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I am currently in J-1 status and subject to the two-year home country residence requirement. If I apply for an EB-1(a) and get it approved, is my J-1 home country requirement waived?

April 26, 2017country Currently Home J-1 requirement Residence Status Subject

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I am currently in J-1 status and subject to the two-year home country residence requirement. If I apply for an EB-1(a) and get it approved, is my J-1 home country requirement waived?

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No, a J-1 waiver and an EB-1(a) are two different things. A J-1 waiver is an application to waive the two-year home country residency requirement. An EB-1(a) is an immigration petition. Even if your EB-1(a) is approved, you are still subject to the two-year requirement. You need to either obtain a J-1 waiver or satisfy it before you may adjust your status to a permanent resident.