user250 Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Here is my scenario: I am Indian citizen, got J1 visa from Berlin, Germany as I have done my PhD in Germany. My visa says I am NOT subjected to 212e requirement, clearance received. DS2019 ALSO marked with NOT required. I have not traveled out of USA since my arrival. My Postdoc subject area is listed in the skill list for Indians. My J1 visa is going to expire in July 2015. Do I require waiver to process H1B and for GC in future? Anyone had such experiences? Please share. Link to comment
jairichi Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Get an advisory opinion from DOS. If opinion is you are subject to 2 years HRR then apply for a waiver. Link to comment
user250 Posted October 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Get an advisory opinion from DOS. If opinion is you are subject to 2 years HRR then apply for a waiver. How much time did DOS take to let you know about Advisory opinion? Link to comment
jairichi Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 How much time did DOS take to let you know about Advisory opinion? You should get one within 4 to 6 weeks. Link to comment
user250 Posted October 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 8 weeks so far.. No response! Link to comment
jairichi Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 8 weeks so far.. No response! Contact them. Link to comment
a.curious Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 I emailed 212ewaiver@state.gov after waiting for 8 weeks and got a very prompt reply with the decision in the email. Link to comment
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