Recent J1 waiver timeline 2017

[Sidzz 1]

On 3/23/2018 at 11:17 PM, Sidzz said:

Hello guys, just sharing my J1 Waiver journey! It was a No objection waiver. I haven’t seen any timeline from a Jamaican citizen so that led me to upload my journey. I must say the getting the No objection letter  from Jamaica was the longest wait. When I read on the Consulate Generalm of Jamaica website it said this NOS can take anywhere from 90-120 days to prepare... longest wait of my life! after receiving the NOS from my Home country, I was sent an email stating that it was granted and passed on to DOS who took another two weeks to upload it to their site! I have attached a screenshot of the journey. I am now awiating a letter from DOS of the favorable recommendation. Im not sure if one was sent in the mail, so I emailed them asking for a copy. So, all in all, because of my home country , this journey, although not complete, took me all of SIX months, but 8 weeks from DOS. 

 

What comes next in the process if anyone knows? Please help. 

 

Thanks

I received my Notice of Action today (April 16, 2018)  from USCIS on the green paper dated April 5 stating they are granting the Waiver of the two year  foreign residence requirement. Best news! The wait is over. 

[CRCP 0]

Is your case update on the USCIS website. Did your case number start with EAC. Are you sure you didn't receive the I-797c first. It seems like a really fast approval. Can you share more information please.

 

Thank you!

[Sidzz 1]

Hey,

 

it has not been update don the website. The case number did begin with EAC and yes I received the I-797C first. I received that on March 26, 2018 then the approval notice  the I-797 on April 15, 2018 (the green paper document).

 

hope this helps

[Sidzz 1]

To put in all the dates in my waiver process....

 

1. I received the I-797C April 2, 2018 but was accepted in the Lock box by USCIS MARCH 26, 2018.

 

2. I received the I-797 April 15, 2018 in the mail but this action was taken April 5, 2018 ( the Approval Notice). 

 

 

[CRCP 0]

Wow, that was fast. My Case Number was ending in 1052. Online says my case was received on the 21st and it still hasn't been approved. Did you apply with a Lawyer or something?

 

I really need this, and I am getting very frustrated. Thanks for the help.

[Sidzz 1]

Im not usre what method they are using to apptove, but Ive applied since last September, not sure when you did. I waited almost four months for my NOS from my home country which I found to be very disheartening.... so just wait it out. I hear once DOS approve they will too. And yes, I used a lawyer. 

[CRCP 0]

Would you mind sharing with me what Lawyer firm you used to see if the can help me expedite my process at all. I really need to figure out a time frame, I can't just be waiting day by day.

 

Thank you!

[Coco8 1,042]

2 hours ago, CRCP said:

Would you mind sharing with me what Lawyer firm you used to see if the can help me expedite my process at all. I really need to figure out a time frame, I can't just be waiting day by day.

 

Thank you!

 

Lawyers cannot expedite the process. Nobody can. They only take a lot of money to fill in a form and send it by mail

[Sidzz 1]

If you’re waiting on the approval its just a wiating game. The process cannot be expedited by Lawyers! I know you’re anxious but you just have to wait. 

[CRCP 0]

Can anyone else share their USCIS approval timeline? And if you used a lawyer or not. And if the case shows approved on the USCIS Website?

 

Really appreciate the comments.

 

Thank you!

[Coco8 1,042]

1 hour ago, CRCP said:

Can anyone else share their USCIS approval timeline? And if you used a lawyer or not. And if the case shows approved on the USCIS Website?

 

Really appreciate the comments.

 

Thank you!

I didn't use a lawyer. USCIS approved my case in 10 days.

[CRCP 0]

What date was your case received at USCIS. Does it show approved on the Website?

[Coco8 1,042]

37 minutes ago, CRCP said:

What date was your case received at USCIS. Does it show approved on the Website?

Yes, this was August 2017

[CRCP 0]

Good afternoon,

 

I have finally received my waiver! Here is my timeline (No Lawyer):

 

January 25th - NOS Received at DOS

March 12th - DOS Sends Favorable Recommendation

March 19th - USCIS Receives DOS Recommendation

March 27th - Received Form I-797c (Notice of Action from USCIS)

April 28th - Received I-797 Notice of Approval dated 4/24/18.

 

P.S: Approval still not updated on USCIS Website.

Average Turnaround at USCIS for I-612 based on NO OBJECTION is approximately 2-6 weeks.

Word of advice, anticipate all the wait times and be as patient as you can, if you have done everything you needed to, it will come!

 

Best of Luck!

 

[Yaya123658 6]

On 4/16/2018 at 1:21 PM, Sidzz said:

I received my Notice of Action today (April 16, 2018)  from USCIS on the green paper dated April 5 stating they are granting the Waiver of the two year  foreign residence requirement. Best news! The wait is over. 

I'm also a citizen and this honestly depresses me. I thought my problem was gonna come from the U.S. because it was over 30 days before they said they received my documents so I figured it would be a breeze from there, then I realized Jamaica would take a while before even sending the NOS off. This is going to be a loooooong wait according to your timeline