I am out of status of a j1 visa for almost two years.no 2 year restriction indicated on both document.can i change status by mry

Any maintenance of status issues should be discussed with an immigration attorney. You should be made fully aware of these as you proceed with any immigration related paperwork.

Hello, Thank you for posting your question. First, I would highly recommend that you contact an immigration attorney to review your DS-2019/J-1 visa, etc. and your eligiblity for adjustment of status based on marriage (presumably, your wife is a U.S. citizen) before you file any paperwork with USCIS. Second, prior to filing any paperwork with USCIS, you may want to request an Advisory Opinion from the Dept. of State Waiver Review Division for a 'formal' finding regarding whether you are subject to the two-year home residency requirement. Information about requesting an advisory opinion is available at: http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/info/info_5502.html Again, before filing anything with USCIS, please consult with an experienced immigration attorney. Good luck! Thank you, Nisha V. Fontaine, Esq. Serotte Reich Wilson, LLP Ph: 716-854-7525 Email: [email protected] Web: www.familytousa.com

You need to obtain a J waiver before you can adjust your status in the U.S. Please see