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How Do I Get a Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement if I Am An Exchange Visitor?
What is the foreign residency requirement for exchange visitors?
Where can I find the law on the foreign residency requirement?
Who is subject to the foreign residency requirement?
Who is eligible to apply for a waiver of the foreign residency requirement?
How do I apply for a waiver of the foreign residency requirement?
Where do I find the Form I-612?
How can I check the status of my application for a waiver of the foreign residency requirement?
How can I appeal a decision that refuses to grant me a waiver of the foreign residency requirement?
Who can help me understand the process of applying for a waiver of the foreign residency requirement?
Information regarding the foreign residence requirement for exchange visitors which states that persons must live outside the U.S. for a certain number of years following time spent in the U.S. as an exchange visitor before being allowed to return to the U.S.. The requirement may sometimes be waived for certain applicants or under special circumstances.