J2 after divorce, how long remain in USA?

Carl222

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Hello, how long can a J2 visa holder remain in the United States after finalizing divorce with J1 visa holder? Thanks
 
Technically, once the divorce is final, they are immediately out of status, and they can't remain in the US for any length of time.
Just a follow-up question… Do you know if Family Court or another entity reports the loss of J-2 status to immigration?
 
Just a follow-up question… Do you know if Family Court or another entity reports the loss of J-2 status to immigration?
It's very unlikely that they do. And even if they did, it wouldn't mean that you would get deported right away; there are millions of people in the US that DHS knows are out of status and yet are not being deported. It's your responsibility to comply with the conditions of your status, regardless of whether DHS is enforcing them or not. And if you don't comply, it may cause issues for you later if you try to return to the US.
 
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