Guidance

Apply online for a J1 visa no objection statement

Online application service for J1 visa holders to get a no objection statement from the British Embassy Washington. Includes required application form.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 10 May 2013
• Last updated: 7 November 2024 — See all updates

Documents

J1 application form (complete this for your online application)

PDF, 88.9 KB, 1 page

Details

You can apply and pay for the no objection statement online and the British Embassy Washington will send it to the US Department of State.

Download and complete the J1 application form. You can edit the form online or print and complete it and upload a scan or photo.

To apply online you’ll need the following:

• your UK passport 
• case file number and third party barcode page from the US Department of State
• completed application form

Apply for a J1 visa no objection statement online

This service is for J1 exchange visa holders who need a statement of no objection to seek a waiver of the 2-year home residency requirement as specified in Section 212(e) of the United States Immigration and Nationality Act. 

We can only provide a statement of no objection to the US Department of State if you have a UK passport. If you do not hold a UK passport, contact the embassy of the country who issued your passport.

Published 10 May 2013
Last updated 7 November 2024 + show all updates

1. 7 November 2024

   Updated guidance with new application pack and a link to the online service.

2. 18 November 2013

   Added updated procedural details.

3. 10 May 2013

   First published.