Legal Question in Immigration Law in Minnesota

J-1 married to a US

can I keep my f-1 visa while marrying a US citizen. It is for the purposes of going back and forth to my country until I fullfil the 2 Y HR


Asked on 1/15/09, 12:41 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Rebecca White Law Office of Rebecca White

Re: J-1 married to a US

Are you on a J or F visa? If you are on a J visa with a two year home residency requirement you may be able to have that waived. Please email or call my office if you would like to discuss your situation further. Thanks.

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Answered on 1/16/09, 2:59 pm
Vincent Martin Cundy & Martin, LLC

Re: J-1 married to a US

You may have difficulty traveling as an F-1 once you are married to a U.S. citizen. The reason is that an F-1 cannot have "immigrant intent." Your marriage could trigger a denial of entry into the country.

Have you considered a waiver of your 2 year foreign residence requirement"

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Answered on 1/15/09, 2:05 pm


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