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| CIPOLLA & PELUD P.C. IMMIGRATION LAW FIRM CONNECTING IMMIGRANTS TO AMERICA |
| Exchange Visitor Visa: (J1 Visa, J2 Visa) - Overview The J1 Visa is for persons wanting to come to the United States for educational, scholarly, and cultural exchange programs. There are no limits in the amount of J1 Visas granted each year. Each J1 Visa is valid for the duration of its Exchange Program. J1 Visa Holders may work legally in the United States if the work is a part of their approved program, or if granted permission from the official Program Sponsor. Examples of J1 Visa Applicants • Research Assistants; • Trainees; • College and University Students; • Medical Students and Graduates; • Physicians; • Government Visitors; • Educational Scholars; • Primary and High School Level Students; • Teachers and Professors; • Summer Workers; • Au Pairs. J2 Visas - Accompanying Relatives of J1 Visa Holders Spouses and Minor Children of J1 Visa Holders may apply for a J2 Visa. J2 Spouses may apply for a work permit. Spouses and Minor Children holding J2 Visas may attend school. J1 Visa Holders and Subsequent Green Card Applications In some cases, J1 Visa Holders may be required to return to their home country for a period of at least two years before applying for a Green Card. In some circumstances, J1 Visa Holders may need a J1 Waiver prior to adjusting status or applying for a Green Card. The rules and restrictions surrounding J1 Visas are complicated. Before deciding to apply for a J1 Visa make sure you set up a consultation with Cipolla & Pelud P.C. to determine if a J1 Visa is appropriate for you. |
| Legal Notice Cipolla & Pelud P.C. is a Chicago, US based law firm specializing in immigration law along with protecting and asserting the rights of immigrants in areas beyond immigration law. Immigration law is federal in nature. Cipolla & Pelud P.C. does not claim expertise in the laws of states or countries other than where our attorneys are licensed. Cipolla & Pelud P.C. retains clients only after following specifically stated immigration consultation procedures. The information contained on this website is intended to provide general education to its users and is not intended to provide solutions to specific problems, facts, or cases. Users of this website are not encouraged to resolve individual immigration issues on the basis of information contained herein and are strongly advised to contact an immigration lawyer. Please contact Cipolla & Pelud P.C. so that we may consult with you based on your specific immigration issue or other legal issue. Copyright © 2007-2008 Cipolla & Pelud P.C. -- All Rights Reserved. Immigration Attorney ChicagoCipolla & Pelud P.C. 3257 N. Sheffield Ave. Suite 104 Chicago, Illinois 60657 Phone (773) 687-0549 Fax: (773) 525-4947 info@ImmigrationVisaUS.com |
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