Receiving an I-485 adjustment of status denial because of the J1 two year home residency requirement under INA §212(e) can be devastating. Many applicants are shocked to learn that even after years in the US, USCIS may still determine they are ineligible for a green card because they failed to satisfy or waive the J1 … Read more
Many Fulbright Scholars in the US enter on a J-1 exchange visitor visa. While the Fulbright program provides incredible opportunities, it also triggers the two year home residency requirement under INA §212(e). This rule requires you to return to your home country for two years before applying for a green card, H-1B, or L visa … Read more
As a Fulbright scholar under a J1 visa, you are likely subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA 212(e). This means that after your program and any post-academic training, you must return to your home country for two years before you can apply for certain U.S. visas or green card categories. However, if … Read more
The J-1 visa is a popular choice for exchange visitors coming to the United States for a variety of programs, including research, training, and teaching. However, many J-1 visa holders are subject to a two-year foreign residency requirement, often referred to as the “two-year rule.” This rule mandates that certain J-1 visa holders must return … Read more
J1 Waiver Options for Applicants with Fulbright or other Foreign Government Funding Usually it’s difficult to obtain a J1 waiver for a person with government funding. In fact, in many circumstances it is impossible. Many J1 Fulbright waiver applicants come to our office after already attempting to secure a no objection based waiver but failed. … Read more
Hello, my name is [REDACTED]. I am a citizen of Kyrgyzstan and am married to a US citizen (6 years). I originally came to US on a J1 visa, then after leaving for 6 months entered on F1 visa. Since we got married we have tried everything to change my status to resident but have encountered 212e in … Read more
I’m a J2 holder. I plan to file for a divorce and would still like to stay in the US. We’re both subject to the two year requirement because he is on the skills list. Am I still subject after we divorce? If yes, can I still get a waiver or can only my husband apply for it? … Read more
I have J1 visa and my spouse J2 visa. Our visa expires on July 6, 2010 and I am leaving with my kids back. But my husband needs to stay here in order to improve his English and get some upgrade in his education. But he has as I do, two year rule restriction. Can … Read more
I came from South Africa on a J1 visa last September which was funded by the Department of State. I’m subjected to the two year requirement. I met my girlfriend who is a US citizen and we want to get married. I would like to get a J1 waiver by paying back the amount I received from Department … Read more
I am a graduate student at USC and I am originally from Poland. I originally came to United States on J1 visa. I got a J1 waiver and changed to F1 visa. I don’t have any current visa in my passport. I need to travel home to visit my parents and was wondering how I should go about it? Will … Read more