Highlights: US H-1B and Green Card made easy for Indian students on J-1 visa
- The US Department of State announced updates to the Exchange Visitor Skills List.
- J-1 visa holders are no longer required to follow the two-year home residency rule.
- The new rule applies to J-1 visa holders from 34 countries, including India and China.
- The US Department has made a significant revision to the Exchange Visitor Skills List after 15 years.
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US Exchange Visitor Skills List
The US Exchange Visitor Skills List provides details about the fields of expertise critical to the national development of the US. The Department of State has recently announced changes, including the removal of the two-year residency requirement for J-1 visa holders.
The following are the major changes made to the US Exchange Visitor Skills List:
- Nations with higher income levels do not have the same critical skills gaps.
- Larger nations serve as major resources for nurturing talent
- High Immigration rates bring down the need for strict return requirements
- Education, technology, and healthcare advancements have resulted in a focus shift from some nations.
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What does this mean for J-1 visa holders?
J-1 visa holders can apply for other US visas, such as H-1B visas or US Green Cards, without securing a return or waiver to their home countries. This change is highly beneficial for researchers, physicians, and trainees seeking long-term opportunities in the US.
Employers in America will have wider access to skilled professionals in healthcare, STEM, and engineering fields. US Universities and research institutions can now sponsor J-1 visa holders for non-cap H-1B visas, which are no longer subject to an annual lottery.
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