Recently, INA 212(e) waiver statistics were released by the Department of State. The INA 212(e) waiver is required for individuals in J visa status who are subject to the two-year home country requirement. Waivers can be gained due to a variety of reasons, including receiving a no objection statement, exceptional hardship, persecution, and government agency “sponsorship.” Here are the statistics:
Waiver Bases | Favorable | Unfavorable | Total |
| No Objection Statement | 4,786 | 155 | 4,941 |
| Exceptional Hardship | 213 | 65 | 278 |
| Persecution | 24 | 1 | 25 |
| Interested Government Agency- Physician | 70 | 0 | 70 |
| Interested Government Agency – Other | 165 | 6 | 171 |
| State Department of Health | 829 | 0 | 829 |
| TOTAL | 6,087 | 277 | 6,314 |
If you require a waiver, please contact a 212(e) waiver attorney.