dutch71 Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Hi All-- My case was received by USCIS on August 20th and I still haven't received any notice. I know there was a big batch done for August 20th applications that were approved on Oct 13th. Does anyone know how frequently they do the batches or where they are at now? I am assuming they didn't get through all the August 20th cases yet if they go in order. This is taking so long! Link to comment
dutch71 Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Spintop- Do you know how frequently they go through batches? My case was also received on Aug 20th. Did some of your friends from that date also not hear yet? I'm hoping the next batch will be soon. Thanks for sharing your timeline. Hi All, My case also got approved. Nearly 80% of my friends waivers also got approved, which were received on Aug 20 by USCIS. I wish the rest all the best. One thing I observed is most of the cases were cleared just today. However few were dated as friday i.e Oct'9th and rest as today. As observed in older forums, many of them are cleared in batches. Link to comment
akitrav Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Hi, My application was also received by USCIS on 20th August 2015 and I am already on a H1. There was some confusion that happened that led to my H1 visa being granted without getting a waiver. I have been waiting to hear from USCIS since 20th Augsut because i need to go to my home country to get the visa stamping done. I will need the waiver when i have to come back. Any idea if my I-612 can get rejected? Because if that happens, I will be stuck in my home country. Link to comment
dutch71 Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 Hi All, Just updating my timeline that today I received an email & text from USCIS saying my I-612 was approved. My case was received by USCIS (Vermont office) on August 20th and was approved on November 2nd. It took an incredibly long time, but glad it went through. Good luck to everyone! Link to comment
quicksilversurfer Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 Hey guys.. finally some good news. My case was approved by the USCIS and status is updated on the website. My timeline has been - September 16th to November 2nd. I haven't received an email yet, and will update you guys when I get the physical letter. Cheers, hope it happens soon for everyone else also. Link to comment
asterix2015 Posted November 23, 2015 Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 Hi guys --, My favorable recommendation based on NOS was sent from DoS to USCIS on October 22, but I have not received any receipt notice from USCIS to check for my case status since then. I called USCIS and they said since I didn't file I-612, there is no case status to be checked. However, I read and it seems I-612 should be used for other cases only, e.g. exceptional hardship or persecution. I just want to confirm with you guys that my assumption is correct? If so, what should I do in this case? Looks like everyone in this topic got the receipt notice less than a month after the favorable recommendation letter is sent. Thanks. Link to comment
Marykay Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Asterix2015 did your waiver finally got approved? I've been waiting for my approval since Oct 21st the actual date uscis received my i-612 but nothing yet.The waiting is too painful and i'm getting nervous.Does anyone have any info why vermont centre is taking long to process j1 waivers?Any answers would be appreciated. Link to comment
Marykay Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Asterix according to my knowledge you have to file for i-612 to get the waiver.Mine was based on NOS as well. Link to comment
BOG Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Asterix if your J waiver application is under the No Objection basis, then you don't have to file an I-612. I believe DOS makes it in this cases and they automatically send it to USCIS. But you should call USCIS and ask again for your case number if you haven't got anything in your mail. Link to comment
BOG Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Marykay I am in the same boat and running out of patience. Have you tried to call USCIS or something? Thank you! Link to comment
Marykay Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 BOG i called USCIS but there's nothing the custom service can do about it.She simply said i should wait and be patient. Link to comment
BOG Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Marykay I got the same answer... This is so frustrating. Is your waiver based on no objection? Mine is no objection. I read your comments from before and if you are applying under no objection you shouldnt have ever have to file an i612. DOS does it for you and they send it to USCIS. Just wanted to make that clear in case you are lost and doing some other crazy stuff... Link to comment
Marykay Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Haha Bog i noticed that later on i had not given the correct ans.It's true DOS sends it automatically to USCIS.But thanks for the concern. My waiver is based on No objection.I'm getting really nervous here and i dont know when USCIS could possibly approve it.Tomorrow mine will be 3months now.I wonder what is taking them so long. Link to comment
BOG Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Ha ha okay. Marykay I have a question, you mentioned you filed on Oct 21th. Is this the date on USCIS notice of receipt? Or what exactly are you taking about? Link to comment
Marykay Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 That was the date on USCIS notice of receipt.When was yours?Is it in Vermont too? Link to comment
BOG Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Yes, we have the same case. Apparently they process them in batches. Being even more patient is pretty much all we can do, the only hope is they take up to 4 months to process, so lets keep calm...one more month would be the latest. Link to comment
budo Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 From everything I have read so far and my own experience, I can say that the only thing one can expect from the waiver process is the unpredictability of both DOS and USCIS in the treatment of cases. My application was receive by both DOS and USCIS on April 15, 2015. USCIS asked the third party opinion (DOS) on August 10. My case is still "pending" at DOS. Ver frustrating indeed. Link to comment
Marykay Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 BOG i have tried to check when the last batch was approved but couldn't get it.Have u tried? Link to comment
Marykay Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Budo whats your case? Link to comment
BOG Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 No, I havent tried that. I wish more people who only pass by and read would participate as well... Every comment would be helpful¡ Link to comment
BOG Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Budo that is very strange... What basis did you file your waiver under? Link to comment
Marykay Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 BOG guess what,i was just checking now and someone's case got approved a few minutes ago.Same date like mine Oct 21st.So lets hang in there.Will be approved sooner. Link to comment
BOG Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Those are some good news! I can´t wait! We will throw an online party the minute we get ours lol! Link to comment
Marykay Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Haha BOG we share the same thoughts Link to comment
Marykay Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 My case got approved today.I'm happy. Link to comment
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