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J-1 EXCHANGE VISITOR VISA

I’m in the U.S. on a J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa, can I apply for asylum?

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I’m in the U.S. on a J-1 Visitor Exchange Visa that’s expiring. I want to extend my time in the U.S., what can I do?

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Can the spouse and children of someone with a J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa work in the U.S?

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I’m from Afghanistan and have a J-1 visa through the Fulbright program. Can I bring my wife and children to join me in the U.S. while I study?

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Can someone with a J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa bring his spouse and children to the U.S.?

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          • Can someone with a J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa bring his spouse and children to the U.S.?
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      • I'm in the U.S. on a J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa, can I apply for asylum?
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