I am a graduate student on a J-1 visa and I'm subject to the 2 yr HRR.
I receive funding from the US National Institutes of Health (NIH). My active field of research is Bioinformatics and Life Sciences. Would it be possible to know if the HRR is due to the government funding or due to the fact that my field of research comes under the 'Exchange Visitor Skill List'?
I am eager to know this because when I apply for a no-objection statement, there is a good chance that DOS would require a nod from NIH (funding agency), if the HRR is based on government funding. In general, NIH's current policy is to object such requests.
On the other hand, if the HRR is due to 'Exchange Visitor Skill List', I believe my sponsoring agency (In my case, it is my university) will be primarily responsible for handling the requests. In that case, I think I may receive a favorable waiver recommendation.
I receive funding from the US National Institutes of Health (NIH). My active field of research is Bioinformatics and Life Sciences. Would it be possible to know if the HRR is due to the government funding or due to the fact that my field of research comes under the 'Exchange Visitor Skill List'?
I am eager to know this because when I apply for a no-objection statement, there is a good chance that DOS would require a nod from NIH (funding agency), if the HRR is based on government funding. In general, NIH's current policy is to object such requests.
On the other hand, if the HRR is due to 'Exchange Visitor Skill List', I believe my sponsoring agency (In my case, it is my university) will be primarily responsible for handling the requests. In that case, I think I may receive a favorable waiver recommendation.