Nazir Ahmad
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J-1 extension with Pending I-485
I would value perspectives from immigration attorneys and practitioners on a nuanced status question.
Scenario:
Pending I-485 (Adjustment of Status)
Not subject to the 212(e) two-year home residency requirement
No plans for international travel
J-1 program sponsor is willing to extend the DS-2019
The individual would remain in the U.S. during the extension period
In this context:
1. Does extending J-1 status itself create any meaningful risk to the pending I-485?
2. How does USCIS assess immigrant intent when the applicant remains in the U.S. and is not seeking visa stamping or reentry?
3. Are there known adjudication trends or case examples where this created complications?
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A Z2h
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