Q: My question is about form I - 485, Part 8, question 24a, 24b and 24c.
Question 24a asks if someone had a J-1 nonimmigrant visa. Question 24b asks if you have complied with the foreign residence requirement. The answers to both of the above questions are "Yes." in this case.
Now, question 24c asks if someone was granted a waiver or if the Department of State issued a favorable recommendation. My question specifically is if they should mark "Yes" or "No" for question 24c. They have complied with the requirement by fulfilling the two-year home residency requirement, as explained in question 24b. Any feedback will be very helpful."
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If you have fulfilled the two-year foreign residence requirement by returning to your home country for the required period, and did not receive a waiver or a favorable recommendation to waive this requirement, then you should answer "No" to question 24c.
Question 24c specifically inquires whether you were granted a waiver or received a favorable recommendation to waive the two-year foreign residence requirement. Since you complied with the requirement by completing the residency in your home country, and did not obtain a waiver, marking "No" would be appropriate.
Ensuring that all answers on Form I-485 accurately reflect your circumstances is important. If you have any uncertainties, it may be helpful to consult with an immigration professional for guidance.
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