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J-1 Waiver Application after Married with a U.S. Citizen

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I am in J-1 visa. I just married with a U.S. citizen, and realized that I will need to get J1 waiver to get my Green Card based on the marriage. I plan to submit the J1 waiver application based on the "Interested Government Agency (IGA)". Do you know how long it may take to get the result?

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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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