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J1 Waiver Options for Physicians

Updated August 15, 2026 by Immigration Lawyer Peter Messersmith

The vast majority of foreign physicians who come to the United States for graduate medical training are going to be subject to INA Section 212(E) if they obtained such training with a J1 visa.  J1 visa holders subject to INA Section 212(E) are required to return to their home country for a period of two … Read more

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J-1 Visa Waiver No Objection Statement (NORI): India

Updated August 15, 2026 by Immigration Lawyer Peter Messersmith

Foreign nationals who enter the US in J-1 visa status or change their status in the US to J-1 may be subject to INA Section 212(E).  Persons subject to 212(E) are required to return to their home country for an aggregate period of two years or obtain a J-1 visa waiver to waive this requirement … Read more

Categories Home Residency Requirement, J-1 Visa Waiver, No Objection, NORI

J-1 Visa Waiver No Objection Statement: P.R. China

Updated August 15, 2026 by Immigration Lawyer Peter Messersmith

Foreign nationals who enter the US in J-1 visa status or change their status in the US to J-1 may be subject to INA Section 212(E).  Persons subject to 212(E) are required to return to their home country for an aggregate period of two years or obtain a J-1 visa waiver to waive this requirement … Read more

Categories Home Residency Requirement, J-1 Visa Waiver, No Objection
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