How Do You File a J-1 Interested Government Agency Waiver?
The applicant completes Form DS-3035 and the DOS filing steps while the interested federal agency separately submits its IGA request directly to the Waiver Review Division.
Complete the online DS-3035
The applicant begins the DOS waiver recommendation case using the online DS-3035 and receives a waiver case number and barcode.
Mail the applicant's Step 2 package
The applicant mails the barcode application, copies of every DS-2019 or IAP-66, and the DOS processing fee according to the current Step 2 instructions.
The federal agency separately submits its IGA request
The agency letter and required third-party materials do not become applicant-submitted documents merely because the applicant has a case number. The interested agency must transmit its request directly.
The case is complete when required materials arrive
DOS states that processing time begins when the Waiver Review Division has the complete package, including DS-3035 materials and required third-party documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I still file DS-3035 for an IGA waiver?
Yes.
Does the agency file my DS-3035 for me?
No. The applicant completes the DOS waiver application, while the agency separately submits its IGA request.
When is the case complete?
When DOS has received the required applicant package and required third-party supporting documents.
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