How long to get a second J-1??

[Comptine0707]

Hi there,

I obtained a J-1 Visa (i was a teacher in a French school) in 2005 for 12 months and I renewed it twice, so until 2008.
The 2 HRR does not apply
Now I am back to my country.
Can I apply for a second J-1? How long between two J-1 visas? Do I have good chances to get it?
Thank you,

 

[mmed]

Hi there,

I obtained a J-1 Visa (i was a teacher in a French school) in 2005 for 12 months and I renewed it twice, so until 2008.
The 2 HRR does not apply
Now I am back to my country.
Can I apply for a second J-1? How long between two J-1 visas? Do I have good chances to get it?
Thank you,

Yes, there is a gap which is called "bar" could be one year or 2 years depending on your current J. Mostly if you extended it to three years, the bar will be 2 years. This apply if you are subject to the 2 year home country or not. If you are not subject to the 2 year home country, you can go directly to H or other status, but no exception from the bar year(s) between 2 Js.