my special background...

Thank you very much for the earnest answers from you guys. I was a visiting scholar sponsored by 國家留學基金委 which means 國家公派訪問學者. I had no problem in China, but I have no way to get Non-objection statement from NY consulate. That's what my special background was...Did you guys know somebody else who was also 國家公派 J1 holder and doesn't want to go back China either?

Thanks a lot.