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Why are some J-1 visa holders subject to the 2-year foreign residence requirement?

April 26, 2017foreign HOLDERS J-1 requirement Residence Subject Visa

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Why are some J-1 visa holders subject to the 2-year foreign residence requirement?

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A J-1 visa holder will be subject to the 2-year foreign residence requirement because funding was received from either the U.S. or a foreign government or because the area of specialty is on the “skills list” established by the U.S. government and the foreign government.