| 57. | What are the U.S. government agencies who can apply for the waiver on behalf of the J1 exchange visitors? |
| | | | | The following U.S. government agencies may apply for J-1 waiver: |
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Department of Education for teachers/professors |  | | •
| Department of Health and Human Services for medical researchers, pharmacy, research, post-pediatrics/endocrinology researchers | |
| • | U.S. Department of Agriculture for workers in the fields of agricultural economics, food processing, animal science, agronomy, agricultural and comparative pathology fields |
| | • | Department of Energy for physicists working
in the fields of mineral/metallurgical engineering, nuclear engineering, treatment and disposal of radioactive wastes | |
| • | Department of Defense for workers in the fields of computers, economics or electrical engineering | |
| • | National Aeronautics and Space Administration for workers in air/space fields | | | • | Department of Interior for environmental specialists and civil engineers |
| | • | Department of Transportation for workers in the fields
of chemical/civil engineering, aviation | | | • |
National Science Foundation for physicists, atmospheric earth scientists, economics specialists, and specialists in science education | |
| • | Environmental Protection Agency for environmental engineers and others |
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| 58. | As a J-1 exchange visitor, how do I get an extension for the 30-day voluntary departure status? |
| | | | | You will need to contact the USCIS for an extension of the 30-day, post-program, voluntary departure status period. |
| 59. | Who should pay the processing fee for J-1 visa? | | | |
| | The processing fee for J-1 visa is paid only by the applicant, not the dependent spouse or children. | |
