Marie1992

On 2/22/2019 at 6:53 AM, JWaiver_2019 said:

This is great news! 

Mine got updated too and all initial steps done finally .. now need to forget it for three months as per new timeline before we start checking the status again. Fingers crossed! I wish everyone successful outcome of their applications, sooner! 😊

 

 

Hi! 

I got everything settled and now working on my green card. 😊 how’s your papers? 

On 2/24/2019 at 9:54 AM, MimPH said:

Hello! 

 

Were sailing on the same boat. My J1 visa will expire on June2019 too. I have a pending application under No Objection basis. I want to share with you guys my timeline so you can go ahead and compare yours and share it too. 😊 

Hello!

Mine was received January 7th and my NOS was last February 20th. Hoping to get the recommendation from them next month. 😊

On 2/12/2019 at 7:28 AM, JWaiver_2019 said:

Hi Marie1992,

 

I have finally got my status updated this morning and waiting for NOS status (sent by Embassy last month as well).

 

 

Hello!

i got my NOS from my embassy, DoS received my NOS as well, just waiting for their recommendation. Hope everything is going well with all your papers! 😊

2 hours ago, JWaiver_2019 said:

This is great news!

USPS send me email confirmation in written that my documents were delivered on December 28, 2018 so I am relax from that point and happy at least my emails, calls worked and USPS admitted their staff mistake of incorrectly scanned packet.

My country has also approved my NOS for waiver clearance and waiting for Embassy to send NOS anytime this week. But DoS site has not updated if they have received my documents. But now I am waiting based on other members suggestion that should give them some time.

 

So things are on track for me too. Thanks for update and let's keep all posted!

 

 

 

Yay! Im glad yours are on place. Yes. Crossing fingers, i hope we’ll get updates this week. If you dont mind me asking, which country are you from? 😊

3 hours ago, JWaiver_2019 said:

Hi Marie1992,

 

Do you hv your status update on document received? Can you please share what is a current timeline of your application?

Hi! Yes, mine was received Jan. 9th. I also received an email from my home country that my waiver is approved. So i am just waiting for the embassy to send documents to DoS. How’s yours going? 

23 hours ago, JWaiver_2019 said:

Nope!

USPS lost my DoS packet and I am trying to refund money order and resubmit another package using Fedex. So more delay!

Oh no! Im sorry to hear that! That is crazy. Hope they’ll get it this time. 

On 1/2/2019 at 6:41 PM, JWaiver_2019 said:

Yes, I wish!

I have requested embassy for NOS too and expecting response by end of the month with expectation to get decision by April/May.

On other hand my application packet/documents got stuck at DoS J1 waiver post office for delivery.

Hello! Did you get any update with your waiver? 

2 minutes ago, JWaiver_2019 said:

Yes, I hope so!

I am switching to H1B so I could have longer duration contract from same employer. My employer is in agreement to process H1B with premium service soon after waiver.

But with J1 visa, I have offer to get annual extensions for next two years only and any way will be going through same painful process again next year so why not I apply for waiver now. So choice is in my hand but I prefer H1B over J1.

That’s nice to hear! Hoping all the best with all your processing. In my case, i am not considering the extension and apply for a green card. The pain will be the waiting. 😔

11 minutes ago, JWaiver_2019 said:

Yes, I wish!

I have requested embassy for NOS too and expecting response by end of the month with expectation to get decision by April/May.

On other hand my application packet/documents got stuck at DoS J1 waiver post office for delivery.

Oh no! Hoping they’ll deliver it! Do you also have the 2 year extension for your j1? Are you going to apply for it?

2 minutes ago, JWaiver_2019 said:

Same situation here. I have also applied for J waiver (my J1 status ending in July 2019) and sent documents to DoS J1 Waiver St Louis address on December 28 (pending delivery for 1 week).

I am also expecting decision before June. As per my research on multiple forums, we need to see when DoS opens our case, i.e. once all documents including No Objection from embassy are received, then the process shouldn't be longer than 3 months in 85% of cases (hope you are counted among this 85%). Fingers crossed!

Keep us posted!

Hello! Yes, hopefully it wont take that long. Praying for it. Did you already send other documents to your consulate as well? 

On 3/15/2018 at 6:38 AM, Irene_sss said:

Hi,

Here is my time line for J1 2 years rule waiver ! My case was based on No Objection Statement.

 

12/28/2017 : sent my document to DOS and Consulate.

01/02/2018 : Consulate received my document (USPS Tracking check)

01/03/2018 : DOS received my document (USPS Tracking check)

01/16/2018 : 'All document was received' Updated on DOS website

01/23/2018 : Consulate sent my No Objection Statement to Embassy

01/30/2018 : Embassy sent my No Objection Statement to DOS

02/06/2018 : 'No Objection Statement was received' Updated on DOS website

02/15/2018 : DOS sent Recommendation to USCIS

02/20/2018 : My lawyer received Recommendation letter from DOS

02/20/2018 : USCIS received my document

03/05/2018 : My lawyer received I-797C (Notice date : 02/23/2018)

03/08/2018 : J-1 WAIVER WAS APPROVED

03/12/2018 : My lawyer received I-797 (Notice date : 03/08/2018)

 

USCIS website is still showing  that my case status is 'Case was received At Another USCIS Office'

 

 

 

 

Thank you so much! Did you also process for green card? How long did it take? 

Hello!

i am a j1 exchange visitor with a 2 year home residency requirement. i filed the waiver and sent necessary requirements to CFO and dept of state. Do you have any idea how long will it take to get the approval for the waiver? My visa will expire in June 2019. I was thinking of not renewing with my j1 visa for another two years and will just process greencard if i get the approval.

thanking you in advance.