j1wavierIndia Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Hi Forum, Have anyone applied for J1 wavier in 2018. I have applied under "No Objection", and still waiting for Fav. Recommendation from DOS for past 5 weeks. Is anyone facing the similar situation, is there a way to followup and request for expedite. My J1 Visa is expiring June 2018. Worried! My TimeLine: NO Update after that.... Feb 27 - Received No Objection Feb 12 - Received Fee, DS 3035, DS 2019, Passport Data, Statement Of Reason Feb 05 - Sent the package Link to comment
holyriver6@gmail.com Posted April 5, 2018 Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 On 3/30/2018 at 4:34 PM, j1wavierIndia said: Hi Forum, Have anyone applied for J1 wavier in 2018. I have applied under "No Objection", and still waiting for Fav. Recommendation from DOS for past 5 weeks. Is anyone facing the similar situation, is there a way to followup and request for expedite. My J1 Visa is expiring June 2018. Worried! My TimeLine: NO Update after that.... Feb 27 - Received No Objection Feb 12 - Received Fee, DS 3035, DS 2019, Passport Data, Statement Of Reason Feb 05 - Sent the package I have sent it in November 2017 and still did not get my waiver. Prepare to wait for 6+ months. My timeline is here November 15: DOS received the package Feb 15: Fav Reco to USCIS Feb 27: USCIS receives the package and I get the letter by mail April 5: Still did not get the complete clearance. Link to comment
j1wavierIndia Posted April 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2018 @holyriver6@gmail.com Thanks for your comment. Did you apply through "No Objection", strange it taking so long for you. From the other forums I heard you can call USCIS to raise a expedite request. Did you try calling them? Now my Status at DOS got updated as Fav. Recommendation. But I dont see any comment as "Recommendation - Sent". Will it take time to update in the DOS website? Thanks Link to comment
holyriver6@gmail.com Posted April 6, 2018 Report Share Posted April 6, 2018 On 3/30/2018 at 4:34 PM, j1wavierIndia said: Hi Forum, Have anyone applied for J1 wavier in 2018. I have applied under "No Objection", and still waiting for Fav. Recommendation from DOS for past 5 weeks. Is anyone facing the similar situation, is there a way to followup and request for expedite. My J1 Visa is expiring June 2018. Worried! My TimeLine: NO Update after that.... Feb 27 - Received No Objection Feb 12 - Received Fee, DS 3035, DS 2019, Passport Data, Statement Of Reason Feb 05 - Sent the package 13 hours ago, j1wavierIndia said: @holyriver6@gmail.com Thanks for your comment. Did you apply through "No Objection", strange it taking so long for you. From the other forums I heard you can call USCIS to raise a expedite request. Did you try calling them? Now my Status at DOS got updated as Fav. Recommendation. But I dont see any comment as "Recommendation - Sent". Will it take time to update in the DOS website? Thanks I tried to call them to expedite the process but they rejected it. I see that the J1 waiver is taking a lot of time these days. Link to comment
j1wavierIndia Posted April 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 @holyriver6@gmail.com How did you come to know DOS have sent the Fav. Recommendation to USCIS, was it updated in https://j1visawaiverstatus.state.gov ? Because for me only Status changed to Fav. Recommendation but no update in the table saying its sent to USCIS or to me? Thanks Link to comment
holyriver6@gmail.com Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 1 hour ago, j1wavierIndia said: @holyriver6@gmail.com How did you come to know DOS have sent the Fav. Recommendation to USCIS, was it updated in https://j1visawaiverstatus.state.gov ? Because for me only Status changed to Fav. Recommendation but no update in the table saying its sent to USCIS or to me? Thanks you will get a letter from USCIS very soon. Also check this page https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do with the receipt number from the letter. What is your timeline like? Link to comment
j1wavierIndia Posted April 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 @holyriver6@gmail.com Thanks for sharing the information. Yet to know whether DOS have sent a copy to me and USCIS or not, as I haven't receive any copy yet. How long did it took for your to get the mail from USCIS with receipt number after your status changed to Fav. Recommendation please? After how many days did you raise the expedite request to USCIS please? My Timeline: Apr 4 - Status changed from Pending to Fav. Recommendation Feb 27 - Received No Objection Feb 12 - Received Fee, DS 3035, DS 2019, Passport Data, Statement Of Reason Feb 05 - Sent the package Thanks! Link to comment
Tamilan@Indian Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 Friends, I have just started to get waiver. Basic doubt is, do I need to get affidavit and statement notarized on non judicial stamp paper or I can get it on plain paper?? FYI I'm applying from india not staying at USA. Link to comment
holyriver6@gmail.com Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 20 hours ago, j1wavierIndia said: @holyriver6@gmail.com Thanks for sharing the information. Yet to know whether DOS have sent a copy to me and USCIS or not, as I haven't receive any copy yet. How long did it took for your to get the mail from USCIS with receipt number after your status changed to Fav. Recommendation please? After how many days did you raise the expedite request to USCIS please? My Timeline: Apr 4 - Status changed from Pending to Fav. Recommendation Feb 27 - Received No Objection Feb 12 - Received Fee, DS 3035, DS 2019, Passport Data, Statement Of Reason Feb 05 - Sent the package Thanks! Link to comment
holyriver6@gmail.com Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 I have got my waiver yesterday. The trick is you should call the USCIS and ask to expedite the process. They sent me an email saying that they have rejected my request and then sent the waiver in 1 week time. So here is my experience. Nov 15: DOS receives the package Feb 20: Fav recco to USCIS Feb 27: mail from USCIS March 30: Call to USCIS to expedite the process April 4: rejection email from USCIS to expedite April 9: mail from USCIS with approval. It took me 1 year to get the total waiver from start to finish as my home state of West Bengal is useless and had to beg the gov officers for the letter. My father had to knock on many many doors. I honestly suggest other candidates to take a lot of time and then apply. It took me 5+ months to get it from USCIS. I hope this helps. If anyone needs more suggestion please ask on this forum. I will try my best to answer. Link to comment
j1wavierIndia Posted April 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 @holyriver6@gmail.com Congrats. Happy for u. Thanks a lot for sharing your experience. Link to comment
J1_waiver Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 Hi, I sent my DS3035 documents to DOS courier service address (Department of State J-1 Waiver P.O. Box 979037, 1005 Convention Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63101-1200) on Feb 16, 2018 and based on the tracking information, I found that packet was received. In parallel, Washington Embassy sent NOS to DOS on March 1, 2018. I still don't see any update on my case in J1 waiver portal. Its been almost two months. Does anyone have a similar issue? Link to comment
hardshipwaiver Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 Report my timeline, mine is a hardship waiver. Recommendation Sent April, 11 2018 Change of Address Received March, 05 2018 Sponsor Views (Received) Received February, 06 2018 Request for Sponsor Views Sent January, 29 2018 Form I-612 Received January, 23 2018 Form I-613 Received January, 23 2018 Link to comment
j1wavierIndia Posted April 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 On 4/11/2018 at 4:50 PM, J1_waiver said: Hi, I sent my DS3035 documents to DOS courier service address (Department of State J-1 Waiver P.O. Box 979037, 1005 Convention Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63101-1200) on Feb 16, 2018 and based on the tracking information, I found that packet was received. In parallel, Washington Embassy sent NOS to DOS on March 1, 2018. I still don't see any update on my case in J1 waiver portal. Its been almost two months. Does anyone have a similar issue? Did you apply for return receipt? while sending the documents? Because it will say to whom it was delivered. Try dropping an email to DOS public inquiry stating the situation. Link to comment
j1wavierIndia Posted April 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 On 4/10/2018 at 9:44 AM, holyriver6@gmail.com said: I have got my waiver yesterday. The trick is you should call the USCIS and ask to expedite the process. They sent me an email saying that they have rejected my request and then sent the waiver in 1 week time. So here is my experience. Nov 15: DOS receives the package Feb 20: Fav recco to USCIS Feb 27: mail from USCIS March 30: Call to USCIS to expedite the process April 4: rejection email from USCIS to expedite April 9: mail from USCIS with approval. It took me 1 year to get the total waiver from start to finish as my home state of West Bengal is useless and had to beg the gov officers for the letter. My father had to knock on many many doors. I honestly suggest other candidates to take a lot of time and then apply. It took me 5+ months to get it from USCIS. I hope this helps. If anyone needs more suggestion please ask on this forum. I will try my best to answer. @holyriver6@gmail.com Can you please share how long did it took for you receive DOS recommendation copy and USCIS receipt number to your mail box after your DOS updates "RECOMMENDATION SENT"? Link to comment
holyriver6@gmail.com Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 On 4/13/2018 at 11:59 AM, j1wavierIndia said: @holyriver6@gmail.com Can you please share how long did it took for you receive DOS recommendation copy and USCIS receipt number to your mail box after your DOS updates "RECOMMENDATION SENT"? 3 months. Hang on tight. Do not give up. Link to comment
j1wavierIndia Posted April 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 On 4/12/2018 at 8:14 AM, hardshipwaiver said: Report my timeline, mine is a hardship waiver. Recommendation Sent April, 11 2018 Change of Address Received March, 05 2018 Sponsor Views (Received) Received February, 06 2018 Request for Sponsor Views Sent January, 29 2018 Form I-612 Received January, 23 2018 Form I-613 Received January, 23 2018 @hardshipwaiver Thanks for sharing. Can you please keep us posted when you receive the recommendation letter in mail (Hard Copy) and USCIS Receipt Number in mail? Link to comment
j1wavierIndia Posted April 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 Do we have to fill I-612 and submit it to USCIS if we have applied through "No Objection" after "Favorable Recommendation Sent" from DOS? I haven't received the Form I-797C, Notice of Action/receipt notice that shows your receipt number. Can any advice please? Thanks Link to comment
hardshipwaiver Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 today i received 797C form. The issue date is 04/20, nine days after DOS made FR letter. Link to comment
j1wavierIndia Posted May 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 On 4/29/2018 at 11:04 AM, hardshipwaiver said: today i received 797C form. The issue date is 04/20, nine days after DOS made FR letter. @hardshipwaiver Hi.. Thanks for sharing... I also got it on 04/19... I guess we are on the same timeline... Please keep us posted.... Link to comment
j1wavierIndia Posted May 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 @holyriver6@gmail.com can you please share how did you come to know that your expedite request was rejected. Was it updated in the I-797C receipt number? They mentioned if you raise a expedite request it will take additional one more month, did it happen the same for you as well. Please share your experience. Thanks Link to comment
West Virginia Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 I am applying through state health agency waiver my application is with department of state since April 25. Any idea when it will send fav recommendation to uscis ? Anything can be done to expedite the process. I live in DC, will a visit help ? My j1 expires on 30th June so I am in a fix what to do ? Link to comment
central Maryland Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 Hi Forum, Here is my timeline: March 05 2018 - No Objection Statement Received March 08 2018 - Request for Sponsor Views Sent March 15 2018 - Request for Sponsor Views Received March 22 2018 - Favorable Recommendation sent March 26 2018 - Received notice from USCIS May 22 2018 - Call to USCIS to ask and they told my case was approved on May 17 2018! 52 days after Received notice from USCIS... Hope you all get approved soon. Link to comment
needawaiver Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 Hi @holyriver6@gmail.com, You mentioned "clearance" before. I has been almost 3 months since USCIS received my case so I email them. But they told me the case has been delay due to "security checks in progress". I wonder how long this "security checks" issue usually takes. Link to comment
holyriver6@gmail.com Posted July 10, 2018 Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 On 5/17/2018 at 1:24 PM, j1wavierIndia said: @holyriver6@gmail.com can you please share how did you come to know that your expedite request was rejected. Was it updated in the I-797C receipt number? They mentioned if you raise a expedite request it will take additional one more month, did it happen the same for you as well. Please share your experience. Thanks I received an email that it was rejected but the following week I had the waiver. Link to comment
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