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Q: I have J1 visa through green heart sponsor and can i join the military?

I will return to my country by 5th of Sep.

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answered on Jul 28, 2024

Joining the U.S. military with a J1 visa is generally not possible. The J1 visa is intended for cultural exchange and educational purposes, and it comes with certain restrictions, including a two-year home-country physical presence requirement. This means you must return to your home country for at... View More

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Q: Can i join the military even if im J1 student exchange for 3 months?

I will return to my country on 5th of Sep. I want to join military.

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answered on Jul 28, 2024

Joining the military while on a J-1 student exchange visa is not possible. The J-1 visa is intended for educational and cultural exchange purposes and does not permit military service.

Upon your return to your country on September 5th, you may explore military opportunities in your home...
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Q: What should I do if I am given misinformation from the Military Transportation office, I follow instructions and denied

I followed all instructions given to me and my claim is denied. I am told that because I had all of my Household goods transported by a 3rd part entity like I was instructed. My claim is being denied. I was told all items have been inspected and unpacked which is untrue. All items were moved by... View More

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answered on Feb 4, 2024

Navigating a denied claim with the Military Transportation Office, especially after following their instructions, can be incredibly frustrating. In such situations, it’s crucial to seek assistance from professionals experienced in military claims or military law. These attorneys are familiar with... View More

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Q: When a veteran is disabled and need help from some body who live in other country. What steps He has to do? Maritza .

My husband and I are disabled and live along in the house, He uses a walker and me a wheelchair, have been very difficult because we don't have family close and some times one of us falls at dawn in the night and we have to tried to help our self take long time but we do.

Patricia C. Wall-Santiago
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Patricia C. Wall-Santiago
answered on Mar 10, 2021

This is not my practice area, neither I am in New Mexico. But you should reach out to the New Mexico Aging and Long Term Services Department. https://www.nmaging.state.nm.us/our-services.aspx

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Q: My daughter signed a contract 6 months ago with the US Air Force ROTC (non-Scholarship). Is there a way she can get out
Patrick Korody
Patrick Korody
answered on Feb 3, 2017

Possibly - since she is non-scholarship she may be able to request a voluntary disenrollment. There is an AF instruction on this but I don't have the number off-hand.

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