SAMPLE PERSONAL STATEMENT (APPLICANT)

Need help writing your personal statement for the I-612 Waiver of the Two-Year Home Residency Requirement? This Sample Personal Statement (Applicant Version) offers a complete, well-written example that shows how to present a compelling and emotionally resonant narrative to support your waiver application.

Written from the perspective of a J-1 visa holder, this sample highlights the key hardship factors—emotional, financial, medical, and more—that can strengthen your case when explained clearly and sincerely.