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J Waiver Question I have filed with the D of state for the waiver based on hardship. Then I filed I-612 with the INS. INS phone system says that it will take 45-60 days. However, DOS says that it will take 4-6 months. Which one is it? Thanks.

me too I had a similar experience. call the DOS phone line and give them your your number. They will be able to asnwer the questions about the status of your application.

J waiver question I have gotten a number from the Department of State. Then I filed the I-612 form. I called the INS, their automated system says that it takes 45-60 days to process. However, the Department of State tells me that it takes a few months. Is INS forwadring my application to...

Here is my experience I have changed from H1 to F1 in the past. I did it in Canada a few years ago with no problem. However, I am not sure if changing from anything to J* would be the same. Disclaimer: just a personal exparience.

Hello J-1 experts or victims. Here is my problem: Filed a data sheet with the Department of State for a waiver based on hardship. Then filed the I-612 form with the INS after I got my number from the DOS. I was told that it takes 60 days from the INS office, but the Department of State...