The U.S. Department of State (DOS) published a public notice in the Federal Register on December 19, 2008, announcing changes in the completion of the J-1 Visa Waiver Recommendation Application Form (DS-3035). Beginning February 1, 2009, all applicants will be required to complete and submit form DS-3035 online. As long-time readers of Lucidinfosol.com and the readers know from articles such as, New J-1 Waiver Form and Increased Fee (July 5, 2002), the J-1 visa waiver application on form DS-3035 is used to waive the two-year, home residence rule, applicable to certain J-1 exchange visitors.