I've a question here which I might need your assistance on.
Regarding the Section 212 (E), 2 year home country physical presence. After my J1 assignment in US, I went back to my home country (Malaysia) for about a year plus. Thereafter I was employed by GE Corporate in Malaysia. However throughout the last 2 years, I was travelling "in and out" from Malaysia. Graphically, I'm in Malaysia for a year plus. And then I'm in a job whereby I travel "in and out" from Malaysia. I'm still paying the Malaysian tax based on my employment residency. Does employment with a Malaysia corporation and paying Malaysia's employment tax is enough to showcase the 2 year home country physical presence requirement? The J1 visa that I had; is now expired more than 2 years. Also the whole training program was sponsored by GE and not by Malaysia or US Government. I've also received the "No Objection" recommendation from my Government.
Based on all circumstances above,
1) Did I fulfill the 2 year home residence?
2) Do I still need to pursue the no objection letter from the UCIS?
Regarding the Section 212 (E), 2 year home country physical presence. After my J1 assignment in US, I went back to my home country (Malaysia) for about a year plus. Thereafter I was employed by GE Corporate in Malaysia. However throughout the last 2 years, I was travelling "in and out" from Malaysia. Graphically, I'm in Malaysia for a year plus. And then I'm in a job whereby I travel "in and out" from Malaysia. I'm still paying the Malaysian tax based on my employment residency. Does employment with a Malaysia corporation and paying Malaysia's employment tax is enough to showcase the 2 year home country physical presence requirement? The J1 visa that I had; is now expired more than 2 years. Also the whole training program was sponsored by GE and not by Malaysia or US Government. I've also received the "No Objection" recommendation from my Government.
Based on all circumstances above,
1) Did I fulfill the 2 year home residence?
2) Do I still need to pursue the no objection letter from the UCIS?