J-1 visa 

 

J-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa available to aliens that fall under the designation of “Exchange Visitor”. Certain types of J-1 exchange visitors require that the alien return to his/her home country or country of last permanent residence for a period of two years after the completion of the J-1 status.

 

J-1 Waivers

 

• “No Objection” Letter from foreign government or consulate;

• Interested Government Agency Request (IGA)

• Threat of Persecution

• Extreme Hardship to a U.S. citizen family member ; or

• Designated State Health Agency Request for full-time  medical doctors

 

J-2 Visa

 

J-2 visa holders are Spouses and unmarried children under the age of 21, who may remain in the United States as long as the principle J-1 visa holder has valid J-1 status. Unlike most dependent non-immigration visa, J-2 status holders may accept employment with U.S. Immigration Services authorization, provided that their income is not used to support a J-1 holder.