J-1 IGA Waivers for Fulbright Scholars: Eligibility and Process
Many Fulbright scholars enter the US in J-1 exchange visitor status and are subject to the two-year home-country physical presence requirement under INA §212(e), often because of…
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EXPLORE RECENT ARTICLES ↗Many Fulbright scholars enter the US in J-1 exchange visitor status and are subject to the two-year home-country physical presence requirement under INA §212(e), often because of…
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…
Navigating the complexities of securing a Fulbright J-1 waiver through the Interested Government Agency (IGA) category can be daunting, but our client’s journey with the U.S. Department…
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