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Waiver processing Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 9645

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Hello,

Does anyone have any information on how long it takes Washington to process waivers after the embassy sends to them for review? Also, if the embassy sends it to Washington does that automatically mean that a favorable recommendation was given? 

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Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to Waivers forum.

Our journey:

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September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
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April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
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September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

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February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

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On 7/4/2018 at 2:52 PM, Rayyan said:

Hello,

Does anyone have any information on how long it takes Washington to process waivers after the embassy sends to them for review? Also, if the embassy sends it to Washington does that automatically mean that a favorable recommendation was given? 

We are in the same position as you.

 

We have been told that the consular officer has given a positive recommendation and is responsive and helpful. (I only found this out two days ago.) Our Senators case worker has been assisting us since April. We were originally refused in April and later changed to AP in April. When I called two days ago, she sounded the most positive, since I have dealt with her. The case has now been elevated to their DC office and she also delivered our personal letters to the senator. This was also the first time she confirmed the information about the officer. Until now, she didn't know about his recommendation. I'm very optimistic that we will get a waiver eventually. The only issue is the timeline and all she said was that it's a very slow process, but that she is getting weekly updates from their DC office. So far, the case status has only updated when we contacted the Senate office, etc. Otherwise no updates. 

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55 minutes ago, Ron12345 said:

We are in the same position as you.

 

We have been told that the consular officer has given a positive recommendation and is responsive and helpful. (I only found this out two days ago.) Our Senators case worker has been assisting us since April. We were originally refused in April and later changed to AP in April. When I called two days ago, she sounded the most positive, since I have dealt with her. The case has now been elevated to their DC office and she also delivered our personal letters to the senator. This was also the first time she confirmed the information about the officer. Until now, she didn't know about his recommendation. I'm very optimistic that we will get a waiver eventually. The only issue is the timeline and all she said was that it's a very slow process, but that she is getting weekly updates from their DC office. So far, the case status has only updated when we contacted the Senate office, etc. Otherwise no updates. 

Are you from one of the banned countries?! What type of visa?! Also which embassy?!

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