mrme

My DOS process took 7 months.

I also wish the best luck for all. waiting for the waiver.

Question: Do you guys have any extro ordinary thing about your applications? And did you also experienced delay at DOS stage before the USCIS process.

For my case I had a missing information about the DS2019 (or IAP66) form, and I believe that was the reason my my application took very long both at DOS and USCIS.

The outcome was my request to expedite was not accepted.

But somehow 2-3 weeks after that decision, it moved to approved status. And based on what I heard submitting inquiry can still help even if the request is not accepted.

I know this waiting sucks but I believe yours should be approved soon, maybe the next 1-2 weeks.

I wish you the best luck.

How did you submit an inquiry? Did you use the tool in https://egov.uscis.gov/e-Request/Intro.do ? And selected the "outside normal processing" option ?

Because, everytime I used their online tool it says that the application is within normal processing time? It has been almost 2 months at uscis since receipt number and 3 months since DOS send it to USCIS.

And I am also suprised that your Consulate in DC helped you. I wonder whether there is anyone got similar help from their Consulate. I think if if try to contact my consulate, they will pretty much say they do not have anything to do after sending No Obj letter to DOS.

I used the date I send it to DOS, which is an earlier date.

Yes choose outside normal processing option.

you said your application was received 06/26/2016 but its different on the timeline ? which is correct?

I saw your below timeline:

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Filed DS-3035 with the DoS: 12/15/2015

Obtained the No-Objection Statement from the Government: 01/11/2016

All Documents Received by the DoS: 03/18/2016

DoS granted Favorable Recommendation: 06/28/2016 (Receipt # came 6 weeks after this, in the meantime I contacted USCIS 10 times, but they could not find anything. SO I went crazy till Aug 3rd. )

USCIS received I-612 (Filed by the DoS, no need to file yourself in a No-Objection case): 07/05/2016 (Did not know this until Aug 3rd, when I received the notice)

USCIS NOA1 (Receipt Number) issued: 08/03/2016

USCIS APPROVAL: 10/05/2016 (100 days since USCIS received it, and 65 days since USCIS issued a Receipt Number)

USCIS NOA2 Arrival (to an US Address): 10/08/2016

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Sorry disregard 6/26 date,

the above dates are correct.

I think you should receive over the next 2 weeks.

Also you can Submit an online request about your case to USCIS.

Hi

My case under 'No Objection' is received by USCIS on 07/26/2016 still nothing! Seriously very worried as my J1 visa expires on 11/30/2016.

Its in Vermont Service Center and they keep telling 4 months processing even for 'No Objection' very frustrating!!!

does anyone at this service center received J1 Wavier approval?

Was bit anxious about the processing time and I had raised service request with USCIS regarding my case status. Early this week received response, it seems they are currently processing the applications arrived on 07/25/2016. which is just a day before mine received. week past already no updates yet!

Do not worry, it is painful to wait but it will arrive.

Check my timeline, I posted it here.

Mine was received on June 26 and approved on Oct 5th, same Vermont Service Center

Did you receive your notice ? What is the notice date (not the received date) ?

J1 internship work visa

Erdem

If you applied J1 waiver under No Objection Statement (looks like it is what you did), once DOS issues favorable rec, it forwards your application to USCIS and files I-612 for you. You do not need to file anything with USCIS. And once USCIS approves your application, you are done and free. Which means you can apply for dual intent visa (such as H1b) or immigrant visa, or AOS to get your greencard.

I-612 approval notice is the best document to use as an evidence (should arrive 1 week to US address after USCIS approval).

Or you can print and use the approval info from USCIS case status web page showing your case number and approval date.

Ok, Finally .... Approved

Filed DS-3035 with the DoS: 12/15/2015

Obtained the No-Objection Statement from the Government: 01/11/2016

All Documents Received by the DoS: 03/18/2016

DoS granted Favorable Recommendation: 06/28/2016 (Receipt # came 6 weeks after this, in the meantime I contacted USCIS 10 times, but they could not find anything. SO I went crazy till Aug 3rd. )

USCIS received I-612 (Filed by the DoS, no need to file yourself in a No-Objection case): 07/05/2016 (Did not know this until Aug 3rd, when I received the notice)

USCIS NOA1 (Receipt Number) issued: 08/03/2016

USCIS APPROVAL: 10/05/2016 (100 days since USCIS received it, and 65 days since USCIS issued a Receipt Number)

USCIS NOA2 Arrival (to an US Address): 10/08/2016

Ok, Finally .... Approved

Filed DS-3035 with the DoS: 12/15/2015
Obtained the No-Objection Statement from the Government: 01/11/2016

All Documents Received by the DoS: 03/18/2016
DoS granted Favorable Recommendation: 06/28/2016 (Receipt # came 6 weeks after this, in the meantime I contacted USCIS 10 times, but they could not find anything. SO I went crazy till Aug 3rd. )
USCIS received I-612 (Filed by the DoS, no need to file yourself in a No-Objection case): 07/05/2016 (Did not know this until Aug 3rd, when I received the notice)
USCIS NOA1 (Receipt Number) issued: 08/03/2016
USCIS APPROVAL: 10/05/2016 (100 days since USCIS received it, and 65 days since USCIS issued a Receipt Number)

USCIS NOA2 Arrival (to an US Address): Hope to receive in 1-week

4 months is for hardship based waiver which being filed with uscis directly. But they keep telling 4 months also for no object based waiver.

I also had a field office appointment last week. It is useless. He told me that it is filed at Vermont center and wait for 4 months in total. 1 month left

It has been 100 days since DOS issued Favorable Rec and forwarded to USCIS.

Only update I received from USCIS was the receipt number. Nothing since then. waiting waiting and waiting....

How did you submit an inquiry? Did you use the tool in https://egov.uscis.gov/e-Request/Intro.do ? And selected the "outside normal processing" option ?

Because, everytime I used their online tool it says that the application is within normal processing time? It has been almost 2 months at uscis since receipt number and 3 months since DOS send it to USCIS.

And I am also suprised that your Consulate in DC helped you. I wonder whether there is anyone got similar help from their Consulate. I think if if try to contact my consulate, they will pretty much say they do not have anything to do after sending No Obj letter to DOS.

Hello guys,

Just wanted to update you all with my current timeline of No-Objection Statement J1 Waiver, even though I am extremely disappointed by this time/energy consuming process.

• All documents received by the DoS: June 2, 2016
• Received Favorable Recommendation: July 5, 2016
• NOA1 from USCIS: July 12, 2016
• Online Inquiry Sent to USCIS: August 25, 2016
• Answer about inquiry: September 2, 2016
• USCIS Approval Notice: September 21, 2016

It took 72 days for them to simply approve my I-612, it was frustrating. On my inquiry, I stated that my process was taking longer than expected, which actually was, and they answered me saying that on September 2 they were currently processing applications from July 10 (??????????????). If I can count right, they took 19 days to go through applications of July 10 to July 12 (day that they got my process), and that sounds extremely disturbing. Anyways, my last move was to contact the Consulate of Brazil in Washington in September 15, which had a perfect assessment of my case and they contacted USCIS about it on the SAME DAY. They got an answer 4 days later and the USCIS said that my case was currently with an officer and that a decision would be issued within 30 days - that sounded really bad at first.

Along side that, I am filling for K1 visa, and I had my interview without the answer of the Waiver Division. I had the exams done and the interview done as well. I sent them my waiver via email (a copy of the internet page), which was pending, and I am hoping they can finish my process soon. Once I get the actual letter, I will send them a copy, if they haven't processed my visa yet. Let's hope for the best. Wish you all good luck.

I will keep you guys updated,

How did you submit an inquiry? Everytime I used their online tool it says that the application is within normal processing time? It has been almost 2 months at uscis since receipt number.

Here is my slowest timeline. Not receipt approval yet. Will file AOS EB-2 after the waiver.

Filed DS-3035 with the DoS: 12/15/2015
Obtained the No-Objection Statement from the Government: 01/11/2016

All Documents Received by the DoS: 03/18/2016
DoS granted Favorable Recommendation: 06/28/2016 (Receipt # came 6 weeks after this, in the meantime I contacted USCIS 10 times, but they could not find anything. SO I went crazy till Aug 3rd. )
USCIS received I-612 (Filed by the DoS, no need to file yourself in a No-Objection case): 07/05/2016 (Did not know this until Aug 3rd, when I received the notice)
USCIS NOA1 (Receipt Number) issued: 08/03/2016 (7 weeks passed already but nothing.)
------> Here comes the N day nightmare<-----
USCIS Approval: ?
USCIS NOA2 Arrival (to an US Address): ?

OrkunS,

Do NOT worry.

In my case

DOS send the Favorable Rec to USCIS on 6/26

USCIS received it on 7/5

But I did not know about it until 8/3 when USCIS issued a receipt number.

So the time between DOS sending to USCIS and USCIS issuing a receipt number can be longer now (6 weeks in my case), it the past it was hust 3-5 days.

I did 10 days ago. But no respond.

And my k-1 visa interview will be on 13th of October. I mean it really sucks.