How do you write a J1 waiver statement?

How do you write a J1 waiver statement?

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.

How long does it take for J1 waiver to be approved?

A: According the State Department’s website, a waiver based on a request from a State health agency may take 4 to 6 weeks once all necessary documents have been submitted.

How do I track my J1 waiver?

To check your J1 visa waiver status, simply click on “Check the status” and enter your case number. You will now be able to see which documents have been received and which are still outstanding. Hopefully, the system will indicate your DS-3035 online application, fee and supporting documents have been received.

Is J1 a waiver?

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.

Is it hard to get a 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.

Can I withdraw my J-1 waiver application?

A successful withdrawal can be checked online. Applicants can apply for another waiver application in the future if the waiver has been applied and then withdrawn. However if WRD has recommended the waiver and forwarded its recommendation to USCIS then the applicant should contact USCIS regarding the withdrawal.

What happens after a waiver is approved?

Once the waiver is approved by the USCIS, you should receive a packet of information from the U.S. Embassy of the country of origin. Usually this packet is sent via DHL the day the consulate receives the I-601 approval notice from USCIS. This is usually a few days after the USCIS approval.

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.