Donald J. Trump as US. President and what it means for you & your waiver! ( I-194)

RSposted 7 years ago

Folks,

Once Trump is in office in 2017, regardless how people's waivers are going new laws will be introduced.

If you have a waiver pending, your chances are good to get the 3-5 years unless it was your first time applying then expect a 1 year waiver, but wait times are between the 9-18 month zone if not longer or less for first time (1) year waiver.

Trump does not like criminals, or people from colored race.... THAT IS A FACT!

His slogan make "America Great Again" is basically saying make "AMERICA WHITE AGAIN"

He will add more headache to an already volatile situation @ DHS, which was so over-burdened with waiver applications, they just started with giving out 5 year ones if it was a renewal. This is the first time it was ever done cause of the back log, and now with Trump it looks like the wait times will even be greater so to speak.

Changes to the forms have already begun which are getting more complex and sophisticated, and with greater fear the prices "WILL" go up also... it will go even higher just have to wait for it.

This is a great forum for accessing knowledge, but even that's not going to be enough in the coming next "four" years as only sources close if not reliable to DHS will slowly trickle out information, making immigration lawyers wealthy.

I don't believe in this, but people who help on waivers need to make a living also, so for those who rely on this site...get ready for the people who will ask both your arms and legs for help for "FREE" ... it won't be free cause no one will freely share there opinions... it will cost every one because well the majority of racists voted for Trump and his allowance of GHBTP!

No one ever gives away trade secrets...especially if you have to gain from one!

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I wouldn't trust this John Rogers.

A friend of mine happened to trust him and he still got refused at the border. He ripped him off totally. A couple of 1000$ down the toilet.

Better to do the waiver on your own.

Stop the arguing, people want real help.

Whatever replied 4 years ago   #30

@Adelaide

The whole purpose of my post was to highlight how history keeps on repeating itself. It seems we don't learn from past mistakes.

I would like to reaffirm that waivers are completely ridiculous. Weed is slowly being decriminalized and legalized in US states but CBP agents continue to deny people for admitting to smoking pot. Adultery is still a crime for many US states and some still arrest people for their sexual orientation while it has been legalized nationwide. How can you judge someone on a past criminal record? What is considered a crime today, may no longer be a crime tomorrow.

Canada also denies entry to people convicted of drunk driving. I don't even know how this could possibly be considered a crime. It's very easy to revoke someone's license for driving drunk or under the influence of drugs, make them pay 50k as a fine. When they start imposing 50k fines, nobody will ever drive drunk again. Why give them a criminal record? Again, if someone dies because of a driver under the influence, the victim's family seeks revenge. This is a social problem that nobody has the guts to solve. Instead they let the lousy cops and courts deal with it.

In domestic violence situations, the no good cops show up and arrest someone when its finally too late. The victim may actually be the aggressor and the aggressor may have endured years of victimization to commit a horrible act. Another social issue that nobody is willing to solve.

As a society, we rather let others solve what we cannot. Then we cast these people off as criminals..

The hypocrisy behind all these so called Christians. We are taught to forgive and forget. Yet, I don't see that implemented. Many still favor the death penalty and seek revenge after someone has committed a horrible act against them. However, Jesus turned the other cheek.

Makes you wonder how society works.

Many who lost someone through a horrible act would call me out and say: if it happened to me, I would also seek revenge. If I also started to list the number of people who have brought harm to me in different other ways, I would run out paper. People do bad things sometimes and we must learn to forgive them. This goes for the US and Canadian officials who shouldn't discriminate on past criminal convictions to please a certain type of citizens.

Bombazinga1 replied 4 years ago   #29

#27 @Bombazinga1

Didn't really need the "brief lesson", as it were, as I'm really quite very conversant in the damaging effects of colonialism and having spent half my life in 'murica am probably a little more tuned into the culture and history as it stands now than most Canadians who just travel rather than live there.

Nevertheless it is not outside the realm of possibility that your analysis will possibly present itself as "thought for food" (to flip the script as it were) for others on here.

Adelaide replied 4 years ago   #28

@Adelaide

Let me give you a brief lesson here.

Unfortunately, white Caucasian Europeans have been the colonizers of the world with the UK leading the way. They have been on the winning side and had to admit that they made several gaffes in recent times. Their efforts gave way to modern borders and christian conversion missionary campaigns. Severe famine and wars in these once colonized newly independent nations has endured for years. A new wave of immigration has taken hold and has shocked the western world.

The US were once british colonies. Thirteen colonies joined together and launched a revolution. The United States were build on 3 principles listed by a british philosopher :

1) no government intervention
2) free expression or right to religion
3) nobody can enter your property without your invitation

The forefathers of the United States allowed people to have guns to protect their property and welcomed thousands of christian sects into their territory.

The british had a tendency to enslave locals of the newly colonized territories. They brought millions of Africans into the colonies. They also enslaved many Aboriginals.

Unfortunately, the white colonizers who all of a sudden became American had so many slaves that they started to be afraid of them. They feared a slave revolution. They began purchasing more guns. They went on to seize more than 1/3 of Mexican territory (Spanish territory) and kill thousands more Aboriginals.

The Christian sects would indoctrinate the masses by spewing lies. They gained a stronghold predominantly in the South and this led rise to the US civil war. The African population and enslaved Aboriginals were free at last at the conclusion of this war. However, many Americans never quite accepted that. They have passed on the same beliefs to their offspring. They also have a political party to represent them with radical factions within the organization. Often, christian evangelical sects lead the way.

In recent times, US foreign policy has done more harm than good. They have not exported democracy. They are the new colonizers, invading and depleting the natural resources of other nations often through economic war. They have let drug cartels ravage South America.

The US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and other South American or European nations opened up their borders after WW2 but only white Caucasians were permitted in reality. All these countries were majority white. This wasn't really an issue because most newcomers had christian upbringings and they increased the white demographic.

After the cold war, the US began a new policy which was termed globalization. They exported thousands of jobs to less industrialized nations and welcomed newcomers from all over the world. Most majority white nations were now quite self sufficient and immigration to North America had ceased. The majority were now part of the western world with a new collective block known as the EU. They all decided to follow the same US policy.

Majority now want the American life. The American dream in a nutshell: a family with kids, a high paying job, a new car and a big house. This belief has damaged the social fabric of society. Raw capitalism at its finest. Seek and destroy, pollute and profit.

In the early 2000s, many white Caucasians were not quite happy. Jobs were hard to find and they had mixed feelings about all these newcomers like the muslims, Africans, Indians and Latinos. They had a high regard towards Asians in general because they worked hard with no complaints.

Today, white demographics are shifting. They have less children, aging and dying. Many white majority countries have a negative population growth. They have many years of history that they want to preserve and protect at all costs. They view the EU as a tool to wipe them out. The newcomers have more children and there is a fear that one day blond blue eyed human beings will become extinct.

Furthermore, the US and EU are losing ground to newly emerging players like China, Iran and Russia. These countries do not play by the rules. So, we indoctrinate the masses into believing they are evil. All the other emerging countries seem to play the game and capitalizing on globalization.

The muslims didn't really help themselves either. The recent Muslim attacks in the western world have generated fear amongst the white population. The muslims have mass proselytizing campaigns. It is quite disturbing to hear that the perpetrators of these attacks were once white children brought up in christian homes who kill in the name of a different religion. A religion which the western world views as oppressive.

The white supremacists who were always a minority have gathered lots of support in recent times. Many politicians are elected who espouse the same beliefs more or less. Recent illegal muslim immigration to Europe has been a driving force for all these marginal groups. Europe is in the middle of an existential crisis.

Nobody can blame the new Muslim or economic migrants. They dream of a better life. The western world should have never interfered into their affairs. If only the western leaders had not allowed for religious radical groups to co-exist in these majority muslim countries. If only, Africa was not as poor. We have ourselves to blame.

Criminal records were never an issue in the 90s or before that. 9/11/2001 changed that. American politicians had to reassure the population, so they hit on immigration. They wanted a fast and easy solution. They were quite clever.

Slowly slowly, many basic freedoms were thrown out. What was freedom infringement back then is now a privilege. So whoever has a criminal record is a cast off, no longer wanted. People were indoctrinated into believing this. Our personal information is easily accessible with the help of technology. Anybody can use it and interpret it the way they see fit.

All these sudden changes have split the population into two dangerous political factions: the radical left and right. The majority has no longer a voice.

It is up to the majority sane people to rise up and re-establish a new order. It's time, we try to fix social problems and injustice.

Bombazinga1 replied 4 years ago   #27

#25 @Doug Chainy

Just curious what you needed your waiver for? Care to elucidate?

True you cannot paint everyone with the same brush.Ideally one should take people as individuals first and foremost... we know this isn't the case however.

Unfortunately Latinos coming into America get scrutinized as do Muslims. If you're Black ... well America has historically not been very kind to this segment of the populace... of the 400 years (this month actually) Blacks have been in America for 350 of those years there was LEGISLATED discrimination against them. There are still a couple generations of whites alive (whose formative years were during Jim Crow - INCLUDING Trump) whose ideas have been shaped by that era and were part of this historical record.

You're narrative is just that ...YOUR narrative and is very singular. It would be intellectually dishonest to discount the historical record of America's treatment of people of colour (although Asians sometimes often fall outside this "classification" as they battle the myth of being the "model minority").

It is what it is and trying to discount the Trump Administration and their cruel immigration policies (under Stephen Miller's oversight) as it pertains to non-whites ... well the proof is in the pudding.

Adelaide replied 4 years ago   #26

This is simply not true or at least you cannot paint everyone with one brush. I am a person of color who received a 5 yr start to finish in 5mo. Not trying to give anyone false hope but the bottom line is I’m living proof of fair treatment and pretty good processing times

Doug Chainy replied 4 years ago   #25

Man, so many peoples border crossing ease might go up in smoke! (har har har)

jazzsax1 replied 5 years ago   #24

Now they are really gonna ramp up screening after October 17th and people need to be aware of what happens when you admit to smoking weed. We are trying to make people aware of the system that is in place

Also, note that this is a blog that we wrote in August 2016. Ignore the September Letter part since you likely will only qualify for a waiver. The point is that people need to understand how the system is designed and show you how you can protect yourself from harm.

http://september-letter.blogspot.com/2016/08/september-letter-us-waiver.html

K SCOTT replied 5 years ago   #23

#21You are correct as we have a big problem with this issue in BC. IF CBP gets a single indication that you are involved with Marijuana, you are screwed. Then there is a high possibility that you will need a waiver and not likely will qualify for A September Letter...since now they do the sworn statements much better and they are hard to overturn now.

We do have a page on our site regarding this topic as we have been preaching for a long time now. If you admit to weed smoking or any involvement in the Cannabis industry like employment, investments or more...you are screwed.

www.usentrywaiverservices.com/admitted-to-smoking-weed-at-border

K SCOTT replied 5 years ago   #22

@Michelle when I have clients with licenses, I have been advising them to hide it.

My concern right form the beginning with this Govt has been that once you reveal a licence, you cannot "take that back" and I was worried that it might show the person "is still involved in using narcotics" even though the whole thing is ridiculous.

I told them that you can always show it in the future when things have "stabilized" but I was worried about the possible ramifications of being honest about it to this government.

Its new ground, and I prefer to reveal less until I know more.

John Rogers replied 5 years ago   #21

We all knew that weed legalization would create problems crossing the border.

The US going hysterical over a plant is nothing new. The current administration is all about security, criminalizing and traumatising the public about immigrants. The war on drugs has failed but it's more profitable to continue criminilazing.

We are seeing the same rhetoric going on throughout the western world to deter voters from the real problems ahead. A trend that I hope dies down.

Waivers are a money grab as usual and as Canadians, we must become more vigilant to answering questions at the border. I just hope Canada doesn't fall in the same trap come election time.

We still have politicians here claiming to make adultery and abortion illegal again based on religious beliefs if they get elected. They don't want certain immigrants however they do share the same beliefs.

US states are legalizing pot so I expect one day, the federal government to do the same.

HatsBootsHatsBoots replied 5 years ago   #20

#17 that would make sense --- medical marijuana licenses could mean you don't even smoke the marijuana, you might be taking it in pill form, butter, etc. From a doctor for medical purposes is far different than buying an illegal street drug. That said, interesting to see how this impact people.

jazzsax1 replied 5 years ago   #19

#17, thanks John Rogers, I have a question, did any of your clients who have current Medical Marijuana licences have problems getting a waiver. None of mine did, as long as there was a valid Licence and Doctors letter.

MIchelle replied 5 years ago   #18

I will put this link here. Toronto Star.

https://www.thestar.com/news/cannabis/2018/09/13/canadians-who-smoke-marijuana-legally-or-work-or-invest-in-the-industry-will-be-barred-from-the-us-customs-and-border-protection-official.html

WASHINGTON—Canadians will be barred from entering the United States for smoking marijuana legally, for working in Canada’s legal marijuana industry and for investing in legal Canadian marijuana companies, a senior U.S. Customs and Border Protection official says.

Todd Owen, who spoke to the U.S. website Politico, said the U.S. does not plan to change its border policies to account for Canada’s marijuana legalization, which takes effect on Oct. 17.

Canadian perspective: If you like smoking the occasional spliff, keep it under your hat when talking to U.S. border agents; they regard this as an illegal act, even though marijuana will soon be legal in Canada and is already in some U.S. states.
Canadian perspective: If you like smoking the occasional spliff, keep it under your hat when talking to U.S. border agents; they regard this as an illegal act, even though marijuana will soon be legal in Canada and is already in some U.S. states. (GLENN RUSSELL / AP FILE PHOTO)

“We don’t recognize that as a legal business,” said Owen, executive assistant commissioner for the office of field operations.

Owen’s comments corroborated anecdotal reports that have accumulated over the course of the year. Canadians with links to the nascent legal industry, including venture capitalist Sam Znaimer and the chief executive of a B.C. agricultural machinery company, have already been given lifetime entry bans.

Owen said border officers will not begin asking every Canadian about their marijuana use.

He said, however, that officers might ask if “other questions lead there,” or “if there is a smell coming from the car,” or if a dog detects marijuana residue.

John Rogers replied 5 years ago   #17

I applied for my first time during obama. I waited forever and only got 1 year. I applied this January and I got my 5 year waiver today! Seems to be better than ever under Trump. Everyone is getting a 5 year waiver and not a long wait to get back.

Cad88 replied 6 years ago   #16

@Ahmed,

Where you born outside of Canada? Cause If your home country isn't Canada and you have a criminal record where you were born, you by definition are considered an ALIEN and will need a waiver.

ABC replied 6 years ago   #15

Hi folks,
I dont have any criminal records in Canada or US but they've forced me to apply for the waiver , first one was for 1 year then another one for 3 years , now i have to renew it ... is there a way to get tif of it if you don't have any convictions ?

Ahmed replied 6 years ago   #14

@ Adams

I think you should boycott our southern neighbors for a while as they have become completely delusional. We live in a pretty bad time where criminals seem to be the cause of all problems alongside immigrants. Canada is no exception to this rule.

You have 30 days to appeal but don't count on it. The system is flawed and there is nothing you can do about it. Visit Europe or the Caribbean, they don't care about your past but that might change in the future. Take advantage of the opportunities you still have.

I recently received a conditinal discharge after a lunatic neighbor filled bogus charges on me. Anyways, it's something I want to forget but I know my travelling days are pretty much done. I don't have a record or so they say in this country but how employers or foreign immigration officials see this is beyond my control. I won't travel to the US and filling for a waiver is ridiculous. ARO recently changed their rules but with that lunatic in power, good luck to us all. As of January 2017, ARO issues 5 year waivers to both first timers and renewals. They are judged on a case by case basis, so hopefully for the best.

HATS HATS replied 7 years ago   #13

In 2015 I received a one year waiver, then attended the US embassy for renewal, I was told I'd be getting five years but would need to wait for waiver, after six months wait I was informed last month that it was denied indefinitely. Most unusual for this to happen after a recommendation from the embassy
Now I'm not sure what to do, appeal??

Adams replied 7 years ago   #12

@Lilianne

He's very fortunate, this is the previous permanent border crossing card. He doesn't need a waiver.

eve replied 7 years ago   #11

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