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What is the 2-year Home Residency Requirement (or Section 212(e))?

April 26, 2017Home requirement residency section

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What is the 2-year Home Residency Requirement (or Section 212(e))?

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Many J-1 exchange visitors are subject to a 2-year Home Residency Requirement. Individuals subject to this cannot apply for change of status, obtain an H visa, or obtain permanent residency until they have spent 2-years in their home country.