Which form for J Waiver? DoS or USCIS?

[samwreckless 1]

There are two forms for J1 Waiver. One which is available online on the DoS website with a processing fee of $215. https://j1visawaiver...tion.state.gov/

The other one is a PDF form on USCIS website and the processing fee is $ 585 : http://www.uscis.gov.../form/i-612.pdf

Which one of the forms do I need to fill in for J waiver?

Thanks,

Sam

[Merrytooth 5,748]

Are you filing J1 waiver based on No Objection statement or Exceptional hardship?

You should read up this one:

http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/study-exchange/student/residency-waiver.html

And this one:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/371501-j1-waiver-complete-timeline/#entry6033751

[samwreckless 1]

Based on Fear of Prosecution http://www.***removed***/j1-visa/home-residency-requirement/fear-of-persecution-waiver.html

[Merrytooth 5,748]

http://www.niwus.com/services/j-1-waiver

Q: How do I apply for a waiver based on my fear of persecution if I were to return to my home country?

A: Apply directly to the USCIS on Form I-612. Also apply to the Department of State on Form DS-3035.

See this for application procedure:

http://www.hooyou.com/j-1/j1_persecution.html

[samwreckless 1]

Is there a chance of waiving the filing fee?

[Merrytooth 5,748]

http://www.uscis.gov/i-912 I-912, Request for Fee Waiver

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-912instr.pdf

I don't see I-612 form being listed to qualify for fee waiver

Maybe your boss could help you pay the filing fees.

[samwreckless 1]

I am a graduate student living on an extremely tight minimum scholarship allowance. I don't know, I think there isn't a waiver for 612. Thanks for your responses!

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Merry tooth, do you know if a person should try for a No objection statement before trying other means?

[Merrytooth 5,748]

From what I have researched online, there are 5 Bases for Recommendation of a J1 Waiver:

1. No Objection Statement

2. Request by an Interested U.S. Federal Government Agency

3. Persecution

4. Exceptional Hardship to a U.S. citizen (or lawful permanent resident) spouse or child of an exchange visitor:

5. Request by a designated State Public Health Department or its equivalent (Conrad State 30 Program)

You could choose any one basis that you best qualify for or applies to your situation, not necessary to try for no objection statement first.

e.g the J-1 physicians will file the waiver based on Request by an Interested U.S. Federal Government Agency.

They may not use the home country government's lack of objection as a basis for granting the waiver.

[samwreckless 1]

So, my I-94 was held by the IO during my AoS interview. Here's what it says on the filing instructions for waiver:

4. If you are in the United States, you must submit your original temporary entry permit (Form I-94, Arrival- Departure Record) and the original entry permit of your spouse, if he or she is in the United States and not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. If the entry permit is attached to the passport, remove and submit it for this purpose. Do not submit the passport.

What do I do instead?

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Can you make infopass to get suggestions? Do you have a photocopy of it?

[samwreckless 1]

Yes, I do have a scan of it, but not the original. Maybe I should attach the copy and explain it on an additional memo as appendix to the waiver package?

[samwreckless 1]

One quick question. Can I go on domestic travels without I-94 card since it's been held at my AoS interview by AoS? I am planning on attending a conference around the beginning of March in California. No problem with national air travels on the account of i-94 not being present?

[Merrytooth 5,748]

One quick question. Can I go on domestic travels without I-94 card since it's been held at my AoS interview by AoS? I am planning on attending a conference around the beginning of March in California. No problem with national air travels on the account of i-94 not being present?

You only need your driver license or state id card for domestic travels.

[samwreckless 1]

I don't have any of the above, except my passport with the J visa on it, stamped as "Duration of Stay".