J1 visa is a non-immigrant visa granted to individuals who wants to participate in exchange visitors program in United States.

Steps for filing I-485. I-485 is to adjust your status to permanent resident and once it is approved you should get the green card...

My transition from a J1 visa to a Green Card: As a postdoc on a J1 visa until 2022, I see value in sharing my journey to benefit fellow J1..

If you work in the academy as postdoc and your J1 visa is about to end then you have to file a change of status before your J1 visa ends.

Most of the J1 visas are subjected to 2 year home residency rule if not all. This requirement is a part of US law, in the immigration...