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The Processing Times for J1 waiver Application

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I have J1 visa and subject the 2 year home country service requirement. About 3 months ago, I married a U.S. citizen and had submitted Form I-130 Green Card application based on your great help of "Complete Do-It-Yourself package".

I also submitted J1 waiver application based on the "Interested Government Agency (IGA)" several weeks ago, and I am still waiting for the result, do you know how long it may take?

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Answer:

For the Interested Government Agency (IGA), you can contact the Public Inquiries Division requesting the status via mail or fax. You can also check your status on-line after you get the case number.

The processing times will vary depending on the type of application submitted. The times given below are estimates by the Department Of State, from the date of receipt of all documentation necessary to adjudicate the application.

No Objection .................……................................6 to 8 weeks
Interested U.S. Government Agency.......................4 to 8 weeks
State Department of Health..…..............................4 to 6 weeks
Exceptional Hardship.......................…..................3 to 4 months
Fear of Persecution.........................…..................3 to 4 months
Advisory Opinions.................................................4 to 6 weeks

 

 

 

 

 

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