Get a J1 visa no objection statement

Use this service if you’re a British person and you need a J1 visa no objection statement.

To apply for a no objection statement to get a waiver of the 2-year home residency requirement you’ll need to:

It’s your responsibility to make sure you’re using the correct service and that the relevant authority will accept your document.

How to get a J1 visa no objection statement

  1. Apply online and pay £50 (non-refundable) for your document.
  2. You'll receive confirmation in 2 to 3 working days that the no objection statement has been sent to the US Department of State.

To apply online you’ll need the following:

  • your UK passport
  • completed application pack
  • waiver case number and third party barcode page
  • credit or debit card to pay
Make sure you have all details and documents ready before you start your application. The application will time out if you’re inactive for 20 minutes. You can either scan your documents or take photos on your mobile phone.

It will take about 10 minutes to apply and pay for your document online.