Home Residency Requirement for Second Visa
I got a J-2 visa and my wife on J-1 recently in which we have never travelled to US yet. Now my employer is ready to apply a L-1B for me and my wife L-2. Is this possible? Or will I be subjected to 2 years home stay restriction which is applicable for J visa without travelling on J. Will it be a problem in US consulate when I appear for L-1 visa as me and my wife have J-2 and J-1?
If I remember correctly, 212(e), the HRR, does not apply till you actually use the visa.
I am very much thankful to Rajiv and his team including Anna and Joy. Few month back, I returned using advance parole and due to this my L1-H1 transfer was almost got denied but due to Rajiv's special effort that got approved.