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Waiver of the J Visa Two-Year Foreign Residence Requirement, 212(e)

• Online - New! You can now complete and print your J Visa Waiver Recommendation Application (Form DS-3035) online. Reserve a case number and begin the J Visa Waiver or advisory opinion process today. You can also complete and print a change of address or statement of reason.
• Notify us of your change of address by clicking Change of Address
• Check Your Case Status 

Notice: There may be delays due to security checks. Please be advised that all J-1 visa waiver recommendation applications are subject to security checks prior to the Department of State issuing its recommendation to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services in the Department of Homeland Security. This may cause delays in processing times.

• Download Form DS-3035 If you cannot complete the application online, download this form, fill it in by hand and submit it. Applying for a waiver this way will take longer.
• Eligibility and Application Procedures
• What Is the Correct Address to Use During the Waiver Application Process?
• Regulations Relating to INA Section 212(e)
• Processing Fee
• Exchange Visitor Skills List (1997 Amendment)
• Designated Points of Contact:
  • State Health Departments
  • Interested Government Agencies (IGA)
• Exchange Visitors Visa Information
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• Estimated Processing Times