The I-612 Exceptional Hardship Waiver is a process that could remove/waive the 2-year home residency requirement (aka subjection to Special Skills Lists 212(e)). However, in order to receive approval for this waiver, the “hardship” MUST be exceptional, it must be more than ordinary. Please Note: If the Foreign Country permits a No Objection Waiver, it … Continue reading The J1 Exceptional Hardship Waiver – Form I-612: Brief Summary