Travel & stamping while J1 waiver pending

[a_tiwari1967]

Hi everyone,

I am on J1 (Research) since May 2004 and last year my employer extended my DS-2019 for another two years till April 2009 (Full five years). I have to go to India around Apr-May 08 and would need J1/J2 stamping to return.

My NORI is expected in Apr 08 and I have to apply for waiver ASAP. If I reserve my case number now and I mention in statement of reason that my employer would be applying for my Green Card/H1b to continue research work, would this information and the pending waiver application accessible to US Embassy in India? May it result in denial of J1/J2 even if there is one more year from now available on DS-2019?

I would appreciate if someone clarifies this ASAP.

Thanks.