I have seen this video for 20 times or more. It helped me a lot specifically what to write as no objection statement . The video clearly described what is the actual process for J1 waiver.I have only seen this video and applied for my J1 waiver. I have forwarded this link to my friends and lab members who were also benefitted from it, Many thanks Jitendra. Please do make more video on immigration. It is really helpful.

Thank you for the concise and informative video! This will help innumerable people caught in the 212(e) curse :)

Hey Jitendra! This is a very informative video and helped me a lot when I applied for a J1 visa waiver. Also, I shared this video with a lot of my friends, and they mentioned the same. Thank you!!

Thanks for detailed walk-through about this. Really appreciate it.

Hi Thanks for posting this video! very helpful. After we mail DS-3035 to DOS do we have to wait for it to get accepted before proceeding with Indian consulate?

Hi Jitendra, this has been a truly informative video. Thank you! I just had a question with regards to the self attested envelopes. What is the 'From' address to be put there? Is it the one in MO or in DC?

Thank you Jitendra, this video really helped me a lot.

Hi Jitendra, Thank you for the informative video. This is really helpful.

hi Jitendra is there any way to communicate with CGI. They have provided many phone numbers but they don't pick any of them. Neither they respond via email. Besides this I also wanna know how much time do they take to process stage 3 application to Washington DC. Please let me know. Thanks

Hi Jitendra! Incredibly helpful video. I just had a quick question about question 2 in the affidavit (stage1). My DS2019 says I need a waiver based on my skill sets. I was not sponsored or financed by any Gov. So would it be ok to write "NA" for all fields in question2? Just to clarify I copied question2: "The exchange programme was sponsored by the Government of India / State Government of ___________NA_________in India / Agency of the Government of ________NA________ and financed by the Government of / Agencies of the Government of __NA___ / other." Thanks in advance!!

Hi @Jitendra, thanks a lot again. One more question: how do we get notified that the DoS received the NOC from the embassy? Is it reflected on the website status of DS3035 or will I receive a notification email?

Thanks for posting this! I have a quick question. I just got the "Waiver Certificate" from the CGI. I did not get the "Grant of waiver certificate". I hope that is not a problem? Thanks again!

Hi Jithendra, Thank you

Hi Jitendra, Thanks for your helpful video, and that's pretty informative. I appreciate your efforts in making this video. I have a couple of questions on Affidavit form (stage 1) 1. Am I supposed to enter "not applicable" in the blanks in Affidavit? for example: I haven't taken any scholarships from Govt. of India, so shall I enter "not applicable" over there? But It's specified in affidavit that none of the blanks should be left empty or "Not applicable". So I'm a little confused of what to enter in the blanks that correspond my J1 aspects. 2. In affidavit, do I need to complete questions 7, 8 and 9? because there is no space to enter data over there. Any advice on these two questions will be highly helpful. thanks!

Thank you so much for making this video! I got a letter from the department of state saying I'm not subject to the 2 year requirement, do I need a notice of action from USCIS before filing for adjustment of status?

Hi Jitendra, thanks for the video. really helpful. I am on the verge of applying for stage III to SF Consulate. Their website doesnt tell to send passport and miscellaneous form, which I think I dont have now. Do you think they are absoultely needed? Thanks.

Update with respect to the application: Stage 3 Application filed with the DOS: 01 Sep, 2021 Application update on DOS website: 20 October, 2021 NOS update (Indian Consulate): 21 October, 2021 (I got the letter on 14 Sep, 2021, but DOS updated it late) Favorable Recommendation - DOS: 18 Feb, 2022 USCIS receipt - 28 Feb, 2022 USCIS Approval - 15 March 2022 Received Letter on 22 March, 2022 It took quite a long time due to understaff in covid time. DOS processing time was mentioned as 12 to 16 weeks once they receive all letters. Mine took close to 16 weeks. Hope it will be faster in the near future.

Very clear presentation Dr Jitendra, Thanks

Hi Jitendra, do we only have to send our highest degree's copy to the RPO and the State Home Ministry ? Or do we need to send copies of all our 10th and 12th and other degrees ?

Thank you so much for giving me information on how to file nori

Thank you for the informative video. I have a quick question. I have 2 years of J1 which is about to finish this December. My organization is ready to give me another DS 2019. So do I need to apply for J1-waiver with my new DS2019 or the old DS2019? Kindly respond ASAP. I will be grateful for you

Hi, very useful video! Thank you. Do we need to submit the original copy of the noc from Indian departments? I've only received a copy - will this be sufficient

@JitendraPant7 Thank you for such a beautiful explanation for all the nationalities. I got into Harvard and now want to extend my stay after my J1 expires in 11 months. I have just sent the stage I documents to the Indian consulate. What would be your suggestion to push this process in order to get the waiver in 11 months. Do you think H1B can be processed after the final waiver in 30 days?

Hi, Jitendra Thank you for the very useful information. Could you tell me how long after the Indian Government issued a letter of no objection did it take the USG to issue you the I-797C & I-797 Notice of Action forms. Thank you.

Hi again! I am on F1 now and what should be the answer for this question: Is there any period of time in the U.S. that is not covered by your form DS-2019/formerly IAP-66?

Hello Jitendra, thank you for sharing the information to your video about J1 wavier.I want to know one more thing if a person had applied wavier already but haven’t got it yet. In that situation is that person is legible to apply for extension or not? Secondly, If a person is on J1 extension, Is that person is allow to visit his home country during that period and come back to USA?

Thanks for your video, So helpful! I have 2 questions for you - I have applied for stage 1 and got my documents back and they accepted the payment and I received the acknowledgment of the money order. How will I know if I Passed stage 1? In the final remarks in the video, you said that waiver is not needed if I planning on education - How does it work?

Hi Jitendra, I hope you are doing well. Thank you so much for making the video. I have a query regarding the J1 waiver. Do you have an idea if the J1 waiver is mandatory to change status from J1 to academic H1B (no cap) status?

Hi Jitendra, I currently have all three NORIs and am ready to go to stage 3. I also have a 2 week trip planned soon outside the US. I would like to kick off the stage 3 processing ASAP by going to the consulate and sending the packet to Missouri before leaving for the trip. Do you think this will have any negative effects? (I am working on F1 STEM OPT and don't have any other visa application in process) Really appreciate you for the video and comments, Bharath

Hi Dr. On my signed DS i have No Subject to the 212 section, but in the visa I have to comply with the 212 rule, so is it a mistake ? I'm from Ecuador, and my country belongs to those countries which have to comply the Rule, when i received my passport with the visa I asked them about this and they told me that the system

Hi Jitendra, thanks for the video. One question - do the NORI forms have to be handwritten or can we type in the fields as well?

Hello Jiten In the first Step1 after collecting all the documents where do I have to take all the documents original as well as photocopy ? Atlanta GA I’m in Florida can’t I send them by mail ?

hello Jitendra, one question your certificate was issued in September 2017 from India, but CGI Atlanta document was issued on June 29, 2018, does it take this much time to go for this process in US after we submit everything to SF office?

Hi Jitendra, thank you for such a useful video. It really helped in filing of J1 waiver and completing them step by step. As you mentioned here, that some states in India have discontinued the RPO clarification. How can I know that which are those states? Also, did you send your documents directly to RPO office or at a particular division at the RPO office? Thank you!

Great video,thanks! I am confused on from address on two envelopes for the packet 1 to St Louis.Please try to answer,rest everything is ready with me. Thanks again

Hi Jitendra, Thanks a LOT for this video. Really helpful. I'm in the third stage of waiver process. I sent the documents to Missouri and to NY embassy. New York consulate issued me a waiver certificate and grant of waiver certificate. I have not heard from Washington DC yet. I have a question: Should I send anything to Waiver division at Washington D.C.? From your video I understand that they will send me the certificate directly. IS that right? Please respond. Thank you.

Hello Jitendra Pant, Thanks for such a wonderful video. I have few doubts like can you please explain me? most of friends say that for waiver process it is better to stay at one particular address. So we should not change address when we applying for Waiver? we just need to submit only highest degree certificate ?

At 7:30 you have mentioned to write the case no, name and country on the documents. Is it necessary? As, in the DS3035, they haven't mentioned anything as such.

Hi Jitendra, Thank you very much for making such an informative video. I have a quick question regarding the 2nd stage, I received the NOC from the MHRD Within a month (7/7/2021), but still waiting for another NOC from the Home Government and RPO. It's been about 7 months now and I have no update. How long does it take? Do I need to contact them to get the status of the NOC? Thank you.

Thank you so much for the video! Really appreciate it. I had one question! If I am starting my process from India, from where do I get my Affidavit and Bio Data notarized/attested?

Thanks for the detailed video. I did my second stage and just received the NORI from Home Department via email. Do I have to wait for other two department to get the certificate or I am done with my second step and proceed to third one? Thanks in advance.

Hi Jitendra, thank you for such a useful video. I just want to know, do I need to submit J1 waiver application for my spouse and dependent child?

Hi Jitendra, This is really informative video. Can i start with stage 3 and in in parallel i can apply for stage 1 & stage 2?

Hi jitendra, Can you apply for this j1 waiver through NORI at any point in your j1 period? Or does it have to be when your j1 expires (at end of 7 years)?

Hi Jitendra, It is very informative video. I have a question. I will be changing my address on April but then can still complete 1st stage in March? Would there be a complication latter as the address I will be mentioning in stage 1 will change. And I have subscribed to your channel.

Hi, i recently came across this video! My husband filed for his J1 waiver at the DOS in December 2022 & it was received in January 2023, but its June and we didn't hear anything from the DOS yet regarding the favorable recommendation? What should be done now ? Should we approach the local Congressman or Senator ! Please help Sir ! Thank you!

Hi Jitendra, Thank you for this comprehensive video. I am filing for the waiver but I have a home loan from an Indian bank. Regarding this, I had a question if I must declare this in the affidavit or not and if I do, would it cause any trouble with the process?

Thank you @jitendra. How time time do you think it took for you to complete all 3 stages

Hi Jitendra, Thanks for the super helpful video. I am currently waiting for the waiver to come. DOS received NOC on July 12, but nothing from them yet. I had one question on next steps post getting J1 waiver? Can one still travel to India and get J1 stamped to use for getting back in US, if the current J1 is valid till next year?

Hi Jitendra, thanks for this useful video. I have a question. I came to know that once I apply for the J1-waiver, I will not be able to extend my DS-2019 anymore. Up to which stage of paperwork I should complete so that I can still extend my DS-2019?

Thanks for the detailed information. I don't see biodata form in the website. Where can I download it?

Hi Jitendra, thanks for this information in video. I have one query, on my visa embassy wrote "Not subjected to 212e" but in my 2019 which I took to embassy first time they ticked on subjected to 212e. Can you suggest where I can clarify this Thanks

Hi Jitendra, Thanks for your inputs. They were very helpful. This is a fantastic resource. I submitted my final documents to DOS in June 2021 and my case number is showing up online on Sep 1st week. Do you or anyone have a recent update on the wait time for the final approval?

Hi Jitendra thank you for the video, very informative and detail, and we have completed stage 2. Have a question with regards to address change while we were applying for NORI we applied it from our old address but we recently had to move our house, how will it affect stage 3 process ? Thanks

Hi Jitendra, Thanks for sharing complete details. I am also applying for the waiver procedure and have received three NoCs from home country. I am filling up DS-3035 and I am unable to generate the summary packet. I tried several times with different browsers and computers too, it showing application error. Display packet link is not working. Do you have any idea how to go about it? I tried approaching DoS but was not helpful.

Hi Jitendra, thanks for the informative video. How do you when the Indian consulate in US has received the NORI from State government in India? Is there a way to track? Thanks.

Hey Jitendra, thanks for explanation! I wanted to know as I am under F1 visa and going for H1b application. Will I still be requiring to undergo J1-visa waiver process as my visa mentions that I fall under 212e section. Though, I believe that might be misprint on visa as I do not meet the 2 clause requirement of section 212e. I have time till June 30th to submit application. Do you know how can I confirm if I am subject to the section if I am currently on F1?

Is J2 also need to follow the same process for getting the waiver? Or when J1 is applying for waiver (including Stage I, II and III) that is enough for j2 also?

Very detailed explanation, thanks for sharing

This is such a useful video Jitendra!! Thanks a lot for putting so much effort and time to make it for helping out. My J1 waiver is at its third stage. On September 3rd I see their received status while in June21st I sent applications. Now my current j1 is ending in 30Nov. So can you please tell me, what are the ways I can expedite at least try to do, the process? It seems like after received date, they are taking 4-5 months which I don’t have in hand. So I am really concerned. Also is there any possibility that my h1b petition can be filed based on the j1 waiver application received status( if not then which status of j1 waiver, can h1b be filed) so that I can at least legally stay in USA?

My NORI has no errors. However, the letter I received from Embassy of India, Washington DC had a one-letter typo in name. Would that be a problem?

Hi Jitendra, Thanks for your great explanation. I have a 2 year residency rule and I am currently in my F1 visa ( 3 semester of my Masters). When do think the correct time to start the process. I don't have a job company to sponsor my H1B (not yet at least). Any leads is much appreciated.

Hello. I hope you are still answering questions. If I file for a waiver based on no objection statement, do I need to be married or have intentions to get married. Or job offer. In other words what can I say for them to grant waiver without being married or job offer

Hi Jitendera, Thanks a lot for this amazing video. I have a question that i am in the states on a J1 exchange visitor visa which is valid until december and i am currently in my last semester of undergrad and now i want to apply for masters degree and change my status to F1.I am also subjected to 212(e) . Should i also need a j1 to adjust my status to F1 because some website it requires and USCIS webiste does not mention F1 in waiver category what should i do please reply

I have a question. Can I ask my brother to take biodata and affidavit personally to both secretariat and regional passport office? or it has to be sent from America? Please Enlighten me

Hi Jitendra. I have some doubts about the J1 category, Does our employer help us in all this process by providing some document or so? Maybe if my project requires more than a year then how does it work? And when do we need to start the waiver process? Thank you :}

Thank you...........If we start the process of stage 3 now, any suggestions on timeline in present covid situation? tia

Hi jitendra, thanks for the video. I am about to start the waive off and because of the covid here is no walkin at this time. i was wondering if you know that i need to mail oringinal passport and DS

Hi bro. Very informative video. Thank you and I have one question bro I don’t have J1 visa stamp page bcoz I have changed the visa from f2 to J1 in U.S. So can I start the step -1 without the stamp page?? Thanks in advance

Hi Jitendra, great video. Helped me a lot. I do want to ask you.. how do I find out whether I need a verification from regional passport office.

Hello Jitendra, thank you for the information, can CGI SF process our packet 2 with the documents submitted by us,or they will wait for registered mail from India which contains Nori certificate. As I am going to receive Nori by hand from India and in turn mailed to me through FedEx.thank you.....

Thanks, Jitendra, for the great information. How do I know which state has removed NORI from passport?

Hello again Jitendra. Is it necessary to send marksheet, degree certificate copy (or original) to the local consulate for bio-data attestation at stage 1? Thanks a lot.

thanks jitendra for all the information and I have subscribed🙂

Hi Jitendra, It is really an informative video. How much time whole process will take to get J-1 waiver certificate? I am currently in US. I have less than two months to get it done. Is it possible?

Hi jitentendra thanks again for the video it is the best that's available you are awesome by helping all these people. I am in stage 3 the DOS received my no objection documents in April and it is still showing pending. How long does it take for decision and we did not get any confirmation mail other than the status on the portal. Is this normal? Please help!!!

Brother, great video. I have a doubt if your could clarify. What if the both J1 visa page on the passport and the DS2019 indicates that the 212(e)-2 year Home residency rule DOES NOT apply? From Somewhere I got this " If the J-1 worked or studied in a field that appears on the "skills list." This is a list of fields of specialized knowledge and skills that are needed in the J-1's country of last permanent residence for its development. Canada, Australia and Germany are examples of countries that are not on the list. China, India and South Korea are examples of countries that have many skills on the list". I studied and worked in Canada (although an Indian Citizen) while applying for the second postdoc in USA. That explains why it mentioned that I am NOT subjected to 212(e)-2 year Home residency rule. However, any thoughts? As a layman, may I assume as both the J1 visa and DS2019 indicate (which is I am NOT subjected to 212(e)-2 year Home residency rule). Looking forward to your reply. Thanks again.

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Hello Jithender, Nice vedio. I just moved to Memphis want to do waiver from here. I found it is different from NY consulate. And one more thing here (Atlanta) not asking for Biodata. If you follow up in instructions. I am just confused whether to keep Biodata form from other consulate for it?

Hi Jitendra thanks for the very informative video , we have followed your advice and currently at our 3 rd stage . Please clarify if the region of last residence is the current address.thanks for your help

Hi Jatinder, I have J1 from Fullbright. Can I still apply with No Objection? I talked to couple of attorneys. They said I'm eligible for NO OBJECTION bassis. Because my scholarship was funded by US State Department. Thank you

Hi Jitendra, thank you so much for this very informative video. I have a question that will help me and possibly others as well: My J1 will expire in Dec 2022. So I have a full year to apply for the waiver and get it approved. If I receive a job offer before April 2022, can my employer apply for H1B for me while waiting for J1 waiver to be approved? I read in a couple of places that while J1 waiver is still pending one can get H1B approved, but J1 waiver is needed before H1B visa stamping. I would like to know if you have any information regarding this. Thank you so much again.

Hi again! I am on F1 now and what should be the answer for this question: Is there any period of time in the U.S. that is not covered by your form DS-2019/formerly IAP-66? During my J1 period I didn't stay longer than my DS-2019 period but now I am on F1. should I say yes or no?

@Jitendra Pant I have a unique situation I have an India passport but my last passport was issued from a different country Brunei Darussalam so do I need to reach out to the passport office In India or the country where it was last issued

Hi Jitendra, so I did not take any loans or funding from any government so what shall I fill the affidavit and BioData forms with as they are asking not to write not applicable dashes or dots. Please help!!

Hey JP, once we send our package to DoS, is there anyway to check the status of it ?

Hi Jitendra, Hope everything’s going well! Thank you so much for the video. I’m about to begin the J1 waiver process, and was wondering how long the entire process took you to complete? Looking forward to hearing from, Best.

What is the difference between NORI I/NORI II/NORI III? On the New York Indian consulate website..

Hey, your video is very helpful. How much time it takes to do stage 3?

Hi Jitendra , my friend referred your Video on J1 waiver . My wife is a Teacher here in Covington GA. The information you shared is of immense help. One quick question myself and my daughter are on J2 dependent Visa , so we also have to take a waiver or it’s just the Primary J 1 has to take ? Kindly share your opinion and thoughts . Best regards

Hi Jitendra, I am posting the same message again to get the answer from you. Thank you very much for making such an informative video. I have a quick question regarding the 2nd stage, I received the NOC from the MHRD Within a month (7/7/2021), but still waiting for another NOC from the Home Government and RPO. It's been about 9 months now and I have no update. How long does it take? where do I need to contact them to get the status of the NOC? Thank you.

Hello, It's been more than 2 months, I have still not received the noc from state government. Is there anything I can do about it?

Thanks but I am still not getting it.The sample envelope on the website has one from....... address and one definitely going to be my address.Do I need to put from address on that envelope for which I am not sure about.Should I just write my address on self addressed envelope.please respond.....Thanks in advance

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Hello Mr. Jitendra, I will be going to the US on J1 visa this September & my program is for 1 year i.e., till September 2023. Should I start my waiver process now while I'm still in India or am I supposed to start the process after entering into the US?

Hi Jitendra- thanks for all the information. I am wondering what will be the STEP 1 and 3a for a person who held a J1 Visa and at present residing in India, where the documents (affidavit and bio-data) should be attested from?

Thank you for the details about the waiver process. In the statement of reason should I write exact the same sentences that you shown in the video and it’s enough or I should add more details like I am postdoc fellow … and need waiver to continue the project work as the finding are very interesting….Kindly help me. Thanks

Hi jitendra, Notice: Submissions of the downloaded form DS-3035 will no longer be accepted. I noticed this on the website any idea why I should do for phase 3

Thank you Mr. Jithendra for making a helpful video. I have quick question in the third stage. I'm J1 visa holder applying for waiver.I finished my third stage. I have also received the case number. I'm ready to send the two packet. Do I need to send a covering letter along with two packets?

Hello Mr. Jitendra, thank you so much for such an amazing video. This is question is just to get some hope and wisdom from you. Before seeing your video, a couple of days ago I approached an immigration law firm for this NORI process and they said it’s a long 10-11 months process even though I mentioned the website says it’s a few weeks process (the attorney even had a sarcasm response with a snicker smile) and just for this NORI process they are ready to charge 2800 and plus the US processing fee that are just a couple of 100’s. Whilst I felt a lil hopeless because being a teacher and I only have only one more year on my visa span, it’s not that easy for me to decide. I definitely need your advice on whether they are saying it to take money or is it really a 10-11 months process now? I hope yo hear from you soon. Pranam 🙏🏽!!! - Prema