I-194 Waiver Forum

  1. Fingerprints

    Last updated by Michelle (trusted member)

    How recent do your fingerprints need to be, when you are applying for a US Entry Waiver?

    Danielle · 1 reply

  2. Donald J. Trump as US. President and what it means for you & your waiver! ( I-194)

    Last updated by Michelle (trusted member)

    Folks, Once Trump is in office in 2017, regardless how people's waivers are going new laws will be introduced. If you have a waiver pending, your chances are good to get the 3-5 years unless it was…

    RS · 50 replies

  3. NEXUS?

    Last updated by George S.

    With an I-194 waiver can we apply for a NEXUS card? It seems the waiver would 'waive' the criminal record (also have a pardon). [ Ricoh appended this reply on December 13, 2019 @ 8:41 pm ] Edit…

    Ricoh · 10 replies

  4. Waiver application processing times Locked

    Last updated by casper

    Got your I-194? Reply here with how long it took. Months, weeks, days...

    i194waiver (moderator) · 2,002 replies

  5. Inadmissable and emergency landing in USA

    Last updated by George S.

    Hi Just came across this newsarticle where a flight from Toronto to Vancouver was diverted to Seattle due to weather and mechanical. Now this made me think, what would happen to someone who is…

    Travey · 4 replies

  6. 5 year inadmissibility wait

    Last updated by jazzsax1 (trusted member)

    So I’ve asked this before but never really got a straight answer. I know the common prescribed wait is 5 years after being sentenced for a crime but does anybody know when the period actually…

    Mike G · 7 replies

  7. Waiver Denied

    Last updated by John Rogers (trusted member)

    Hi, I applied for a i192 waiver in April 2019 and was denied in October 2019. The reason for the denial was because my fraud over charge (was the direct result of my drug use). They did state that i…

    Marco84 · 9 replies

  8. Retroactive changes to criminal pardons violate charter rights, B.C. judge rules

    Last updated by Nathalie

    This could be great news for those of us that completed sentences when they raised the waiting period from 5-10 years! http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/pardons-criminal-records-record-suspensions-1.407…

    Eve · 80 replies

  9. How long did it take to receive a response from ARO?

    Last updated by John Rogers (trusted member)

    I sent my waiver around the beginning of Jan. Two days ago, I sent an email regarding the status of my waiver. I included all the information needed, so I know that's not an issue. I am just curious…

    Vancity Girl · 57 replies

  10. Question about record suspensions

    Last updated by Maya butt cheeks

    Anyone know how long a record suspension is taking? Anyone applied? How long was it?

    Princessk · 34 replies

  11. Last name spelled wrong on waiver.

    Last updated by Lman

    I received my second waiver today, good for 5 years, took 4.5 months to get. BUT... They've spelled my last name wrong!! Who should I contact about this? Has this happened to anyone else?

    Meredith · 10 replies

  12. RCMP Fingerprints for waivers, processing (wait) times?

    Last updated by John Rogers (trusted member)

    Hi, Does anyone have a general idea on RCMP fingerprint check processing times, whether you had one done at the police station or thru a company. I kind of get the realization depending on the…

    Bo · 83 replies

  13. Where to submit my i-192 waiver application - Saint John?

    Last updated by Michelle (trusted member)

    So I'm in Saint John, NB and going for my first waiver. Filled everything out with help from the kind folks here on this website. Anyone know if I'm best head to the border or take a trip to Halifax?…

    sjnb · 28 replies

  14. How to check waiver application status?

    Last updated by Adelaide (trusted member)

    Hey - anyone know where to check on my application? I submitted it over 2 months ago. Thanks in advance!

    pascal · 84 replies

  15. Trump change

    Last updated by Doug Burch

    Trump will be meeting with Trudeau and the Mexican president very soon to start negotiations over trade, border security, and immigration. Who thinks the Waiver program will get cancelled?

    Figman · 26 replies

  16. Once waiver is received

    Last updated by John Rogers (trusted member)

    We have now have the waiver and have booked our trip. What happens now? We are flying in to Vancouver then Hawaii. Do we have to let customs know we have a waiver or wait for them to ask? Do we have…

    Ruby · 72 replies

  17. Secondary

    Last updated by John Rogers (trusted member)

    In Toronto do you guys always get referred to secondary?

    DanP · 36 replies

  18. can I use my canadian pardon as record of criminal charges?

    Last updated by erinortega

    Hey: I have been getting pardons for 20 years (5 years each time). I received a canadian pardon in 1994. Each time when I have applied to get my waiver, I have used an updated copy of my pardon…

    Madeitbc · 53 replies

  19. Pearson Intl Airport - Not taking Waivers until October 7 2017

    Last updated by John Rogers (trusted member)

    Because of budgetary constraints, Pearson Intl Airport will not be taking waivers until October 7th 2017. I know this because I go every Saturday and put my clients name on the list so they can come…

    JOHN ROGERS (trusted member) · 70 replies

  20. US Waiver

    Last updated by K SCOTT (trusted member)

    Hello, Can someone help me to get idea about US waiver process, I have a criminal record of "fraud over 5k". Is it a serious charge in US custom and border agency, can my waiver application be…

    Saeed · 233 replies

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