How to get an Advisory Opinion from U.S. Department of State (DOS) to make sure if I am subject to the two-year home residency requirement?
Sometimes it can be a complex matter to determine whether or not one is subject to the two-year home residency requirement. DOS has a procedure for issuing an opinion in a given case on this issue. Please note that the DOS does not charge a fee for such advisory opinions, and does not plan to do so. In some instances, it could prove worthwhile to request an Advisory Opinion on the issue from the U.S. Department of State.
Sometimes it can be a complex matter to determine whether or not one is subject to the two-year home residency requirement. DOS has a procedure for issuing an opinion in a given case on this issue. Please note that the DOS does not charge a fee for such advisory opinions, and does not plan to do so. In some instances, it could prove worthwhile to request an Advisory Opinion on the issue from the U.S. Department of State. To get an Advisory Opinion, write to the United States Department of State. The DOS is responsible for the administration of the Exchange Visitor program and the two-year foreign residence requirement. Address your letter to: The Waiver Review Division, CA/VO/L/W SA-1, L-603 U.S. State Department 2401 E Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20522-0106 The Advisory Opinion from DOS is FREE without any charge or fee. Enclose all of your DS-2019 forms and old IAP-66 forms (if applicable), and in a cover letter explain why you are uncertain whether you are subject or not to the two-
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