J1 Hardship Waiver 2021-2022 Timeline

[blooper1899 16]

1 hour ago, Hardship_waiver said:

Is June 2022 the DOS receipt date of forms i-612/i-613 or it's the date when USCIS sent your forms to DOS?

DOS only starts counting from the date it uploads your case on their portal (for some people, it takes ~10 months just to upload these electronic forms on the DOS portal). 

I hope the senator route does something for you as neither route is working these days. 

The i-612 and 613 forms are with DOS since last June. I keep checking, every single day, and nothings. It's maddening that there is absolutely no accountability for them! It seemed like things kind of sped up around March/April but are at a lull again. 

[Saysono 5]

My case has been with DOS since Feb 2022. No update whatsoever. Tried expediting with two different senators offices but no progress whatsoever. 

[Hardship_waiver 50]

2 hours ago, Mickey344 said:

Does DoS send an email or mail to notify you if your case is approved or they only notify USCIS?

DoS typically mails you the decision in the stamped envelope that you submit with the application. However, not everyone receives that. 

[Sabina Bart 28]

On 8/2/2023 at 12:19 AM, blooper1899 said:

I am a Fulbrighter, hardship to US spouse. Case has been sitting with DOS since June 2022. We tried expediting through a state representative but nothing happened. Will try the senator route this month. This sucks!

Hi, has DOS emailed you or said anything after you tried to expedite? 

[Sabina Bart 28]

On 8/3/2023 at 11:45 AM, blooper1899 said:

The i-612 and 613 forms are with DOS since last June. I keep checking, every single day, and nothings. It's maddening that there is absolutely no accountability for them! It seemed like things kind of sped up around March/April but are at a lull again. 

According to the Fb group they are focusing a lot on non objection ones and approve literally everyone almost every day. Well the fiscal year for Gov agencies is approaching its end in September, so maybe there is a chance for some to still get approval. I am sure they need to wrap the fiscal year with a number of applications they set to review. I can’t believe it’s taking longer, I have been waiting only 7 months and approaching 8 soon. 

[Sabina Bart 28]

On 8/3/2023 at 11:45 AM, blooper1899 said:

The i-612 and 613 forms are with DOS since last June. I keep checking, every single day, and nothings. It's maddening that there is absolutely no accountability for them! It seemed like things kind of sped up around March/April but are at a lull again. 

Wow 10 months to wait to upload 😡. That is crazy. Well we have to stay all positive and have faith! 

[Mickey344 12]

Yes. I am looking forward to the J-1 waiver statistics report for 2022 which shows how many hardship waivers were adjudicated and the outcome. 

[Magnet 12]

2 hours ago, Mickey344 said:

Yes. I am looking forward to the J-1 waiver statistics report for 2022 which shows how many hardship waivers were adjudicated and the outcome. 

We’re almost at the end of fiscal year 2023 and they didn’t release 2022 statistics. My guess is they are delaying the release until after the finish processing all 2022 cases!! Which will take forever with their snail pace

[Sabina Bart 28]

15 minutes ago, Magnet said:

We’re almost at the end of fiscal year 2023 and they didn’t release 2022 statistics. My guess is they are delaying the release until after the finish processing all 2022 cases!! Which will take forever with their snail pace

Yeah! Unless they hurry up, they might just rush. I doubt mean will be adjudicated this year. Alas. 

[PeterW 17]

On 8/4/2023 at 1:59 AM, Hardship_waiver said:

DoS typically mails you the decision in the stamped envelope that you submit with the application. However, not everyone receives that. 

My recommendation was sent at 07/12/2023. But I haven't received any mail from DOS. Is this mail important for green card? Or the notice from USCIS is good enough?

Thanks

[Mickey344 12]

The notice from USCIS is more important for adjustment of status since that’s where the final decision for J-1 hardship waiver comes from. DoS gives their recommendation and USCIS decides. How long did it take you to get a decision after DoS received your I-612/613?

[PeterW 17]

On 8/6/2023 at 10:53 AM, Mickey344 said:

The notice from USCIS is more important for adjustment of status since that’s where the final decision for J-1 hardship waiver comes from. DoS gives their recommendation and USCIS decides. How long did it take you to get a decision after DoS received your I-612/613?

Thanks for your answer. For my case, it is 15 months since DOS received my I-612/613.

[Hardship_waiver 50]

Not mine, but it was updated this week. 

[Sabina Bart 28]

2 hours ago, Hardship_waiver said:

Not mine, but it was updated this week. 

Wow, wait that’s No Objection, what does Hardship tab then say I wonder. 

[ErinK 35]

Waiting on DoS since Feb 2022. Is anyone else waiting that long? I know a few people were waiting from 2021. Are those cases decided on?