Clarity on J-1 visa language
<p>I got my J-1 visa renewed yesterday at the US consulate in India. The visa and DS-2019 say "Bearer is NOT subject to section 212 (e)" and "Not subject to the two-year residency requirement", respectively. But on the visa, it also says "two-year rule does apply". My previous J-1 visa had said, "two-year rule does NOT apply". I believe this is a typo. Please let me know if it is and in that case what would I need to do. I have to fly back over the weekend and will not be able to get in touch with the embassy till I reach the US. </p>

<p>Please do not write the word <em>visa</em> in all caps.  It is not an acronym.  It is not a trademark (when used in this sense).  It is just a word.</p>

<p>The annotations all mean the same thing.  There is no typo.</p>

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  <p>Bearer is NOT subject to section 212 (e)</p>
</blockquote>

<p>This means that you are not subject to the two year residency requirement created by INA section 212(e).</p>

<blockquote>
  <p>Not subject to the two-year resident requirement</p>
</blockquote>

<p>This means that you are not subject to the two year residency requirement created by INA section 212(e).</p>

<blockquote>
  <p>two year rule does NOT apply</p>
</blockquote>

<p>This means that you are not subject to the two year residency requirement created by INA section 212(e).</p>

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