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[Luis15 0]

Hi,

 

I would like to apply for a F-1 visa in the near future. I'm a venezuelan national, lived in the USA for 5 years under a J-2 visa and had the two year home country residence rule apply to me. I have now been outside of the USA for 4 years. I moved to Peru afterwards instead of Venezuela so I did not fulfill this two year home country requirement.

 

My concern is: would I still be able to apply for a F-1 visa even though I did not fulfill the two year requirement or would I have to apply for a waiver (and actually be able to after 4 years)? I understand not completing the two years does involve some restrictions on applying for some visas. I would appreciate any help or guidance. Thanks!

[Coco8 1,042]

On 6/13/2017 at 0:12 PM, Luis15 said:

would I still be able to apply for a F-1 visa even though I did not fulfill the two year requirement or would I have to apply for a waiver (and actually be able to after 4 years)? 

You can apply for an F-1. There is no restriction there. The restriction is for H1-B and green card.

 

Any time in Venezuela counts towards the 2 years, even if you visit family. So every time you visit you should save evidence you were in Venezuela.

 

 

 

Edited June 18, 2017 by Coco8

[Luis15 0]

Thank you very much for the information Coco8!