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Why Do You Need a J1 Visa Waiver?

J1 Visa holders are required to go back to their home country for at least two years after completing their exchange visitor program. This is known as the 2-year home residency requirement, but it doesn’t always have to happen.

A J-1 visa holder can apply for a waiver to allow them to stay in the country.

Physician J-1 Visa Waiver Options

Conrad State 30 Program
 
Request by Delta Regional Authority
 
Request by Veterans’ Administration
 
Exceptional Hardship and Persecution Waiver Applications
 
Request by Department of Health and Human Services
 
Request by Appalachian Regional Commission

Southeast Crescent Regional Commission

No Objection Waiver

What is a No Objection Waiver? The J-1 holder will need to contact the consular section of their home country’s embassy in Washington, D.C., and request a “no objection” statement to be forwarded to the Department of State on their behalf. The J-1 holder’s government must state that it has no objection to the applicant not returning to your home country to satisfy the two-year foreign residence requirement of Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and remaining in the United States if the applicant choose to do so. This option is not available to physicians.

Hardship Waiver

A hardship waiver is based on two steps: 1. Establish that the applicant’s US Citizen / Legal Permanent Resident spouse or child would experience exceptional hardship if he or she resided in the home country for two years with the applicant and 2. Establish that the applicant’s US Citizen / Legal Permanent Resident spouse or child would suffer exceptional hardship if he or she remained in the United States during the period the applicant resides abroad. It should be noted that simple being separated for two years will not meet the standard for USCIS. Our firm can guide you on the ways to establish these things when filing for a hardship waiver.

Persecution Waiver

Persecution waivers may be filed if an individual fears that they will be persecuted in their home country on account of race, religion, or political opinion. Our firm can guide you on the ways to establish these things when filing for a persecution waiver.

Interested Government Agency Waiver

Applicants who work for a U.S. government agency (i.e. National Institute of Health, Department of Defense, etc.) may request that the agency request the waiver of the two-year home residency requirement on their behalf. We will coordinate and assist in this process.

J1 Visa Waivers can be competitive and complicated. Chary Law is dedicated to giving you every advantage in the process so your employees can continue working for you in the United States.

About Chary Law

The legal team at Chary Law is here to serve your organization throughout the waiver process. We pride ourselves in simplifying the J1 Visa waiver process and getting you the results you need to keep your medical staff. 

J1 Waiver cases can be stressful and complex. Any hiccup in the process can cost your organization time and money. Especially, if not handled by the right lawyers. 

We manage with the documentation, processes, and government agencies so you don’t need to worry about losing your healthcare staff after a J1 Visa expires.

See What Our Clients Say About Working with Chary Law

"I’ve had consultations in the past with attorneys and I just have to say not one has ever shown as much interest, willingness to help, and offered so much helpful advice as Attorney Siddharth Chary. He is a genuine down to earth man who goes above and beyond far more than he even has to in just a consultation alone. He showed care and interest in my situation and offered me wonderful advice and helped me so incredibly much. Please do not hesitate to contact him, he’s absolutely fantastic. You won’t regret your decision after talking with him. If I could give him a higher rating than excellent, believe me, I definitely would. You can tell he enjoys his job, what he does, and is a people person. We need more people like him in the world, people who genuinely care and look out for one another especially in times like we live in today. If it comes down to J1/O1 transitioning, J1 waiver/H1B, I would personally recommend Attorney Siddharth Chary without a question or hesitation."

Dr. V.K.

Dr. Robinder Bahniwal – MD CPFC ABFM

"Sid Chary, ESQ was a tremendous help when I was transitioning from a J1 Waiver to an H1B out of my medical residency. I had no idea what I was doing and as a result, was constantly emailing him questions. He was extremely receptive and was able to explain the entire process to me. I just had to send him the necessary documents and he handled everything else. He really is great at what he does and if you need help with immigration law, I would definitely recommend him."

M. Langley – Practice Group Administrator

"Mr. Chary is always prompt and professional. I have complete confidence in his expertise as he has successfully placed various J1 candidates at our facility."

Jonathan Mohr – HR Director

"Sid is always available to answer questions both for the organization or the candidate, and he makes the process easy. I also appreciate the fact that I always have a direct line to Sid and that he is intimately familiar with the status of our cases. I also appreciate Sid’s transparency. We had one potential Physician who thought the process would take a month and Sid took the time to explain the entire process and to reset that candidate’s expectations. I would say that any FQHC that wants to recruit foreign nationals would benefit from speaking/working with Sid."

Dr J. Danguilan

"I am a foreign medical graduate and finished med school in Manila, Philippines. After finishing Internal Medicine residency in Ohio, Sid Chary competently facilitated my J1 visa waiver process and H1B application. I have been working as a hospitalist physician in central Ohio for almost one year now."

Sid Chary

Sid practices law in a wide range of general business law matters in New York and practices immigration law nationwide. Prior to starting his own practice in 2016, Sid clerked for the Honorable Judge Israel Reyes in Miami, Florida and has worked for firms in both Miami and New York. Chary Law P.C.’s immigration practice includes all employment and investment based visa applications as well as processing of green card applications. In addition to working with businesses on immigration matters, his firm has a great deal of experience working with healthcare facilities that are in need of J-1 waivers for their medical doctors.

Attorneys at Chary Law have the knowledge and aggressive approach to protecting your employee through the J1 Visa Waiver process. With extensive experience and proven successes in procuring waivers, we work tirelessly to help your organization navigate the immigration environment.

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If you’re an employer needing assistance with the J1 Visa Waiver process, we’ve helped dozens of people just like you get the results they want.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Does you help obtain J-1 visas for clients?
Unfortunately, we only work with individuals who already have a J-1 visa and are subject to the 212(e) home residency requirement ("2 year rule").

How do I know if you need a waiver?
Please check your DS2019 form and/or J-1 visa stamp in your passport. There will either be a box checked that you are subject to 212(e) or it will state it on your visa.

How long does a J-1 waiver take to obtain?
The timeline varies depending on which route you choose to take but generally budgeting for at least 4-6 months is recommended.
If you obtain a J-1 waiver can I stay in the country? No, you will need some sort of underlying visa or green card application. You should not stay in the U.S. just because you obtain a waiver.

Can you apply for a J-1 waiver if I am out of status?
Generally, if you are out of status we recommend you leaving the US immediately and applying for a waiver from abroad but there are some exceptions. Please contact us to figure out the best route.

Can you help me find a job after obtaining a J-1 waiver?
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide job placement however we are happy to help process your immigration paperwork once you find a qualifying job.

Do you handle other types of visas and green card applications?
Absolutely, we are able to assist with mostly all visas and green card applications.

This is not legal advice.

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