2018 J1 WAIVER TIMELINE

Hi, Here is my time line for J1 2 years rule waiver ! My case was based on No Objection Statement. 12/28/2017 : sent my document to DOS and Consulate. 01/02/2018 : Consulate received my document (USPS Tracking check) 01/03/2018 : DOS received my document (USPS Tracking check) 01/16/2018 : 'All document was received' Updated on DOS website 01/23/2018 : Consulate sent my No Objection Statement to Embassy 01/30/2018 : Embassy sent my No Objection Statement

By Irene_sss, March 15, 2018
763 replies

Hi all, Somehow miracle happens and I got the favorable recommendation from DOS yesterday. This also suggests that the waiver review division is not affected by the partial government shutdown. Here are some extra info (not sure if it affects the processing time): 1) Mine was on no objection basis, and I am from Malaysia. 2) I am currently working as a post-doc in the USA, and my current J1 visa will expire on 18 Jan 2019 (ya, that was close).