J1 waiver 2020 NOS update timeline

[tt2021 0]

1 hour ago, BigDN said:

Hey there, I just saw that you got your final approval from USCIS.

Can you please walk me through the process?I just got a FR from DOS today.

What happens next?Anything I need to do?

Thanks.

you just need to wait, this is the most torture part. Too close but yet too far.

[qwerty_MN 0]

Hi everyone,

 

I have a few questions about changing address (residential and mailing). My case is pending with DoS. I'm moving (next week) and I need to change my residential and mailing addresses for this. I'm moving again in October and I only need to change my residential address for that. I have several questions:

 

1. In the website, we can only change one (either current or mailing address) but not both. There is no option to change both addresses.How do I change both addresses at: https://j1visawaiverrecommendation.state.gov/ ? Do I submit twice, one for mailing and one for my current address ?

 

2. The USCIS has strict rules about changing the current address every time we move. But what are the policies of DoS ? Are we also supposed to change our current address on DoS cases when we move ? Just like the USCIS.

 

3. What about self addressed envelopes. Do we need to send new self addressed envelopes when we change the mailing address ?

 

Any help is appreciated.

 

Thanks

 

[kedi 1]

2 hours ago, qwerty_MN said:

Hi everyone,

 

I have a few questions about changing address (residential and mailing). My case is pending with DoS. I'm moving (next week) and I need to change my residential and mailing addresses for this. I'm moving again in October and I only need to change my residential address for that. I have several questions:

 

1. In the website, we can only change one (either current or mailing address) but not both. There is no option to change both addresses.How do I change both addresses at: https://j1visawaiverrecommendation.state.gov/ ? Do I submit twice, one for mailing and one for my current address ?

 

2. The USCIS has strict rules about changing the current address every time we move. But what are the policies of DoS ? Are we also supposed to change our current address on DoS cases when we move ? Just like the USCIS.

 

3. What about self addressed envelopes. Do we need to send new self addressed envelopes when we change the mailing address ?

 

Any help is appreciated.

 

Thanks

 

Went through this recently. Change your address and update it with USPS mail forwarding just in case. 

 

1. I had the same doubt. Submitted both forms in the same mail. 

2. DoS informs USCIS. You do not have to do anything. The change of address for me got reflected after the favorable recommendation. Hence, I was worried that USCIS will send it to my old address, but they already had the new address from DoS. 

3. These are never used. It does not matter. 

[BigDN 0]

5 hours ago, tt2021 said:

you just need to wait, this is the most torture part. Too close but yet too far.

Ok thanks, hope this ends soon

[MKH 3]

13 hours ago, BigDN said:

Hey there, I just saw that you got your final approval from USCIS.

Can you please walk me through the process?I just got a FR from DOS today.

What happens next?Anything I need to do?

Thanks.

You do not need to do anything. DOS  send your FR to uscis and file a Form 612 on your behalf.  You will get a receipt notice from USCIS  for the filing. you can follow the USCIS status with that receipt number. This whole process(from FR to get the hard copy of the final approval from USCIS)  was one month for me.

[qwerty_MN 0]

7 hours ago, kedi said:

Went through this recently. Change your address and update it with USPS mail forwarding just in case. 

 

1. I had the same doubt. Submitted both forms in the same mail. 

2. DoS informs USCIS. You do not have to do anything. The change of address for me got reflected after the favorable recommendation. Hence, I was worried that USCIS will send it to my old address, but they already had the new address from DoS. 

3. These are never used. It does not matter. 

So, just to be sure. For no. 1, you created the form twice (one for home address and one for mailing address) and sent it in the same mail. Is that right ?

Edited July 22, 2021 by qwerty_MN

[HKAD 5]

Hello all, Just an update for my case, I received the FR on the 1st July 2021 from the DOS. USCIS now shows that the case was received at another USCIS office on 21st July 2021 (Had to call them to get the receipt number). 

[tt2021 0]

2 hours ago, HKAD said:

Hello all, Just an update for my case, I received the FR on the 1st July 2021 from the DOS. USCIS now shows that the case was received at another USCIS office on 21st July 2021 (Had to call them to get the receipt number). 

When did you call them, 1 wks, 2 wks, or 3wks after FR?

 

Thank you!

[HKAD 5]

3 minutes ago, tt2021 said:

When did you call them, 1 wks, 2 wks, or 3wks after FR?

 

Thank you!

I called them today

[tt2021 0]

1 minute ago, HKAD said:

I called them today

Thanks!

[RP26 4]

I called the Indian embassy and they told me that they have sent my NOS on the May 5th 2021 to DOS. still not display any thing regarding the NOS paper. Are there  people who are on the same boat?

 t 

[tt2021 0]

2 hours ago, RP26 said:

I called the Indian embassy and they told me that they have sent my NOS on the May 5th 2021 to DOS. still not display any thing regarding the NOS paper. Are there  people who are on the same boat?

 t 

It can take upto 8 weeks. Moreover, did your embassy send it through mail or email?

Edited July 22, 2021 by tt2021

[Pizookie 52]

11 hours ago, HKAD said:

Hello all, Just an update for my case, I received the FR on the 1st July 2021 from the DOS. USCIS now shows that the case was received at another USCIS office on 21st July 2021 (Had to call them to get the receipt number). 

Congrats @HKAD! I remember you reached out to the congressman — do you think that is what made them process your case finally after you exceeded 16 weeks?

[HKAD 5]

54 minutes ago, Pizookie said:

Congrats @HKAD! I remember you reached out to the congressman — do you think that is what made them process your case finally after you exceeded 16 weeks?

Yes, I strongly feel that did it. Just a day after the office of the congressman reached out to DOS, the FR was issued. I would suggest the members to contact the congressman for help in case their case the waiver application remains pending after 12 weeks.

[RD07 0]

On 7/21/2021 at 3:02 PM, kaz2021 said:

also reach out USCIS live chat again and tell them you want to talk to tire2 officer and explain the situation that you have to travel in the pandemic with a risk and severe financial consequence if you lose this job offer in time. did you tell the congressman office that it's very URGENT. call them and ask them you want to inquire your case at USCIS and request expedition . Can your employer submit H1B application with DOS approval , given rest is pending at USCIS ? 

While making an "expedite" request, do these (traveling in pandemic and losing job) really constitute "extreme hardship" ? I doubt. Still no updates from USCIS since I received the receipt 50 days back. Will probably have to contact Congressman's office.