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  1. #1
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    Default J Visa Holder Marrying a U.S. Citizen

    Hi,
    I am on J-1 visa [until june 2010]. I started the j-1 waiver process in oct-2008 through "no objection letters" [dint get the waiver yet]

    Now I am planning to get married to a US citizen in my home country in june 2009. My question is..........

    1-Do I need to make any changes in my passport or visa before coming back to US?[i'll be on j-1 visa legally]
    2- After coming back to US what should be my next step to change the visa status?

    3- should I do anything right now[any paperwork] or just wait for the waiver certificate?

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    Default Re: J Visa Holder Marrying a U.S. Citizen

    You're talking about getting a waiver to the two year foreign residency requirement?

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    Default Re: J Visa Holder Marrying a U.S. Citizen

    yes for two years residence requirement.

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    Default Re: J Visa Holder Marrying a U.S. Citizen

    You can enter on the J1, but you can't adjust your status on the J1 without getting a waiver of your foreign residency requirement; marriage is not a basis for waiver, and you aren't eligible for an immigrant visa or green card until that period is waived or expires.

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