Check out our blog post "Complete Guide to J1 Waiver" for everything you should know before applying for the J1 waiver: sojourningscholar.com/complete-guide-to-j1-visa-waiver/
I noticed I missed one of my DS-2019 forms after completing the completing the DS-3035 form. Can I just complete a new one and get a new case number if you have not sent any documents yet.
Recently I applied for J1 Waiver. But it seems DOS is longer to adjudicate waiver application. I was wondering if it is allowed to submit a new DS2019 form while J1 waiver application is pending?
Hi! Thank you so much for this video. I only have a small question: Which US Department of State address should I write in the money order? Is the address from the major one in Washington or the same place where I will ship my documents? Thank you!
Hello sir, on my DS 2019 I am subject to 2 year rule however on my visa it says not subject to 2 year. Will it be a problem when I apply for a different visa during and after the period of J 1 visa?
Hi, I have a question if I do not have in hands with me all my past DS-2019 forms do you know what can I do to get them? I do not have 2 of them with me from a J1 VISA I previously had and an F as a student that I also had before my current J1. Thanks!
Im in my second year of j1 but i will have to cancel my program because I had a health condition that made me travel back to my country to gt treated.... i didnt fully finish the whole program...that means I dont need the j waiver? or do I apply still to not wait 2 years to re apply again?
Hi my J1 visa will end this year 2023,but I am not required 2years rule home residency. It says 2 years rule DOES NOT APPLY. Bearer is not a subject to sec 212. Also it says on my visa and DS-2019 FORM. Another thing is that on my visa, expiration day is March 2024 not 2023 as my
I got married and started the greencard process, but they asked me for a waiver letter to continue the process. If I don't receive the letter, would it be enough to just send a no objection statement until the deadline they give? I started to worry because 5 months have passed and I still got stuck at the no objection statement step.Thank You..
Hello! Could you help me, please? I will use a money order to pay the application fee. They state on the website that I must include on it the case number, full name, date and place of birth. But where should I write this on the money order?? I am quite confused 😅
I first came to the USA with a J1 visa of 1 year. I returned home before it expired and I came back to USA as a f1 student. Do I need to file a waiver with my I485 green card application? I thought changing my J1 visa to f1 visa make me not required to file a waiver When applying for the green card. Please help, thank you !
You still have to get the waiver if you want to adjust your status to a Green card or the H1-B. Even if you change your status to another non-immigrant status.
Hi Pls help ! I got accepted to take part in an internship program in the US and so I need to apply for another J-1 visa ( I took part in an exchange program last year ) I looked up the waiver requirements and it’s only meant for people wanting to apply for immigrant visa types . Correct me if im wrong ?
Hi, I have a question - currently, I was in the J1 program and which is going to complete next month, and there is one position open which is suitable for my profile and they are also accepted to provide L1B. So as per my visa, two years of home country stay required 212(E). So I want to apply for this position will this 1-612 waiver help to apply for L1B and not require me to stay in my home country for 2 Years right? I am a software developer - FYI
That really depends on how strong a case is. I would expect that a strong J1 waiver recommendation from a state health agency would increase your your chance.
I am on F 2 visa, one of Professor in the University offered me for an internship. For internship I have to change my visa F2 to J1. This internship will be volunteer. I might apply for different kind of funding after get admitted in the University as a J 1 visa holder. Does this 2 year home residency is applicable to me?
I am subject to the 2 year home residency requirement. My visa will expire soon and I will stay in the US. I mean I will overstay in the US when I will apply for J1 Waiver. I will write that I will marry with my American citizen girlfriend on my statement of purpose. Should I wait till marrying or can I apply now and get a waiver?
Hello! I need help! If my J1 I have this restriction on my visa, but I want to change my status to F1 I need a waiver or not? Is something that anybody can answer. Please I need to know before apply to the college thanks 😊
I am currently having my J-1 waiver case under review by the Department of State. However, it has been almost a year since I started the process, and am near to fulfilling my 2-year home residency by the end of the year. My question is: had I not received any news regarding my waiver by the end of the year, since I have fulfilled my home residency requirement, could I apply for an H1B visa without documentation of waiver? Thanks!
@@SojourningScholar Thank you for your reply, I appreciate it. Regarding "proof of presence in my home country for 2 years" Since I worked in another country for years, and the 2 years period I stayed in my home country is accumulative over the past years, is passport sufficient proof?
I did not complete my J-1 period which is 18 months as my sponsor has ended the support of my J-1 VISA. I want to study as a student under F-1. I'm I eligible to obtain J-1 Waiver? Please reply. Thank you in advance.
You can marry at any time, there's no law stopping that. But if you're subject to the home residency requirement, you would need to get the waiver in order to adjust your status and remain in the US even if you're married to a US citizen or PR. Otherwise, you must satisfy the 2 year home residency requirement.
There are several ways you can go about applying for a green card. You can check out our video here that discusses the eligible criteria you must meet to get a US green card: th-cam.com/video/R2hWMIjTOIk/w-d-xo.html
Check out our blog post "Complete Guide to J1 Waiver" for everything you should know before applying for the J1 waiver:
sojourningscholar.com/complete-guide-to-j1-visa-waiver/
I noticed I missed one of my DS-2019 forms after completing the completing the DS-3035 form. Can I just complete a new one and get a new case number if you have not sent any documents yet.
Do we have to file separate documents to the USCIS also ?
Good day, I mailed all the documents for the waiver process but I forgot to include the self addressed stamped envelopes. Will this be a problem ?
Recently I applied for J1 Waiver. But it seems DOS is longer to adjudicate waiver application. I was wondering if it is allowed to submit a new DS2019 form while J1 waiver application is pending?
It could be that the processing time is longer.
Hi! Thank you so much for this video. I only have a small question: Which US Department of State address should I write in the money order? Is the address from the major one in Washington or the same place where I will ship my documents? Thank you!
Please ,where do i write my letter of no objection, its confusing, on the paper or money order
Write as instructed..
Hello sir, on my DS 2019 I am subject to 2 year rule however on my visa it says not subject to 2 year. Will it be a problem when I apply for a different visa during and after the period of J 1 visa?
Best to contact an immigration attorney for the best guidance. Use our link in description section to find an attorney.
If my J1 contract was not renewed and my sponsor sends me home at the end of the first year, how long can I return to the US
Hi, I have a question if I do not have in hands with me all my past DS-2019 forms do you know what can I do to get them? I do not have 2 of them with me from a J1 VISA I previously had and an F as a student that I also had before my current J1. Thanks!
Keep all old DS-2019 forms safely for your records.
Fulbright j1 student here! On a MPH program, single. But there’s war in my country.. how do i appply for a waiver?
You might qualify for what's called Temporary protected status TPS. Look into that.
Am I able to apply for the waiver just 17 months of stay in the US or is there a specific year of stay when you can apply for the waiver?
Can be requested at anytime.
Hey, how can you access your passport DS-2019?
Im in my second year of j1 but i will have to cancel my program because I had a health condition that made me travel back to my country to gt treated.... i didnt fully finish the whole program...that means I dont need the j waiver? or do I apply still to not wait 2 years to re apply again?
Hi my J1 visa will end this year 2023,but I am not required 2years rule home residency. It says 2 years rule DOES NOT APPLY. Bearer is not a subject to sec 212. Also it says on my visa and DS-2019 FORM. Another thing is that on my visa, expiration day is March 2024 not 2023 as my
Hi
please wihch visa i will need to apply a visa aupair in USA IS J1 or other please answer to me
That'll be the J1
Does my address given on J1 waiver need to match the address on my passport?
Please reply 🙏
You should have your current address, which may not match your passport.
@@SojourningScholar ok thanks
How can I change the address of an already submitted J1 visa documents to my current address?
I got a J1Visa but never traveled to the usa to attend the program bcz I was unavailable. Would I still need a waiver if selected on the DV Lottery?
Does sound likely.
I got married and started the greencard process, but they asked me for a waiver letter to continue the process. If I don't receive the letter, would it be enough to just send a no objection statement until the deadline they give? I started to worry because 5 months have passed and I still got stuck at the no objection statement step.Thank You..
Best of luck!
Hello! Could you help me, please? I will use a money order to pay the application fee. They state on the website that I must include on it the case number, full name, date and place of birth. But where should I write this on the money order?? I am quite confused 😅
Me too, where do I write this no objection dd u get the response please
I first came to the USA with a J1 visa of 1 year. I returned home before it expired and I came back to USA as a f1 student. Do I need to file a waiver with my I485 green card application? I thought changing my J1 visa to f1 visa make me not required to file a waiver When applying for the green card. Please help, thank you !
You still have to get the waiver if you want to adjust your status to a Green card or the H1-B. Even if you change your status to another non-immigrant status.
Hi Pls help ! I got accepted to take part in an internship program in the US and so I need to apply for another J-1 visa ( I took part in an exchange program last year ) I looked up the waiver requirements and it’s only meant for people wanting to apply for immigrant visa types . Correct me if im wrong ?
is j1 only funded by government or you can apply by yourself too?
You can, but more than 50% of the funds for the j1 program must come from an outside source (not family or friends).
hi I have a question, I wonder how to apply for no 5? no objection is from our gov or US embassy in Myanmar?
Best to speaker with a representative from your home country's embassy
Can I convert from j1 to F1 and waive my two year residency, and also should I back to my country or it’s okay to shift in the USA?
Follow rules for waiving J1 residemcy. CHanging to F1 does not waive it.
Thank your for this highly informative video. My J1 visa expired in July 2022, can I apply for the J1 waiver now?
If you're subject to it and meet the requirements for a waiver, then you can.
Hi, I have a question - currently, I was in the J1 program and which is going to complete next month, and there is one position open which is suitable for my profile and they are also accepted to provide L1B. So as per my visa, two years of home country stay required 212(E). So I want to apply for this position will this 1-612 waiver help to apply for L1B and not require me to stay in my home country for 2 Years right? I am a software developer - FYI
Best to contact an immigration attorney for the best guidance. Use our link in description section to find an attorney.
Bro can't you do video about NVC specially on F2A category please 🙏🙏
Will be launching a new series on processing times on our new channel coming soon. So stay tuned to the community posts for more updates!
How can I get a copy of my DS-2019 i lost it :(
Contact your J1 sponsor or Responsible Officer.
Karina, did you get the waiver?
How difficult is to get a waiver opportunity? I want to pass trough an anesthesiology residency program and stay in USA after all trainning program
That really depends on how strong a case is. I would expect that a strong J1 waiver recommendation from a state health agency would increase your your chance.
I am on F 2 visa, one of Professor in the University offered me for an internship. For internship I have to change my visa F2 to J1. This internship will be volunteer. I might apply for different kind of funding after get admitted in the University as a J 1 visa holder. Does this 2 year home residency is applicable to me?
Probably not. As discussed, not all J1 holders are subject to the home residency rule.
@@SojourningScholar thank you for your response.
I am subject to the 2 year home residency requirement. My visa will expire soon and I will stay in the US. I mean I will overstay in the US when I will apply for J1 Waiver. I will write that I will marry with my American citizen girlfriend on my statement of purpose. Should I wait till marrying or can I apply now and get a waiver?
I would recommend you contact a lawyer to assist you in fine tuning your case.
Hello! I need help! If my J1 I have this restriction on my visa, but I want to change my status to F1 I need a waiver or not? Is something that anybody can answer. Please I need to know before apply to the college thanks 😊
Hi I wanted to change my visa status to F1 too, but they didn't allow me because of the 212(e) restriction
Guys did you find what to do ? Because I want to change it too
I am currently having my J-1 waiver case under review by the Department of State. However, it has been almost a year since I started the process, and am near to fulfilling my 2-year home residency by the end of the year. My question is: had I not received any news regarding my waiver by the end of the year, since I have fulfilled my home residency requirement, could I apply for an H1B visa without documentation of waiver? Thanks!
You will need the documentation to apply for H1B, either showing proof of your waiver or proof of your presence in your home country for 2 years.
@@SojourningScholar Thank you for your reply, I appreciate it. Regarding "proof of presence in my home country for 2 years" Since I worked in another country for years, and the 2 years period I stayed in my home country is accumulative over the past years, is passport sufficient proof?
How come they didnt send you the waiver approval ? 2 years is a long time
After the 2 years home residency how can I get a green card
We talk about the 16 different ways you can get a green card here: th-cam.com/video/R2hWMIjTOIk/w-d-xo.html
I did not complete my J-1 period which is 18 months as my sponsor has ended the support of my J-1 VISA. I want to study as a student under F-1. I'm I eligible to obtain J-1 Waiver? Please reply. Thank you in advance.
You can apply for F1 visa and waive it later. That does not prevent you from obtaining F1 visa
I have a question for you,after being approve your case do you know how long USCIS take to print the EAD card??
I have a video on that coming next week, stay tuned!
Can I marry having the J1 waiver?
You can marry at any time, there's no law stopping that. But if you're subject to the home residency requirement, you would need to get the waiver in order to adjust your status and remain in the US even if you're married to a US citizen or PR. Otherwise, you must satisfy the 2 year home residency requirement.
if my J1 visa doesn’t apply for the “2 years home residency” how can I apply for a green card or permanent resident?
Good video and new sub
There are several ways you can go about applying for a green card. You can check out our video here that discusses the eligible criteria you must meet to get a US green card: th-cam.com/video/R2hWMIjTOIk/w-d-xo.html