Hi all,
The Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act says that J1 holders are not allowed to apply for work visas:
“until it is established that such person has resided and been physically present in the country of his nationality or his last residence for an aggregate of at least two years following departure from the United States”
I never returned back to my home country but instead went to Canada, where I got permanent residency 2 years ago. Does it mean that I am eligible to apply for a work visa in the US? Did anybody go through the same experience?
I would really appreciate your advice.
The Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act says that J1 holders are not allowed to apply for work visas:
“until it is established that such person has resided and been physically present in the country of his nationality or his last residence for an aggregate of at least two years following departure from the United States”
I never returned back to my home country but instead went to Canada, where I got permanent residency 2 years ago. Does it mean that I am eligible to apply for a work visa in the US? Did anybody go through the same experience?
I would really appreciate your advice.