Embassy tells Filipinos: J-1 visas 'not path to US citizenship'

Embassy tells Filipinos: J-1 visas 'not path to US citizenship'

MANILA, Philippines – Filipino nationals are reminded that the J-1 exchange visitor program visa is a nonimmigrant program and does not lead to United States permanent residency nor citizenship. The Philippine Embassy in Washington DC issued the reminder on Wednesday after receiving reports of illegal recruiters and individuals posing as immigration lawyers promising US citizenship through the J-1 program. READ: US visa application: Bonds of up …

Philippine Embassy warns: J-1 visa does not lead to US citizenship

The Philippine Embassy in Washington DC has reminded Filipino nationals that the J-1 exchange visitor program visa is a nonimmigrant visa and does not provide a pathway to permanent residency or US citizenship. The reminder, issued on Wednesday, follows reports of illegal recruiters and individuals posing as immigration lawyers who promise US citizenship through the …