BorquMic

18 minutes ago, JWaiver_2019 said:

Hi Guys,

 

Today, I got final waiver in mail but online website is not updated with the status.  

My J1 waiver journey is concluded positively with final waiver!! Journey started on December 26, 2018 and concluded today on May 18, 2019. Almost 6 month to pass all steps.

 

I had to involve congressmen and provide documentation to prove that there is USCIS error in updating my case in time and delay is beyond normal processing time plus I may need to leave if waiver doesn't come in time (my visa expiry is really near now).

So congressmen office contacted me after a week to sign a document for them to contact USCIS on my behalf and then after one week I got informed that USCIS is investigating congressmen request.
So, congressmen involvement really worked for me otherwise there could be further delay since USCIS lost my case and then found and updated acceptance date with one month gap of receiving date for processing etc. It took only few day for USCIS to investigate and conclude after congressmen involvement.

 

Use congressmen option carefully and when things are very tight and not going well in your favor! This will really work with wise decision and homework (evidences)!

I hope this information will be helpful for those still waiting or facing some issues. I will be happy to help you guys with specific questions, if you have.

 

Wish you all the best for your J1 waiver journeys for positive outcomes too!

 

Thanks everyone and specially those who responded to my questions offering help!

Thanks 🙏🏿 for update. 

3 minutes ago, JWaiver_2019 said:

Congrats! This is acceptance date. What is your receive date? If you can share...

The receive date is 05/08/2019 per I-767

34 minutes ago, Sunshine33 said:

Congrats

Thanks 🙏🏿 

I finally received my I-767. 

4 minutes ago, JWaiver_2019 said:

DOS will use one of your self address envelope and you should know using tracking number once it is mailed. Have you got any update. I hope you will get it soon.

Yes I have received my letter from DOS. Once they send your Recommendation letter they will update your case. 

4 hours ago, ANguyen said:

Hi, or course you can. The problem is:

 

a) When you apply for a second J1 visa, you need to convince the visa interview officer that you don't have the intention to immigrate. This could be tricky because you applied for a waiver for the first J1 visa.

 

b) Some countries will only send out NOL once and won't give you an NOL if you apply a J1 waiver again. In that case, you couldn't apply for NOL based J1 waiver anymore. Check your government's policy.

 

I would say work visa such as H1b would be a better choice. We don't wanna go through all this J1 waiver thing again, right?

Thank you very much 👍🏿

Hello, 

Can I reapply second J-1 visa after my  first J-1 waiver approved ?  Appreciate for any advice. Thanks.

By the way, I have returned home. 

2 hours ago, Kr1234 said:

Hi BorquMic, Did u receive any updates on ur case, when the recommendation letter was sent or did u receive the letter? Me too got favorable recommendation today but without the recommendation letter sent information. Is there anyone other than us with the same situation, will be really happy to know about the status of your case. Im little worried because of the no recommendation letter sent information on the DOS website. I also used the usps priority mail envelopes as my self addressed envelopes with tracking and also with stamps (in case), was trying to track the envelopes but no updates in usps system yet.

Below is my updated status

Yes Bro. They updated my status few days later to Recommendation (sent). So they update yours very soon. 

44 minutes ago, Sam86 said:

 

Pigletree... this is kind of the same question I asked last week but nobody helped me...maybe now someone will reply to both of us

 

Sam

Guys I have the same issue

I don’t know exactly what’s going on between USCIS and DOS. I called USCIS today concerning my receipt number and they have no idea what I am taking about. 

Hello, 

How long does usually takes to get receipt from USCIS when you get favorable Recommendation from DOS. I got favorable Recommendation on my case but it doesn’t shows the date it was sent. 

On 3/30/2019 at 6:46 PM, JWaiver_2019 said:

I am sure you will get it in time within next two weeks.

Finally!!! I got favorable Recommendation. 

5 minutes ago, JWaiver_2019 said:

Your case is within DOS timeline so there is no need to worry. Yes, wait is really frustrating, but nothing needs your action at this stage than waiting!

Did your case involved US govt funding? If not and every thing is correctly lined up, then you should receive their decision in next status update within DOS timeline. Applicants are getting waiver in 6-8 weeks so still you have time.

Of course Not. Thanks. I am patiently waiting. 

Yesterday was 6 weeks but still pending .:(

Wow does it 6-8 weeks to update NOC. Mine NOC was received February 14,2019 and it’s pending..