USCIS Updates and Clarifies Policy on Role in Adjudication of Waivers and Change of Status Requests for J Nonimmigrant Exchange Visitors
/On June 8, 2023, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a Policy Alert updating the USCIS Policy Manual to include a new section dedicated to J visas: “Volume 2: Nonimmigrants - Part D: Exchange Visitors (J).” This update provides information about the role of USCIS in the adjudication of waivers and change of status applications for J visa holders.
The highlights of the policy update are:
An overview of general information about the exchange visitor (J) visa classification and an explanation of USCIS’ role in adjudicating change of status requests and applications for employment authorization for J-2 family members.
Explains the INA 212(e) foreign residence requirement and provides information about USCIS’ adjudication of available waivers, including for foreign medical graduates.
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