Nonimmigrant waivers

[Attorney_23]

This week, Murthy Law Firm attorneys will answer questions relating to 212(d)(3) nonimmigrant waivers.

 

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[ayush488]

Can my employer file a H1b for me on April 1 even though I do not have a J-1 waiver (neither DoS favorable recommendation nor USCIS approval)?

[Attorney_11]

An employer may file an H1B petition on behalf of someone subject to the home residency requirement. A beneficiary subject to a home residency requirement cannot change status, apply for a H or L nonimmigrant visa, adjust status or apply for an immigrant visa until they have either waived or fulfilled their home residency requirement.