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    J-1 waiver USCIS timelines 2016

    Hi, it seems that some of us here are waiting to receive approval on their I-612 from the USCIS. My case is based on 'no objection' and it may be helpful if we post our timelines here. Mine is below. I received my receipt notice in early January (dated Jan. 4th, hardcopy received Jan. 7th)...
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    Got Job, NORI is under processing

    jay.ess21@gmail.com Thanks a ton, Debalina!!
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    Got Job, NORI is under processing

    Debalina, Thanks so much for sharing your experience. So basically the Delhi part was slow because the self-attested copies of academic certificates were missing? Also, what academic certificate of post-doc (offer letter)? Finally, did your friend help with the Delhi leg 'in person' after your...
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    NORI experience in NYC and Kolkata

    Dear all, I am about to request NORI from India (MHRD, West Bengal Government and Kolkata RPO). Does any one have had a similar experience before me? Could you please share your thoughts? Basically, I would like to know: 1. Does the Indian consulate in NYC consider 2 out of 3 NORIs to be...
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    The 2 year waiver should be applicable to me but now...

    Hi, I was in a similar situation and thought I was exempt from the 2 year home country residency rule but found out that I was not. I am an Indian citizen, worked in Switzerland for the past few years, and hence received J1 from there, and not India. Fortunately, I requested an 'advisory...
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    Got Job, NORI is under processing

    Hi Debalina, Sorry to hear that you are in a fix. May be sending a friend or a relative directly to the MHRD in Delhi might help. I am no expert however. Quick question: did you send the NORI requests to Kolkata? If so, did you send it by post from the U.S. or ask a friend or a relative to...
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