Waiver application processing times

i194waiverposted 9 years ago

Got your I-194?

Reply here with how long it took. Months, weeks, days...

Replies (recent first):

tommyboy you can either provide a copy of the pardon which you can obtain for free, or do a second set of fingerprints under the privacy act.

About the court documents, just the summary is fine, court documents are rarely needed anyways.

For those of you re-applying, just keep photocopies of the court documents, you don't need to obtain news ones every time.

JOHN ROGERS replied 6 years ago   #842

I recently did my waiver myself last Jan. It took around 11 months to receive a request for evidence form as my finger prints were expired. Does anyone know how long it will take approximately to receive a waiver after this? Also, has anyone ever received a request for more evidence on this forum and are able to share their experience?

Much Appreciated,

Vancouver girl

VancouverGirl replied 6 years ago   #841

Hello John or anyone else. I need to apply for my 4th waiver. I have a pardon but I dont have the court documents, just the summary. Do I need to get his for sure? Thanks so much!

TommyBoy replied 6 years ago   #840

This makes sense in the context of you having either a "Conditional Or Absolute Discharge". Does that sound familiar?

If the charges were 'dismissed' then a September Letter also makes sense, even more so.

A Conditional or Absolute Discharge is a "conviction" but it does not need a Pardon. its considered a lesser offence.

A dismissed or withdrawn charge means no conviction at all.

Vincent, which sounds familiar to you?

JOHN ROGERS replied 6 years ago   #839

Hi John,
Thank you for clarifying the message they sent for me. As per your questions, I was charged with threat with weapon could cause bodily harm or death in September 2012 . it was because I used a knife to scare off my 6'3" 200 something lbs neighbour (i am 5'6" tall 127 Lbs) when he chased me into my basement suite after I pushed him from behind cause him fell down on the ground. I caught him kick my puppy which he did often when I am not around. I was told by other neighbours. he called police before I do, so I got arrested and charged as above. However, they discharged later.
I still went cross the border many time after that till April 2014, out of blue moon this officer stopped me and as if I was charged before. I said yes. (if he ask if I have criminal record then I would say no). then he checked and asked me what happened. I told him the same I told you above. He said no matter I got discharge, still I got charged before so I cant come into US. If I must I have to apply for waiver. I have no criminal record at all. never encounter with the law except this incident above.
hope this will help.

Vincent replied 6 years ago   #838

I personally thought that the point of applying for a waiver is to “waive” the ban, please correct me if I am wrong.

What is the point of trying to get a waiver once the ban is over?

Isabella replied 6 years ago   #837

@JOHN ROGERS

You mentioned earlier about waivers not being granted under the Trump Administration.

As per your words:

2.) Since Trump I have seen all applicants be denied a waiver because their ban is not up.

So if this is the case then what is the point of filing a waiver BEFORE a ban is up?

Thanks for any clarification on this.

JAKE D replied 6 years ago   #836

Jazzsax the only difference I am seeing lately is that the clients are being asked more often if they have paid restitution. Especially if its a large amount. But not every time.

Same guidelines as usual. 3 years minimum to have a shot at getting waiver, 5 years should be enough to get the waiver for sure.

Fraud is not considered THAT serious, although bilking seniors out of thousands is different than writing bad cheques.

JOHN ROGERS replied 6 years ago   #835

John - what are you seeing with fraud convictions? any more or less denied than before?

jazzsax replied 6 years ago   #834

Vincent: This is a September Letter. You no longer need to do waivers.

Maybe for the purpose of letting people know WHY you were granted this, give us some details about why you were stopped etc.

JOHN ROGERS replied 6 years ago   #833

Hi All,
I submitted mine on November 8th 2017, today I got this short letter from them. however I don't understand exactly what they meant. Please help me understand the letter from them saying below:

...It is the determination of this office that you do not require discretionary relief under INA 212 d 3 A to seek entry into the United States.
Your future inspections, upon applying for admission to the United States, will be conducted in the normal process accorded an applicant seeking admission into this country.

Is this meant that they lift the bar for me for good?
Thank you
Best regards

Vincent replied 6 years ago   #832

@JOHN ROGERS

Can you explain why I would need to file a waiver even if I’ve passed the ban time and I have no record?

Vancouverite replied 6 years ago   #831

Question for the specialists on this thread:

If I am submitting for an O-1 visa or an E-2 investor visa at the same time as I'm submitting for a waiver does that smooth the process over better?

I need the waiver (due to an overstay) but it's my understanding that I can apply for an O-1 visa and/or E-2 visa at the same time. Does this make the waiver look more "favorable"?

JAKE D replied 6 years ago   #830

JOHN ROGERS

So since Trump you’re saying you have seen ALL applicants be denied a waiver even if it’s just an overstay and nothing else (for example-having a criminal history)?

Thanks for your input btw. Appreciated.

I’ve noticed other immigration specialists here on this thread so I put the following question to you as well.

***Anybody else here seeing waivers getting denied under Trump until their complete ban is up?

JAKE D replied 6 years ago   #829

Two schools of thought on this question Jake D.

1.) Before Trump i would tell people to wait 5 years and apply and you would get a waiver.

2.) Since Trump I have seen all applicants be denied a waiver because their ban is not up.

I have not done a waiver like this recently, since once I give clients this info most of them say they will wait. The last one was in the Fall.

What I tell my clients is that if you apply and are unsuccessful, I will retry when Trump is gone or when the 10 year ban is up for free.

Thats always been my policy, if your waiver is rejected., I re-do the waiver for free. The client only pays for the fingerprints.

Since April 2017 I have noticed two trends:

1. Sexually based offences are getting turned down, even if they had a waiver in the past
2. They seem to be enforcing bans until they are done. Once the ban is finished, you still need a waiver.

JOHN ROGERS replied 6 years ago   #828

Hi! First time on this website and I’m going to the Montreal airport (Pierre-Elliott Trudeau) tomorrow morning to submit my waiver application (I had a conditional discharge for fraud under 5000$). I have a few questions, I know I’m last minute but it would help me reduce my stress (a lot) if someone (or people) could help me.

1. Is there some sort of interview once you get there? If yes, what kind of questions should I be expecting ?

2. What time should I get there? I heard they only pass 12 people a day, so some get there REALLY early (like 4am...) ?

3. Once I get my waiver (if I get it), what can I expect at the US customs for my next trips to the USA ?

4. And also, could I ever live in the USA or should I just give up on that dream?

Thank you!!!

lola replied 6 years ago   #827

New to this forum.

I got barred for and overstay and was given a 10 year ban.

Anybody want to give me tips on how much time I should let pass before I apply for a waiver?

Just an overstay- I have no criminal history/record at all.

Thanks in advance.

JAKE D replied 6 years ago   #826

I will be calling 6pm Toronto time on Wednesday for the live on air show and everyone will be listening.

K SCOTT replied 6 years ago   #825

Plus HATS BOOTS you did nothing wrong...You don't have to explain yourself to John Rogers. He is jealous of me for whatever reason I do not know. You can listen to him if he calls the show Wednesday and determine the credibility yourself. John, I will be calling you instead on your 416 number Wednesday. If you don't pick up then people here will know that what you say is hot air. I really hope that you answer..lol Now all of Canad will hear you and me on the air.

It is time to put this nonsense aside and continue with the work of helping people.

K SCOTT replied 6 years ago   #824

http://tobtr.com/s/10643323

Here is the link to our show this coming Wednesday, March 7th at 3pm Surrey BC time. You click on the link and can listen to the show and call in.

http://tobtr.com/s/10643323 (This Link)

usentrywaiverlegalservices.com

Well John Rogers...Here is your chance to call in and discuss it with me on the air Wednesday, March 7, at 3pm Surrey time. Just click the link.

John since you claim to be a professional business owner, then you can call me directly and debate it on air for everyone here to hear. I shall be waiting for you. John, you really should just focus on helping the client and not let your Napolean complex interfere with your work. HATS BOOTS can use whomever he s chooses. Stop trying to tell him what to do.

Anyway, John I will be waiting to hear from you. I can even call your 416number so you don't have to pay the long distance charges..lol

K SCOTT replied 6 years ago   #823