Yes, in no objection waiver cases, the Department of State Waiver Review Division (WRD) has the option of seeking program sponsor views. In...

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I’ve heard of another case of this occurring recently with a Fulbrighter. In that case, the program sponsor was calling the exchange visitor, and...

This issue is regularly debated among lawyers that specialize in J-1 matters. Some say that a physician in this situation will resubject...

Can I apply for a second J1 after coming back to my home country?

Yes, you can. You just need to get a new program sponsor to issue a new DS-2019. You then need to apply for the J-1 visa stamp. Brian...

You may or may not be able to change status from F-1 to J-2 because you are still subject to the two-year foreign residence requirement. Being...

Being subject to the two-year foreign residence requirement of INA § 212(e) creates three legal disabilities that do not go away until one subject...

How to get waiver if I have had more than one J visas?

You have very complicated questions and facts. Your questions cannot be adequately and fully answered on this forum. But I can provide some...

I have a J-1 visa with the 2 year home residency. Can I change to J-2 since my wife is a J-1 holder after my visa expires?

If you are subject to the two-year foreign residence requirement, you cannot change status from J-1 to J-2 in the United States. See INA § 248...

How do I file for a green card if I re-marry?

You first need to determine whether you are subject to the two-year foreign residence requirement on INA § 212(e) based on your admission in J-1...

My wife came on a j-1 visa and it expired. Currently have a case pending with the uscis. Does she still have to leave 30 days?

What kind of case do you have pending with the USCIS? An adjustment of status (green card) application or a waiver application? Stepping...