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Funding Repayment in Lieu of J1 Waiver
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 […]
In: J-1 Visa, J-1 Visa Waiver · Tagged with: J-1 Visa, J-1 Visa Waiver
F1 Visa After J1 Waiver Approval
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 […]
In: F-1 Visa, J-1 Visa, J-1 Visa Waiver · Tagged with: F-1 Visa, J-1 Visa, J-1 Visa Waiver
J1 Waiver (Hardship) for Physicians
I was recommended by Dr. Singh. We both on J1 visas and are both working in the same clinic. You helped her secured her J1 waiver through hardship to her US citizen husband. We both married to US citizens. I spoke to Dr. Singh. After knowing her hardship is merely a financial hardship, you were […]
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J1 Waiver for a J2 Holder
I have J1 visa and my spouse J2 visa. Our visa expires on September 6, 2012 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 […]
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Subject or Not Subject to the Two Year Home Residency Requirement
My visa says that I’m subject to the 212(e) rule but I’ve heard that it’s possible that I’m not subject to the 212(e) rule. I need to legal represent ion on this. Please let me know if you can help me. Whether or not you are subject to INA Section 212(E) is determined by your program type, who funded […]
In: J-1 Visa, J-1 Visa Waiver · Tagged with: J-1 Visa, J-1 Visa Waiver
Change of Status From J1 Visa to H1B Visa in the US
Hi, I have a J1 visa and am a trainee with a Hotel. I want to change to a work visa like H1B but my J1 sponsor told me that I can’t change to H1B. Why is that? Do I need a J1 waiver? My paperwork says that I am not subject to the home […]
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J1 Waiver for Russian National
I’m an exchange visitor from Russia on an J1 visa. I would like to obtain a waiver. Can you help? Yes, although Russia is very particular in issuing no objection statements for J1 waivers, we have a lot of experience in dealing with their offices and we will be able to help you.
In: J-1 Visa, J-1 Visa Waiver · Tagged with: J-1 Visa, J-1 Visa Waiver
Change of Status from J1 Visa During the 30-day grace period
I just finished working for a hotel chain in J1 which is now expired. I was hoping you could help me change to student visa. Is it possible? Upon completion of you J1 program (the end date on your DS-2019 form), you have a 30 day grace period. We can help you change to F1 visa status during […]
In: F-1 Visa, J-1 Visa · Tagged with: F-1 Visa, J-1 Visa
J1 Extension While J1 Waiver Pending
I’m currently holding a J visa from ECFMG which will expire October 7. I’m in the process of getting a J1 waiver through the Conrad 30 program. I know I need the H1B visa before I can start the waiver job but I’m worried that my J1 will expire before I get the waiver. Can I extend the […]
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Nanny Visa Options
Nanny and Domestic Worker Immigration Options