How Do You Check the Status of a J-1 No Objection Waiver?
The J Visa Waiver Online system can show whether DOS received the DS-3035 materials and third-party supporting documents, including the No Objection Statement.
Use the DOS J Visa Waiver Online status system with your waiver case number. Check whether DOS has recorded the DS-3035 materials, fee, and required supporting documents, especially the No Objection Statement sent by the foreign government. If a required third-party document is not yet shown, allow the DOS status system time to update and confirm that the sending government transmitted it. After DOS forwards its recommendation to USCIS, USCIS controls the final waiver adjudication.
Use the DOS waiver status system
Applicants can use the J Visa Waiver Online system and the waiver case number to check case status.
Confirm receipt of the No Objection Statement
Because the statement is sent by a third party, the status system is particularly useful for confirming whether DOS has recorded receipt of the required government document.
Allow time for receipt to appear
DOS warns that updates reflecting receipt of third-party supporting documents can take at least three to four weeks to appear online.
After DOS sends the recommendation, USCIS has jurisdiction
Once DOS forwards its recommendation to USCIS, DOS no longer controls final adjudication. USCIS makes the final decision on the waiver.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see whether DOS received the embassy statement?
The online waiver status system can reflect receipt of required supporting documents.
Why is the statement not showing immediately?
DOS says third-party document updates may take at least three to four weeks to appear.
Who handles status after a favorable DOS recommendation?
USCIS handles the final waiver adjudication after DOS forwards its recommendation.
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