Marcelo C
Aug 28, 2025
Timeline from J1 to Marriage Greencard
we had a pretty smooth process because we had great evidence of our relationship and I requested my change if status while I was still working under my J1. also specifically for me, I was supposed to get a Waiver for the 212(e) two year rule because it was not applicable for me. but since the change on the guidelines for the Skills and countries my country no longer require it. which makde that part not required for me.
IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse
Total Days: 97 days
Case
2025-05-29
2025-09-03
I-485
97 Days
National Benefits Center: I-485
Timeline Map
2025-05-29
I-485
Submission to USCIS
2025-06-13
I-485
D+15
Biometrics, i.e. fingerprint and photo
2025-07-15
I-485
D+47
Interview
2025-09-03
I-485
D+97
Decision (Approval or Denial)
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A LOct 21, 2025
did the DoS confirm that you are not subject to the 2Years rule? Is your visa issued with the 2 years rule?
Marcelo COct 21, 2025
My J-1 was issued with the two year rule because it was issued before the change (November 2024).
I did the consultation to an inmigration lawyer and the guidance was: If your country is not in the list, you are free to submit the greencard request without waiver.
Updated list here: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/09/2024-28718/public-notice-of-revised-exchange-visitor-skills-list
