I-194 Waiver Forum

  1. Expect Pardons to take longer - Posted January 28 2026

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    We stay in contact with the Parole Board of Canada, and they told us to expect pardons with indictable offences to take longer. This is due to budget cuts. The Parole Board of Canada (PBC) is…

    J Rogers · No replies yet

  2. What to expect ?

    Last updated by BackToUSA

    I’m on my second 5 year waiver but haven’t travelled in a few years. Just wondering how things are now ? Anything new we need to do other than show waiver right away ? Any tips ?

    CLEB · 2 replies

  3. Waiver related - Not timeline related or application related

    Last updated by J Rogers

    This is a letter I sometimes get asked to write by defence lawyers. They are trying to get their clients a "better deal" and in the case of this particular client, he has relatives in the United…

    J Rogers · 1 reply

  4. Mr.

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    Joseph Matthews · No replies yet

  5. Rejection with Waiver

    Last updated by J Rogers

    Family member is still waiting for first waiver (applied March 2025 as first timer). Charges are theft under $5000 and possession of property by crime under $5000 from 2004. Has anyone experienced or…

    TLK92 · 3 replies

  6. Secondary inspection

    Last updated by Just me

    Wondering if anyone passed through YYZ recently and can share their experience.

    Just me · 4 replies

  7. E safe Applicant Log In Problems

    Last updated by J Rogers

    Anyone having problems logging in today? Not sure what is going on with website. Any guidance would be really appreciated.

    xskipper · 12 replies

  8. Mr.

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    Benjamin Clarke · No replies yet

  9. Moving to USA?

    Last updated by J Rogers

    It’s no longer safe for Jews in Canada under this government. Most of us are seeking exit plans. Am I correct in presuming I can’t move to the States with a criminal record? Is there anyway or…

    Lookingtomove · 35 replies

  10. Mr.

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    We place your business right where people are already searching for your services - setup usually takes less than 24 hours. What is the best way to reach you?

    Benjamin Clarke · No replies yet

  11. Question on I-192 Timelines and the Idea of “Processing Cycles"

    Last updated by J Rogers

    One thing worth keeping in mind is that CBP does not publish or confirm processing cycles for I-192 waivers. People sometimes notice clusters of approvals and assume batching, but adjudication is not…

    K Scott · 2 replies

  12. New Rules for some Visas

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    WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security is amending regulations governing the H-1B work visa selection process to prioritize the allocation of visas to higher-skilled and higher-paid aliens…

    J Rogers · No replies yet

  13. 2nd application questions

    Last updated by J Rogers

    I’m about a year away from my 5 year waiver expiring. Reluctantly I am going to reapply because the crap has to end sometime. I know I have to have new fingerprints. Do I need to have court documents…

    BackToUSA · 4 replies

  14. Non Canadian Citizen

    Last updated by Michelle

    John, Michelle here, it has been forever since I have been on this site, hope you are doing well. Question: I have been contacted by an India Citizen who wants to apply for I-192 waiver due to…

    michelle · 2 replies

  15. Waiver for Multiple Violent Convictions and "Sustained Pattern of Misconduct" Likelihood of Approval

    Last updated by faintedeyes

    Hey there, Just wondering if some Canadian criminal records are unlikely to receive waivers. I am aware that anything is possible, etc., but I also know that most waivers are granted for minor or…

    faintedeyes · 2 replies

  16. Contact Information - John Rogers

    Last updated by J Rogers

    I don't want to clog up topics ongoing, so I will post my information here. John Rogers Pardon and Waiver Experts 96 Kennedy Road South Suite 201 Brampton On 905-459-9669 cell 416-843-1371…

    J Rogers · 6 replies

  17. Mr.

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    Richard Lawson · No replies yet

  18. Social Media

    Last updated by Socialquestion

    Has anyone had to provide their social media accounts on the i-192 forms lately? Apparently this has been introduced since last march

    questionsocial · 5 replies

  19. Watch out for places that overcharge

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    We had a client who paid Federal Pardons to do a pardon. They are in Etobicoke (west end of Toronto) They aren't even accredited, so had to send him elsewhere to pay for fingerprints. Pardon cost?…

    J Rogers · No replies yet

  20. Extra Vetting and Screening for certain types of "Aliens"

    Last updated by J Rogers

    WASHINGTON – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services updated its Policy Manual to reduce the maximum validity period for Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) for certain categories of aliens…

    J Rogers · 2 replies

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