J1 waiver attorney fee

[Urologist]

Hi Friends:
I want to start my J1 waiver application in PA.
My attorney is requesting 3500$ beside all applications fee.I think it is expensive

I am very good in this kind of application can I do myself ???? or an I just get attorney consults when I need .
Does any body how long it takes to get the waiver approved by USCIS . I heard it might take 3 weeks

Any ideas?????????

 

[kidsdoc]

Hi
Please donot spend 3500 for the application it is piece of cake do it your self.I did mine about 10 years back save that hard earned money
kidsdoc

 

[hadron]

$3500 sounds about average. Does that include the fee the attorney charges to do the H1b as well ?

I had the attorney do it, but mainly because it was paid for by my employer. It is certainly possible to do it yourself. For starters, consider downloading all the forms, read their instructions and figure out whether you feel up to doing it.

Realistically, after you have graduated from medical school and managed to fill out the initial USMLE step 1 registration, you should be able to do it yourself. Check the stickied J1 howto thread.

Basically you have to:

1. Apply for a case number with the DOS waiver review division. (piece of cake)

2. Have your employer submit whatever waiver application your state requires to the designated department of health office (some are simple, others are rather buerocratic)

3. Wait for the state to forward your application to the DOS waiver review office.

4. Wait for DOS to forward their waiver recommendation to USCIS

5. Get waiver approval from USCIS

6. Apply for H1b.

(step 6 can be done before step 5 is completed, but at times this leads to hangups).

 

[m_img]

$3500 sounds about average. Does that include the fee the attorney charges to do the H1b as well ?

I had the attorney do it, but mainly because it was paid for by my employer. It is certainly possible to do it yourself. For starters, consider downloading all the forms, read their instructions and figure out whether you feel up to doing it.

Realistically, after you have graduated from medical school and managed to fill out the initial USMLE step 1 registration, you should be able to do it yourself. Check the stickied J1 howto thread.

Basically you have to:

1. Apply for a case number with the DOS waiver review division. (piece of cake)

2. Have your employer submit whatever waiver application your state requires to the designated department of health office (some are simple, others are rather buerocratic)

3. Wait for the state to forward your application to the DOS waiver review office.

4. Wait for DOS to forward their waiver recommendation to USCIS

5. Get waiver approval from USCIS

6. Apply for H1b.

(step 6 can be done before step 5 is completed, but at times this leads to hangups).

I agree... you can do it. There might be a DIY kit available for $50. I bought J visa guide by Siskend.

Do the #1 right away... doesn't matter when and where you plan to apply for J1 waiver. Even if you plan to hire lawyer.

#2, you have to this for your employer..... and make sure employer follow all the directions given by State Health department.

Good luck...