回复：求教皮匠等诸位大侠: J1 for graduate student?

不太好。need waiver of 2-yr home country residence before apply H-1 and 485. shorter total length(?), Short grace period after program end (30 days) --- need work offer to staty longer. 有利之处: spouse J2 can apply EAD, you can work outside campus with only school permit, not need INS permit.