In March 2015 my J-1 waiver (I-612) application was received by USCIS. My waiver application is based on exceptional hardship to my US Citizen spouse. From all the forums I had read online, I got the impression that it was best to file my case with the USCIS first and let them determine exceptional hardship. If and when USCIS makes favorable recommendation, then I could go ahead and file DS-3035 with the DOS. However , more recently my case status on USCIS says the following " USCIS has requested a non-USCIS advisory opinion on your case and is awaiting response. Your case is on hold until then."
I have no idea what this means? Does this mean that the case has been sent to the DOS? Should I now file with DOS? But I don't know what the USCIS recommendation is ...Please if you know anything, help me clarify.
Question regarding J1 Visa Waiver and Change/Adjustment of Status
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Hello All,
In March 2015 my J-1 waiver (I-612) application was received by USCIS. My waiver application is based on exceptional hardship to my US Citizen spouse. From all the forums I had read online, I got the impression that it was best to file my case with the USCIS first and let them determine exceptional hardship. If and when USCIS makes favorable recommendation, then I could go ahead and file DS-3035 with the DOS. However , more recently my case status on USCIS says the following " USCIS has requested a non-USCIS advisory opinion on your case and is awaiting response. Your case is on hold until then."
I have no idea what this means? Does this mean that the case has been sent to the DOS? Should I now file with DOS? But I don't know what the USCIS recommendation is ...Please if you know anything, help me clarify.