J1 Research Scholar - duration of stay less than 6 months


manne

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Hello,

 

I am on a J1 Research Scholar visa for the last 4 months. I might have to leave my current position and travel to India for personal reasons. I am subject to section 212(e). But I plan  to return after few months on a dependent visa or visitor visa. My questions are:

 

1. Is there a specific exception where if the duration of stay is less than 6 months on J1, the 2 year home residency rule does not apply?

 

2. What are my visa options to come back to pursue my career of getting into residency training in the US, if I quit my current position and go back to India?

 

Please advice.

 

Thank you.

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