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
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 of Energy (DOE) showcases the power of perseverance and expert legal guidance. Our client, a distinguished researcher in renewable energy, faced the two-year home residency requirement, which threatened … Read more