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2 hours ago, mibarillas said:

The same to me.

Anyone know how long does it take from having a favorable recommendation to get the USCIS new receipt number?

It seems for some people is 7-10 days from others longer?!

Before calling I just want to make sure I leave enough time for them to receive the paperwork (as I understand DOS files an I-612 for you to USCIS). 

Any input helps 

thanks in advance 

It took me exactly 2 weeks (from the favorable reco sent date from DoS case status) to get the final approval from USCIS in my mailbox. 

4 hours ago, Sunshine33 said:

Somebody please explain this to me. I was doing my regular checking of my status on the website and I am getting this message.

 

"" Currently there is no information about your case.""😱😱😱😱

 

HELP SOMEBODY HELP!!!! 

You will get a receipt from USCIS. That receipt has your case number. DoS case number cannot be used for USCIS tracking. If this is what you were asking

9 hours ago, NJP said:

Hello All,

    I hope everyone is doing well. I'm planning to start the J1 waiver process.

 I've some doubts in this regard, please help me.

 Let's the following situations are happened and anyone could tell the solution.

     My J1 visa is valid until May 20, 2020.

  1.   If my J1 waiver accepted and completed the process by the end of December 2019.

        Let's assume no one sponsor for the H1B visa after J1 waiver accepted. Can I continue with the same J1 visa up to May 2020?

  2. If I start the process now, Is it a good decision? (I'm from INDIA)

  Please, anyone, help me.   

1. Yes, you can continue with the same employer until May 2020, I don't think you can do a J1 transfer or extended your DS2019

2. It's your call

15 hours ago, Sunshine33 said:

I didnt expedite either, just keeping my fingers and toes crossed.

I hope you get it soon. The longest part is the DoS  recommendation. USCIS part is very fast

4 hours ago, Sunshine33 said:

Congrats, looking at your timeline it seems as if your process is faster than  some of the ones I have seen in this forum. Your case just cement the fact that there is no set timeline for this process.

Congrats Again

Yeah, exactly !! There is no set timeline for this process. I understand most of the people are on the same boat i.e No government funding/scholarships, not working in Federal government institutions as a J-1, and based on No objection because of the skills list (my case). Also, I did not expedite any of the steps. I hope you make it through at the earliest

Hey all,

I know how stressful this process can be, especially when you are in a situation of changing jobs. This forum has helped me a lot, and that's why I am sharing my timeline

June 16-NOS received by DoS 

July 16- Favorable recommendation sent (Dated July 12 on the hard copy paper I received, took a long time to receive the hard copy from DoS in my mailbox July 29)

July 23- USCIS received the DoS waiver recommendation  

July 29- Received I-797 notice of action in my mailbox , online USCIS case status shows I-612 approved on July 26

Wishing you all good luck !! 

Hey all,

Is there anyone on the forum here who did not receive the hard copy of favorable recommendation in their mailbox. It's been 11 days since DoS issued me a favorable recommendation (online), however, they didn't send me the copy. I included 2 self addressed envelopes in my package, but I am quite surprised

1 hour ago, Sunshine33 said:

Thanks for sharing, I am waiting on a favourable response too keeping my fingers crossed. Based on this forum it's hard to give a specific time for the waiver final approval. The time varies but its seems 3-8 weeks could be an appropriate timeline to avoid disappointment. Just saying.

Yeah, seems like that ! So if I understand correctly, the USCIS approval after DoS favorable recommendation takes between 3-8 weeks

Hey all,

Finally received a favorable recommendation within a month since the the NOS update. Does anyone how much time it's going to take for the final I612 approval? Any information would help.

Thanks

Hey guys,

Here's my timeline so far. Straightforward case based on No objection with No government funding involved. I was just wondering how much more time it will take for a favorable recommendation followed by USCIS as my deadlines are extremely tight, I have to start my new job in 20 days !! It seems impossible, but keeping my fingers crossed!! I'll keep y'all posted