Common J1 Teacher Questions: How to communicate with the J1 Sponsor? and what about the J1 Waiver?
fickeymartinez • July 14, 2022
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Personally, as a Spouse of a previous J1 and an immigration attorney that generally assists J1s, the following Post might be extremely helpful for those J1s applying for a No Objection Statement or Hardship Waiver to remain in the US with their US Citizen Spouse, and then pursuing the Adjustment of Status.
- How to Communicate with the J1 Sponsor at the end of your 3rd or 5th Year
- How the J1 is in violation of the Contract with the J1 Sponsor
- To expect a break in employment, the ability to drive, and the ability to travel
- How there aren’t really risks to ICE Detainment and Deportation when married to a US Citizen
Fact – The J1 Contract the J1 Agreed to prior to coming to the US:
If a J1 is subject to the 212(e) Special Skills List / the 2-year Home Residency Requirement, then the J1 AGREED to return to the home country for a minimum of 2 years (2 years at one time or in the aggregate) after the J1 Visa Stay in the US.
This agreement is usually forgotten by the time a J1 enters the US, or at the very least, it is not considered as a very important matter UNTIL the J1 plans to act contrary to the agreed-upon plan of teaching in the US for 3 or 5 years and return abroad for a minimum of 2 years.
A Waiver filing MAY allow a J1 to break the contract or be excluded from the 2-year restriction.
If a J1 is subject to the 212(e), they CANNOT (without a waiver or 2 years of residency in home country):
- Immigrate to the US
- Work in the US as an H-1B
Here is a Summary of the J1 Waiver for Teachers:
Two Common Waiver Options:
A J1 Teacher generally has 2 waiver options:
- No objection Statement
- Exceptional Hardship
Depending on your Country of Nationality, the choice may be reduced to one or the other.
For instance, the following Countries tend to issue No Objection Statements for J1 Teachers:
- Jamaica
- Colombia
- Venezuela
- Costa Rica
- Brazil
The following Countries tend to require Exceptional Hardship Waiver filings for J1 Teachers:
- Philippines
- Honduras
- Peru
- Ecuador
If ever possible, a J1 should pursue a No Objection Statement, as it tends to be quicker and cheaper. If the foreign Embassy or Consulate does NOT offer No Objection Statement services, then it is likely not available and the J1 would have to pursue the Slow and more Expensive Exceptional Hardship Waiver.
No Objection Statement Explanation:
The No Objection Statement process can be called by a different name, depending on the foreign government. No Objection Statement, also abbreviated as NOS, is what the US Department of State knows it as.
Essentially, the NOS process is 100% the Foreign Government saying that they will allow the waiver of the 2-year home residency requirement from the J1 Visa.
- Step 1: DS-3035 – This form is also known as the J Visa Waiver Recommendation Application. It must be completed online, and the online form will create a barcode connected to the specific filing.
- Step 2: DS-3035 – Mail the filing to the DOS, with all needed documentation, an explanation of the expected course of action after the waiver, documentation, and payment.
- Step 3: NOS Request – The Foreign Government, usually at the local Embassy or Consulate, will have a process to apply for a No Objection Statement.
- Step 4: Waiting – It can take many months for both the foreign Government and DOS to process the request. You will need to perform what is required to receive a No Objection Statement from the specific home country. A country may have certain requirements for the NOS, which viewing the given country’s embassy website usually provides guidance.
- Step 5: Approval or Rejection of the No Objection Statement. If a no-objection statement is issued, the foreign government will send it directly to the U.S. Department of State. It can NEVER touch a J-1 Hands.
- Step 6: DOS Receipt of the NOS – The DOS will begin the final processing of the waiver filing. This can take a few weeks or months.
- Step 7: DOS Favorable Recommendation – If the DOS issues a Favorable Recommendation, a J1 is able to use the DOS Notice to begin the Adjustment of Status process. The DOS will send the filing to USCIS, which would start the I-612 Filing.
- Step 8: USCIS I-612 Receipt – This process can run simultaneously with an Adjustment of Status Filing for those J1s immigrating to the US. HOWEVER, a J1 attempting to change status to an H-1B or seek employment, they MUST wait for the I-612 Approval Notice.
- Step 9: Waiting – USCIS processing of the I-612.
- Step 10: USCIS I-612 Approval – The J1 attempting to change status to an H-1B or seek employment, they can now apply.
Exceptional Hardship Explanation:
Below is a very thorough explanation of the J1 Exceptional Hardship Waiver Process:
The J1 Exceptional Hardship Waiver – Form I-612: Brief Summary
How to Communicate with the J1 Sponsor at the end of the 3rd or 5th Year
It is best to never lie to the J1 Sponsor. The Sponsor knows when a J1 is acting differently from other J1 teachers, and they can check the SEVIS System to confirm their suspicions. The following topics are the most common J1 Sponsor communications with the J1 Teacher:
- Wrapping Up Email: If the J1 Sponsor emails you an “End of Program Questionnaire,” “Exit Report,” or “Cultural Exchange Project Submission,” you are required to complete it and submit it to the J1 Sponsor. This email SHOULDN’T be ignored.
- Letter of Recommendation Email: Communication offering a “Letter of Recommendation” or “Completion of the J1 Program Letter,” this is usually only available for J1 Teachers that are exiting the United States at the end of the J1 Program. If you are applying for a waiver or for a Green Card, the J1 Sponsor would not assist in any way to help the J1 acquire employment in the US or to acquire a document permitting a Country’s No Objection Statement. Some countries require a Completion Letter in order to issue a No Objection Statement.
- Exiting the US Email: Communication requesting “proof of plane tickets” from the J1:The J1 Sponsor usually requests the proof of plane tickets sometime between March and May of the academic year of the 3rd or 5th year of the J1 Program. The J1 Sponsor asks at the end of the J1 Program for proof of your expected departure from the US.If you are not planning to leave the US because you are in the waiver process, you do not need to buy plane tickets. Delays in the response to the submission of plane tickets are usually the first indication to the J1 Sponsor of the J1 pursuing the waiver.If you already have an approved Waiver and are in the Adjustment of Status filing, the J1 Sponsor doesn’t usually make this request for proof of plane tickets.
- Health Insurance during Grace Period Email: Communication requesting whether the J1 wishes to extend the J1 Health Insurance, the J1 Sponsor may accept the payment to extend the health insurance during the Grace Period or they may not allow it if you have a pending or approved waiver filing.
- 2-Year Extension Email: Communication requesting whether the J1 is extending the J1 Visa for the 4th/5th Year.A J1 that is about to start, already started, or has an approved waiver is 100% INELIGIBLE for the 2-year extension. Many J1 Sponsoring Agencies will terminate any employment during the 4th/5th year if the waiver is discovered. Some J1 Sponsoring Agencies can fine $500 or $1000 if an extension occurs while on the 4th or 5th year of the J1 Program.
30-Day Grace Period
During the 30-Day Grace Period, the J1 is able to travel inside the US, wire money overseas, wrap up affairs, and sell vehicle(s). That is the purpose of the Grace Period.
Thus, during this period, a J1:
- may not be able to renew the Driver’s License for an additional 30 days;
- cannot use the expired J1 Visa to exit and re-enter the US;
- cannot work for any employers; and/or
- they cannot change status after the J1 Visa expires (usually on June 25th or June 30th).
Common Questions for after the J-1 Period of Stay:
How can I renew my Expiring Driver’s License?
Most state DMVs usually require the J1 Teacher to provide either:
- Employment Authorization Card (aka EAD Card, Work Permit, and I-766)
- Green Card (aka Lawful Permanent Resident Card)
The USCIS AOS Notices (I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131) are insufficient to prove an immigration filing is pending (meaning it “could” have been denied after the receipt notices or the marriage could have ended, invalidating a marriage-based AOS) and the J1 is adjusting/is a quasi-immigrant, that the J1 is about to become a lawful permanent resident of the US.
A J1 currently applying for a Green Card is not eligible for an I-90 Receipt notice or an I-751 Receipt Notice, both of which ARE Green Card Extension USCIS Notices. A J1 current applying for a Green Card, is NOT eligible for an I-90/I-751. The I-90/I-751 notices are frequently requested by local DMVs.
Does the approval of my waiver from the Embassy/Consulate send an automatic notification to the sponsor regarding my case?
No, the Embassy/Consulate does not have any communication with the J1 Sponsor. Only the DOS would be able to “communicate” with the J1 Sponsor through inputting the Waiver Filing information into the SEVIS system.
At what part of the process is the J1 Sponsor notified that I am married or that I have applied for a waiver?
Marriage: Never, unless the J1 notifies them.
Waiver: Once the DOS inputs the waiver information into the SEVIS System and the filings’ online case state becomes available.
No Objection Statement: Issuance of the No Objection Statement is not communicated to the J1 Sponsoring Agency, rather it is sent directly to the Waiver Review Division. Once any of the waiver information is entered into the SEVIS system, the J1 Sponsor can see the information.
Will I be out of status after June 25th or 30th (the most common end dates ending the J1 Teacher Program)?
Yes, No, well it depends.
If you are I-485 Adjusting your Status due to marriage to a US Citizen after June 25th/30th, the overstay would not be a problem preventing the immigration filing. You would not be able to work on and after June 25th/30th. The Ability to work returns a few months later when USCIS issues the Employment Authorization Document under a Pending Adjustment of Status filing.
If you are changing your status to another nonimmigrant visa status and the application is filed before the end of the grace period, you could stay in the U.S. while the application is pending with the USCIS. However, you may not work unless and until your I-129 work visa (such as H-1B) is approved or your I-765 Employment Authorization application is approved.
If you are not Immigrating and you do not have a pending H1B Filing at the END of the Grace Period, you would 100% be out of status.
Can the J1 Sponsor report me to authorities?
They could, it is merely a phone call or email, but it is not likely to force ICE to visit a J1 Immediately. ICE generally travels to detain a visa overstay if they are a “priority” and have a history of bad criminal activity. If you are Adjusting Status to a Green Card Holder, you would not be deportable until after USCIS DENIES your Green Card Filing or you commit a lot of bad crimes. If you are Changing Status to H1B, you would not be deportable until after USCIS DENIES the H1B Petition.
Disclaimer:
Polygamy is not recognized in the United States. Polygamy is the historical custom or religious practice of having more than one wife or husband at the same time. It is also called plural marriage. When it is a man having multiple wives, the proper term is: Polygyny . When it is a woman having multiple husbands, the proper term is: Polyandry. Polygamy is illegal and a criminal offense in all fifty states of the US. As a similar note, Bigamy is the crime of being intentionally married to more than one spouse at a time. It is similar to Polygamy, except it focuses on the spouse that connects multiple marriages together. Bigamy is a Crime of Moral Turpitude that may permanently bar an immigrant from ever being able to Naturalize as a US Citizen. Should you apply for a Green Card, if you’ve practiced polygamy? No, if the subsequent marriage is being attempted to be the basis of a marriage-based Green Card filing, and no divorce(s) have occurred. Yes, if all prior marriages have been divorced, AND the marriage that is to be the basis of a marriage-based Green Card filing has been re-married. Should you apply for a Green Card, if you have committed bigamy? No, if the subsequent marriage is being attempted to be the basis of a marriage-based Green Card filing, and no divorce(s) have occurred. No, unless ABSOLUTE FULL DISCLOSURE is completed, zero omissions have occurred, and the adjudicating immigration officer at USCIS or DOS is able to review and decide on eligibility. Should you apply to naturalize if you’ve practiced polygamy? If you had practiced polygamy in the past, prior to coming to the United States, your history of polygamy should not be a barrier to becoming a U.S. citizen. However, if you have practiced polygamy within the U.S., you should not naturalize without first consulting with an immigration attorney. Polygamy is illegal; regardless if you've ever been charged or convicted. Denial is possible; which if there is a denial, deportation is a possibility. Should you apply to naturalize if you have committed bigamy? Depends! If you intentionally committed bigamy and used a bigamous marriage to apply, enter, or immigrate to the US, then NO! If your bigamy was accidental: examples: IF you believed your prior spouse was dead, but they turned out to be alive, or IF you believed that you were divorced, but the divorce filing was never finalized or were forged by the prior spouse THEN you may or may not (heavily depends on the facts) need to wait for five years from the time of the legal divorce to naturalize. You would still need to fully disclose the marital history in the N-400 application. However, the USCIS officer will consider whether you meet the good moral character requirement for naturalizing. Disclaimer: This Blog is made available by the lawyer or law firm publisher for educational purposes only as well as to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice. By using this blog site you understand that there is no attorney-client relationship between you and the Blog/Web Site publisher. The Blog should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state.
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This article will cover specifically Catholics that are considering teaching for a Catholic School under the R-1 Visa for Religious Workers. Over the years, the following article has led numerous J1, F1, and H-1B Teachers to R-1 Teaching Positions: https://www.fickeymartinezlaw.com/r1-visa-for-school-teachers-at-religious-private-schools-an-alternative-to-the-h-1b-visa However, the common questions are always raised: How do I locate Openings at a Catholic School? There are many locations in which to find current availabilities. The primary source is the online listing for any given Dioceses. Our main office is located in NC, which the Charlotte and Raleigh Diocese availabilities can be seen here: https://dioceseofraleigh.org/employment https://charlottediocese.org/employment-opportunities/ N ational listings can be seen here: h ttps://www.catholicjobs.com/search/teacher https://jobsforcatholics.com/jobs/?q=teacher&l= https://careers.ncea.org/ What kind of Schools can Sponsor an R-1 Visa? Catholic schools have a very close connection with the local Parish/Catholic Church, and fall within the organizational structure of the local Dioceses. Now, it is important to note, not every Catholic School may be interested in sponsoring an R-1 Visa. If they have never sponsored before in the past, they may not want to begin now. However, as there is generally a teacher shortage in almost every state, Teachers are in high demand. For a Catholic School, the teacher would also have to be a Catholic/of the same denomination (which that is true for any catholic teacher position, whether hiring a US Citizen or for sponsoring a foreign national). What are the Requirements for the Teacher to Qualify? Yes, the Teacher must Generally: Prove belief in the Catholic Faith for at least 2 years prior to any R-1 Employment, which would be evidenced by certificates of Baptism, Confirmation, and Communion/Sacrament. If you do not have a Catholic Record/Certificate, they can be ordered from the local Parish anywhere in the world. Proof of weekly Mass Attendance, evidenced by support letter from the Priest. If attended Mass at multiple Parishes/Catholic Churches over the years, then evidenced by support letters from the respective Priests. Teacher Specific Items: Passing Score in the PRAXIS Credentialing of any and all education, Credentialing explained below Applying for Teacher Licensure in the state of employment Do you recommend any Credentialing Companies? Our clients have had positive experiences working with World Education Services , International Education Evaluations , and Education Credential Evaluators . However, the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) provides a list of qualifying companies: https://www.naces.org/members . USCIS requires applicants to provide evidence of all degrees, certifications, or licenses received, including specifically include: (1) Transcripts, (2) Diplomas, (3) Degrees, and (4) Certificates. How Long is the R-1 Visa good for? 3 0 Months or 2.5 Years, and it can also receive a 30 Month/2.5 Year Extension. So, in total, the R-1 Employment can be as long as 5 years. Can an R-1 Teacher Position lead to a Green Card? Yes, it is very much possible and common, especially since there is always a shortage of teachers, and Catholic Teachers. Can a J1 that is Subject to the 2-Year Home Residency Requirement apply for an R-1? Yes, it is common for J1 Teachers that are subject to the 2-year Home Residency Requirement to pursue a non-disqualified teaching visa. A J-1 waiver can be applied for during the R1 Teaching period. Meaning, an R1 Visa does not have the same restrictions as an H1B Teaching Visa. Alternatively, the teacher can return to the home country every summer and long break, contributing to the 2-year Satisfaction. If a prior J1 spends 2 years back in their home country, a J1 Waiver would no longer be required as the restriction would have been satisfied. Again, if you send 3 months abroad between the J1 and R1 Employment, then 3 months every summer over the next 5 years, you would have about 18 out of 24 months already "satisfied." What Does the School Need to do? To summarize: Be Interested in sponsoring the visa, providing mandetory documentation, and paying the immigration fees. File Form I-129 on behalf of an alien seeking to enter the United States as a nonimmigrant minister, or a religious worker in a religious vocation or occupation. Provide Proof of Tax-Exempt Status/the IRS 5 01(c)(3) letter Documentation that establishes the religious nature and purpose of the organization, including, but not limited to: A copy of the organizing instrument of the organization that specifies the purposes of the organization; Organizational literature describing the religious purpose and nature of the activities of the organization; and A religious denomination certification, included as part of the Form I-129, Supplement R, stating that the petitioning organization is affiliated with the religious denomination. The religious denomination certification should be signed by an organization other than the petitioning organization, and attest that the petitioning organization is part of the same religious denomination as the attesting organization. Provide Proof of Salaried Compensation showing how the school intends to compensate the religious worker/teacher, including specific monetary or in-kind compensation. Provide Proof of Denominational Membership and Evidence Regarding the Prospective Position of the intended Visa Holder. Disclaimer: This Blog is made available by the lawyer or law firm publisher for educational purposes only as well as to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice. By using this blog site you understand that there is no attorney-client relationship between you and the Blog/Web Site publisher. 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a Tarjeta Verde I-551 es la versión actual de la Tarjeta de Residente Permanente Legal. Sin embargo, existe mucha confusión sobre si las tarjetas verdes “sin fecha de vencimiento” siguen siendo válidas. S i el I551 se emitió entre 1977 y agosto de 1989, la Tarjeta Verde no tendría fecha de vencimiento, pero sigue siendo una Tarjeta Verde válida y aceptable. Est a Tarjeta Verde vigente fue la edición entre la (1) Tarjeta Verde I-151 que ya no es válida y (2) la Tarjeta Verde I-551 que tiene fecha de vencimiento. Imagen frontal y posterior de la Tarjeta Verde I-551:
El antiguo Servicio de Inmigración y Naturalización (INS), ahora USCIS bajo el DHS, emitió el Formulario I-151 (Tarjeta de Recibo de Registro de Extranjero), comúnmente llamado “tarjeta verde”, a extranjeros de Julio de 1946 a 1978 . En 20 de marzo de 1996 , la Tarjeta de Recibo de Registro de Extranjero I-151 dejó de ser válida por ley. El INS (ahora USCIS) recomendó a los titulares de la tarjeta I-151 que solicitaran una nueva tarjeta verde. Aunque no se consideraría que los titulares del I-151 hayan perdido su residencia permanente, han tenido y siempre enfrentarán dificultades para obtener empleo, beneficios y reingresar a los EE. UU. desde el extranjero. Si intenta volver a ingresar a los EE. UU. con la tarjeta I-151, finalmente se le permitirá ingresar a los EE. UU., pero esperará retrasos y complicaciones. Por el contrario, al buscar empleo, la Tarjeta I-151 no es prueba válida de autorización de empleo. Otr a versión de la I-151:
Si USCIS proporciona un aviso de denegación para la presentación del I90, el aviso también debe indicar que la ley exige que el titular de la tarjeta verde presente el I-751. El I-751 se centra en el matrimonio subyacente que proporcionó la tarjeta de residencia de dos años. USCIS evalúa el período de tiempo después de que se emitió por primera vez la tarjeta verde, generalmente dos o tres años antes del momento de la denegación de la I-90. Ahora bien, hay dos escenarios que pueden ocurrir. ¿Tiene una presentación I-90 denegada porque presentó el formulario incorrecto? Este es un error común para muchos titulares de una Tarjeta Verde. Cuando busca en línea, ve que el formulario I-90 de USCIS es el formulario de renovación para cuando una tarjeta verde está a punto de expirar. Lo que comúnmente se pasa por alto es que una tarjeta verde (condicional) de dos años tiene la condición de que, cuando esté a punto de expirar, se debe presentar el formulario I-751 de USCIS para convertir la tarjeta verde de 2 años en una tarjeta verde de 10 años. En el primer escenario, solo se puede presentar el I-751 ante el USCIS, lo que el resultado sería una tarjeta verde de 10 años recibida entre uno y cuatro años después de la presentación. El proceso I-751 es extremadamente lento y los tiempos de procesamiento se pueden encontrar aquí ( Tiempos de procesamiento de USCIS ). Segundo escenario, si todavía está casado con el ciudadano estadounidense que le brindó patrocinio y solicitó la tarjeta verde, y el matrimonio sigue siendo amoroso y próspero, puede considerar presentar el I-751, recibir la extensión I-751 de 24 meses y luego solicitar la naturalización N-400. Para calificar para la naturalización, el titular de la tarjeta verde debe haber mantenido su tarjeta verde por un período de al menos tres años si la tarjeta verde se recibió debido al matrimonio con un ciudadano estadounidense y el matrimonio aún existe y está prosperando después de tres años. En este escenario, en lugar de esperar muchos años para que se procese el I751, el tiempo de procesamiento depende de la presentación del N400. En algunas jurisdicciones, como en la oficina local de USCIS en Raleigh Durham, la solicitud de naturalización puede realizarse en unos pocos meses. Cuando compara unos pocos meses de tiempo de procesamiento con la posibilidad de esperar de 1 a 4 años, puede ser más beneficioso simplemente convertirse en ciudadano estadounidense y terminar por completo con el proceso de inmigración. Si ha recibido una denegación I-90, no dude en comuníquese con nuestra Firma de Abogados de Inmigración para programar una consulta para determinar la mejor ruta de inmigración. Descargo de responsabilidad: Este Blog lo pone a disposición el abogado o el editor del bufete de abogados únicamente con fines educativos, así como para brindarle información general y una comprensión general de la ley, no para brindar asesoramiento legal específico. Al utilizar este sitio de blog, usted comprende que no existe una relación de abogado-cliente entre usted y el editor del blog/sitio web. El Blog no debe utilizarse como sustituto del asesoramiento legal competente de un abogado profesional autorizado en su estado. on it
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Generalmente ¡Sí! Es posible que pueda solicitar la Naturalización N-400 con USCIS aunque tenga una Tarjeta Verde antigua o vencida. ¿Qué constituye una "vieja Tarjeta Verde"? Posiblemente la tarjeta verde "antigua" más común sería una tarjeta I-551 emitida entre 1977 y agosto de 1989. ¿Por qué? Las tarjetas emitidas entre esas fechas no tienen fecha de vencimiento, pero siguen siendo una Tarjeta Verde válida y aceptable. Se puede ver una imagen aquí: https://www.fickeymartinezlaw.com/immigration/i-551-green-card-with-no-expiration-date ¿Qué es una tarjeta verde "antigua" menos común? Esa tendría que ser la Tarjeta Verde I-151, mucho más antigua. Estas Tarjetas Verdes se emitieron entre julio de 1946 y 1978 y tampoco tenían fecha de vencimiento, pero el Congreso forzó/aprobó una expiración en 1996. Se puede ver una imagen aquí: https://www.fickeymartinezlaw.com/immigration/i-151-green-card-things-to-know Para Confirmar, ¿puede una Tarjeta Verde vencida solicitar la Naturalización? ¡Generalmente sí! Sin embargo, la verdadera pregunta sería "¿Por qué" expiró? Si estuvo en el extranjero durante muchos años (solo como ejemplo) y nunca renovó su tarjeta de residencia ni solicitó dicho permiso de viaje, es posible que la tarjeta de residencia haya sido abandonada, lo que hace que alguien no sea elegible para naturalizarse. USCIS también puede solicitar que se presente simultáneamente un I-90 si necesita alguna prueba de residencia permanente legal (también conocida como Tarjeta Verde) mientras el N-400 está pendiente. Si tiene más preguntas o inquietudes, debe hablar con un abogado de inmigración con experiencia. Puede ver más información en nuestra página web de Naturalización: https://www.fickeymartinezlaw.com/practice-areas/naturalization-citizenship
La Petición I-129F aprobada significa el final de (probablemente) un largo proceso de inmigración y el inicio de un proceso consular (generalmente) más confuso. ¡¡¡¡Felicidades!!!! Pero el viaje aún no ha terminado. . . . estás casi en la mitad del camino. Para empezar, recapitulemos. El proceso de visa de prometido se divide en 3 partes: Parte 1: Petición I-129F para reconocer la relación en USCIS Parte 2: Solicitud de la visa DS-160 y la promesa de casarse y apoyo financiero I-134 (el paso real de la visa K1) Parte 3: Ingrese a los EE. UU., cásese dentro de los 90 días, obtenga una tarjeta de Seguro Social durante el período de 60 días en la SSA y ajuste su estatus con USCIS Esta publicación se ENFOCARÁ principalmente en el período de transición entre la Parte 1/Paso 1 y la Parte 2/Paso 2. ¿Qué significa el Aviso de aprobación I-129F? Significa que USCIS “calificó” la relación para recibir una Visa K1. El Centro de Servicio de USCIS (generalmente en California) enviaría por correo el Aviso de Aprobación al Ciudadano Estadounidense (y al Abogado, si se contrata uno). Por último, USCIS indicaría en el aviso de aprobación que están transfiriendo la presentación al NVC para su posterior procesamiento. A continuación se muestra un diagrama del correo/transferencia I-129F:
