Hello,
I'm starting a new thread for information for all the J1-waiver recipients. A lot of us are either new or don't know how difficult/easy or what steps are needed. And if someone's situation would make waiver transferable or not.
It would be great if everyone who has gone through could contribute the circumstances and what was the situation; what was the proof of the circumstances and what was submitted to USCIS (or any other agency).
Frist, the waiver is transferable under "extenuating cicumstances". It could be personal or job related.
Waiver transfer is basically H1-B transfer and is granted by USCIS ONLY.
Here is what is needed for Conrad-30 waiver transfer :
1) Proof of extenuating circumstance: E.G. facilty closure, job loss because of insuffient patients, salary not paid. These are obvious, someone could add more from their experiences.
Proof could be letter from current employer stating the circumstances.
2) Your affidavit stating the circumstances.
3) New I-129, which is same as your original I-129 but for new facility's credentials.
4) Contract for new job. The new job has to be in either HPSA or MUA. Attach documentation that site is HPSA or MUA. This is not required but to be safe. USCIS should be able to figure out if the site address is in HPSA or MUA but why take a chance.
5) Attach copy of the original waiver petition, current I-94s, I-539 change of status. Preferably with premium processing.
6) Copy of State medical license
7) Copy of recent pay-stubs showing you're still in status.
This what is required by the law. But it is nice to have the following if you can get it:
a) "Letter of concurrance" from your state department of Health who issued your original waiver
b) "Letter of concurrance" from state department of Health if you're going to a different state.
People think, these "Letter of concurrance" are required for the transfer, but they are not. It is nice to have them to support your case though.
Lastly, this is not meant to replace a legal advise from a competent lawyer. Please seek legal advise before proceeding.
I'm starting a new thread for information for all the J1-waiver recipients. A lot of us are either new or don't know how difficult/easy or what steps are needed. And if someone's situation would make waiver transferable or not.
It would be great if everyone who has gone through could contribute the circumstances and what was the situation; what was the proof of the circumstances and what was submitted to USCIS (or any other agency).
Frist, the waiver is transferable under "extenuating cicumstances". It could be personal or job related.
Waiver transfer is basically H1-B transfer and is granted by USCIS ONLY.
Here is what is needed for Conrad-30 waiver transfer :
1) Proof of extenuating circumstance: E.G. facilty closure, job loss because of insuffient patients, salary not paid. These are obvious, someone could add more from their experiences.
Proof could be letter from current employer stating the circumstances.
2) Your affidavit stating the circumstances.
3) New I-129, which is same as your original I-129 but for new facility's credentials.
4) Contract for new job. The new job has to be in either HPSA or MUA. Attach documentation that site is HPSA or MUA. This is not required but to be safe. USCIS should be able to figure out if the site address is in HPSA or MUA but why take a chance.
5) Attach copy of the original waiver petition, current I-94s, I-539 change of status. Preferably with premium processing.
6) Copy of State medical license
7) Copy of recent pay-stubs showing you're still in status.
This what is required by the law. But it is nice to have the following if you can get it:
a) "Letter of concurrance" from your state department of Health who issued your original waiver
b) "Letter of concurrance" from state department of Health if you're going to a different state.
People think, these "Letter of concurrance" are required for the transfer, but they are not. It is nice to have them to support your case though.
Lastly, this is not meant to replace a legal advise from a competent lawyer. Please seek legal advise before proceeding.
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