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J-1 IGA Waiver for Fulbright Scholars: 2025 Guide
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…
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Pursuing a J1 Waiver as a Fulbright Scholar: What You Need to Know
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…
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J1 Waiver Fulbright Options
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…