USDA J-1 Waiver after closure of the program in Mar 2002

[J1victim]

Hi Guys,

I just received my J-1 waiver approval from USDA. My application was pending for last 1 year. USDA had announced closure of the program in March 2002 and then started processing the pending applications in April.
Will keep u posted about the further progress.

u may also e-mail me at: j1victim@yahoo.com

[dev28]

hi guess u can abandon term " J1 victim" now! Congrats!!

[J1victim]

hi guys,

further update on my waiver process -

Apr 2001 - application filed with USDA
Mar 2002 - program announced closed
Apr 2002 - reprocessing of pending applications started
Jun 18, 2002 - USDA approves the application and sends to DOS
Jun 27, 2002 - DOS approves the petition and sends to INS
July 10, 2002 - INS approval

Now, will have to go to US consulate, outside US, for Visa

[MDGUTS1307]

Congrats !
Is USDA back to processing J-1 Waivers now ?