Resonance20

And so my watch has ended. It was a pleasure to be a part of this community, and a lot of words of encouragement to me and others on this forum kept me sane over this long period of uncertainty. My case involved 2 J-1 visas that I took in 2014-2015 and second in 2017-2022. It took 560 days, from October 6, 2022, to April 17th, 2024, with ten months extra when the case was at USCIS, so overall, it took me about 28 months from the initial documents being submitted to receiving a Favorable Recommendation. I was able to obtain an O-1 visa and, this way, stay in the US; if I did not have O-1 support, there would only be 5 months left for me to complete the 2YHR if I returned to my home country upon expiration of my J-1 in October 2022. 
 
I used to live with this endlessly pending case, and now I don't know exactly how I feel about it. I suppose it is good that it is over, but honestly, I feel empty. Actually, what happens next? Will the case be returned to USCIS, and will they issue a waiver? Then, with a waiver attached, I can file for an adjustment of status. How long does it usually take? I would appreciate those who already received an FR to share their experience after FR and its timeline. 

Finally feels like a huge weight has been lifted !  The whole process has taken more than 3 years. Applied Jan 2021- USCIS received May 2021- RFE- Forwarded to DOS in March 2022- I612/613 received in DOS website December 2022- FR Jan 2024. 
 
This 2 year wait at the DOS has been one of the most frustrating processes. The group, however, has been very helpful and I wish everyone the best. 

Finally feels like a huge weight has been lifted !  The whole process has taken more than 3 years. Applied Jan 2021- USCIS received May 2021- RFE- Forwarded to DOS in March 2022- I612/613 received in DOS website December 2022- FR Jan 2024. 
 
This 2 year wait at the DOS has been one of the most frustrating processes. The group, however, has been very helpful and I wish everyone the best. 

Not mine but a recent one, 364 days.

Hi, Guys 
After filling a writ of mandamus over a month ago 
I got my Favorable recommendation my case was at DOS since sept of 2021

I don’t have it either. I spoke to my lawyer and he said not everyone’s document panel looks the same. He said he did submit the passport page though 

Another Favorable, happened on March 29th. Not mine.

With so many applicants having been affected, has anyone thought of filing a joint class action lawsuit against the DOS to at least ensure their decisions are processed sooner
 

Guys... my wait has just ended! 😭 I checked yesterday (3/16/23) was pending, but just changed this morning. Stay hopeful!

Has anyone sued the DoS or planning to do so?