回複：J1 waive questions

Pijiang and 86 Masters,

I am a J1 holder visiting postdoc from Aug 2010. I have about 1 year left and want to get my J1 2-year home country residence waived. However, since I was named directly by NIH as the funding receiver, my International officer said most likely my J1 waiver will be denied if I petition through No objection from China. I am hosted by my university and do researches with my mentors.

 

1. Am I falling into the category that I am supported by government resource?

-Yes. But getting US Governemnt support i.g. NIH does not mean the J1 waiver will fail. This is case by case. So, just try it and you never know.

Should I say yes that I am supported by US government in the waiver form?

-Tell the truth, i.e. from NIH.

2. Do you think I am a NIH employee?

-No.

 Should I get a No Objection letter from NIH too?

-No.

 

3. What will be my best solutions to continue my career in the US? Find another J1 job or find a lawyer to help on the J1 waiver?

Masters, please give me a hand or anyone with similar experience please shed lights on me.

Thank you all so much!