@Russellm798

It is COMPLETELY different. Please refer to the many newer pages with current information.

- no forms
-fingerprinting is completely different
-eSAFE is the way you file now.

I would completely disregard the above post.

Seeing this post is 8 years old, has the process changed much since then?

Hi grag2!
Do u have any updates ? Do have similar situation. Overstay. Waiting for 11 month. Regular responds , like :

“Your application is on file with the Admissibility Review Office. It is currently pending further review.”

Is it possible to get waiver with overstay ?

@Waiver interview process, more like you sit there while a filing clerk taps your documents into the computer. I wouldn't call it an interview. They are just there to ensure you have all of your papers (and to take your money).

What is the interview process?

@Jake- your situation is very similar to mine. First waiver in 93 days. Applied for my second waiver and it was professionally prepared. Mine took over 8 months -- good for 5 years thankfully! My only major glitch that I can think of was because the agency who prepared my second Waiver application forgot to tell me to include my explanation of my criminal charge(s) and how I changed my life etc. Just like the first Waiver you must prepare your second and most likely all the other waivers exactly as you prepared your first Waiver. Do not forget anything just be thorough. Even though my criminal charges were many years ago and I have a Pardon it still has to be done this way. Reference letters etc. I had to send the information they requested as in my explanation letter in September and I received my 5 year Waiver December 29, 2015. I actually never thought I had the patience that I did ... It was tough as I had to cancel a business trip and a holiday. Well worth the wait though ... Holidays in a couple of weeks Booyah! Good luck to you Jake and keep us posted. I still like to be part of this Forum as it helped get me through.

@i194waiver

Hi Everyone:

I received my first one year waiver within 90 days of applying. However my second waiver application has been pending for 150 days. When I email them, I am being told it is is pending results of necessary secondary security checks.

What is secondary security check?
How long does this secondary security check take?
How come my second waiver application which should be processed quicker is taking a lot longer than the first one?
Is everyone experiencing longer than usual delays with the waiver? May be ARO is backed up with excessive applications?

Appreciate your assistance with any of these questions.

I am getting anxious as my career revolves around travelling to the US.

Thanks again!

@Nam Yes, you need to provide photocopies of any past waivers (not original).

If you are renewing would, i need to provide my old waiver?

@kris - well you better apply now. The wait times are ridiculous. If you read the threads on here most of us have been waiting from 8 months to a year. Some people have got their waivers in 4-6 months. And a lot of us are waiting for renewals because our waivers have expired. Best of luck to you.

I have a criminal record from 14 years ago.
I live in PEI and was just asked to go to Orlando, Florida by a client of mine to meet his investors who want me to start large scale construction for them in Canada.

Is there any chance I could have a Waiver before March 10, 2016?

As you said if already paid fee for I-212 then no need t go to the border. Just sent copy of fee receipt to ARO by mail as ap.

I overstayed in US and had to apply 194 and 212 both at the buffalo port of entry. Submitted application and paid for both, have a receipt for CBC. Just received a letter from ARO saying I need for 212 with payment and I have 90 days to do it. I am thinking to go to the boarder again....anyone has any other suggestions?
Thanks

Should I get a pardon first. Or is it not required?

@Stu you need to apply for a waiver. Your records are now sealed, so you can include your pardon with your documents (that's what I did). do it all yourself (it's really easy)!

Hey,

I was just approved for a Pardon.

I tried to get into the US 14 or so years ago and was denied because I had been arrested at the time. The US border agent told me that I would not be allowed to enter the US that day. A couple of years ago I applied for a NEXUS card. Again it was denied but this time their reason stated clearly due to criminal convictions.

At this point, does anyone know how to go about getting into the US? I have family that I have never seen and vacation destinations that I am eager to see.

Thanks folks,

Stu

You no longer need the passport pictures either.

Note on item 1. Per RCMP web site - as of July 1st 2014 only electronically submitted fingerprint files are accepted.

Source: http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cr-cj/fing-empr2-eng.htm