J1 Hardship Waiver 2021-2022 Timeline

[Hardship_waiver 54]

25 minutes ago, DrIdaddoq said:

@Hardship_waiver any updates on your case? 

No. Case pending with DOS from the last 8 months. When inquired, DOS replies first in first out. No movement.  

[DrIdaddoq 22]

16 minutes ago, Hanijani said:

Thank you for your reply. I remember my lawyer had prepared DS3035 at the time of submission to USCIS. I dont know where he had sent it(uscis or DOS). But i will ask him about the tracking number.

I meant where is the number written, but never mind i asked my lawyer. 

When you file a DoS DS-3035 you will be issued a WRD number. That's the number you track on https://j1visawaiverstatus.state.gov

7 minutes ago, Hardship_waiver said:

No. Case pending with DOS from the last 8 months. When inquired, DOS replies first in first out. No movement.  

Good luck to us. I'll let you know when I get my rec (pending since Sep 2021 so now 14 months+)

[Wyboxcx 49]

13 hours ago, DrIdaddoq said:

Few months = 12+ months at least. My case along side few others have been pending at the DOS since last year September and even august. I hope they fix their backlogs. 

Sadly that’s probably what’s going to happen. The DOS has been taking forever to decide these cases and even expedite requests are not working with them. 

[Hardship612 0]

On 10/8/2022 at 3:33 PM, Pillowchis said:

Thank you

DS3025 to DOS - October 2020 

Form I612 to USCIS - April 27, 2021 (forgot to submit it on time)

I612 to DOS - September 30, 2021

FR - September 05, 2022

 

Now, I'm waiting for the letter from DOS and approval from USCIS

Hello Pillowchis, congrats on your Favorable Recommendation! Have you received your approval letter from USCIS yet? in my case, I got the FR on April 28th 2022, but I'm still waiting for USCIS final letter.

[Pillowchis 6]

52 minutes ago, Hardship612 said:

Hello Pillowchis, congrats on your Favorable Recommendation! Have you received your approval letter from USCIS yet? in my case, I got the FR on April 28th 2022, but I'm still waiting for USCIS final letter.

Thank you. Sorry to hear that. Yes, I did received it. I emailed USCIS about my case because it was beyond the processing time. after 2 weeks they sent the approval letter. Try to email them and for sure they will reply immediately. 

[DrIdaddoq 22]

17 hours ago, Pillowchis said:

Thank you. Sorry to hear that. Yes, I did received it. I emailed USCIS about my case because it was beyond the processing time. after 2 weeks they sent the approval letter. Try to email them and for sure they will reply immediately. 

Who did you email?

[Pillowchis 6]

19 minutes ago, DrIdaddoq said:

Who did you email?

USCIS 

[DrIdaddoq 22]

1 hour ago, Pillowchis said:

USCIS 

I mean is there a specific email address you used?

[Pillowchis 6]

22 minutes ago, DrIdaddoq said:

I mean is there a specific email address you used?

None. I checked the processing time for hardship waiver in the website then answer the questions about my case (bottom part of their website). Please check the screenshot for your reference.

[Waiver 2021 10]

On 11/15/2022 at 10:10 AM, Hardship_waiver said:

Once with DOS, it will take 12-16 months. August/September 21 cases are still pending with DOS. 

Today marks a year since my case was transferred to the DOS and no progress unfortunately. 

Edited November 18, 2022 by Waiver 2021

[Wyboxcx 49]

1 hour ago, Waiver 2021 said:

Today marks a year since my case was transferred to the DOS and no progress unfortunately. 

Have you tried inquiring about “outside processing time”? 

[Waiver 2021 10]

Just now, Freidrichm said:

Have you tried inquiring about “outside processing time”? 

Yes!I inquired about the case status earlier this month and I was told that my case should be processed in the next 52 weeks.

[Wyboxcx 49]

Just now, Waiver 2021 said:

Yes!I inquired about the case status earlier this month and I was told that my case should be processed in the next 52 weeks.

You should try again now they are officially over that time. Honestly it’s really ridiculous and the fact that your options are limited when dealing with DOS is making me feel helpless. 

[Waiver 2021 10]

3 minutes ago, Freidrichm said:

You should try again now they are officially over that time. Honestly it’s really ridiculous and the fact that your options are limited when dealing with DOS is making me feel helpless. 

Thank you for the suggestion! I will try again. However, I don't expect anything different at this point. 

Edited November 18, 2022 by Waiver 2021

[PeterW 17]

I have felt desperate. Hopefully there are some good news, even it is not mine. Other persons' good news can also give us hope. 🙏🙏🙏