euripanopeus
New Member
Hello,
I would like to know your suggestions on this particular case.
---Came to the US on a Fulbright, and had the 2yr Rule even though I was not receiving funds from the US government (Fulbright did not pay for my studies).
---Continued on a J1 sponsored by my university, for six more years, in which case the visas stated 212(e) did not apply.
---Now I am a professor in the US with an O-1 Visa, have completed perhaps 6 months of time in my home country, and have received the no objection letter from my home country.
Should this be enough to apply for the waiver? I spoke with 3 different attorneys and they all said they thought I wouldn't be successful based on the original J-1 Visa that had the 212(e) rule.
Any input would be appreciated!
I would like to know your suggestions on this particular case.
---Came to the US on a Fulbright, and had the 2yr Rule even though I was not receiving funds from the US government (Fulbright did not pay for my studies).
---Continued on a J1 sponsored by my university, for six more years, in which case the visas stated 212(e) did not apply.
---Now I am a professor in the US with an O-1 Visa, have completed perhaps 6 months of time in my home country, and have received the no objection letter from my home country.
Should this be enough to apply for the waiver? I spoke with 3 different attorneys and they all said they thought I wouldn't be successful based on the original J-1 Visa that had the 212(e) rule.
Any input would be appreciated!