1. Document Checklist
Before the process even begins, candidates need to know what to gather. List the foundational requirements so they can prepare early.
- Status Verification: Current visa maintenance documentation (e.g., DS-2019 forms for applicant holders, I-94 arrival/departure records).
- The J1 Home-Residency Requirement (212(e)) Status: A crucial note explaining whether you need a J1 waiver before adjusting status to an H1B,EB3 or other applications.
- Identity & Professional Documents: Certified translations of birth certificates, marriage certificates, updated background checks, and active professional credentials/degrees.