NORI waiver certificate is issued to Indian nationals to waive off two years of home (India) residency which is mandatory for all J-1 visa holders, as per US Immigration Laws, who wishes to apply for H1B Visa (Work Visas). NORI applicants residing in India may approach CPV Division of the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi to avail NORI Service. Applicants staying in United States or any other country outside India are required to apply at the the nearest Indian Mission/Post.

Please visit https://meacms.mea.gov.in/nori-menu.htm for relevant information.