Immigration
USCIS Issues Policy Guidance Regarding the 2-Year Foreign Residence Requirement for the J Nonimmigrant Classification

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding the 2-year foreign residence requirement for the nonimmigrant exchange visitor (J) classification.
The update adds information about how USCIS determines whether the requirement has been met, the evidence a benefit requestor may submit to show compliance with the requirement, and how it considers situations in which it is effectively impossible for the benefit requestor to satisfy the requirement.
It also corrects an omission, from existing Policy Manual content, of one of the foreign medical graduates’ grounds for waivers of the foreign residence requirement. This update includes the ground and clarifies employment requirements.
The guidance is effective immediately on publication.
The J-1 nonimmigrant classification is for exchange visitors who intend to participate in an approved program in the United States for the purpose of teaching, instructing or lecturing, studying, observing, conducting research, consulting, demonstrating special skills, receiving training, or receiving graduate medical education or training.

14 minutes ago
Amruta Fadnavis' 'Laal Ferrari' is a music experience full of speed and energy.

1 hour ago
Mohanlal on offering prayers for Mammotty at Sabarimala: Why should I tell that out?

1 hour ago
Afghan women launch education campaign against 'ignorant' Taliban's ban

1 hour ago
Called Yogi government corrupt; BJP MLA issued show-cause notice.

2 hours ago
Russia and US hold talks on Ukraine conflict in Riyadh

2 hours ago
US Trade Representative Brendan Lynch to visit India

2 hours ago
Canada's PM Carney calls for snap election on April 28

2 hours ago
First deportation flight with 199 Venezuelans lands in Caracas as repatriations resume

2 hours ago
Technical glitch during landing; aircraft safely landed.

3 hours ago
Prez Murmu calls to end Maoism, praises exemplary traditions of Chhattisgarh Assembly

3 hours ago
Mission is 'Viksit Keralam', says Rajeev Chandrasekhar after becoming BJP chief in Kerala

4 hours ago
Sunny Deol faces off against Randeep Hooda in a fiery clash in ‘Jaat’ trailer

4 hours ago
Amruta Fadnavis’ ‘Laal Ferrari’ is all about speed, pulsating energy