-1. But I'm worried that the fact that I've been selected in the DV program to get a Green Card will pose problems. Is this right?
Does winning the DV lottery imply "immigrant intent"?
What should I do to minimize risk of being denied re-entry to the US on J1?
For context: I have not yet started the Green Card application process (ie I haven't submitted the DS-260 form or anything else related to the DV program).
Thanks a lot!
I'm currently in the US as a J-1 Trainee and, on a separate note, I'm a DV2017 selectee. I may need to travel outside of the US and I'm worried about having problems upon return to the US. I think I know the regulations regarding Js in general (my visa has not expired, it allows Multiple entries and the DS2019 has a valid travel signature).
So given this scenario I believe I should have no problems traveling ex-US and returning on my current J-1. But I'm worried that the fact that I've been selected in the DV program to get a Green Card will pose problems. Is this right?
Does winning the DV lottery imply "immigrant intent"?
What should I do to minimize risk of being denied re-entry to the US on J1?
For context: I have not yet started the Green Card application process (ie I haven't submitted the DS-260 form or anything else related to the DV program).
Thanks a lot!