From J1 to O1 VISA without J1 Waiver

[Efiavi 0]

Some J1 VISA holders, instead of applying for J1 VISA waiver, did apply for O1 directly. While Exchange Visitor Skills vary from one country to the other, what are the chance of obtaining O1 visa without applying for J1 waiver?

This sounds like a bypass for J1 waiver, but to get the consultation letter?

Any experience to share will be appreciated.

[fs2439 46]

it's not a bypass. it's an actual option. there are other things to worry about with the o - i.e. meeting criteria - but the waiver is definitely not one of them.

[Efiavi 0]

On 12/27/2018 at 7:33 AM, fs2439 said:

it's not a bypass. it's an actual option. there are other things to worry about with the o - i.e. meeting criteria - but the waiver is definitely not one of them.

Thanks.

Apart from meeting requirements, what-else?
 

[fs2439 46]

On 12/31/2018 at 12:00 AM, Efiavi said:

Thanks.

Apart from meeting requirements, what-else?
 

Meet requirements and play for lawyer. That's all. Remember petions are under much greater scrutiny under trump