A forgotten J-1 visa from years ago can stall an approved green card petition. If it carries the two-year home residency requirement (Section 212(e)), it can block adjustment of status and H-1B or L-1 changes until it’s satisfied or waived.
The stamp on your visa isn’t the final word, and options like advisory opinions, waivers, and the O-1 may still be open.
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