FAQ: How To Waive J1 Visa?

In general, you’ll need to go to the J Visa Waiver website, fill out an online J-1 visa waiver recommendation application (also known as Form DS-3035), and mail the completed application and additional documents to the U.S. Department of State’s Waiver Review Division.

How hard is it to get J1 waiver?

If you received funding from your home government or an international organization, or are subject based on the skills list, you may request a waiver for the J-1 home residency requirement. However, it is extremely difficult to get a waiver if you received U.S. government funding.

How long does it take to get a waiver for J1 visa?

According to the State Department’s website, the processing time for a no objection waiver is 6-8 weeks, once ALL documents have been submitted to the State Department.

How do I write a reason of J1 visa waiver?

Answer. In most cases, all you need to give is a short, honest statement about why you want to stay in the United States. One or two sentences should do it. Because your waiver will likely be granted if you can get your home government not to object, it really doesn’t matter so much what your reasons are.

Can a J1 waiver be denied?

Generally, the waiver applications are denied when the reasons given for the waiver don’t outweigh the program and foreign policy considerations of the exchange visitor program. Therefore, applications for those who received U.S. Government funding (programs such as Fulbright/USAID, etc.) are generally denied.

How does J-1 waiver work?

A J-1 visa waiver eliminates the two-year home residency requirement and allows a physician to stay in the U.S. to practice in a federally designated primary care or mental health Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) if recommended by an interested federal government agency.

How can I get J-1 waiver from India?

You need to upload the following documents:

1. Affidavit (notarized and attested by embassy)
2. Bio-data (notarized and attested by embassy)
3. Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree.
4. J-1 visa with a simple clarification letter explaining why you are seeking a waiver (merged into the same pdf)
5. Passport First and Last Page.

What happens after J1 waiver?

Once the J-1 waiver has been approved, the physician has two options: File for the PERM Labor Certification by a U.S. employer, or. File for a National Interest Waiver (NIW) for an EB-2 green card.

How can I stay in US after J1 visa expires?

If your J1 visa has expired, you will be required to return to your home country for at least two years before being allowed to apply for any additional visas. This is not always possible and can sometimes simply be impractical. If this is the case, you can apply for a J1 visa waiver which will waive this requirement.

Who needs J1 waiver?

It requires you to return home for at least two years after your exchange visitor program. This requirement is part of U.S. law, in the Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 212(e). If you cannot return home for two years, you must apply for a waiver.

Can J-1 visa holder get married?

J-1 visa holders are completely free to marry U.S. citizens, but that does not automatically qualify them for permanent resident status (green card). In order to make that transition, there are several steps that need to be taken.

What is the Conrad 30 program?

The Conrad 30 waiver program allows J-1 foreign medical graduates (FMGs) to apply for a waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement upon completion of the J-1 exchange visitor program. See section 214(l) of the Immigration Nationality Act (INA).

How can I change my J1 visa to H1B?

How to Apply for a J1 to H1B Change of Status

1. Find an H1B Sponsor. Your H1B visa is dependent on a job offer from an employer who is willing to be your sponsor.
2. Employer Submits Labor Conditions Approval (LCA)
3. Employer Submits Form I-129.
4. Applicant Completes Application at a US Embassy or Consulate.