Waiver application processing times

i194waiverposted 9 years ago

Got your I-194?

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

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I received this reply today from aro inquiry
Your application is on file with the Admissibility Review Office.  It is currently pending further review.

What's that mean is that closed to get completed?

Samianauman replied 6 years ago   #542

Got my waiver today first time. I applied Jan 06 2017 and received it May 10 2017. I was dated May 08 May 2017

I have been given a 5 year waiver!!! :)

JayDawg replied 6 years ago   #541

Hi...Great mail day!!!!...

excited as my existing waiver was going to run out June 12th.

Thus is my third one...I do all the work myself and go to the border in Houlton, Maine....

1) 2011 got one for one year,,,,,sorry did not keep track of exact dates of that first one.......but around 6 months at least I think

2) 2012......got my second one......5 years......took 45 days only...
good June 2012 to June 2017

3).....applied Jan 5 /17 at Houlton again....received another 5 year one today....was getting nervous as was taking a lot longer...my total is 125 days this time.....

traveldude replied 6 years ago   #540

@kristy, there is a lawyer's office who I believe can help you. http://www.kolkenandkolken.com/

They are real good

AEE replied 6 years ago   #539

@Figman

Hey,
Have you heard anything yet?

Hawk replied 6 years ago   #538

@Kristy

If you got a 20 year ban and only 12 years has passed you won't get your waiver period cause of the time frame. You must show that the 20 years at the time of removal/deportation was justified (along with 5 years rehabilitation after the removal/deportation order) at that time you did not appeal, which sucks cause you could have been banned 5 years on appeal and would have got your waiver now just for marrying an American.

I must agree with @CBSA if you have American children you can try to fight in US court If you want to move and live permanently in the states with your husband and children, but it will be long and drawn out and very costly and can take years and you have to show to a US judge you have good intentions to not to have you separated from your family unless your children are handicapped. At this point it's a 50/50 gamble.

I am forced to agree with CBSA being an adult and screwing the US system has it's dire consequences, but having more than 1 child in the US while being a Canadian you should have known better. You can't be a dual citizen without applying for it hoping you beat the system just cause you have kids the system doesn't work like that. Rules are in place so things like this don't happen.

ABC replied 6 years ago   #537

@Kristy

I am sorry about your dilemma.... here is exactly what happened to YOU .:.

#1 - You were an adult at 18 years..... 18 is an ADULT plain and simple, regardless if you were discharged with no criminal history ...... plus aggravated felony is American term which falls under CIMT, not Canadian term. If NOTHING happened in Canada, obviously something happened in the U.S sometime...which usually amounts to some kind of domestic dispute.....no judgement here.

#2 - Proper channels were not adhered to, when you married an American, it's not illegal to have an American husband or have children born in the United States, if they are there when you give birth and they are born on U.S soil... that's there god given right to be an American, not yours unless you have been naturalized....which doesn't seem to be the case.

#3 - You overstayed by living and marrying an American.... I am going to go out on a limb here...but you came back to Canada to visit sometime cause obviously your Canadian ...tried to go back to the U.S... you aroused suspicion and you said something that's now in the DHS/CBP/FBI system.... RED FLAGGED ... THAT'S A STRAIGHT DENIED DEFAULT!!

#4 - An appeal can be made within 87 days of date of the denied letter along with your fees, but undue hardship for your children is very hard to win under "Trump" administration. You knew flat out you broke the rules by marrying an American, having U.S children, hoping you would never be caught.

Here's a positive, your kids can visit you in Canada, you just can't visit them in the STATES by law.

Any American Immigration lawyer will tell you, your chances are 'not going to be good' in any appeal.... but if you have years and patience and the money like you already spent the $585 US for your waiver just to be denied. I suggest you appeal and if you get denied take it to supreme court of U.S (your husband and a good lawyer can file for your behalf)....or sponsor your husband and kids to Canada, no harm in doing that.... it's going to be brutal..no doubts abut it....but your going to be putting on one helluva show fighting and spending hundreds if not thousands of US dollars to fight that tyrant Trump and his administration, ...and Trudeau isn't any better.....unless your husband has a AMERICAN criminal record...then the struggle is real for him to immigrate to Canada.

Sorry to say Kristy, there's not much recourse for you...except in a U.S court.

CBSA replied 6 years ago   #536

Thanks @Bunches99

The letter doesn't even include any information on how to appeal it and just says I would have to file a form i212 with the $930 (which I was told by a lawyer I didn't need since I have no criminal record) so I don't know what to do since it is so very obviously their mistake. I have never been so disappointed in my life as when I opened that letter expecting to be allowed to cross today 😢
I have contacted a lawyer and the office of the attorney general and also sent an email to the ARO hoping to get some clarification on what I need to do now to prove their mistake.

Kristy replied 6 years ago   #535

@Kristy

That is terrible!!! I would strongly suggest you appeal it! I have read and heard if you appeal the decision is usually in your favor. Clearly they have you mixed up with another application or have incorrect info. My heart hurts for you! Please appeal it.

Bunches99 replied 6 years ago   #534

I am devestated! I got denied! I don't even have a criminal record, my children are American born citizens and I live on a border town where we don't even have a movie theatre or department store without crossing into the US and it has been 12 years since I was removed! The reason on the letter doesn't even make sense as it says my reason for being denied was because I was convicted of an aggravated felony which has obviously never happened! I sent them my police record showing I have never had any convictions of any kind and have only been arrested once when I was 18 and then was discharged. I only got a 20 year removal order because I married an American had American kids and lived in the US without getting the proper paperwork.
I am so angry! I am not a criminal, I can see the US from my house I love so close, I just want to be able to bring my children back to see family and friends and god forbid go see a movie with my American husband and children!

Kristy replied 6 years ago   #533

Yes, it's not really renewing. You literally re apply every time and each time it's the exact same process. They can say no next time if they want also.

Bunches99 replied 6 years ago   #532

once you receive a waiver do you have to pay the $585 fee every time you renew

jody replied 6 years ago   #531

Thx
Just curious why would they flagged me I have no criminal history only had a minor overstay issue and already had 2 waiver approved in past I I'll wait I guess no other option
But making inquiry make any issues like do they get upset by inquires

Samianauman replied 6 years ago   #530

@ Samianauman

Looks like your flagged in the system for something. I was told by CBP even a speeding ticket in Canada they can see....and that whoever's desk your waiver file falls on... they can decide if your not eligible or make you wait.

ABC replied 6 years ago   #529

It's getting frustrated applied Dec 3rd 2016 still nothing even that's my third waiver

Samianauman replied 6 years ago   #528

@Kristy

Thanks so much. I actually have a pending i130 application (sponsor for a green card) and when I applied the border guard told me I might be denied on the fact I have intentions to move there. Also my letters of recommendation were printed and not originals and he said I might be denied over that. I also didn't provide letter of employment or pay stub but instead sent my last 2 tax returns.

My approval letter states no employer and I was questioned about it. I told the guard I was employed and unsure why the approval states not applicable.

I went twice the first time I went through fine. The second time I was pulled in to secondary and my car was searched. It was fast though but still kinda scary.

Both times I went I was not asked why I had a waiver. I saw someone posted a while ago they are always asked.

My waiver was for 2 petty charges in 2002.

I literally thought it was a 50/50 because even the guy who did my prints for my official criminal record told me to lie about my I 130. I did not lie though and I actually sent a copy of my I 130 and a letter explaining my intentions. Honesty paid off for me!

Bunches99 replied 6 years ago   #527

Congratulations Bunches99!!
That's awesome news!
I was starting to get discouraged as I applied in nov and still no word, I figured since it's a first application it might take longer but seeing your post gives me hope that I may get mine soon.
Safe travels!

Kristy replied 6 years ago   #526

Has any January applications been reviewed yet for anyone?

:: @Maritimer added on 08 May ’17 · 16:18

Hi everyone! Just wondering if any January applicants have heard anything back yet from ARO. I see Dec 16 as the last post over a week ago so was hoping Jan. applicants were approaching review soon.

Maritimer replied 6 years ago   #525

I just got back in town and it's APPROVED and a 5 year!!! First waiver and I did it myself!!! I just finished driving 12 hours but I'm too excited so I'm going to Washington right now.

Good luck everyone else!!!

Bunches99 replied 6 years ago   #524

Mina where did u applied your waiver

Samianauman replied 6 years ago   #523