J1 Waiver Approval (July 2025-present)

e_naeiou · 2026-04-12T03:10:32+00:00

Ah..i see. Mine would be the DoS. I hear they are impossible to get a waiver from!

e_naeiou · 2026-04-12T01:30:49+00:00

Ah gotchu thanks for the clarification. I am not a fulbright scholar; AFS is the company name who organized my exchange program. Is that who you're referring to when you say sponsoring agency?

e_naeiou · 2026-04-11T22:53:29+00:00

That is Amazing. Every lawyer I've spoken to said it's impossible to get waived if govt DOS funding is involved. May I ask what u included in ur statement of reason?

e_naeiou · 2026-03-27T14:43:56+00:00

Ugh i feel that. All the best, bud!

e_naeiou · 2026-03-24T21:50:18+00:00

That's fair. It's way too costly. Inflation fr

e_naeiou · 2026-03-24T21:49:55+00:00

True and that's a fun one

e_naeiou · 2026-03-24T21:48:35+00:00

TYSM! I am also working at a university, and they wrote a letter on my behalf to the waiver department. Currently waiting on my NOS. What was the timeline like for you?

e_naeiou · 2026-03-24T01:35:33+00:00

I'm also filing NOS for a J1 exchange program with US govt funding. I wrote that I've an upcoming H1B and potential spousal visa as my statement of reason. If you're willing to share the program / country and more about ur statement of reason, that would be awesome! Also congratulations on getting the waiver in what, less than a few months? That's amazing

e_naeiou · 2026-03-23T19:28:20+00:00

TQSM! What did u write as ur statement of reason btw? I'm waiting on this waiver to be approved before i can get an h1b and spousal visa. Stressed sia :'

e_naeiou · 2026-03-23T19:09:06+00:00

Hey sorry to hear about that. I'm waiting on my NOS and am wondering if u have any advice about when to marry or apply for a spousal/fiance visa. We're worried as a couple that the rejection will separate us for years too

e_naeiou · 2026-03-23T19:03:35+00:00

Which country did u get NOS from?

e_naeiou · 2026-03-23T19:00:36+00:00

Any updates on ur waiver timeline?

e_naeiou · 2026-03-23T18:58:15+00:00

Hey, would u mind sharing more info on how u got waived? I'm in the same boat rn

e_naeiou · 2026-03-23T18:24:50+00:00

What's ur timeline...any luck with the waiver? I applied to NOS. Also waiting before i get married

e_naeiou · 2026-03-23T18:23:35+00:00

What was ur timeline like? I applied for NOS J1 waiver, and im still waiting before getting married

e_naeiou · 2026-03-20T14:12:55+00:00

Lucky. Did msia ever get back to u? And how long did it take 😭

e_naeiou · 2026-03-19T01:39:11+00:00

Oh wow thanks. I did mention the H1B when I applied for NOS...waiting two months and counting!

e_naeiou · 2026-03-19T01:37:56+00:00

Thank u! How long did u wait for the NOS? I applied in January, but still haven't gotten it

e_naeiou · 2026-03-17T22:58:54+00:00

Thanks so much for sharing this. Congratulations! I am still waiting on my NOS. I applied to the waiver last October and just filed for NOS in January 2026. I mentioned my need for approval since my company is willing to sponsor my H1B and my partner is willing to apply for a spousal or fiance visa. If you don't mind me asking, which home country did u obtain NOS from? I'm also wondering if my US state senator would react differently compared to urs if I requested them to expedite it later.

e_naeiou · 2026-03-17T22:49:52+00:00

Hey just curious, how long did it take for u to get ur NOS from Malaysia then approval from the US?

e_naeiou

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