@J Rogers are they allowed to do this ? What’s the point of having and I92 if they’re going to do this ? They have the I92 and it’s all in there system.

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I am inadmissible to the United States for having OVERSTAYED in the United States without authorization. I also worked without a proper visa.

"I entered the United States in December 2011 as a visitor. I was going through a tough time and I was staying with relatives in Brooklyn New York. I decided to stay longer than I had planned.
I got a job working for (______). I worked for about 6 months.
In approximately June 2012 I realized I had to eventually return to Canada. So I left the United States.

@Chance22343 Sounds like they are trying to embarrass you. Remember, 1/3 of my waivers are people who have never had a criminal record at all.

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2/7/2024, 01:01 PM EST : Status changed to Request for More Information
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5/4/2023, 04:12 PM EDT : Application Created

While crossing at the land border, are the officers allowed to ask you about how long ago your conviction was?

I’m on my 2nd waiver. Never had any issues crossing over by land in the past. Travelling alone, I’ve not been questioned. I give them my passport along with the I92.

However, the last two while crossing over with a couple of friends (a few minutes ago, travelling for our kids tournament) I was asked, when was my conviction, and if I have an I94 (yes, I have an I94). It’s pretty embarrassing when travelling with others and have to reveal these information.

Finally the guy made some calls to whomeever and he explained to me that my I94 wasn’t stamped and rainbow/buffalo crossings are two of the borders that are no longer stamping the passport.

Please advise how accurate this is and if there’s anyway around getting asked these questions in the presence of others.

Again, I cross over on my own wether by land or flying, I have no problems, I go straight through. I travel with others and I’m asked all these questions.

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212(a)(9)(B)(i)(II)

[ Merina appended this reply on May 16, 2024 @ 1:54 pm ]

They don't give 5 years at the airport. So they gave me 10. I wasn't deported, I told them the truth that I stayed during the pandemic.

This client almost missed the email that's why its a bit old.

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8/29/2023, 10:23 AM EDT : Application Created

@Merina

Thank you-- Did you get INA 212(d)(3) ban only or 2 types of ban since it's 10 years. could you provide the code for them. Thanks.

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@Hot Shot

Yes, that's correct; I only waited one year. That was the advice Lenny, the lawyer, gave me. However, after speaking with John, he recommended waiting at least three years. Interestingly, after my denial, Lenny suggested that I reapply again because my two-year anniversary would be in May. It felt like I was digging my own grave. When I spoke to John over the phone, he was incredibly helpful, and in 2025, I'm going to hire him to assist me with my waiver. Another interesting fact is that I discovered this forum after I submitted my waiver in June 2023. Out of curiosity, I asked John for his thoughts on my case, and he was certain that it would be denied. He was right from the start.

@Merina
Thanks for the share. Isn't it too early to apply for 2022 rejection specially for a 10 yr ban. Usually John waits 3 years atleast.

Hello everyone, I would like to share my experience from the past year of going through the waiver process with a lawyer.

In 2022, on my way back to the United States, I was called into secondary inspection and subsequently banned for 10 years due to an overstay during the pandemic.

When I received this ban, I searched for a lawyer and found someone in Blaine. As this was my first time going through this process, I had very little experience with lawyers. Unfortunately, the lawyer I hired was not very helpful.

I ended up paying him $1000, only for him to do nothing. I had to handle all the runaround myself and completed everything on my own. The only thing the lawyer did was upload my paperwork.

Unsurprisingly, my waiver was denied because my lawyer did not know what he was doing. It was evident that he had no experience with this type of waiver; he may have had experience in other areas of immigration law, but it was clear he had zero experience with this particular waiver.

After my denial, I spoke with John on the phone for 45 minutes, and he explained to me everything that had gone wrong in my application. Essentially, the lawyer I had hired had no experience and was only interested in taking my $1000. In comparison to other lawyers who might have charged more, I am still grateful that the cost was relatively low.

I want to give a heads-up to those in Vancouver who are working on this waiver: please contact John, as he will take care of you. Avoid going to a lawyer because they might not have your best interests at heart. John Rogers specializes in these waivers, and based on what I have read, I would trust him 110%.

Thank you, John, for your honesty and for helping us navigate this process so that we can reconnect with our loved ones again.

Looks like they are on break again? Should be starting Oct this week no?

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8/24/2023, 04:31 PM EDT : Application Created

1 years waiver.
Difficult one, had a sexually based offence as a youth, and 9 offences overall (no other SA) last one was 2011, which made me hopeful. Glad he at least got something for his efforts.

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5/5/2023, 04:20 PM EDT : Status changed to Signed
4/5/2023, 02:07 PM EDT : Application Created

@Beex You don’t have to,When you travel you can tell them if they ask.

@Beex
don't worry about the job change until your next application

My second 5 year waiver ( application completed by myself this time around )

Anyone know if you need to notify them if your job changes (my current job is listed on the waiver)

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9/15/2023, 04:36 PM GMT-2:30 : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
9/11/2023, 05:07 PM GMT-2:30 : Status changed to Paid
9/11/2023, 05:04 PM GMT-2:30 : Status changed to Signed
9/11/2023, 03:28 PM GMT-2:30 : Application Created

@J Rogers are you getting any decisions that were submitted before these latest ones you've posted? (before sept 25)

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9/11/2023, 08:34 PM EDT : Status changed to Paid
9/11/2023, 08:33 PM EDT : Status changed to Signed
9/8/2023, 09:21 AM EDT : Application Created

@cal123 Yes. absolutely.