Extreme Hardship Waiver
To qualify for this J-1 waiver, the individual must be in a position to show Exceptional Hardship to a U.S. citizen (or lawful permanent resident) spouse or child. Generally speaking, mere separation is not sufficient to establish exceptional hardship. Strong cases can include those where a significant medical or psychological condition exists for the US Citizen (or permanent resident), or conditions exist in the country to where the J-1 is returning which would make it dangerous for the US citizen to accompany them.
Persecution Waiver
An application for a waiver can be pursued if the individual can establish that by returning to their home country, they have a well founded fear of persecution. The fear of persecution should be based on your race, religion, or political opinion.
To qualify for this J-1 waiver, the individual must be in a position to show Exceptional Hardship to a U.S. citizen (or lawful permanent resident) spouse or child. Generally speaking, mere separation is not sufficient to establish exceptional hardship. Strong cases can include those where a significant medical or psychological condition exists for the US Citizen (or permanent resident), or conditions exist in the country to where the J-1 is returning which would make it dangerous for the US citizen to accompany them.
Persecution Waiver
An application for a waiver can be pursued if the individual can establish that by returning to their home country, they have a well founded fear of persecution. The fear of persecution should be based on your race, religion, or political opinion.