KASS_1783 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Hi All, I'm from Brazil and just applied for a J1 Waiver from my home-country. It was a very confuse process. I have some questions... 1- When I sent my docs to DoS I forgot to send two self-addressed envelopes and sent just one (stupid work, I know!!!). Could it be a problem? My online status was updated this week and it says that my documents were received. 2- DoS received my documents on January 31 and it was online updated on Feb 9 (faster then I thought). The problem is, Brazilian Consulate sent my NOS to WRD in Washington DC on Dec 24 and till now no confirmation about receiving was showed up. Should I get worry? Who should I contact, DoS or Brazilian Consulate? I have the confirmation from Brazil saying it was sent to DoS. Thanks Link to comment
jairichi Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 1. Might be ok. 2. You will get no update from DOs regarding the receipt of NOC from Brazilian Embassy. Link to comment
KASS_1783 Posted February 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Thanks for answering me. Regarding NOS, since it was sent on Dec 24, it should already be on my status? Or only after they receive and process my fee, it can be updated? Thank you again!!! Link to comment
blahblahblog Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Can you update us on the status of your application? I'm interested in knowing what happened and what were the timelines! Good luck! Link to comment
KASS_1783 Posted March 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 @blahblahblog DoS has updated my status to all documents as received. The last update was the no objection statement from Brazilian Embassy and it was showed as received on Feb 25th. So, from that date I can start to count 6 - 8 weeks for the final WRD recommendation to USCIS. What about you? Any news? Please, let us know! See ya!! Link to comment
blahblahblog Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 The status online still says: "Currently, there is no information regarding the status of your case. If you would like additional information, please contact Public Inquiries at 212ewaiver@state.gov." The lawyer sent the package sometime around Feb 13th, the DoS check was cashed on Feb 24th and the Brazilian embassy sent my NOS on Feb 24th. The website has no information, but they say it can take up to a month before they post the status online, so I guess we wait. All these waiting times just make me very anxious! I'll keep using this thread to update my status if you don't mind, since I'm also seeking NOS from Brazil. Link to comment
blahblahblog Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 Finally some update from the website. So I guess it's taking 4 weeks from mailing the forms to have them "received" on the status website. They didn't show receipt of the Embassy's NOS yet. Link to comment
blahblahblog Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 They received the NOS. So it seems it's taking about a month for docs to move from the mailroom to the website status system. But now it's when the wait game starts. Link to comment
KASS_1783 Posted April 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 Hello Everyone, Does anybody know how to make a withdraw of a Waiver petition? Thank you Link to comment
blahblahblog Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 I'd start by sending an e-mail to the e-mail posted 212ewaiver@state.gov. Can I ask why you're withdrawing the petition? Link to comment
KASS_1783 Posted April 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Hi Email sent... Thanks. The reason I trying to cancel my petition is because my Sponsor cannot wait for me anymore! Thanks Good luck to you Link to comment
blahblahblog Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Sorry to hear that. Good luck moving forward! Link to comment
KASS_1783 Posted April 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 Hi All... As this forum has been so helpful on my process I'd like to share what just happened... As I posted above, I was trying to cancel my J1 Waiver petition and I just received an email from USDoS. Life is funny!!!! Good luck to all!!!! Thank you for contacting the 212e Waiver Inquiries. On April 9,2015, a “favorable” recommendation was made on your case. Your case has been electronically forwarded to U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) Vermont Service Center (VSC) where your J-1 waiver eligibility will be determined. The Department of State no longer has jurisdiction over your case. A recommendation letter from the Waiver Review Division will be sent out to you shortly. You may contact USCIS at (800) 375-5283. We hope this information is helpful. Regards, Visa Specialist\ SEA Waiver Review Division U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs 212ewaiver@state.gov Link to comment
blahblahblog Posted April 14, 2015 Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 If you still want to cancel the petition, I think there is time. Contact USCIS! Link to comment
blahblahblog Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Got my favorable recommendation, yay! Link to comment
KASS_1783 Posted June 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Hey blahblahblog!!! Any update on your case from USCIS? Link to comment
blahblahblog Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 I know they received it, but that's it. Waiting for approval. Last update is from May 7th. What's your status? Link to comment
KASS_1783 Posted June 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 So far... Nothing. Docs forwarded by USDoS was received on April 22. I called them and it was said that it could take 4 months and there are no action I can do to make it faster. I have other job offer and we're waiting for it. Hopefully, USCIS will approve my petition! Please keep us update on your side! Link to comment
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