I’m sorry to hear of this denial. To prevail on an I-612 persecution waiver application, one must demonstrate that he/she has a well founded...

Fulfillment of the two-year foreign residence requirement requires that a person reside and be physically present in the country of nationality or...

I am a J2 visa holder subject to 2 year home requirement. what happens if I get my I-140 approved but cannot get a waiver?

I answered this question previously. You cannot independently apply for a waiver unless you meet one of the three exceptions I set forth in my...

I'm a J2 visa holder subject to two year home return. I have my I-140 approved. Can I ask for J waiver seperately?

No, you cannot independently apply for a waiver. There are three exceptions to this general rule. These are: (1) the J-1 and J-2 spouses...

How is the chance of getting J1 2 yr waiver based with a premature US born baby with G-tube, congenital heart disease, on O2?

There are several ways one can become subject to the two-year foreign residence requirement. These are: (1) government funding (U.S. government...

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Annotations on passports and DS-2019s are frequently incorrect and are not legally binding when it comes to the two-year foreign residence...

How is Home Residency Requirement time counted for a J1 holder?

Fulfillment of the two-year foreign residence requires residence and physical presence in the country of nationality or last residence for an...

Entering the US on J1 extension for boards (new DS2019, same program ), after waiver approval. is it resubject to HRR/waiver

One admitted or acquiring status after admission to receive graduate medical education or training will become subject to the two-year foreign...

I got 5-years J1 visa , so could i stay in US (5-years) while my DS valid for three month ? thank you .

The DS-2019 governs. You need to have a current DS-2019 to remain in valid J-1 status. Brian Schmitt Hake & Schmitt Attorneys at Law P.O....

How long can I stay before adjusting my visa status after obtaining a j1 waiver?

Under the statute, INA 212(e), one is not eligible to file for adjustment of status until he/she has obtained a J-1 waiver. That said, an...