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I got approved for a J-1 Waiver. In the USCIS approval notice and in the DOS favorable recommendation my name reads: lastName, firstName However, on my passport and J1 VISA stamps my names is firstName mName1 mName2 lastName In the waiver application I put my name as above, so no...

Hi, I got my J-1 waiver approved a few months ago. However, I noticed that on the approval notice there is no mention of my middle names, eventhough I filled the application form correctly. My name is firstName middleName lastName but the approval notice says lastName, firstName...

Hi, I got my J-1 waiver approved a few months ago. However, I noticed that on the approval notice there is no mention of my middle names, eventhough I filled the application form correctly. My name is firstName middleName lastName but the approval notice says lastName, firstName...

predictions to when it will be reached? regular cap? US masters cap? I'd say April 2nd for regular, and May 2nd for master.

Hi, Does anyone have experience in filing a I-824 for a notice of action returned as undeliverable and destroyed by USCIS, or any I-824 for duplicate note of action? I hear that takes 3 to 6 months or longer. Is that true? is it safe to assume that if I file now it will be approved within...

Hi, Does anyone have experience in filing a I-824 for a notice of action returned as undeliverable and destroyed by USCIS? I hear that takes 3 to 6 months or longer. Is that true? is it safe to assume that if I file now it will be approved within a year? Thanks a lot

Hi, Does anyone have experience in filing a I-824 for a notice of action returned as undeliverable and destroyed by USCIS? I hear that takes 3 to 6 months or longer. Is that true? is it safe to assume that if I file now it will be approved within a year? Thanks a lot

I got a favorable recommendation from DOS in January. I checked last Mon on the USCIS online case status that my waiver has been approved and the notice has been sent. I now checked again and this is what it says: --------- Current Status: Notice returned as undeliverable. On February 28...

Can my employer file the J1->H1b petition using the DoS favorable recommendation? Or does it has to wait for the actual waiver from USCIS? Thanks

Hi, I heard that if someone applies for the waiver of J-1 and receives a favorable recommendation, he or she automatically becomes "out of status" and therefore cannot apply for extension, transfer, employent authorization, etc. Is this true? How can you be "out of status" if you still...

has anyone had any experience of changing employers while on J-1 academic training? most university web sites says this is relatively straightforward. but I''d to hear some experience, in particular how it relates to the J1 waiver. thanks

Just checked my status online, the letter was sent Jan 16. I'd like to thank all the people on this forum that helped me understand how the NO waiver process works. I've been lurking around here for a while, and when I applied I was pretty familiar with the whole process. My situation...

How long does it take for the status to show up online? I've heard it takes normally 3 weeks, but mine hasn't shown so far. The only thing shown is the advisory opinion which I requested few months ago. I also checked with my embassy and they already mailed the NO statement to the DOS.

Is it possible if your sponsor is the IIE? I read on their website that they discourage that, but is it at all doable? thx

I'm applying for the J-1 Waiver via non-objection. What (if any) supporting documents should I send with my application? Eg: - Job offer letter - Letter of reference from Professors - scholarly awards - etc are such documents necessary? do they improve my chances? Thanks

BTW, this is a great forum for J-1 waiver seekers. In writing the statement of reason, is it relevant to mention a job offer that you have (I mean, specifying the job and company). In my case, I will argue that the reason for the NObj is because going back will be very detrimental to my...

I plan to apply for a no objection waiver and I'm considering hiring an attorney. Can an attorney increase my chances of getting a waiver? Or is it really dispensable? Thanks

I'm about to start the no objection process and I have two questions: 1. My academic training starts Jan 1. I will graduate now in December. Is it ok for me to start the waiver process now? 2. When is sponsor views requested? Is it always requested or only when they provided money for your...

I'm on J-1 about to graduate (December) and I need to transfer my program sponsor and apply for academic training immediately afterwards. For whatever reason my current VISA sponsor will not authorize my academic training, hence why I have to change sponsors. How long does the transfer...