I am currently on J1 visa and on 2 yrs HRR. Please let me know the procedure to follow to get the waiver. Please also explain the rectrictions , if any, once we get the waiver. I heard that once we apply for no objection waiver we loose the J1 status. Please clarify.

Thanks a lot,

Mamta

J Visa Waivers (http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/info/info_1296.html)