N400TriState
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Everyone – great forum, thanks for all the support and advises. I am a US Citizen now.
Now, saga continues – my wife came to the country on J-1 (currently overstay status), when her J-1 was about to expire we applied for B-1, which was successfully granted, then we applied for 2 more extensions which, also, were granted. (I guess, this makes her “B-1 overstay”, but keep in mind she came on J-1).
The question is – does she need a J-1 Waiver? I am reading information about this on the Internet, but cannot comprehend if EVERYONE who came on J-1 needs a waiver or only those who falls into the categories USCIS outlines. She doesn’t fall into any of those categories, which (I think) means she does not need a waiver, OR, does it mean she qualifies for a waiver because she does not fall into any of the categories - and can apply for one?
In other words – is EVERYONE who came on J-1 needs a waiver, or only those who qualify for a waiver needs one and everyone else must leave to satisfy 212E?
Please share what you know.
P.S. The reason I am posting in this particular section of this forum is that I find this section has most knowledgeable people.
*sigh* wish it was easier…
Now, saga continues – my wife came to the country on J-1 (currently overstay status), when her J-1 was about to expire we applied for B-1, which was successfully granted, then we applied for 2 more extensions which, also, were granted. (I guess, this makes her “B-1 overstay”, but keep in mind she came on J-1).
The question is – does she need a J-1 Waiver? I am reading information about this on the Internet, but cannot comprehend if EVERYONE who came on J-1 needs a waiver or only those who falls into the categories USCIS outlines. She doesn’t fall into any of those categories, which (I think) means she does not need a waiver, OR, does it mean she qualifies for a waiver because she does not fall into any of the categories - and can apply for one?
In other words – is EVERYONE who came on J-1 needs a waiver, or only those who qualify for a waiver needs one and everyone else must leave to satisfy 212E?
Please share what you know.
P.S. The reason I am posting in this particular section of this forum is that I find this section has most knowledgeable people.
*sigh* wish it was easier…
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