J1 waiver 2020 NOS update timeline

[Bel la 0]

3 hours ago, S9471 said:

Not through "no objection." the only viable path is the hardship/IGA waiver, and that has a lot of strings attached to it.

Yes, through no objection. The 2019 waiver page had up to 5 Fulbrighters who got a favorable recommendation through no objection statement. It is difficult but some people get lucky. 

[S9471 60]

1 hour ago, Bel la said:

Yes, through no objection. The 2019 waiver page had up to 5 Fulbrighters who got a favorable recommendation through no objection statement. It is difficult but some people get lucky. 

for future reference, can you link to those cases? fulbright, as a matter of policy, always responds negatively to sponsor views (which are requested in us govt-sponsored programs).

 

see: https://www.kwvisalaw.com/temporary-visas/j-1-waivers/

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As a matter of policy and practice, Fulbright scholars usually may not obtain “No Objection” waivers even though there is no prohibition under immigration law, because a waiver would undermine the purpose of the Fulbright-Hays Act, the law which authorizes these scholarships. Even with favorable letters of no objection from the government of the home country and the Fulbright commission in the home country, a Fulbrighter typically cannot obtain a No Objection waiver without proof of unusual and compelling facts establishing that the home country and the U.S. will both benefit considerably more by allowing the Fulbright scholar to remain in the U.S.

 

if the waiver was granted for NOS, it must've been a really compelling case for why the participant would be more beneficial to remain in the US than go back to their home country. that's not at all common - you can probably count those folks on two hands globally.

Edited April 9, 2022 by S9471

[Todd B 0]

Hey all. Unfortunately, after around ten months of waiting, we received a not favorable recommendation in the category of "No Objection."

 

Still, I'd like to share our timeline for you all that are waiting for a response. Here it is--I wish you all better luck in your journey!

 

[Amoyar_Dever 30]

2 hours ago, Todd B said:

Hey all. Unfortunately, after around ten months of waiting, we received a not favorable recommendation in the category of "No Objection."

 

Still, I'd like to share our timeline for you all that are waiting for a response. Here it is--I wish you all better luck in your journey!

 

So sad  But thanks for sharing.

Who was your sponsor? 

[Amoyar_Dever 30]

2 hours ago, Todd B said:

Hey all. Unfortunately, after around ten months of waiting, we received a not favorable recommendation in the category of "No Objection."

 

Still, I'd like to share our timeline for you all that are waiting for a response. Here it is--I wish you all better luck in your journey!

 

Did you know your sponsor views were favorable or unfavorable?

I remember that you was going to submit congressional inquiry. What date it was submitted? Do you think it played any role (positive/negative) in decision making?

Edited April 9, 2022 by Amoyar_Dever

[WGLKID 19]

On 4/7/2022 at 1:15 PM, iwantmywaiver said:

Quick updates:

 

All document sent - October 4th 2021

NOS sent - October 5th 2021

System update (all document received except NOS)  - December 20th 2021

NOS received - January 10th 2022

Favorable Recommendation Sent - March 17th 2022

FR Hardcopy received from DOS - March 23rd 2022

USCIS got the case - April 1st 2022

USCIS transferred the case to another office - April 5th 2022

Receipt notice in mail from USCIS - April 7th 2022

Now I’m waiting to be approved

 Did you receive any other communication?

[iwantmywaiver 13]

4 minutes ago, WGLKID said:

 Did you receive any other communication?

Not yet.

On 3/30/2022 at 6:31 AM, etcoflife said:

I got FR last week. Will DOS send me a letter?

Hi ectoflife, any update about the USCIS part?

[etcoflife 14]

On 4/8/2022 at 8:56 PM, S9471 said:

for future reference, can you link to those cases? fulbright, as a matter of policy, always responds negatively to sponsor views (which are requested in us govt-sponsored programs).

 

see: https://www.kwvisalaw.com/temporary-visas/j-1-waivers/

 

if the waiver was granted for NOS, it must've been a really compelling case for why the participant would be more beneficial to remain in the US than go back to their home country. that's not at all common - you can probably count those folks on two hands globally.

Dude I dont want to sound rude ! Every case is different, accept that and move on !

[etcoflife 14]

3 hours ago, iwantmywaiver said:

Not yet.

Hi ectoflife, any update about the USCIS part?

Waiting for final, which might take up to 3 months. You get lucky if you get early

[WGLKID 19]

2 hours ago, etcoflife said:

Waiting for final, which might take up to 3 months. You get lucky if you get early

Did you get I797C? What was the notice date?

[Amoyar_Dever 30]

@WGLKID you received DoS waiver too?

 

[WGLKID 19]

1 hour ago, Amoyar_Dever said:

@WGLKID you received DoS waiver too?

 

Yes, end of March. But Im with a different problem these days. When I chatted with Emma, they did not see my application. But my I797C says they got the application on April 01, 2022. Looks like there are several unique issues..

[iwantmywaiver 13]

55 minutes ago, WGLKID said:

Yes, end of March. But Im with a different problem these days. When I chatted with Emma, they did not see my application. But my I797C says they got the application on April 01, 2022. Looks like there are several unique issues..

Since you have your receipt number you don't need to chat with emma, just track the through the website.

Were you able to track?

[Amoyar_Dever 30]

1 hour ago, WGLKID said:

Yes, end of March. But Im with a different problem these days. When I chatted with Emma, they did not see my application. But my I797C says they got the application on April 01, 2022. Looks like there are several unique issues..

That's amazing. Congrats.

I guess we are on the same timeline but I haven't received as of today. Could you please share your timeline, if possible?

[WGLKID 19]

21 minutes ago, iwantmywaiver said:

Since you have your receipt number you don't need to chat with emma, just track the through the website.

Were you able to track?

Yes, I know. I contacted emma before receiving the I797C. 

 

Im able to track- Case Was Received At Another USCIS Office