2019 J1 WAIVER TIMELINE - New Applicants

[Filipi 8]

30 minutes ago, okland said:

Filipi,

 

How did you figure out your case number without the USCIS notice of action? 

Hi okland,

 

I called them and asked for my case number. They asked for a few information, such as full name, passport, birth date, etc.

 

 

[okland 31]

50 minutes ago, Filipi said:

Hi okland,

 

I called them and asked for my case number. They asked for a few information, such as full name, passport, birth date, etc.

 

 

Gotcha. Thank you!

[okland 31]

@Filipi I tried calling USCIS but they were super confused about me asking for a case number for the i-612. How long did you wait to call them and how did you explain that it was for the waiver?

 

Thanks.

[VU83 0]

On 3/28/2019 at 5:22 PM, Kr1234 said:

congrats J1 waiver happy for you.  Me too used the usps priority mail returned envelopes with tracking number, but i sent the A4 size envelope since on that day post office was out of smaller envelopes. Do you think that will matter?

Hi, Kr1234, What is the status of your application? I am newbie for this forum. 

[LuizaT 0]

Finally got my Recommendation today!!!! So Happy!! Below is my timeline. Now I need to hope that USCIS goes faster because I still have an H1B application ahead!

Any tips on making USCIS go faster? Tell them I have a job offer that is just waiting for this waiver or something?

 

 

 

[Pigletree 2]

3 hours ago, LuizaT said:

Finally got my Recommendation today!!!! So Happy!! Below is my timeline. Now I need to hope that USCIS goes faster because I still have an H1B application ahead!

Any tips on making USCIS go faster? Tell them I have a job offer that is just waiting for this waiver or something?

 

 

 

Hi LuizaT, when did your NOS sent to DOS? Mine is sent on March 19 and DOS hasn't had any update on the NOS.

[LuizaT 0]

12 minutes ago, Pigletree said:

Hi LuizaT, when did your NOS sent to DOS? Mine is sent on March 19 and DOS hasn't had any update on the NOS.

My NOS was sent on Feb 13th. It took them a while to update it. I emailed DOS asking if they had received it. They didn't reply to my email, but uploaded the NOS 2 days later...

[Filipi 8]

On 4/9/2019 at 3:28 PM, okland said:

@Filipi I tried calling USCIS but they were super confused about me asking for a case number for the i-612. How long did you wait to call them and how did you explain that it was for the waiver?

 

Thanks.

Hi okland,

 

I called them 3 times to get the case number, so yes, you may need some luck to reach the right person there. I asked specifically for the case number related to an I-612 filled by Department of State. I tried first in 10 days after DOS sent the favorable recommendation and they said they could not find my name there. I tried again in the next day, same thing, and finally I was successful 2 days later. Hope this helps.

 

By the way, I received notice of action with the approval yesterday (04/09), yay!, I didn't receive any letter from DOS and neither the notice of action from USCIS for receiving the case.

 

[JWaiver_2019 21]

8 hours ago, LuizaT said:

Finally got my Recommendation today!!!! So Happy!! Below is my timeline. Now I need to hope that USCIS goes faster because I still have an H1B application ahead!

Any tips on making USCIS go faster? Tell them I have a job offer that is just waiting for this waiver or something?

 

 

 

Congratulations!

No, I don't think that before processing timeline there is a way. In case J1 status expiration is close or there is a chance of losing job or financial loss, you can request congressman to contact USCIS on your behalf to expedite the process. But definitely, you should have a strong reason to go with this option, otherwise you must wait for routine processing time.

[JWaiver_2019 21]

4 hours ago, Pigletree said:

Hi LuizaT, when did your NOS sent to DOS? Mine is sent on March 19 and DOS hasn't had any update on the NOS.

It takes couple of weeks for DOS to update NOS status. Plz check timelines in this thread. In my case, NOS was sent on January 20th and DOS updated receiving date as Feb 20th..

[the_peruvian 1]

This is my timeline so far:

 

1. Packet sent to DOS - 04/08

2. Packet received - 04/09

3. Check cashed - 04/11

 

Hope everything goes well!

[kwang 0]

Here are my timeline and status

2/19 Submitted No Objection Statement Application to Consulate with walk-in visit. ( Consulate sent my package to Embassy on the date )

2/22 My application was received by DOS & check was cashed

3/6 Embassy sent No Objection Statement to DOS

3/7 DOS status updated for documents received

3/13 or 14, I called Embassy and confirmed DOS received No Objection Statement letter

3/25 DOS status updated for No Objection Statement received

4/11 Favorable Recommendation updated!

 

 

 

[JWaiver_2019 21]

11 hours ago, kwang said:

Here are my timeline and status

2/19 Submitted No Objection Statement Application to Consulate with walk-in visit. ( Consulate sent my package to Embassy on the date )

2/22 My application was received by DOS & check was cashed

3/6 Embassy sent No Objection Statement to DOS

3/7 DOS status updated for documents received

3/13 or 14, I called Embassy and confirmed DOS received No Objection Statement letter

3/25 DOS status updated for No Objection Statement received

4/11 Favorable Recommendation updated!

 

 

 

Congratulations! Super fast process for you!

Thanks for sharing!

[Deloria 0]

Applied for J1 waiver through conrad 30.

 

so far my timeline:

1. Packet sent to DOS 4/9

[Kr1234 4]

On 4/10/2019 at 11:05 AM, VU83 said:

Hi, Kr1234, What is the status of your application? I am newbie for this forum. 

Still waiting for favourable recommendation from DOS. Its been 4 weeks.