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May a J-l visa holder obtain further extensions of J-l status in the United States, if a visa petition or J-l waiver application is filed?

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May a J-l visa holder obtain further extensions of J-l status in the United States, if a visa petition or J-l waiver application is filed?

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A. Yes. J-l status may be extended while a waiver is pending or if a waiver is denied. If the waiver is approved, then a new DS-2019 will, not be issued. However, the remaining time on the DS-2019 in effect when the J-l waiver is approved by DOS, may be completed.