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What is a J-1 visa with a 2 year rule?

This rule means that the J-1 visa holder is mandated to return to their home country for at least two years at the end of their program before they can apply for certain types of visas, including the green card.
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This rule is also known as the two-year home country residency requirement or the Section 212(e) requirement.
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If a J-1 visa holder is subject to the two-year rule, they must either return to their home country for at least two years or obtain a waiver of the requirement before they can apply for certain types of visas.
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Waivers can be granted for reasons such as a fear of persecution in the home country, or if the individual's home country government provides a "no objection" statement.
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