This forum was very useful while I was awaiting my waiver. So I wanted to share my 'fear of persecution' J1 waiver timeline for the benefit of others. Country of nationality is India.
USCIS received application: December 23, 2016
DOS received application: January 3, 2017
USCIS requests DOS opinion: July 6, 2017
DOS receives USCIS request: July 12, 2017(online status updated on July 18)
DOS sends favorable opinion: July 17, 2017(surprisingly fast just in 5 days!)
Persecution J1 waiver timeline
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Hi all,
This forum was very useful while I was awaiting my waiver. So I wanted to share my 'fear of persecution' J1 waiver timeline for the benefit of others. Country of nationality is India.
USCIS received application: December 23, 2016
DOS received application: January 3, 2017
USCIS requests DOS opinion: July 6, 2017
DOS receives USCIS request: July 12, 2017(online status updated on July 18)
DOS sends favorable opinion: July 17, 2017(surprisingly fast just in 5 days!)
USCIS approves waiver: July 18, 2017
Waiver received in mail: July 28, 2017
Good luck to everyone,
Sach