Can the J-1 Applicant Personally Forward Required Third-Party Waiver Documents?
Not when DOS requires the supporting document to come directly from the responsible third party. The submission channel is part of the waiver procedure and differs by waiver basis.
No Objection comes from the government
DOS states that the embassy cannot simply give the No Objection Statement to the applicant to submit. The official statement must reach WRD through the designated government channel.
IGA requests come from the federal agency
DOS similarly states that the interested U.S. federal agency cannot give its request letter to the applicant to submit.
USCIS transmits hardship and persecution findings
In I-612 cases, USCIS forwards its relevant determination to the Waiver Review Division.
Conrad materials come from the state
The designated State Public Health Department or equivalent must submit the required state physician waiver materials through the DOS procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I email my embassy's No Objection Statement to DOS myself?
No. DOS requires the official government submission channel.
Can my employer forward an IGA request?
The interested federal agency itself must submit the request.
Who forwards a favorable I-612 hardship finding to DOS?
USCIS.
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