J1 exceptional hardship waiver

[raj2021 0]

HI --- GUYS , USCIS SENT MY file - i612& 3 were sent to DOS Tin 01/2021. but  DOS did no-show any  I612, I 613 UPLOADED , so upon inquiring through sensors office after months DOS responded saying that they have not received  IT TILL 08/2021 , USCIS confirms again that they send it in JAN 2021. I AM SO STRESSED WHAT TO DO NEXT. anyone knows anybody, who had dealt  with the same problems . any suggestion I will really appreciate it thank you .

[raj2021 0]

 

HI --- GUYS , applied for J1 Exceptional hardships waiver in April 2020 and USCIS forwarded my file - ( i612& 3 ) to DOS in 01/2021,  but  DOS website did not show any  I612, I 613 UPLOADED , so upon inquiring through senators office,  after months DOS responded saying that they have not received  it till today after 8 months.  but USCIS confirms again that they have send it in JAN 2021. I am very stressed what to do next . anyone knows anybody, who has dealt with a similar situation  . any suggestion? I will really appreciate it thank you .

 

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9 minutes ago, raj2021 said:

 

 

HI --- GUYS , applied for J1 Exceptional hardships waiver in April 2020 and USCIS forwarded my file - ( i612& 3 ) to DOS in 01/2021,  but  DOS website did not show any  I612, I 613 UPLOADED , so upon inquiring through senators office,  after months DOS responded saying that they have not received  it till today after 8 months.  but USCIS confirms again that they have send it in JAN 2021. I am very stressed what to do next . anyone knows anybody, who has dealt with a similar situation  . any suggestion? I will really appreciate it thank you .

 

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That’s good! Now DoS will start processing your application. 

[raj2021 0]

On 8/10/2021 at 8:36 PM, Hardship waiver said:

If you want, you can try again with DoS and show them proof from USCIS that they did send it. If DoS keeps saying we have nothing, then you have to pressure USCIS to resend it. It won’t take 8 months. Your I612 is already in their file. If they collaborate with you, they can send it the same day. It happened with me, and USCIS kept saying we did our part and it is DoS’s fault. I had to get a senator involved and then USCIS resent it within 24hrs. 

hi , how long were you waiting before requesting USCIS to resend and also once USCIS resend it how long did it take for DOS to get it an upload on their website and did DOS was requested to expedite the processing ? how long before you got your final desition from DOS ?

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2 minutes ago, raj2021 said:

hi , how long were you waiting before requesting USCIS to resend and also once USCIS resend it how long did it take for DOS to get it an upload on their website and did DOS was requested to expedite the processing ? how long before you got your final desition from DOS ?

Once USCIS resent I612, the DoS website was updated within days. I am still waiting for DoS’s decision, nine months later. They don’t approve expedited requests. They haven’t been responding to my emails nor to several congressional inquiries. 

[raj2021 0]

hi you think we can talk over the phone , pl email me at [removed] and we will share contact on email thx 

On 8/15/2021 at 3:06 PM, Hardship waiver said:

Once USCIS resent I612, the DoS website was updated within days. I am still waiting for DoS’s decision, nine months later. They don’t approve expedited requests. They haven’t been responding to my emails nor to several congressional inquiries. 

hi you think we can talk over the phone , pl email me at [removed] and we will share contact on email thx

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On 8/15/2021 at 1:52 PM, raj2021 said:

HI --- GUYS , USCIS SENT MY file - i612& 3 were sent to DOS Tin 01/2021. but  DOS did no-show any  I612, I 613 UPLOADED , so upon inquiring through sensors office after months DOS responded saying that they have not received  IT TILL 08/2021 , USCIS confirms again that they send it in JAN 2021. I AM SO STRESSED WHAT TO DO NEXT. anyone knows anybody, who had dealt  with the same problems . any suggestion I will really appreciate it thank you .

I am sorry to hear this. I will call USCIS and request them send the mail again. My case is with DoS past 8 months and haven't heard anything back, so be prepared to wait at DoS as well. Please call USCIS and request them as soon as possible. 

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On 1/13/2020 at 10:18 AM, dsahay said:

Hello Everyone, 

 

i applied for a J1 hardship waiver based on exceptional hardship to my US citizen child. The I612 and I613 has finally reached DoS after 6 months (please see it below). 

My questions are;

1) In my case will DoS ask for sponsor views? I see it is mostly done for people with fulbright scholarship. Can anyone please confirm? I am trying to judge how much time it will take. 

2) Does anyone know how long it will take from here on to get the waiver?

3) Can I stay past my grace period if I receive the waiver but without having a job?

4) If I plan on staying past my grace period and a new employer files for a H1b, can I change my status here in the USA or do I have to go out of the country and get the H1B visa stamped on my passport?

 

Thank you

 

 

Department of State Advisory Opinion Finding: Pending

Item	Action	Date
Form I-612	Received	January, 06 2020
Form I-613	Received	January, 06 2020
Fee	Received	June, 26 2019
Form DS-3035	Received	June, 26 2019
Form DS-2019	Received	June, 26 2019
Passport Data Page	Received	June, 26 2019
Form G-28	Received	June, 26 2019
Statement Of Reason	Received	June, 26 2019
Other	Received	June, 26 2019

 

Hi! Did you get your favorable recommendation? If yes, how many months or years it took? TIA

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