Can You Marry a U.S. Citizen While on a J-1 Visa and Get a Green Card?
Can You Marry a U.S. Citizen While on a J-1 Visa and Get a Green Card?
In theory, nothing stops a J-1 visa holder from getting married to a United States citizen. However, the J-1 holder may not be immediately eligible for U.S. lawful permanent residence (a “green card”) based on that marriage, depending on the exact terms of the visa—in particular, whether he or she is subject to the “two-year home country physical presence requirement.”
Receiving a J-1 visa means that you are part of an exchange program, the goal of