Originally Posted by ContinentalFan
If you want a good resource on all things to do with immigration, check out "The Immigration Procedures Handbook": it's a step-by-step guide on applying or petitioning for different visas or residency.
Thanks. The J1 visa really has me confused. A family member has a 5 year J1 visa, but only the first year was arranged by AFS. This next year is on our own and I don't really know for sure if the visa is still legal or not. The State dept website is quite confusing.