So, I just got my final approval from the USCIS. The nightmare is over. Here is my story in brief. I WAS A FULLBRIGHT!! and I got the No-objection waiver!!!! yes, it IS POSSIBLE for those who received funding from Fulbright to get the no-objection waiver.
I think you have to make a stron g argument in your statement. Do NOT make the argument about you; instead, make the argument that it is useful for the program goal if you not go back. Make a case that if you get waived the program goals will be achieved more than if you go back. And of course, you have to support your arguments by evidence and documents. I did not hire a lawyer. Actually, all the lawyers I talked to said I will never get the no objection waiver because I was a Fulbright scholar, but I did!
Here is my timeline
It took my embassy so long to send the letter.
Also, it took the USCIS almost 39 days to send the final approval.
Hey guys, my status changed to favorable recommendation. It took exactly 6 weeks, so maybe the new estimated times are overestimated. Hope everyone here get a favorable recommendation soon.
