@bcborder10, if you have a Pardon or record suspension in place, then you should be submitting both a Privacy Act and certified copy of your pardon from the Parole Board. Also, you will need to submit a current RCMP criminal record check marked for a visa/border crossing. This is what I require for my clients.

Please help,
Could use and expert opinion.

I am applying for my fourth I-192, have had 3 previous five years waivers.
Minor possession charge from 25 years ago.

As part of my application package
CAN I JUST SUBMIT THE RCMP RECORD CHECK THAT COMES BACK SAYING IF YOU HAVE A RECORD OR NOT, AND SHOW YOUR FINGER PRINTS AND HEAD SHOT BELOW?

OR DO I HAVE TO SUBMIT THE PRIVACY ACT/SUSPENDED RECORD (PERSONAL INFORMATION) RECORD CHECK AS WELL?
(The one that comes with a second page named, "Criminal Record, related to civil" clearance request). The one that list any absolute discharges, etc...

I don't want to have to submit the personal information/suspended record one, if it is not 100% required.

I don't believe I had to this the previous times I applied, but obviously rules could have changed over the past 5 years??

Also, is their anyone in Edmonton that knows their stuff? I don't mind paying to meet and get proper advice.

:: @bcborder10 added on 07 Aug ’19 · 13:53

Please help,
Could use an expert opinion.
I am applying for my fourth I-192, have had 3 previous five years waivers.
Minor marijuana possession charge from 25 years ago.
As part of my application package
CAN I JUST SUBMIT THE RCMP RECORD CHECK THAT COMES BACK SAYING IF YOU HAVE A RECORD OR NOT, AND SHOWS YOUR FINGER PRINTS AND HEAD SHOT LOWER ON THE PAGE?
OR DO I HAVE TO SUBMIT THE PRIVACY ACT/SUSPENDED RECORD (PERSONAL INFORMATION) RECORD CHECK AS WELL?
(The one that comes with a second page named, "Criminal Record, related to civil" clearance request). The one that list any absolute discharges, etc...
I don't want to have to submit the personal information/suspended record one, if it is not 100% required.
I don't believe I had to this the previous times I applied, but obviously rules could have changed over the past 5 years??
Also, is their anyone in Edmonton that knows their stuff? I don't mind paying to meet and get proper advice.

@bcborder1

As Michelle will tell you, some borders want 3 reference letters, not 2. Niagara Falls still asks for them, and Pearson Airport still has them on their posted list.

Its a bit of a ridiculous requirement, and most men will tell you they hate getting that part of the waiver the most. So I would love to drop them.

The problem is I do not want to send someone without them to have them not want to take the package (even if I am right) because the client is inconvenienced and I will be blamed.

So for now, I will keep including them. But you are absolutely correct, it does not seem to require them any longer.

Has anyone submitted a waiver without them and still gotten a 5 year waiver? My clients have always included them.

I see here it does not request reference letters anymore?
When i applied 5 years ago I did.

https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/admission-forms/form-i-92-application-advance-permission-enter-nonimmigrant

Are reference letters, still required?
Does anyone have a link to a checklist of requirements, to submit with our I-192 applications?

@John Rogers #70, I agree with you, in fact the process seems more complicated..when you read through the amount of steps that are required, and after all the electronic submissions, you still need to bring all the paper documents that were uploaded to be reviewed by a Custom Officer at time of biometrics within 45 days..Yikes...

As you stated, this will weed out poorly done applications. My concern will be the time line that a person has to go to USA Customs from the time they submit paperwork to submitting biometrics, especially around here as the nearest POE is almost 3 away... Most of my clients struggle with time management, I am forever having to phone them to remind them to deliver their paperwork within the 15 months..can't imagine now, a 45 day time line.

@FrankDr

To be honest the waivers are so fast now, I can't see it improving much. Everyone who is "average" is processed under 60 days now.

I assume if you submit electronically it saves them some of the data entry and weeds out half done applications, which saves THEM time. I know that a lot of people who attempt to hand in waivers do not have the proper requirements. I see this as more of a way to help Homeland Security, and not really a benefit to people who know what they are doing.

Hi All, just noticed this information about the new e-safe way for applying for applications in the near future. I noticed that it states down below that processing times will range from 60 to 90 days from the day biometrics are completed. Would this mean that this new way of applying for a waiver will have shorter processing times? Below is a copy and paste.

Beginning Mid-2019 you will be able to file and pay for your Form I-192 application online using the Electronic Secured Adjudication Forms Environment (e-SAFE). Nonimmigrants who electronically filed via e-SAFE and completed biometrics at ports of entry will receive a confirmation email when the application is submitted to CBP. e-SAFE will allow you to check the status of your application, receive electronic communications, and receive electronic notification of a decision. Processing times will range from 60 to 90 days from the day the biometrics are completed.

Hi @ Michelle and @John Rogers. https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/admission-forms/form-i-92-application-advance-permission-enter-nonimmigrant. Item 5 says you don't have to include the G-325A. I will be including it anyways.

I also wanted to thank you both for your expertise and helpfulness when it come to this forum as well as answering my question # 59.
I am helping a friend complete his application and he will be filing tomorrow in Edmonton. Nothing complicated in his record other than possession of a small amount of grass and magic mushrooms 25 years ago ($150 fine on ea charge). I used my application as a template which worked for a 5 year waiver for myself in 2017. I've got basically the same charges, but from 30 years ago. I will see if he can take a picture of the updated checklist at YEG, and I'll post it on the forum. Cheers

#66, John, sounds like the USA. Okay, well for now, I am going to include the G-325.. I have a feeling for the next year, until this E-SAFE is all set up..we are in for a lot of changes and unknowns..

@Michelle they just updated the instructions yesterday, and took down the statement that you do not need a G325A when you file the new edition. They do not address the older edition of the form at all.

John, the good thing about the missing G-325 yesterday, was I made a new contact person at POE. The Chief was very nice and we were discussing the E-SAFE process, to which he advised he has no idea about and asked if I could send him information..LOL..I send him the links for review. I also had a client who received their waiver, and along with the waiver as a brochure announcing the E-SAFE process..It seems that the USA is very eager to get this started and implemented across Canada ASAP.

#63 John Rogers, can you send me the link?.I was looking but can't find it..Thanks very much...

@Michelle the instruction on the Homeland Security website SPECIFICALLY say you are NOT required to submit a G325-A with the NEW I-192. I print that page out and highlight it and send it with the clients. No one has had a problem so far in Ontario.

Hi All, correction to my #61 comment, I just received a call from Portal, ND POE, who advised that I did not send the G-325 forms with my client. I advised that the new I-192 form replaces the G-325. Apparently not, so I was able to fax a copy. So I will be including the G-325 form in packages until further notice.

Hi John, I am still submitting all the same paperwork as before, with the exception of the G-325. So for me it has always been 3 reference letters, employment confirmation or income tax, court documents, passport, driver's licence - no exceptions, personal letter, Pardon documents, RCMP check, and depending on complication of file, other required documents.

@Angus I will let others answer since I don't have enough Alberta clients to know Calgary and Edmonton Airport requirements. It seems 3 letters of reference vs the two we require are needed. I add proof of residence. Proof of Canadian Citizenship (not sure if it was on there)

I will say that ALL waivers end up in Herndon Va. Make sure your personal letter is a GOOD ONE. For complicated cases reference the points in Hranka to respond to any attempt at rejecting the waiver. If you have sexually based offences (sexual assault to ANY degree) I am finding you are wasting your time right now. Even past waiver clients are getting rejected.

Trafficking is a tough one right now. If you had a 5 year waiver before and this offence is on it and you simply submit the last letter you wrote, you will get rejected. You have to talk about rehabilitation and also prove you have an understanding of how drugs impact society and your community. Don't half ass these letters and expect a good response.

@Michelle? Requirements for Calgary and Edmonton?

Hi there,

Does anyone have the list of requirements for YYC or YEG since the new I-192 form came out that I believe doesn't require G325-A? The last update I saw from @Tim was this list https://goo.gl/photos/NpJaoSmxiGtoKdnZ6 The airports seem to have their own waiver checklist that differs from CPB website and I want to make sure I have all the documents. Thanks!

Hi John, in reference to your comment in 52; can you provide the link. I tried to find on Google, and cannot find the electronic form. Thanks! Michelle

@Michelle it says all those requirements are still needed and that this is a pilot project. You can still file the normal way.

@John Rogers, is the USA still asking for reference letters, employment letter or income tax with applications? I sent someone to drop off application on June 28 and they were still asking for this with the new forms, but now that July 1 has come, not sure?

In response to the e-safe electronic filing, not sure how this going to work with some of my very old school clients, and if they have to go down anyways to do fingerprints might as well drop off paperwork. Do you think we the representative can submit for clients without doing a G-28 form?