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Hello Peter, thanks for doing this. Supposed someone has been on a J1 visa for last couple of years and had changed it from student scholar to research scholar (moving the 2 year timeline to 5 year timeline). In the midst of pandemic he/she had to move back to India to care for my parents and got my J1 expired.

Now can they go back to US on a J1 visa, is it possible ? Can they apply for H1b non exempt positions (those which aren't subjected to lottery) instead and if not. What would be the best course of action generally do to ensure they get some kind of working visa in US assuming they have B1/B2 visiting visa.

Thanks in advance.



> Please remember that I can't provide legal advice on specific cases for obvious liability reasons because I won’t have access to all the facts.

See above. Perhaps edit your question to make it about the general laws?


Thanks Peter, here is a more generalized question. What would be the best course of action for somebody to get back on a J1 visa since its expired yet legally from what I understand since its on a 5 year cycle (research scholar).

Also if not how can they get a working visa in US ?

I also updated the above question to reflect the general gist of a situation that I would be grateful to receive some help for.


Thanks for modifying your question. Still, because this is very fact-specific, I would recommend that you discuss with me or another attorney.


Oh apologies! Can I ask for a small request in that case, can I send you an email with more details about the question and if you happend to be so kind, could you take a look and let me know if you could possibly help me?

I'd appreciate it terribly!

Thanks so much for doing this important public service.


Of course. That's fine.




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