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J-1 Waiver and Advisory Opinion Processing Times
CURRENT REAL-TIME PROCESSING TIMES FOR WAIVER REVIEW BRANCH AT STATE DEPT (from date that last required document is received at State Dept):
- No Objection waivers - 4-8 weeks
- Interested Government Agency waivers - 4-8 weeks
- State Department of Health waivers - 6-8 weeks
- Exceptional Hardship waivers - 3-4 months
- Fear of Persecution waivers - 3-4 months
- Advisory Opinions - 6-8 weeks
These are not official USCIS times, nor are they endorsed by the Central Office. Source: American Immigration Lawyers Association
For case status from the J-Visa Waiver Division:
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