J1 waiver 2020 NOS update timeline

[erdpin 0]

On 11/30/2021 at 2:19 PM, Amoyar_Dever said:

@erdpin Please keep us posted when you get update. Thanks for sharing  

No update yet! 

[Cris Santos 22]

6 hours ago, Amoyar_Dever said:

 

Guys,

I submitted Statement of Reason (SoR) literally as this-

 

"I have received an outstanding job offer from (employer's name), and I would like to take advantage of that opportunity to advance my career."

 

Now I'm worried that it is too short, and could cause problem in getting favorable recommendation. What do you guys think? Is it too short? My case is not showing up yet on DoS website (delivered October 20) so should I submit a new long SoR? Has anyone submitted SoR after submitting DS3035?

 

PS: My DS2019 sponsor is NIH so DoS would be requiring sponsor views from NIH.  

 

Thanks!

I think you should be fine, I believe the no objection letter from your home country + favorable NIH sponsor views are what matter the most. NIH sponsor views won’t rely on your SoR 

[Cris Santos 22]

5 hours ago, Nachi said:

So here is my case: Got FR from DOS in August. Did not receive anything from them. Now waiting for USCIS for 4 months!! I tried emailing the waiver division but no response. I consulted an immigration lawyer and she said that everything is delayed but would not say how long it would take.  This is really frustrating as I have an approved H1 from University!

 

 

 

At this point you should focus on trying to contact USCIS. I’ve seen people using Emma chat and calling (I haven’t reached that stage so can’t help with details). Four months is above average even considering pandemic delays 

[Amoyar_Dever 30]

44 minutes ago, Cris Santos said:

I think you should be fine, I believe the no objection letter from your home country + favorable NIH sponsor views are what matter the most. NIH sponsor views won’t rely on your SoR 

Thanks. That's what I was told. NOS from home country + favorable NIH sponsor views are more important than anything else. 

 

Any update in your case? Did your sponsor get sponsor view request from DoS?

[Cris Santos 22]

11 minutes ago, Amoyar_Dever said:

Thanks. That's what I was told. NOS from home country + favorable NIH sponsor views are more important than anything else. 

 

Any update in your case? Did your sponsor get sponsor view request from DoS?

Yep! I’m also sponsored by NIH. They just sent their views to DOS a few days ago 🤞🏻

[fguazuma 15]

On 11/23/2021 at 4:51 PM, fguazuma said:

Another update in my case: I received a letter from the USCIS today with my case number. 11 days after the DoS sent a recommendation to the USCIS.

 

Another update, which terminates my case: in December 9th the USCIS approved my J1-Waiver, ending my case with a positive note. So, it is roughly 1 month from the FR from the DoS to the final approval of the USCIS.

 

Thanks to you all who posted your updates, they were very helpful!! 

Good luck everyone! Stay strong and happy holydays!!!

 

[etcoflife 14]

Any Sep/Oct 2021 applicant with NOS basis got docs updated in website? 

Edited December 20, 2021 by etcoflife

[Amoyar_Dever 30]

22 minutes ago, etcoflife said:

Any Sep/Oct 2021 applicant with NOS basis got docs updated in website? 

Mine was delivered to St. Louis lockbox on Oct. 20, check was cashed on Oct. 23. Today completed 8+ weeks, but no update

Edited December 20, 2021 by Amoyar_Dever

[etcoflife 14]

Just now, Amoyar_Dever said:

Mine was delivered to St. Louis lockbox on Oct. 20, check was cashed on Oct. 23. Today completed 8+ weeks, but no update

This is so worrying. Even Sept applicants also not getting website update. So its more than 3 months. Nothing is moving now. This is scary.

[Amoyar_Dever 30]

Indeed, it's worrisome! My employer-sponsored lawyer said that it can take up to 14 weeks for something to show up on the website of DoS. I hope it won't take that long. 

Edited December 20, 2021 by Amoyar_Dever

[Fictions 4]

I think it's normal. My case took about 4 months to show up on the website from the date I sent the docs. Still waiting for a decision.

[Amoyar_Dever 30]

@FictionsThanks for sharing. It's too bad. I would be in serious trouble if it takes that long. I can even lose my job. My career is at risk. Is anyone successful in expediting their application.?

[J1Indian 13]

Got my notice of action i797 with case number in it. Took roughly 2 weeks from FR just like others. 

[WGLKID 19]

@Fictions @Amoyar_Dever @etcoflife

 

Sent on 12 Oct:

Probably Recd at Missouri office by 16 or 17 Oct.

MoneyOrder cashed on 20 Oct.

 

No update until now. I think we are the three people with recent submissions. Could you tag all of us in each update you may have in future?

 

Thanks

[etcoflife 14]

2 hours ago, WGLKID said:

@Fictions @Amoyar_Dever @etcoflife

 

Sent on 12 Oct:

Probably Recd at Missouri office by 16 or 17 Oct.

MoneyOrder cashed on 20 Oct.

 

No update until now. I think we are the three people with recent submissions. Could you tag all of us in each update you may have in future?

 

Thanks

Pin drop silence. I have not seen any updating from Aug end. So Oct is far my friend. May be Feb or March 😭