| Frequently Asked Questions |
Your Immigration Questions Answered by VisaPro.
Here, you will find detailed answers to many of most common immigration questions. |
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| 65. | Can I request a reconsideration of my J1 visa waiver application based on new evidence? |
| | | | | Yes, you will need to apply again from the beginning for a waiver recommendation. You can use this new information to support your reapplication. If your application is still pending with the Waiver Review
Division and you have not received a final determination yet, you should send the information on to the Waiver Review Division. | | | | | |
Note: Please remember to write your waiver case number on any documentation you send and on the outside of the envelope. |
| 66. | Can I ask for reconsideration, if my application for the exceptional hardship is denied by the USCIS? |
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Yes, requests to reopen an exceptional hardship application are made through the USCIS. If USCIS determines the new information warrants a reopening of the case, USCIS will forward a new Form I-612, Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement, to the DOS for its consideration.
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Can I ask for reconsideration, if my J-1 waiver application based on fear of persecution is denied by the USCIS? | | | |
| | Yes, requests to reopen persecution applications are made through the USCIS. If the USCIS determines that new information warrants reopening of the case, USCIS will forward a new Form I-612 Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement to the Department for its consideration. |
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For a J-1 waiver recommendation case, what is the significance of an advisory opinion? | | | | | |
An advisory opinion is a request for a statement from the Waiver Review Division as to whether an exchange visitor is subject to Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended. |
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