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Hi,

I got my receipt from USCIS after 2 weeks of the favourable recommendation from DOS.  Its now nearly 4 weeks I have not received the case approval from them. According to USCIS technically 4 weeks is the processing timeframe. Hope somebody can share their latest timeline?

Thanks!

8 hours ago, limegreenbowler said:

Who funded your program, and is your country and skill code on the Exchange Visitor Skills List? It’s possible a mistake was made before that the current consular officer caught. 

Its funded by the University in US and my DS2019 clearly stated not subjective to 212e. 

28 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Is this the only J you have had?

yes its the only J1 I have.

6 minutes ago, Boiler said:

The visa in your passport will say if you are subject to 212e.

 

What were you doing on a J?

I was doing Postdoctoral Research in J1 visas  in the US and it clearly mentioned in the visa sticker that I am not subjected to 212e. I showed that to the the visa officer and the officer said yes I saw it but you still need the waiver. That actually made me quite surprised/confused !

43 minutes ago, Boiler said:

No

 

No, more likely a confusion.

 

Assuming you do not need a waiver then however long it takes to clarify matters. Waivers are not a given if needed and vary according to the reason why someone is subject to one.

Yes I tried to make the visa officer understand that I don't need waiver but the officer insisted me to get that done if I wanted to get the visa in my passport. It took me more than one year to get the interview appointment for NIW-EB2 and then all medical test done.  Then again I need to do that J1-waiver which is really time consuming and might take 6 months or more due to COVID backlog. So frustrating !

7 minutes ago, IWander said:

You posted in Philippines forum.  

Oops my bad its in the wrong forum need to remove it from here !

Hi all,  I've received the interview letter, and my interview at the Dublin US Consulate is scheduled for the 19th of October 2023. In preparation for the interview, I've been trying to schedule the required medical test at Mater Hospital. Unfortunately, after reaching out via email, I was informed that the earliest available date for the medical test is the 23rd of October. This timing has left me a bit concerned considering the proximity to my interview date. I kindly request your advice and assistance on this matter. Is there any possibility of expediting the medical test process? I find myself in a bit of a dilemma and would greatly appreciate your insights and suggestions on how best to approach and resolve this situation.

On 8/1/2023 at 7:03 AM, Aaron2013 said:

I did send one inquiry, but as you mentioned, the reply was copy and pasted, just saying "first in first out" and I need to wait..."they can not predict how long" blabla BS. So frustrating and do not know what to do. 

Hi @Aaron2013, any update about your IL? I saw one applicant got his IL in August 2 who was DQ in March 31, 2023 for NIW-EB2? I still haven't got mine though?

On 7/29/2023 at 10:21 AM, Aaron2013 said:

Soon will be 4 months after my DQ, and I am still waiting. The more frustrating thing is even though NVC says "first in, first out ", and they have a priority over different visa types, we don't know how the queue works...I have no idea about their algorithm. If family visas have more priority than employment visas, how long exactly should we wait, what if EBs DQ 4 or 6 months before FBs, will FB still have priority? It is so im transparent and frustrating. 

May be I am wrong but I think the immediate relatives (IR) are given the priority over other categories. I seriously doubt they have any algorithm to rank the categories of the case 😉 !. Btw have you thought of inquiring  NVC about your case? I think most of the time they give the copy/paste answer. Hope they don't make 12 to 13 months of wait time after DQ for issuing ILs.

Hello all, when does NVC send out interview letters? Is it usually start of the month? Middle of the month? Or do they send it out throughout the month?

Hi @Aaron2013, its frustrating to see that EB2's are not given the priority as CR1. I thought after 3 months max of receiving DQ, you will get the IL but I am not sure how much more we have to wait. My current job contract is going to finish from this end of August, not sure what to do either start searching new job here in Ireland or still wait for the Eb-2 interview. 😞 ! 

Hi all, 

I was DQ in April 21, 2023  with EB2 NIW and am in the queue for an interview now. Any idea how long it takes to get an interview date this year at the U.S. Dublin Embassy? My PD is also current. 

Any help would be appreciated. 🙂 

Thanks !