Apply for J1 waiver well before DS2019 expiry

[shajyo]

Hello,

I am currently a post-doc on J1 visa. My J1 started on august 2014. I got an extension for 2 more years now so my J1 will expire in august 2017. I would like to apply for the J1 waiver but I am very confused how can I address my statement of reason for the DOS as I would like to apply for the waiver very early.

But applying for the waiver is a real necessity for me since my J1 sponsor is not sure if they could fund me from august 2016. Could anyone please suggest to me the statement of reason to DOS for my situation. What are my chances of getting a favorable waiver.

 

Thank you so much for your time and help in advance.