Good evening everyone. When is the optimal time for a third-year resident on a J-1 visa, currently in a five-year program, to apply for a J-1 waiver based on hardship? Should I consider applying during the fourth year after J1 for 5th year is approved or earlier? Also planning to do 1 year fellowship. As far as I know you can apply for J1 if there is no decision/recommendation yet.