Hi John, I am still submitting all the same paperwork as before, with the exception of the G-325. So for me it has always been 3 reference letters, employment confirmation or income tax, court documents, passport, driver's licence - no exceptions, personal letter, Pardon documents, RCMP check, and depending on complication of file, other required documents.
I-192 Requirements
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Hi All, correction to my #61 comment, I just received a call from Portal, ND POE, who advised that I did not send the G-325 forms with my client. I advised that the new I-192 form replaces the G-325. Apparently not, so I was able to fax a copy. So I will be including the G-325 form in packages until further notice.
@Michelle the instruction on the Homeland Security website SPECIFICALLY say you are NOT required to submit a G325-A with the NEW I-192. I print that page out and highlight it and send it with the clients. No one has had a problem so far in Ontario.
#63 John Rogers, can you send me the link?.I was looking but can't find it..Thanks very much...
John, the good thing about the missing G-325 yesterday, was I made a new contact person at POE. The Chief was very nice and we were discussing the E-SAFE process, to which he advised he has no idea about and asked if I could send him information..LOL..I send him the links for review. I also had a client who received their waiver, and along with the waiver as a brochure announcing the E-SAFE process..It seems that the USA is very eager to get this started and implemented across Canada ASAP.
@Michelle they just updated the instructions yesterday, and took down the statement that you do not need a G325A when you file the new edition. They do not address the older edition of the form at all.
#66, John, sounds like the USA. Okay, well for now, I am going to include the G-325.. I have a feeling for the next year, until this E-SAFE is all set up..we are in for a lot of changes and unknowns..
Hi @ Michelle and @John Rogers. https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/admission-forms/form-i-92-application-advance-permission-enter-nonimmigrant. Item 5 says you don't have to include the G-325A. I will be including it anyways.
I also wanted to thank you both for your expertise and helpfulness when it come to this forum as well as answering my question # 59.
I am helping a friend complete his application and he will be filing tomorrow in Edmonton. Nothing complicated in his record other than possession of a small amount of grass and magic mushrooms 25 years ago ($150 fine on ea charge). I used my application as a template which worked for a 5 year waiver for myself in 2017. I've got basically the same charges, but from 30 years ago. I will see if he can take a picture of the updated checklist at YEG, and I'll post it on the forum. Cheers
Hi All, just noticed this information about the new e-safe way for applying for applications in the near future. I noticed that it states down below that processing times will range from 60 to 90 days from the day biometrics are completed. Would this mean that this new way of applying for a waiver will have shorter processing times? Below is a copy and paste.
Beginning Mid-2019 you will be able to file and pay for your Form I-192 application online using the Electronic Secured Adjudication Forms Environment (e-SAFE). Nonimmigrants who electronically filed via e-SAFE and completed biometrics at ports of entry will receive a confirmation email when the application is submitted to CBP. e-SAFE will allow you to check the status of your application, receive electronic communications, and receive electronic notification of a decision. Processing times will range from 60 to 90 days from the day the biometrics are completed.
To be honest the waivers are so fast now, I can't see it improving much. Everyone who is "average" is processed under 60 days now.
I assume if you submit electronically it saves them some of the data entry and weeds out half done applications, which saves THEM time. I know that a lot of people who attempt to hand in waivers do not have the proper requirements. I see this as more of a way to help Homeland Security, and not really a benefit to people who know what they are doing.
@John Rogers #70, I agree with you, in fact the process seems more complicated..when you read through the amount of steps that are required, and after all the electronic submissions, you still need to bring all the paper documents that were uploaded to be reviewed by a Custom Officer at time of biometrics within 45 days..Yikes...
As you stated, this will weed out poorly done applications. My concern will be the time line that a person has to go to USA Customs from the time they submit paperwork to submitting biometrics, especially around here as the nearest POE is almost 3 away... Most of my clients struggle with time management, I am forever having to phone them to remind them to deliver their paperwork within the 15 months..can't imagine now, a 45 day time line.
I see here it does not request reference letters anymore?
When i applied 5 years ago I did.
Are reference letters, still required?
Does anyone have a link to a checklist of requirements, to submit with our I-192 applications?
As Michelle will tell you, some borders want 3 reference letters, not 2. Niagara Falls still asks for them, and Pearson Airport still has them on their posted list.
Its a bit of a ridiculous requirement, and most men will tell you they hate getting that part of the waiver the most. So I would love to drop them.
The problem is I do not want to send someone without them to have them not want to take the package (even if I am right) because the client is inconvenienced and I will be blamed.
So for now, I will keep including them. But you are absolutely correct, it does not seem to require them any longer.
Has anyone submitted a waiver without them and still gotten a 5 year waiver? My clients have always included them.
Please help,
Could use and expert opinion.
I am applying for my fourth I-192, have had 3 previous five years waivers.
Minor possession charge from 25 years ago.
As part of my application package
CAN I JUST SUBMIT THE RCMP RECORD CHECK THAT COMES BACK SAYING IF YOU HAVE A RECORD OR NOT, AND SHOW YOUR FINGER PRINTS AND HEAD SHOT BELOW?
OR DO I HAVE TO SUBMIT THE PRIVACY ACT/SUSPENDED RECORD (PERSONAL INFORMATION) RECORD CHECK AS WELL?
(The one that comes with a second page named, "Criminal Record, related to civil" clearance request). The one that list any absolute discharges, etc...
I don't want to have to submit the personal information/suspended record one, if it is not 100% required.
I don't believe I had to this the previous times I applied, but obviously rules could have changed over the past 5 years??
Also, is their anyone in Edmonton that knows their stuff? I don't mind paying to meet and get proper advice.
:: @bcborder10 added on 07 Aug ’19 · 13:53
Please help,
Could use an expert opinion.
I am applying for my fourth I-192, have had 3 previous five years waivers.
Minor marijuana possession charge from 25 years ago.
As part of my application package
CAN I JUST SUBMIT THE RCMP RECORD CHECK THAT COMES BACK SAYING IF YOU HAVE A RECORD OR NOT, AND SHOWS YOUR FINGER PRINTS AND HEAD SHOT LOWER ON THE PAGE?
OR DO I HAVE TO SUBMIT THE PRIVACY ACT/SUSPENDED RECORD (PERSONAL INFORMATION) RECORD CHECK AS WELL?
(The one that comes with a second page named, "Criminal Record, related to civil" clearance request). The one that list any absolute discharges, etc...
I don't want to have to submit the personal information/suspended record one, if it is not 100% required.
I don't believe I had to this the previous times I applied, but obviously rules could have changed over the past 5 years??
Also, is their anyone in Edmonton that knows their stuff? I don't mind paying to meet and get proper advice.
@bcborder10, if you have a Pardon or record suspension in place, then you should be submitting both a Privacy Act and certified copy of your pardon from the Parole Board. Also, you will need to submit a current RCMP criminal record check marked for a visa/border crossing. This is what I require for my clients.
I don't require 2 sets of fingerprints. Just the certified "no record existing" one and a photocopy of your complete pardon (which shows the record)
Remember, my clients are not handing them in in Alberta, we are handing them in in Ontario. They all get adjudicated in Herndon Va. anyways. Does the Alberta port of entry have different requirements? Michelle would know that better than I.
Thanks for the prompt replies and your advice.
I am totally at wits end, and don't know how to proceed. Here is my predicament.
I have two absolute discharges. One as a minor and one when I was 20. These both occurred over 25 years ago.
The previous 3 times I applied for and received a I-194, I sent a copy of a court record from the adult charge and a clean criminal record.
I never mentioned the charge from when I was a minor, and it has never came up or been an issue.
(I never submitted copies of pardons with my previous successful applications. Not sure if that even exists after getting an absolute discharge??)
So now.........getting ready to apply again......
Last week I received from the RCMP my new clean criminal record check, BUT for the first time ever I asked for the privacy act request as well.
My Criminal record check is still clean, but the privacy act form came back listing my absolute discharge from when I was a minor.
It did not mention the absolute discharge I got as an adult, but It showed the one I got as a minor. (Is that normal?)
So now I don't know what to do?
I would like to just submit as I always have done, and not submit the privacy act report that lists my suspended record absolute discharge I got as a minor.
I would provide my clean criminal record check and a copy of the court file from my absolute discharge I got as an adult.
OR, do I now need to submit this Privacy act/suspended record form, that will for the first time show the CBP that I had this other absolute discharge as a minor?
Of which I have no court document for, and also bring up this second absolute discharge that I had never mentioned previously....
And what happened to my absolute discharge that I got as an adult. Why is that not showing up on the privacy act request?
Please reply with your thoughts, I need help.
If you think it is easier to talk on the phone, please give me your number to call.
thanks,
@77 bcborder10.....you cannot receive a pardon for absolute or conditional discharges from the Parole Board of Canada. There are normally only two reasons to request a privacy act. 1. for a Travel Waiver and 2 for a Vulnerable Sector search. No it is not normal for a Privacy act to show any convictions that did not receive a Pardon, especially an Absolute discharge for a minor. I would be interested to talk to you - to ask more questions about your minor conviction... Call 306.205.2532....not sure yet what advise I would give you...need to think about more...Also interested to see what John says..
Definitely call Michelle.
A conditional discharge AFTER July 24 1992 is removed as soon as three years have passed and you you get fingerprinted. That's why the adult one is gone.
The minor one I assume is before July 24 1992. So it is subject to another set of rules.
Do you have photocopies of the old conditional discharge? If so, i would submit:
-The old copy of the discharge.
-The certified prints.
-an explanation (found on the internet) of what a discharge is and why it does not appear on CPIC.
I never give original court documents. I keep the originals and always give photocopies. Its a complete waste of time. I see people at the airport that every single year or 5 years get the same court documents that say "we cannot find any records". Total waste of time.
You really think Homeland Security cares if court documents are originals? They just want simple questions answered so they can say yes or no. Show them the record, and if its a simple old conviction, no need for court documents. If you have an old court document, photocopy it.
*******************ALERT*********************
Homeland Security is proposing to increase the waiver fee.
$1415.00 USD
Link is here.
page 157 HAS THE WAIVER FEE INCREASE. Yes I read the ENTIRE REPORT. 314 PAGES
Also, this tidbit
Currently, USCIS pays approximately $11.50 to the FBI for fingerprinting results.
When will this occur? It looks like 2020. I will try and get a specific date.
Do you have time to get a waiver filed BEFORE then? YES.
I will try and post any further updates as I have them.
link
https://s3.amazonaws.com/public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2019-24366.pdf
John Rogers
Pardon and Waiver Experts
416-843-1371