Waivers

J-1 visa holders subject to the INA 212(e) two-year foreign residence requirement can apply for a waiver. The waiver can be requested based on one of the following grounds:

If you are a conditional permanent resident and your marriage to a U.S. citizen has ended, you must apply for a Waiver of the Joint Filing Requirement to remain a lawful permanent resident. Eligibility Requirements: You must have a finalized divorce before applying. If your conditional residence status expires before the divorce is final, you […]

To qualify for a hardship waiver under Form I-601, an applicant must demonstrate that their denial of admission would result in extreme hardship to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident relative.