General Information about the J-1 and J-1 Waivers
Leavy, Frank & Delaney LLC have significant experience in assisting individuals with the J-1 Visa and the Waiver process. The J-1 Visa is an exchange visitor visa which is primarily administered by the US Department of State in conjunction with designated institutions and organizations who are approved as program sponsors.
An important issue in regards to the J-1 Visa is the 212(e) Two Year Home Residence Requirement, which certain J-1 Visa holders are subject to. This means that the exchange visitor must return home to their home residence for a two year period prior to being eligible to change status in the US or obtain certain types of non-immigrant or an immigrant visa. An individual can be subject to the 212(e) requirement if they are on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, have received Government Funding as part of their program, or participated in a Graduate Medical Education or Training Program.
It is important to fully understand the terms of your J-1 Visa as well as any issues related to the Two Year Home Residence Requirement. This can include requesting an Advisory Opinion from the US State Department to confirm that the individual’s DS-2019 Form and/or Visa stamp correctly reflects their status in the context of the 212(e) requirement.
In certain circumstances, an individual can apply to have the two year home residence requirement waived. This is commonly known as a J-Waiver. There are five main types of application for a J-Waiver. Leavy, Frank & Delaney have substantial experience in preparing all of the following J-1 Waiver applications.
Leavy, Frank & Delaney LLC have significant experience in assisting individuals with the J-1 Visa and the Waiver process. The J-1 Visa is an exchange visitor visa which is primarily administered by the US Department of State in conjunction with designated institutions and organizations who are approved as program sponsors.
An important issue in regards to the J-1 Visa is the 212(e) Two Year Home Residence Requirement, which certain J-1 Visa holders are subject to. This means that the exchange visitor must return home to their home residence for a two year period prior to being eligible to change status in the US or obtain certain types of non-immigrant or an immigrant visa. An individual can be subject to the 212(e) requirement if they are on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, have received Government Funding as part of their program, or participated in a Graduate Medical Education or Training Program.
It is important to fully understand the terms of your J-1 Visa as well as any issues related to the Two Year Home Residence Requirement. This can include requesting an Advisory Opinion from the US State Department to confirm that the individual’s DS-2019 Form and/or Visa stamp correctly reflects their status in the context of the 212(e) requirement.
In certain circumstances, an individual can apply to have the two year home residence requirement waived. This is commonly known as a J-Waiver. There are five main types of application for a J-Waiver. Leavy, Frank & Delaney have substantial experience in preparing all of the following J-1 Waiver applications.