J1 Waiver Attorney Explains J1 Fulbright Waiver APPROVAL for Ukrainian

[@jessicanorberto6371]

Hi again, how is the time of 2 years count? Is it 2 years without entering the USA even as a tourist? How do they control that?

[@TheGreenCardLawyer]

Hi 😀 Yes in general, it is two years in your home country. Time in the US on a tourist visa will not count towards the two-year rule.

[@jessicanorberto6371]

@ Thanks for answering. So, if my 2 years have already expired ( my Fulbright scholarship ended in December 2021/ grace period January 2022), can I apply for the green card? I'm married to an American...

[@TheGreenCardLawyer]

@@jessicanorberto6371 Did you return to your home country for two years?

[@jessicanorberto6371]

I did. However, I have been coming for long periods to the USA on a tourist visa and got married here. I never overstayed my days here…

[@_notyour_may28]

How can I still in the US during pending period if we can’t extend our J1 visa, sir?

[@TheGreenCardLawyer]

Could you rephrase your question? I want to ensure that I am understanding what you are asking.

[@BaljitSingh-nx3ww]

Give me answer please

[@TheGreenCardLawyer]

Are you referring to the I601a or 601 waiver

[@jessicanorberto6371]

I submitted my Fulbright j1 waiver on October 2023. Until today, December 2024, USCIS did not issue i613. Is there any place to get the status of that? To get in touch?

[@TheGreenCardLawyer]

Its taking 18 months approximately. Check USCIS case status on uscis website.

[@TheGreenCardLawyer]

18 months for USCIS processing.

[@TheGreenCardLawyer]

Is this for a hardship?

[@jessicanorberto6371]

Yes, hardship

[@TheGreenCardLawyer]

@@jessicanorberto6371 The timeline I mentioned is for Hardship waivers.

[@BaljitSingh-nx3ww]

Sir I applying waiver 601c 2 year how long it takes time outside

[@TheGreenCardLawyer]

When did you apply?