Am I subject to the 2 year rule? [closed]

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My DS2019 states that I am not subject to the two-year residence requirement, however my visa in my passport states that I am subject to the 212(e) two-year rule.






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What does two-year rule does not apply mean?

However, it does mean that you can't do any of the following until you have returned to your home country for at least two years: You can't change your status to a nonimmigrant temporary worker (H) or receive an H visa. You can't change your status to a nonimmigrant intracompany transferee (L) or receive an L visa.

How do you waive the 2 year rule?

Might You Qualify for Waiver of Two-Year Home-Residence Requirement?
  • No objection from your home government. ...
  • Request by an interested U.S government agency. ...
  • Fear of persecution in your home country. ...
  • Exceptional hardship to your U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse or child.


  • Are you subject to the 2 year home country residency requirement?

    Overview. Some exchange visitors with J-1 visas are subject to a two-year home-country physical presence requirement. It requires you to return home for at least two years after your exchange visitor program. This requirement is part of U.S. law, in the Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 212(e).

    What is not subject to 212 e?

    INA 212(e) does not affect eligibility for other visa classes such as a B tourist, an F student, or an O outstanding scholar. Nor does it prevent a person from entering again in J status. It only prohibits H, L, or LPR.



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