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Can I extend or transfer my J-1 status after I receive a waiver approval of the Two Year Home Residence Requirement?

April 26, 2017Approval EXTEND Home J-1 Residence Status transfer waiver year

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Can I extend or transfer my J-1 status after I receive a waiver approval of the Two Year Home Residence Requirement?

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No, you cannot extend or transfer J-1 status after you have obtained the waiver approval from the State Department, however, time remaining on your current DS-2019 may be utilized. You will need to change your visa status to another category.