Prickles

2 hours ago, SG_J1 said:

15 weeks since my NOS was received and still Pending 🤢

Mine was over 16 weeks. I recommend you email DOS reminding them that you are standing by awaiting the decision. I received an FR about a week after sending the email.

Finally received a FR, exactly six months after DOS received the applications, and four months after they received the NOS. 

Here's my timeline:

1. Docs received by DoS in St. Louis: 06.19.20

2. Check cashed by DoS: 06.23.20

3. NOL from Embassy sent: 07.21.20

4. Docs shown as received by DoS: 08.11.20

5. NOL shown as received by DoS: 08.16.20

6. FR issued 12.17.20 (posted on DOS website 12.18.20)

10 hours ago, Buse said:

 

 

Hi Everyone, 

 

I have applied for J1-waiver in first week of September,2020. Documents were received by DoS on October 15, 2020 . 

It's been almost 12 weeks 

My J1 will be expiring on January 17 plus 30 days grace period , 2020 and I am getting worried. Any ideas about how to get FR.

I would recommend patience. My timeline looks almost exactly like yours, except it's August 11th for all & 16th for NOS. It's now been over 4 months since NOS was received, and case still pending. 

You can try reaching out to your local elected officials, however, not sure how much help it is. I got a call back from my congressman recommending that I contact the Senator instead. 

25 minutes ago, MZQ said:

Update: My FR posted in the system!

I emailed WRD asking about how long will it take, and got the positive response on the same day. They say I should be getting the FR in my mailbox in a few days. Right after the email, the FR showed up in the tracker as well. Here is my timeline so far:

 

Hi, MZQ,

Thank you for sharing your case. I have almost identical dates for all, except for that last one. In addition to inquiring about your status, did you also provide DOS with any new information that might have expedited their response? 

Much appreciated.

Hello, here's my timeline:

Docs received by DoS in St. Louis: 06.19.20

Check cashed by DoS: 06.23.20

NOL from Embassy sent: 07.21.20

Docs shown as received by DoS: 08.11.20

NOL shown as received by DoS: 08.16.20