I-194 Waiver Forum: help with U.S. entry waivers (Form I-192) for Canadians
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The forum has a new home: what has changed Pinned
Hello everyone, The forum has moved to new software and a new server. Same address, same members, and every discussion from the past years is still here. Here's what's new. Your account Your old name…
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POST WAIVER TIMELINES HERE - STARTING -OCTOBER 30 2026 Pinned
If we keep this "room" to mainly timelines, it may make it easier for people looking for timelines only. Also the old one was getting a bit mixed with discussions and timelines mixed in together.
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US Entry Waiver Denied
I think that this topic will take on greater importance the closer that CBP gets to accepting waiver packets. I really want John & Michelle’s help in this room since Covid has caused a number of…
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First waiver, e-SAFE submitted July, ARO silence since September
Filed my first waiver through e-SAFE at the start of July. Paid mid-July, status hit Submitted to ARO on September 2, and nothing has moved since. Is that silence normal for a first waiver, or should…
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TIMELINES FOR WAIVERS ONLY.
Because MANY people log on here to see timelines, not discussions, lets keep THIS thread ONLY for timelines. Then people don;t have to sift through to find out how long they are taking. I was trying…
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Enter the US while my waiver is pending
I'm wondering if anyone knows whether there is any procedure I can follow to enter the US while my waiver application is pending. I have applied my waiver at a consulate office, and the consulate…
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Canadian living in the US LEGALLY is taken by ICE
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/other/judge-blasts-ice-s-hubris-in-scathing-order-demanding-dentist-s-release-abhorrent/ar-AA2gyy7h?uxmode=ruby&cvid=6ae8ab8b350249dbb258e8fd7f01bbfd&ocid=edgdhpruby&pc=…
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Waiver Requirements June 5 2026
Regular Waivers always need.... - at least 2 reference letters -Personal Letter -RCMP Fingerprints (certified) less than 15 months old -Proof you are Canadian -Court docs (if arrested in the past)…
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Canadian with US charges
Hello, so I have pretty much everything in order and am getting ready to submit my application. 14 years ago I was convicted of a misdemeanor possession charge while crossing the border into Montana…
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unrelated to waivers but can anyone ...
Hello this is unrelated to US waiver but has anyone without a pardon tried applying for the ETIA for transit purpose to Europe?What was the outcome and was the approval immediate or they had to…
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Problems Paying for Waivers
Is anyone having problems when you are trying to finish the waiver and go to the payment screen? I have tried 2 browsers and multiple computers. The problem started last night around 5. I can check…
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Border crossings with waivers lately?
Hello, I have a big trip to Hawaii coming up and hoping all goes smooth. I haven't gone to US since April but was wondering how things are now for anyone that has crossed by land or airport recently?
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First I-192 Waiver – THC Border Incident Less Than a Year Ago
Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice about applying for my first I-192 waiver. In November 2025, I had THC gummies with me at the U.S. border. I declared them myself to CBP, but I was found…
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CANADIANS DETAINED IN THE UNITED STATES - 1 STORY.
Winnipeg-born man deported back to Canada after 9 months in ICE detention Clayton Herman was taken into ICE custody in October 2025, released in June, taken back into custody in July…
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Best Locations to hand in Waivers
Remember, you MUST pick a place before you file on e-Safe, and that is the ONLY place you can go. I spoke today to a client who went to the Rainbow Bridge, Niagara Falls. She said it was VERY BUSY…
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Anyone With an I-194 waiver apply for a NEXUS card?
Just wondering if it's even possible to apply for a NEXUS card with I-194 waiver? I'm Canadian citizen.
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I-601 Applications
I am trying to find accurate information for clients I have. I have helped a few with these applications and want to know if more people are doing them? they are when your Green Card application is…
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"Native Status" or People who have A Native Status Card (Canadian)
I had a waiver client who got her card proving her status from the Government of Canada. Today, she went to the border to ask if she need a new waiver, or if she could cross. They told her she must…
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1 spouse has Nexus, the other needs a waiver
Hi, Just thought of an interesting scenario: A married couple, 1 spouse holds a valid Nexus card, the other spouse requires a waiver. When the spouse requiring the waiver submits the application or…
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Travel information
Hi there I had 1 year Waiver then I got 5 years Waiver expiring 2029 .I didn’t travel to USA since year and half planing to travel next month want to know how’s travelling with waivers in these days…