I am here to help you on your US Waivers.

RSposted 7 years ago

Hello to all the people on this forum,

I was told by a friend named Marie Perrin, about people needing help with I-192 waivers to achieve their I-194 waivers. By no means am I an expert on waivers, but I have been doing them myself since 2006 when I was banned from entering U.S for 10 years from the mid 1990's and I don't do it for a living, I have a real Monday - Saturday job which I actually like believe it or not, doing waivers is a sideline gig for some extra travel cash.

Personally there is lots of people in BC/AB that can prepare US waiver packets and each has there own method that works for them and their clients, I have not personally met anyone that does it for a living, cause I have my own ways to get the waiver done and I have honestly only lost one case where I was helping a person out who was a friend of a friends and when they submitted there package the prints they sent had already been over the 15 month validity for the prints, when I specifically explained to him it must be done immediately and when DHS replied he had 87 days to send in new prints and he did not get his RCMP prints back in time so he ended up losing his money he paid at the border the first time and had to start all over from scratch. But rest assured when I told him that I would help him get his waiver and this time to fully listen to me right down to the letter, he did and he did end up getting it in 2009 and now all he does is renewals every 5 years thru me.

Marie's boyfriend has a record and I prepared his waiver in December 2015 before Christmas, and he ended up getting 5 years May long weekend 2016, and have become some good friends of mine.

I have a criminal record myself and I just got approved this month June 15th 2016 good for 5 years also.

Waivers in general do take time, especially the first one cause of all the necessary background checks and the prints have to be verified, and all lovely paperwork that goes along with it, renewals are starting ease up but still in the 4-9 month range.

I have done many waivers for many people who have been referred to me with all sorts of charges, at first I did it for like pretty cheap for people that were sent to me, but then when DHS changes there rules, eventually so does the price and all the upkeep that has to be done to keep up with the modern times and with like any industry you have to stay sharp to leave your mark amongst a world full of sharks. I had no clue this forum even existed, I am from the lower mainland, but with my other job I travel to Alberta once or twice a month and have done waivers for people there too.

I've seen companies charge some cheap amounts to some outrageous amounts, all over the net like Craigslist & Kijiji and there own websites but if you pay for cheap service that's what your going to get, if you pay someone lots of money and have a hard time trusting them with your $10,000+ and you don't get your money's worth what happens next small claims court to try to get your money back??

Personally I will admit, I don't do waivers for cheap cause it takes a lot of time and patience to properly prepare a bulletproof waiver packet from scratch cause with any mistakes you can kiss your money and your application goodbye and I couldn't have that on my conscious. When in my spare time I like to spend with my family instead of actually sitting with strangers getting to know them to help them on their waivers, but everyone eventually has a price and I have one also to do sideline work, I mean I have bills to pay just like anyone else, and if your good at something never do it for free!

If you choose to go with me I will take the responsibility to do up a proper waiver packet ready for you to submit at the border of your choice, but if your finances aren't great your probably better off to get a company that does it on a payment plan with them. If you don't believe me I can show you my own personal previous waivers, which I doubt many if any companies can show you to gain your trust especially with those companies out there trying to take your hard earned money. I am not a company nor am I any kind of competitor, scammer and anything else people like to go off on in forums about. I am just a regular blue collar everyday worker who needs waivers for the rest of his life also, but I can help you get your packet ready and done for you, mostly it's just one big waiting game at DHS.

Let me know, I am also on here to give friendly advice also if your stuck, cause I've been doing my own waivers for 10 years straight without a loss and very knowledgeable about the DHS/CBP policies, cause I enter the states on a weekly basis.

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In Nov 2014, I went for TN visa stamp. The officer went through my documents and objected on WES evaluation (3-years Undergraduate Degree) should be of 4-years and mentioned he prefers UofT evaluation.

I completed one year education and went again today 11/17/2016 with WES evaluation stating 4-years undergraduate degree which equals to US Bachelor. The IO again refused saying it must be North American degree, took my finger prints and gave me paper stating "Need Bachelor Degree from North America or Post Secondary Diploma and 3-years experience, this Diploma must be from North America".

Now my question is, am I denied entry to US cuz they took finger prints though the enclosed doc does not states the case is very severe. Would you plz tell my options and TN Visa chances?

ansar replied 7 years ago   #15

@RS Okay sounds good cause I've heard some horror stories where they wont let you cross even with the waiver. My sister graduates next may so id like to make some visits to see my family out there until it can be a permanent stay.

I sent 4 reference letters...2 from teachers that worked with me in the states, One from the principal and the last was from a political figure of the state i resided in. I assumed that having a clean criminal background wouldn't take so long to process. Patience is really a virtue on this one

Africanjedi replied 7 years ago   #14

@Africanjedi

Naturally CBP officers won't give you a hard time unless they feel like going on a power trip, they have to right to ask where your going, how long your staying, all proof and documents etc, etc, etc. But the I-194 comes from authority that has a lil bit more power than border guards, so you should be okay.

How many references did you send, just the one? I do about minimum 3 or 4 from all types of people that know you personally, I feel it works better for sympathy when they go thru your file, cause remember its a case by case system, with all kinds of secondary background checks.

RS replied 7 years ago   #13

@RS I accept responsibility for not doing it sooner but i figured i was there and the DACA waiver was my insurance until i got married and just filed naturally. The officer was a real ahole so i feel he was having a bad day. I haven't received anything for more info. I made sure the packet was perfect and even included a reference letter from a top official in my state. I usually send an email every 2 months for status updates. My brother actually takes his oath for naturalization tomorrow so his journey to citizenship is done. I'm patiently waiting because that's all i can do.

Once i receive the waiver and book a trip will they give me a hard time at the border or airport due to my history of living in the states prior to being inadmissible?

Africanjedi replied 7 years ago   #12

@Africanjedi

An overstay for one day is 1 day to many @ CBP, it all comes down to who you got at the border and if they were in a badd mood you got the punishment for it. Being a Canadian and your father did not get your US naturalization "greed card" ( I call it ) before your 18th birthday, technically you became an adult and should have known the rules.

In your case, the officer was right and now you will need a waiver, and I've personally seen the first ones hit over the 12+ month mark, honestly it's a drawn out waiting game ... if DHS needed more info they would have sent you a letter stating what more info you need and have 87 days from the date of the letter.

Best to send an email to see where your case is, 99% of the time it's generic, but the odd time you'll see a letter has been sent which gives you some kind of hope.

Marriage doesn't really help, but I have seen some hardship cases accepted so hopefully your brother gets his US citizenship.

You'll get a waiver eventually, but you will need one forever.

RS replied 7 years ago   #11

@RS i moved to the states in 200o with my family and last September i came to Canada for a wedding and they did not allow me to go back because they said i overstayed. From what I know my father failed the citizenship test to sponsor my brother and I before we turned 18 so we had no status in the states for a while. My brother got married and is in the process of obtaining his citizenship. I applied for the DACA(deferred action for childhood arrivals) while living in the states and qualified for it so i was able to stay in the states legally as long as i didn't leave. Being a Canadian citizen i didn't think it would a big deal to come and go but the CBP officer told me i self voluntarily deported myself when i crossed... here i am now living in Canada and leaving my life of 15 years in the states. I still have all my possessions there (home, car and college) I applied for the waiver in November 2015 at Pearson and have been waiting since. I have no criminal background and I know the first is the longest wait but is there anything else i can do?

Africanjedi replied 7 years ago   #10

@PH1,

If you applied for both, without receiving one or the other whether it be I-192 (I-194) OR I-212 APPROVAL , you my friend have dug your own grave so to speak.... your case is most likely flagged in the FBI system and your case will be pending for a very, very, very long time to be honest. Your first mistake was applying for both, secondary checks are necessary no matter how long your conviction was and the only way around it is a I-194, and I am guessing you've been singled out on suspicion of some kind fraud for 2 applications in their systems.

Applying for a I-212 is a last minute hail mary so to speak if not indirectly a "Canadian Citizen".... if you were a landed or permanent resident & "CANADA" is the not the country you were born in, raised maybe then that's irrelevant, if you were removed from the states it was for good reason, and you will always need a I-194 for the rest of life.

I have done a case similar to yours, and the guy was from Vietnam, but became a permanent Canadian resident, overstayed in US before his PR. Was banned for 5 years, got him his waiver, but he only gets 3 years max every time.

To do a case like his took 28 months against DHS cause they can adjudicate any case for as long as they desire and with case law studies for arguments and about $30,000 in my fees, he's a free man to go across anytime he pleases nowadays he was so grateful, sent me and the wife to Cambodia for 2 weeks everything paid for by him.

Like I said I don't come cheap, but I deliver results.

RS replied 7 years ago   #9

Rs. I did apply already 192 and 212. Year ago. Waiting. Simply - wait 4 years more. Its look like that.

PH1 replied 7 years ago   #8

@PH1

You will need a waiver there is no way around it sorry!

RS replied 7 years ago   #7

Hi RS! Thanks for reply.
I know that relative , who live in USA and Citizen of USA can: 1- Try to use I-601 , to show hardship . But its hard to proof (this form or hardship)
2- Marriage , visa K + I-601 form .Probably its another way. But they will look under deep screening on it.
3- Extraordinary ability and possibility to get waiver because of it.
Is your knowledge / way little bit different ? Is it 100% or 50% by 50% if use them?

PH1 replied 7 years ago   #6

@PH1

The thing is with overstays is that CBP/DHS combines its data on how many times you have crossed and how long you've stayed, cause of your passport scanning.

A I-I194 waiver is needed in this case 100%, and lord knows what you told CBP officers when you overstayed and tried to re-enter which is now in there data bank system which I am guessing is what happened unless you were deported which I doubt cause those cases are ultra-rare.

Having family there is irrelevant, you can have a wife and kids and it still wont matter, once your in the system and need a waiver, you will need it for the remaining of your living years.

If you have applied for a waiver, technically speaking you must wait 5 years from your offence to be eligible to re-enter as a non immigrant, but there are ways around the system with loopholes.

Hope that helps.

RS replied 7 years ago   #5

Hi RS.Need your opinion.Do overstay in USA , 4 years.Apply with 192&212 at last summer, July 2015. "Knowledgeable" people told me , I'll need to wait 4 more years, before they let me in. One extra issue : I do have a US citizen relative.This is the issue I think. They think I'll come and stay. What's your vision on this? Thanks.

PH1 replied 7 years ago   #4

I don't advertise I am just an individual who does this as an extra income generator, if you want to see if I can help you give me a brief description of your charges and we can go from there.

RS replied 7 years ago   #3

How do we get in touch with you?

Sisi replied 7 years ago   #2

@RS Let me be the first to thank you so much on this forum for getting my boyfriend his waiver in perfect time for this summer, we are spending 4th of July in Seattle, and we are bringing you back a bottle of duty free when we come back to Vancouver he says! lol

We are so glad we got referred to you, and so happy you have your five year waiver also again.

If anyone needs waiver help ask RS he is just the best around.

Marie Perrin replied 7 years ago   #1

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