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    2019 J1 WAIVER TIMELINE - New Applicants

    in Student & Exchange Visitor Visas

    Posted · Edited by sad_postdoc

    3 hours ago, anu55 said:

    Thanks! :) 

     

    But did you see this? 😐

     https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-considers-suspending-h-1b-other-visas-through-the-fall-11591915950 

    Yeah - I've heard that this proclamation was in the works. Can they do your petition before it is rolled out. Cap-exempt premium processing starts June 15th? 

    I am in the US, my hope is that change of status is not affected, but who knows. It is a bad, tough time for us. 

    H1-B Visa Premium Processing Application Request Approved...when does 15 days start?

    in Work Visas

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    1 minute ago, Suze1 said:

    @sad_postdoc @SusieQQQ Yes, thanks.Yeah, friend will call them tomorrow....and see.

    From what I read, in their case, being an H1-B physician with the VA, they have a chance at getting interviewed.

    Hopefully will know more tomorrow.

    Thanks, Guys!

    Ah I see - physician etc. specifically working with covid can get emergency appointment. Got it. Thank you! 

    H1B application while B1 is still pending approval?

    in Work Visas

    Posted

    9 minutes ago, Donald120383 said:

    you also have to know that if your H1b approval is contingent on b1 status approval

    So, I have to wait for the B1 approval to apply? I had to apply for the B1 because I could not leave the country (and still can't due to covid). I have an already approved I-129 (for consular), but on top of there being no international flights to India, the consulates are closed indefinitely. Any resources/cases on how long I-539 COS are actually taking these days (Vermont) - hopefully sooner than processing times listed. Any resources/previous cases like this - please share. Like so many people these days, I am very very desperate.

    2019 J1 WAIVER TIMELINE - New Applicants

    in Student & Exchange Visitor Visas

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    3 hours ago, waiver is coming said:

    I have finally received a response from DoS to my email:

     

    A check of our Waiver Review System indicates that your case file appears to be complete and ready to process.  Provided we have received all the required documentation, we assure you that your request will be processed as soon as possible. 

     

    Do you have any idea about what they mean by "Provided we have received all the required documentation"? Does it mean that the DoS has to receive some sort of documentation from other agencies/departments regarding our application and they won't be able to process without receiving that documentation? My case is now over 13 weeks and still pending.

    I believe this is a standard response. I got the same some weeks before the FR was issued. 

    H1B with I-129 petition approved - options?

    in Work Visas

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    40 minutes ago, Luckycuds said:

    I think I may have misunderstood- is you I-129 for a nonimmigrant work or the I-129f for finance?  

     

    Have you checked these out; they may affect you;

    https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/temporary-workers/uscis-announces-temporary-suspension-premium-processing-all-i-129-and-i-140-petitions-due-coronavirus-pandemic

     

    https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/12/us/foreign-workers-visas-immigrants.html

    Its my I-129 for work.Thanks for the links - i'll check them out. Much appreciated!

    H1B with I-129 petition approved - options?

    in Work Visas

    Posted

    27 minutes ago, Luckycuds said:

    There is no way you can obtain a k1 without having an interview at a foreign US embassy. 

    Are you currently employed in the H1B position?

    If you don't want to leave the USA then why don't you get married and adjust status?

    Thanks for the response. I am not looking to get a K1. Just H1B. I am not currently on H1-B - this is a new application for which the I-129 has been approved.

    The marriage and AOS might work - but it might take 6 months or so to get a work permit? I was working on F1-OPT till Jan 2020. So, its already been 3.5 months I haven't been able to work - so adding another 6 months is crazy for my career. Since my employer already applied at I obtained the I-129, would this not be faster. Barring travel and closed consulate problems.

    H1B with I-129 petition approved - options?

    in Work Visas

    Posted

    Hi,

    I was working for a university under F-1 OPT and needed to switch to H1B. Then I realized I needed the J1 waiver. My University applied for H1B and I have an approved I-129 petition. However, I could do an COS because I was still waiting for my J1 waiver. I now have a favorable recommendation for the J1 waiver and my approved I-129 which indicates consular processing of H1B visa. I am still in the U.S (I applied for a B1 in the interim which has not been accepted or denied).  I am wondering if anyone know if it is now possible for me to switch the H1B from consular to COS processing since the I-129 petition is already approved. And if so, how long could this take. Since most travel/consulates are closed still - would it be prudent to explore a route that does not involve my going back to my home country for the visa?

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