Adjustment of Status (I-485)/Consular Processing
Are J1 visa applicants supposed to file I-485 after I-140 approval?
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Post by on 20 Jan 2014
Are J1 visa applicants supposed to file I-485 after I-140 approval?
Post by on 20 Jan 2014
Some J visas are subject to the INA 212(e) two year home country physical presence requirements. So, if your J-1 visa is subject to this requirement, you must either satisfy this requirement or get a J-waiver before you will be eligible to file the I-485 for adjustment of status. But, the restriction will not affect your I-140. It only comes into play at the stage of filing the I-485!
Edited: on 27 Sep 2017