How to check waiver application status?

They don't say that and they do reply by email before 150 days. Their reply will say something like "pending further security checks". It is safe though to wait for the 150-day mark before even giving them the initial email asking for an update.

I know because we had a few people recently email them 90 days in and the email reply said pending further security checks and the clients asked me what did that mean.

So they will indeed respond at 90 days but it likely won't be a response that the person will like. ALso, there are indeed many factors on why it can take some time...Especially if you have a PPT or sex crime.

:: @K SCOTT added on 11 Sep ’18 · 17:28

Sorry, let me correct myself. I meant to say that not in every single case will they reply with the message stating that no action will be taken before 150 days if you email them before 150 days. I have seen them reply with something like "pending further security checks. I have also seen them reply with the 150-day message. Some of my people check after 90 days even though I suggest that they wait at least 150 days.

I have also seen them reply that there is no timeframe as to when they will complete security checks. It is definitely more than 1 message reply that they may send.

So yes I do agree that 150 days is a good timeframe to check. I may have been mistaken when I thought you meant that the person would get absolutely no reply if they emailed before 150 days....which again is a bad idea. I still say that they will respond if you email them before the 150-day window but it will again likely not be a message that you will like.

Trafficking convictions. Everyone be aware that Trafficking convictions, as I have said in another thread, are being looked at much differently than they were a few months ago.

Trafficking convictions should have court documents for sure, and possibly a police report, so you can show the drug and amounts.

Have a clean drug test.

The personal letter HAS to indicate rehabilitation and also an understanding of "the effects of drugs on our society".

I am getting so many Appeals right now for Trafficking form people I met at the airport over a year ago. Most of these people had "decent" but not great personal letters, and almost all were doing REAPPLICATIONS. So they are going from 5 year waivers to rejected.

Absolutely NO ONE is getting a September Letter with Trafficking.

Curious here.

If your waiver application is in “secondary security” as per the phraseology I’m seeing used on this thread what exactly does that mean?

@Adelaide it probably really just means it goes to a supervisor, or someone else who does some other vetting process. They probably do further checks, and when they come back positive or negative, then you get a response.

The bad news is that these are taking generally about a year.

Pretty much CBP can take as long as they want on a waiver case. Unfortunately, there is no way to speed them up. This is one of the harder things for our clients since they want to enter the USA ASAP. So we just tell them that they have to be patient and not bug CBP. They do indeed have to check a number of databases and sometimes the other agencies/sections may work slower than the actual adjudicating officer. So the adjudicating officer may have to wait for on his colleagues.

Also, the only way that a person will get a September Letter for a trafficking conviction/not need a waiver is if they are Jay Treaty or the person qualifies for Derivative USA citizenship. Beyond that, they will definitely need a waiver. Trafficking is one of the convictions that they are really hard on now. We have never got a September letter for trafficking. We had an immigration judge in a guy in removal proceedings though, get his proceedings dismissed because he had a Cultivation offence. In an extremely rare case, we got one on a guy that had Cocaine possession. It is extremely rare though and a person qualifies under extremely limited circumstances.

@Steven Christopher

Was the waiver granted?

I am heading off to Dominican Republic for a week. Jennifer will be available to answer any questions work related 905-459-9669 and of course here Michelle and others can answer and general questions.

Ill catch up in a week!

@JohnRogers why not cuba? Isn't their dictatorship more aligned with your comrade trudeau? :)

Enjoy the vacation

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbc.ca/amp/1.5158841

Anybody else wish to weigh in on this?

Thoughts as it pertains to the waiver process?

If they ask for the details provide them. If they don't ask, don't provide. Even with a waiver they could ask to look at your phone and choose not to allow you if they found reasons.

Keep your social media clean and you shouldn't have any issues.

@51 Adelaide, I agree with #52, Jazzsax1, - keep social media clean and non-personal, you will have no issues. This goes for anyone at all times. I know people who have not gotten jobs because of stuff they have posted on social media. Examples, trashy drunk pictures, relationship woes, links to porn, ect. As a business owner, I would check out any social media of a person I was thinking of hiring. To me it is just like calling a reference in the old days. I checked out a person "Linked" file once, and they freaked out, said I was invading their privacy. I reminded them - once you post on social media, it is for the public to see. If you want privacy - don't post. Simple...

#52 and #53

@jazzsax1 and @Michelle

Thanks for your input.

I guess being prudent with social media really goes without saying. It's somewhat surprising how many people don't really understand how what one posts can come back to bite them in the ass. Perhaps the landscape is such that the youth of today just don't really give it much critical thought. Those of us who grew up before the advent of smart phones, etc,... I guess we're more discerning with our usage... but then again perhaps not and it's easy to find countless examples of where this is so. LOL

What I was really wondering was if there was a separate form or perhaps an RFE where you've ever encountered Homeland Security specifically asking for Social Media accounts and passwords as it pertains SPECIFICALLY to the waiver process for Canadians?

In addition have you ever known or heard of anybody getting a waiver and then having it denied by CBP at the border.

It's been my understanding that once one gets a waiver that CBP couldn't deny you entry (unless you do something really egregious and crazy at the border). Am I wrong with this understanding?

Really my inquires here stem from a curiosity factor and perhaps engaging in conversation with others here who may be helped with the information found here from people who are familiar with the process.

#54, So far the new forms are only asking for email address, but I can see in the future asking for more details regarding social media. None of my clients have ever been refused entry into the USA after receiving a waiver, and some have definitely pushed the boundaries. I have had clients who received 5 year waivers, and got into trouble into the USA or re-offended in Canada, and when they renewed were pushed back to a 1 year as penalty, this has happened for something as simple as a DUI.

#54

Even with a waiver, the right of entry resides with the officer at the border. All the waiver grants you is "admissability" as when you broke whatever rule (overstay, crime of moral torpitude) you became "inadmissable" when you present yourself at a port of entry. Just because you are able to be admitted does not mean you actually will be. The officer could choose to send you for secondary, believe you have different reasons for coming down and refuse to let you in. I would think this is pretty rare, but it could happen. We don't hear of this coming up but it doesn't mean it won't at some point.

If you can't already tell, even for those without waivers, you could be refused entrance at a port of entry for whatever reason CBP decides.

#55

That's just dumb. You spend the money for a waiver then you go an re-offend. Some peoples children eh? (Must be riders fans... LOL!!!) :)

:: @jazzsax1 added on 07 Jun ’19 · 18:32

Also... if you requested a waiver for say only Business Reasons and you show up at the border saying you are going to disneyland they *could* deny you as the waiver only applies to whatever categories you request. ie always ask for both business and personal (B1 / B2) and multiple entry (ie, you don't know how often you will come down but plan to come multiple times). Just like other visas you want to ensure you have it setup to cover your butt.

#56, Jazzsax 1...LOL..yes, now that Jones is gone, I can start watching the games again...LOL...

@Ferry go to the border and explain you are just there to ask questions. Ask them how long your waiver was granted for and show them a receipt for the replacement. See if they are willing to help.

@Michelle wow Collaros didn't even last 3 plays!!!!