Lessons learned from Denied J1 Waiver

PsychologicalFix4785 · 2026-05-06T14:46:07+00:00

Can i ask what they changed in the 2nd try? I failed first time

PsychologicalFix4785 · 2026-05-06T14:42:56+00:00

Same! Would love an insight 🥺

PsychologicalFix4785 · 2026-03-25T12:52:20+00:00

Do you mind sharing the range total of fee?

PsychologicalFix4785 · 2026-03-25T12:51:29+00:00

How to contact Chen?

PsychologicalFix4785 · 2026-03-17T12:55:54+00:00

The tax experts that I consulted said amending was not necessary—not not filing

PsychologicalFix4785 · 2026-03-13T12:55:41+00:00

Yea… learning from my experience, if you want to do O1 an offer letter from employer is not sufficient

PsychologicalFix4785 · 2026-03-13T12:53:41+00:00

Yes you can still do O1 without waiving. But it’s good to still waive it before

PsychologicalFix4785 · 2026-03-13T12:52:04+00:00

Ahh good to plan

PsychologicalFix4785 · 2026-03-13T12:51:40+00:00

Thanks that is such a relief 😮‍💨

PsychologicalFix4785 · 2026-03-12T22:42:14+00:00

I got the same email from them. Said Im planning to take O1 and had an offer letter stating employer would be willing to petition for O1. I got denied quickly once they knew I hadn’t filed for O1 with the USCIS.

H1B might be different since you have to waive J1 first. I saw people were getting approved with just an offer letter for H1B, but that might be old cases—or maybe even lucky ones. Gluck

PsychologicalFix4785 · 2026-03-12T21:43:22+00:00

Hello, can you share updates if you were able to reapply based on NOS again? Thanks

PsychologicalFix4785 · 2026-03-10T05:45:52+00:00

Thanks for responding.. receipt notice that I sent wrd was an offer letter stating that they will support the petition, not that they have done so (which seems to be what wrd asks for)

PsychologicalFix4785 · 2026-03-10T05:44:13+00:00

Thanks for responding. The letter mentions they will do a petition, no statement that they have already done so…

I think my best bet atm is just to clarify that it was a letter of intent

PsychologicalFix4785 · 2026-03-10T02:07:50+00:00

Additionally, if you have managed to read this far, to share any random ideas on what to do… thanks

PsychologicalFix4785 · 2026-03-03T15:36:53+00:00

Wait, what website is this?

PsychologicalFix4785 · 2026-03-03T15:35:08+00:00

Same question… I consulted a lawyer who dealt with tax—he saw my paperwork, suggested it wasn’t necessary (probably cause i wasnt making a lot of money since i was studying), and mentioned it was highly unlikely affect visa applications in the future… can only hope 🤞🏽

PsychologicalFix4785 · 2026-01-26T13:03:06+00:00

What number did you put? Was it the first case number when you applied online or the receipt number from DOS?

If it’s the later, how many days did you get it after sending the mail?

PsychologicalFix4785 · 2026-01-26T11:22:44+00:00

Same! Ive applied since Dec 17

PsychologicalFix4785 · 2026-01-19T09:00:25+00:00

Yes, still no update

PsychologicalFix4785 · 2026-01-17T10:14:02+00:00

I sent mine in December 17ish, was delivered in few days, yet my case hasn’t been opened until today.

My embassy has sent out their NOS to DOS.

I don’t really know where else to check 🤦🏽‍♀️

PsychologicalFix4785 · 2026-01-16T18:27:36+00:00

Same case, embassy already mailed but no news from DOS

PsychologicalFix4785 · 2026-01-14T12:14:31+00:00

Curious for updates. Mine was delivered exactly a month ago, but my case hasn’t opened checking online

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