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USCIS Updates Guidance on J-Visa Foreign Residence Requirement

Updated: Feb 23, 2024 | Tags: J-Visa, Foreign Residence Requirement

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released new policy guidance clarifying how they determine whether an exchange visitor (J-visa holder) has fulfilled the 2-year foreign residence requirement. This requirement applies to certain J-visa categories and mandates that the visa holder return to their home country for two…