LamieJamie

18 minutes ago, xyz12345 said:

 

You should be fine. You have basically 7 months vs 15 days premium processing, even if USCIS temporarily suspended premium processing as of March 20. If your applic had been submitted before then, they'll process it.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/temporary-workers/uscis-announces-temporary-suspension-premium-processing-all-i-129-and-i-140-petitions-due-coronavirus-pandemic

 

 

One thing you have to confirm is which box your future employer checked -- whether consular processing or change of status... acc to the following article

 

https://immigrationanswerman.com/2017/05/16/i-was-chosen-in-the-h-1b-lottery-but-my-j-1-is-expiring-in-june-can-i-stay-in-the-us-till-october/

Well, #######. I just read that even cap-exempt are included in this suspension now. I'm sure we didn't apply before the 20th. So I'll likely get a refund. Also it says they are accepting the I-907 but, I'm guessing it's too late for that if the application has already been submitted. Their website says it generally takes 8.5-11 months! Now I'm very worried. 

7 minutes ago, xyz12345 said:

 

You should be fine. You have basically 7 months vs 15 days premium processing, even if USCIS temporarily suspended premium processing as of March 20. If your applic had been submitted before then, they'll process it.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/temporary-workers/uscis-announces-temporary-suspension-premium-processing-all-i-129-and-i-140-petitions-due-coronavirus-pandemic

 

 

One thing you have to confirm is which box your future employer checked -- whether consular processing or change of status... acc to the following article

 

https://immigrationanswerman.com/2017/05/16/i-was-chosen-in-the-h-1b-lottery-but-my-j-1-is-expiring-in-june-can-i-stay-in-the-us-till-october/

They definitely chose the change of status because they didn't want me to leave the us. Also I am cap exempt, and I'm pretty sure the premium processing is only suspended for those who aren't cap-exempt. At least that's what I've read. 

11 minutes ago, LamieJamie said:

I'm sorry, I'm actually not sure. Can you tell me what the difference would be for both? 

36 minutes ago, fs2439 said:

Are you doing consular processing or adjustment of status?

Actually I am adjustment of status, sorry for the confusion. 

28 minutes ago, fs2439 said:

Are you doing consular processing or adjustment of status?

I'm sorry, I'm actually not sure. Can you tell me what the difference would be for both? 

I'm currently on a temp j1 visa for 6 months, I just started so I basically have the full 6 months. I am not subject to the 2 year home residency requirement. My employer has immediately started my h1b petition and I am cap-exempt, I am also paying for premium processing. But with the coronavirus outbreak, I am worried about the possibility of my approval taking longer than average. What happens to me if my visa expires before my h1b is approved but the process is already started? 
 

I tried to call uscis but I could not get a hold of anyone. 
 

Thank you in advance. 

I'm confused as to which forum topic to post this in.. my boyfriend in here in the us on a j1 visa that is not subject to a 2 year home residency requirement and I'm a us citizen. We would like to get married but I have a few questions if anyone could answer them. 

First question is, will he be able to keep working at his current job if we get married? They're the ones who sponsored his j1. 

My second question is, will he be able to apply for and work for companies that require us residency or say "no sponsorship" while we wait for aos to be approved? Or does he have to wait until we get approval/he has the green card? 

Im worried that getting married will leave him stranded without a job..