DELAYED J1 WAIVER APPLICATIONS, FILED SEPTEMBER 2008

[Lianne1014 0]

Hello! This is a new topic and for those who had experience and know things about the J1 waiver processing.

I would appreciate it if you could give some insights. I am a J1 visa holder and subject to the 2 Year Home-Residency Requirement (2YHRR). I was able to get a No Objection Statement from the Philippines in August and sent my package to the Department of State in September. Documents were received on the following dates:

September 8 ------------- DS-2019

September 8 ------------- fee ($215)

September 8 ------------- form (DS-3035)

September 17 ------------- No Objection Statement (from the Philippine Embassy in Washington, DC)

September 25 ------------- Statement of Reason

It's been 10 weeks already since the last document was cleared. The processing times according to the DOS website for No Objection is 6-8 weeks. The program that I am in is not funded by any agencies so the funding question is out in the picture. I am on a teacher category.

Is there anybody here who filed a J1 waiver based on No Objection from July 2008? I just wanted to know how long did it take for you to receive the recommendation from the DOS.

I sent DOS a fax letter just 3 days ago to inquire about my case. I was told that since it has been more than 8 weeks, I can do that ---- but I called them the next day and asked how long will it take for them to make a reply on the fax letter, they said that it will take them 3 weeks to go over fax letters. (I don't know if they are trying to be funny but 3 weeks to read a fax letter is too long). So, right now, I am still waiting it's been extremely painful.

Thanks!