J1 Visa into USA Question

[yaktiswan]

I have recently returned to the U.K. after completing an exchange program in the US from the UK where I had a J1 visa as a student for 6 months (duration of the semester). I was now looking to get an internship in the US and was wondering what the process was.

I spoke to an agency which helps provide internships in the US and they told me I could run into trouble applying for another J1 visa for the internship as I was just on one for the exchange. They told me about a 2 year return rule where someone on the visa must return to their home country for at least 2 years before applying for another visa into the 10.0.0.0.1 192.168.1.254 U.S.

However, on my visa it states “BEARER IS NOT SUBJECT TO SECTION 212(E). TWO YEAR RULE DOES NOT APPLY” does this mean I can apply for another visa into the US at anytime making this internship possible or am I getting it wrong.

If someone could explain this to me I would appreciate it and if I am eligible to apply for another visa is a reason why I am exempt from this 2 year rule? TIA

[alexcray]

I have recently returned to the U.K. after completing an exchange program in the US from the UK where I had a J1 visa as a student for 6 months (duration of the semester). I was now looking to get an internship in the US and was wondering what the process was.

I spoke to an agency which helps provide internships in the US and they told me I could run into trouble applying for another J1 visa for the internship as I was just on one for the exchange. They told me about a 2 year return rule where someone on the visa must return to their home country for at least 2 years before applying for another visa into the U.S.

However, on my visa it states “BEARER IS NOT SUBJECT TO SECTION 212(E). TWO YEAR RULE DOES NOT APPLY” does this mean I can apply for another visa into the US at anytime making this internship possible or am I getting it wrong.

If someone could explain this to me I would appreciate it and if I am eligible to apply for another visa is a reason why I am exempt from this 2 year rule? TIA

This requirement forces them to return to their home country for at least two years before applying for certain US visas, like the H-1B or L-1. However, your visa clearly states an exemption to this rule, indicated by the "BEARER IS NOT SUBJECT TO SECTION 212(E)" statement.

[jesse99]

BEARER IS NOT SUBJECT TO SECTION 212(E). TWO YEAR RULE DOES NOT APPLY means you are exempt from the two-year home country residency requirement typically associated with J-1 visas. Retro Bowl

[kevin498]

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[MajaswiEmmar]

You're right! The notation on your visa ("BEARER IS NOT SUBJECT TO SECTION 212(E). TWO YEAR RULE DOES NOT APPLY") means you're exempt from the usual two-year home residency requirement. This allows you to apply for another J-1 visa for the internship.

The agency might not be familiar with your specific visa waiver.

Congratulations, you can pursue the internship!