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Regarding J1 Visa
madrad - 05-28-08 16:06
As I understand, J1 Visa requires one to return to the home country for 2 years after completion of the fellowship/residency, unless one gets a J1 waiver job or gets H1 visa sponsored. is that correct?
Now what happens if my J1 visa has expired but my spouse has current J1 or some other visa? do i still have to return to home country or can i stay as a dependent and continue looking for a job?
madrad - 05-28-08 16:06
As I understand, J1 Visa requires one to return to the home country for 2 years after completion of the fellowship/residency, unless one gets a J1 waiver job or gets H1 visa sponsored. is that correct?
Now what happens if my J1 visa has expired but my spouse has current J1 or some other visa? do i still have to return to home country or can i stay as a dependent and continue looking for a job?
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Re: Regarding J1 Visa TheOne - 05-29-08 18:00 Yes, for part one of your question and you need to ask an immigration lawyer for the 2nd part.
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Re: Regarding J1 Visa radhamesramos - 05-30-08 10:40 Remember that the J1 visa issued to you depends on the ECFMG, so, unless you get a waiver, you are entitled to go back to your country for at least two years. If you wife has a J1, you'll be under J2 status, that doesn't give you the chance to work in medicine, you can work in anything else, but not as a specialist. So, you need you get a waiver
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