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The case number remains the same for all your waiver related communication with the DOS. Speak to one of the visa officers in the DOS on phone ( listed on their website). They are nice, I had spoken to them.

Hi, I am on a J1 visa with 2 years HRR. My wife is on a J2 and she has recently applied for renewal of her employment authorization(EAD). I have the necessary documents to apply for a waiver of my 2 yeard HRR. If I apply for the waiver while my wife's EAD renewal is pending, can it cause...

Yes you can

Sure you can.... I did . Procedures are the same as for any other visa. Immihelp.com has the details if you are interested. G

AC Thanks a ton for your response.....

Hi, Does anybody know if a medical residency can be started on a J2 and later continued on a J1/H1? Thanks Gourab

1) If you have a 2 yr HRR, you cannot change from J1 to F1 in the US 2) If you are on J1 research scholar visa, the primary purpose of your visa is research (however,you are allowed to take classes on the side, with permission form the sponsor of your J1 scholarship). That's why there is an...

Hi all, I did some reading on my own, specially the CFR document that I have earlier mentioned in this thread. The 12 month bar( now 2 years) is for those who want to re-enter as research scholars and professors. Thanks, Krishnaj.

Hi, I am in the same situation as you. I read the regulations for J1 exchange visitors( 22 CFR 41.63). It does not seem that the 1 year bar is applicable to you(or me). The copy of the regulations is available as a pdf file in the state dept. website, or I can e mail you a copy. Do share...