J1 waiver 2020 NOS update timeline

[AMV 15 8]

8 hours ago, WaiverFinder said:

Indeed,  after only one (1) week since the NOS was marked as received, the website showed Favorable Recommendation (FR). However, the address change (submitted at the start of October) didn't make it on their website. I'm somewhat relieved but I wonder what address DoS and USCIS will use to send the FR, the I-797C and the waiver.

I am still waiting for FR my documents received on June 1st. 

13 hours ago, J1Indian said:

I am still stuck waiting for FR. Anyone other than RP26 and DamnDos who got FR with these dates?

I am still waiting .. Mine June 1st .. 

[fguazuma 15]

1 hour ago, etcoflife said:

Seems legit, so what you think is the total time:  from mailing docs to DoS (assuming NOS is also sent around similar time from embassy) to recommendation ?

This is the one-million dollar question! No one knows the answer for sure.

In my case, it took 2 months for the DoS to update the docs to their website showing "received". All my docs show as received between August 14-19th, and I'm still waiting for the recommendation. This is the 11th week and the DoD says the processing time is 12-16 weeks (NOS-based), so I'm not concerned yet. Some folks got their FR in about 16 weeks (docs received in June, FR issued in October), but some others are still waiting after 16 weeks. So, to answer your question, I'd estimate 24 weeks between mailing the docs to getting the recommendation.

I hope you get yours sooner than later!  

[etcoflife 14]

6 minutes ago, fguazuma said:

This is the one-million dollar question! No one knows the answer for sure.

In my case, it took 2 months for the DoS to update the docs to their website showing "received". All my docs show as received between August 14-19th, and I'm still waiting for the recommendation. This is the 11th week and the DoD says the processing time is 12-16 weeks (NOS-based), so I'm not concerned yet. Some folks got their FR in about 16 weeks (docs received in June, FR issued in October), but some others are still waiting after 16 weeks. So, to answer your question, I'd estimate 24 weeks between mailing the docs to getting the recommendation.

I hope you get yours sooner than later!  

Thanks for replying. I was a Fulbrighter (so months more for me), may be the first fulbrighter who may get a heart attack without a waiver. 

Edited November 3, 2021 by etcoflife

[fguazuma 15]

2 hours ago, etcoflife said:

Thanks for replying. I was a Fulbrighter (so months more for me), may be the first fulbrighter who may get a heart attack without a waiver. 

No problem! I know Fullbright is harder to get the waiver, but I hope you can get it! 🤞

[Cris Santos 22]

New update in my timeline, sponsor views requested 🙌🏻 I’ll contact my sponsor today 

[j1waiverpatience 3]

Hey guys I just got my J1 waiver and USCIS l case status shows case has been approved. I am at the end of the process finally!! Keep your hope high guys.

 

I can now apply for H1B stamping asap. Does anyone have any idea on the current time to land an interview in India? The information will be really much appreciated.

 

Thank you!

[Achterbahn 4]

19 hours ago, sgrrrr said:

Exactly the same situation with me. Finally I got the update on the website. After 13 weeks. Still no NOS so don’t know how long it’s gonna be. 

NOS appeared today (the next day). Now comes the second part of the waiting period, waiting for an update. 

[etcoflife 14]

7 hours ago, Cris Santos said:

New update in my timeline, sponsor views requested 🙌🏻 I’ll contact my sponsor today 

So how many more months from this? Any rough idea what month you are expecting FR?

[darius8 2]

11 hours ago, Cris Santos said:

New update in my timeline, sponsor views requested 🙌🏻 I’ll contact my sponsor today 

 

Any positive reply from your sponsor yet? I contacted my sponsor program director but no response. Do you think we need to contact the DOS branch in DC that monitors our program too? 

[Cris Santos 22]

44 minutes ago, darius8 said:

Any positive reply from your sponsor yet? I contacted my sponsor program director but no response. Do you think we need to contact the DOS branch in DC that monitors our program too? 

My sponsor said they haven’t received DOS request yet. I’m waiting a reply from the department in charge of waivers to see if this is standard or another thing to worry about 😩

 

I believe each program is different. My program (NIH) has its own policy on sponsors views 

[Cris Santos 22]

4 hours ago, etcoflife said:

So how many more months from this? Any rough idea what month you are expecting FR?

Very hard to tell. I learned not to create huge expectations in this process, anything can happen 

[darius8 2]

3 hours ago, Cris Santos said:

My sponsor said they haven’t received DOS request yet. I’m waiting a reply from the department in charge of waivers to see if this is standard or another thing to worry about 😩

 

I believe each program is different. My program (NIH) has its own policy on sponsors views 

Maybe each program is also different in the way they receive the DOS request, so your sponsor may take a couple more days to have it updated in the system.

 

Yes, I read that NIH has a clear policy on sponsor views; thus, they are always responsive to applicants' inquiries. I hope they will provide favorable views for your case very soon. Good luck!!!

[AMV 15 8]

My wait is over .. Finally got my FR in the DOS.. thank you all... 

[J1Indian 13]

1 hour ago, AMV 15 said:

My wait is over .. Finally got my FR in the DOS.. thank you all... 

Congrats. Please post your screenshot so that others may know your timeline. 

[J1Indian 13]

7 hours ago, AMV 15 said:

My wait is over .. Finally got my FR in the DOS.. thank you all... 

I saw from your profile that you are also from the first week of June batch. So we are seeing many FR from that period right now. Thank you