Can my husband get an extension on his J-1 Visa?

Question

Or what can we do so he doesn't have to leave in 5 months? We are filing the I-130 form now, but I don't want him to have to leave! Any suggestions will be helpful! He is an Italian citizen.

Answer 1

Just curious why dont you both live in Italy? We have alot of immigrants in the USA and I dont think we can handle more as it is a burden on our economy.

How would your husband feel if thousands of Americans went to Italy everyday to take money from italys economy?

I just wish people would leave the United States Alone

Answer 2

Your husband can only extend his J-1 visa if the program is continuing and he is still involved full time.  If not, he can request a change of status from J-1 to B-2 via form I-539; these aren't always granted, but it might be worth trying:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/m...

Answer 3

The extension depends on a few things.  Is he subject to the 2 Year Home Residency Requirement (not likely in Italians).  If so, has he applied for a waiver?  If he's applied for a waiver, and had it approved, he CANNOT extend or transfer J programs.  How long has he been here?  Js have a 5 year maximum (recently changed), so make sure to add it up correctly.  If he's been in the US before on a J category, that time may be added to that 5 year, so double check.

If his current place won't extend him, he can try to transfer to another institute as long as he hasn't applied for and received his waiver.

Answer 4

what nationality are you ?

if you would like to answer ?