I am a medical doctor doing my third year of residency. I am engaged and will get married to a US citizen in august 2006. I have a J-1 visa with a two year home country stay requirement. I understand that I can get a j-1 waiver if I find a job that qualifies for the waiver in an underserved area. Would I be able to apply for a alien resident status based on the fact that I am marrying an American citizen. Would I qualify to apply for permenant residency based on marriage while on J-1 visa or should I just try to find a J-1 waiver job.
Thank you

