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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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1028 Oakhaven Rd.
Memphis, TN 38119
T. 800-343-4890 or 901-682-6455
F. 901-682-6394
Email: info@visalaw.com

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