What is J-1 2 year home residency requirement?

What is J-1 2 year home residency requirement?

Some exchange visitors with J-1 visas are subject to a two-year home-country physical presence requirement. 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).

What are the requirements for J-1 visa?

In order to be eligible, participants must be between the ages of 15 and 18.5 by the first day of school. They must not have completed more than 11 years of primary and secondary school (excluding kindergarten), and they must not have previously participated in a secondary school exchange program in the US.

Is J-1 considered permanent resident?

Once you have a J1 visa in hand and some experience in America under your belt, it is extremely tempting to take the next step and become a permanent resident. However, the process of transitioning from a J1 visa to a green card is far from simple, and some will not be eligible for a green card at all.

Can I get another J-1 visa if I’m still under the two year rule requirement from the first one?

“Can I come back on another J-1 visa after I’m done?”, “I was a J-1 intern, can I come back as a trainee…” and “Do I qualify for a second J-1 visa?” are common questions J-1 Visa Exchanges receive regularly, as a J-1 Intern and Trainee designated sponsor. The short answer is YES! But the real question is, When?

Can I get a J-1 visa twice?

Can I apply for a J-1 visa twice? Yes. The J-1 visa for interns and trainees can be applied for multiple times.

How hard is it to get J-1 waiver?

The no-objection statement is typically the easiest way to get a J-1 visa waiver. This type of waiver simply says that your government doesn’t object to your remaining in the United States.

How long can you stay on a J-1 visa?

This J-1 Exchange Visitor category has a minimum stay of three weeks, and a maximum continuous stay of 5 years. The five year maximum stay for a J-1 research scholar/professor.

Is J-1 eligible for green card?

Technically, J-1 visa holders are not eligible for the U.S. green card. In order to obtain a J-1 visa, you need to demonstrate that you have ties to your home country (such as family or assets) and that you fully intend to return once your J-1 stint has ended.

Can I get H1B after J-1?

To transfer your J1 visa to an H1B visa: You must obtain a job offer from a US employer before you can apply. You must go through the H1B visa application process.

Can I stay in U.S. while waiting for J-1 waiver?

J-1 visa waiver holders are allowed to stay in the United States.

How much does it cost to sponsor a J-1?

Fees for New J-1 Applications