Thanks for doing this! I am currently on a J1-Fulbright (with 2 year home requirement), and was planning to apply for an O-1 in future (once I have a few years to resolve and obtain funding for a startup idea). I've been told by Fulbright that it would be damaging to future applications if I am denied a 2 year waiver. Is this true, and is it likely that a waiver will be granted with the new administration? Is it too late if I intend to graduate in June 2021?
Just to be clear, Fulbright is telling you that future applications, such as an O-1, could be impacted if your J-1 waiver application were denied? That's absolutely not true.
Thanks for doing this! I am currently on a J1-Fulbright (with 2 year home requirement), and was planning to apply for an O-1 in future (once I have a few years to resolve and obtain funding for a startup idea). I've been told by Fulbright that it would be damaging to future applications if I am denied a 2 year waiver. Is this true, and is it likely that a waiver will be granted with the new administration? Is it too late if I intend to graduate in June 2021?
Thanks for your help in advance!