TIMELINES FOR WAIVERS ONLY.

Waiver Denied. Its important that people have an example of the timeline (they do vary) of a denial as well.

This one was asked for more information, and it was provided, but waiver not granted.

Submitted in October 15 2025
11 months and 2 days later -asked for more info

Response submitted Dec 11 2025
Almost 6 months for the rejection letter.

Not every rejection gets asked for "more information" and only a small % of people asked for more information are denied--unless they do not give a response within 87 days or if they don't give EVERYTHING Homeland Security wants.

In this clients case

1993 as Youth 2 offences
1994 as adult 2 offences
1999 Armed Robbery x 2 Robbery x 6

His problem is not the seriousness, or amount per say, it is the 13 year sentence.

Also, he "played down" his role, even claiming he "stayed in the car". Then the US asked for transcripts. I read the transcripts and he was actually the "leader" and quite violent. So despite the timeline being "decent" and the fact he was 48 when he applied but in his early 20's when he offended, his "lack of candor" became a further issue.

06/08/2026, 11:48 AM : Status changed to Completed
12/11/2025, 03:58 PM : Status changed to Request for More Information Response
09/17/2025, 04:00 PM : Status changed to Request for More Information
10/15/2024, 04:00 PM : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
10/01/2024, 07:58 PM : Status changed to Paid
10/01/2024, 07:56 PM : Status changed to Signed
09/30/2024, 03:32 PM : Application Created

I wanted to post this, because people should understand a couple of things.

-In Canada we do not give 13 year sentences for nothing.
-Be as honest as "can be verified". I mean, google is sometimes a problem, but transcripts or police records are never going to exonerate you
-Had this client been less in "defence" mode, I could have MITIGATED this. He realizes that now.

I have gotten waivers for people in VERY bad circumstances, but I need the facts so I can attack the problem properly.

@WaiverNotWaver

Robbery, armed robbery, attempted murder, assault causing bodily harm, some trafficking. These are requests I have gotten, but its hard to pinpoint the exact criteria.

5 year waiver

3rd waiver. 1 year waiver x 2

100 days

2006 (1) TRAFFICKING IN SCHEDULE I SUBSTANCE (2) POSS OF A SCHEDULE II SUBSTANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRAFFICKING
2006 (1) OBSTRUCT PEACE OFFICER (2) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH RECOGNIZANCE
2011 UTTERING FORGED DOCUMENT

Status History (5)

06/11/2026, 10:27 AM : Status changed to Completed
03/03/2026, 03:33 PM : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
02/23/2026, 03:51 PM : Status changed to Paid
01/21/2026, 05:25 PM : Status changed to Signed
01/19/2026, 03:16 PM : Application Created

1 year waiver

First waiver
309 days

2021- FRAUD OVER $5000 -CONDITIONAL DISCHARGE

06/11/2026, 06:33 AM : Status changed to Completed
08/06/2025, 06:30 PM : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
07/15/2025, 07:24 PM : Status changed to Paid
05/08/2025, 08:29 PM : Status changed to Signed
03/26/2025, 01:21 PM : Application Created

5 year waiver

Re-app already had a 5 year waiver

100 days

06/10/2026, 07:48 AM : Status changed to Completed
03/02/2026, 02:34 PM : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
02/04/2026, 03:24 PM : Status changed to Paid
02/04/2026, 03:23 PM : Status changed to Signed
01/09/2026, 02:18 PM : Application Created

1 YEAR WAIVER

First waiver

308 days. This is a definite indication that first time waivers (in some case) are getting faster.

2004- THEFT OVER $5000
2007– (1) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH RECOGNIZANCE (2) FAIL TO ATTEND COURT (3) OBSTRUCT PEACE OFFICER (4) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH PROBATION ORDER
2009- POSS OF PROPERTY OBTAINED BY CRIME UNDER $5000
2009- FAIL TO COMPLY WITH CONDITIONS OF UNDERTAKING GIVEN BY OFFICER IN CHARGE
2011- (1) UTTERING A FORGED DOCUMENT (2) FRAUD OVER $5000 (3) POSS OF PROPERTY OBTAINED BY CRIME
2015- (1) POSS OF A PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED FIREARM WITH AMMUNITION (2) POSS OF A FIREARM OR AMMUNITION CONTRARAY TO PROHIBITION ORDER (3) BREACH OF RECOGNIZANCE

Status History (5)

06/15/2026, 09:07 AM : Status changed to Completed
08/11/2025, 04:30 PM : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
07/15/2025, 08:46 PM : Status changed to Paid
07/15/2025, 08:44 PM : Status changed to Signed
07/04/2025, 07:07 PM : Application Created

1 YEAR WAIVER

ALSO HAD TO DO I-212

Caught with 100lbs of marijuana in the United States. 1995

06/15/2026, 10:09 AM : Status changed to Completed
05/27/2026, 04:31 PM : Status changed to Request for More Information Response
03/09/2026, 08:40 AM : Status changed to Request for More Information
03/05/2025, 04:30 PM : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
02/12/2025, 09:53 PM : Status changed to Paid
02/12/2025, 09:42 PM : Status changed to Signed
01/20/2025, 04:36 PM : Application Created

Here is a rare occurrence. This client applied for a waiver, then was asked to do an I-212, He was rejected for BOTH. Both rejections have letters, and they mirror each other, but they also contradict each other as well in some parts.

Waiver Denied

Status History (9)

06/18/2026, 11:21 AM : Status changed to Completed
06/15/2026, 08:59 AM : Status changed to Request for More Information Response
06/15/2026, 08:57 AM : Status changed to Request for More Information
08/29/2025, 01:58 PM : Status changed to Request for More Information Response
08/20/2025, 04:00 PM : Status changed to Request for More Information
09/12/2024, 04:30 PM : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
08/09/2024, 08:00 PM : Status changed to Paid
08/09/2024, 07:58 PM : Status changed to Signed
07/30/2024, 07:04 PM : Application Created

I-212 denied

Status History (5)

06/18/2026, 11:21 AM : Status changed to Completed
08/29/2025, 01:30 AM : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
08/27/2025, 06:27 PM : Status changed to Paid
08/27/2025, 06:26 PM : Status changed to Signed
08/26/2025, 05:35 PM : Application Created

2010-Possession of a Narcotic Schedule I--66 months

-The offence happened in the United States. He was a truck driver, he agreed to transport cocaine in his truck.
-This also resulted in deportation.

Both letters cited the fact that he served 66 months and then 5 years of "supervised release". So they calculated the "time elapsed" as 3 years and 7 months later. We had argued that he has been a "law abiding citizen since 2010" and even if you add in the 5.5 years as prison time, you will get almost 9 years since. They argued the "supervised release" should be counted in the sentence.

This is important because this means to get a waiver, he must probably wait at least 2-3 years more, and he knows they are going to ask him again for the I-212 because it was not granted.

-time was the major factor
-that is happened in the US a big factor
-that is it drug trafficking, big factor

They made a big deal about "no rehabilitation" despite the fact we tried to highlight that this was not a "crime of addiction" but instead "for profit". Also explained extenuating circumstances, but the key factor was that Homeland Security was able to "justify" that not enough time elapsed, even though it was 16 years ago.

2 clients who missed the emails but we logged in and caught it. Also, both asked for further information. So keep in mind BOTH clients have to reply, and are still WAITING for a final decision:

Client 1
Asked for court documents form a charge in the US that was dismissed (caught bringing a small quantity of marijuana across the border)

Status History (5)
06/04/2026, 07:32 AM : Status changed to Request for More Information
06/11/2025, 06:00 PM : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
06/04/2025, 09:30 PM : Status changed to Paid
06/04/2025, 09:28 PM : Status changed to Signed
06/02/2025, 02:36 PM : Application Created

This client was asked to file an I-212

Status History (5)
06/09/2026, 12:50 PM : Status changed to Request for More Information
07/15/2025, 03:30 PM : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
06/24/2025, 03:13 PM : Status changed to Paid
06/24/2025, 03:09 PM : Status changed to Signed
06/19/2025, 01:56 PM : Application Created

One went June 11 2025 one went July 15 2025 so between 329 days and 358 days before they even asked for more info, both are first time applicants.

@junebug1 They want confirmation that the charge was dismissed, and as much information that is available on the charge itself.

1 year waiver

297 days 1st waiver.

Client was born in Somalia and is a woman

Status History (5)
06/23/2026, 05:58 AM : Status changed to Completed
08/30/2025, 08:30 PM : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
07/28/2025, 06:15 PM : Status changed to Paid
07/28/2025, 05:59 PM : Status changed to Signed
07/23/2025, 07:20 PM : Application Created

"I applied for admission to the United States in 1999. I landed in Baltimore Maryland by plane and had 1 interview. I asked for asylum. I then got worried that it would not be granted, so I took a bus to Canada." (She also applied for an won the Diversity lottery in 2007, but was denied because of this issue)

I am not sure if this means the "first time" lineup is getting shorter or not. I DO KNOW that this was a slam dunk 5 year waiver in the past.

3 YEAR WAIVER

(I should mention how rare a 3 year waiver is. Under Biden 100% this would be a 5)

Re-application took 85 days. He had a 1 year waiver

2006 - Trafficking cocaine and then another for ecstasy (spelling?)
2007 - fail to comply

Status History (5)

06/25/2026, 10:51 AM : Status changed to Completed
03/09/2026, 07:37 PM : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
03/06/2026, 10:29 AM : Status changed to Paid
02/25/2026, 06:00 PM : Status changed to Signed
02/25/2026, 05:12 PM : Application Created

1 year waiver

First waiver

287 days (getting faster!!!)

Misrepresentation. This one is as stupid as if gets. Last year the family was in Mexico. The father took his passport, his daughters and his wife's to the border crossing (Turkish) while the wife waited in the car. They have relatives in Texas and he wanted to simply ask if she was ALLOWED to cross.
Homeland Security thought it was nefarious, so they basically said he was trying to pass off the wife as the daughter. His English was not great, so we thought that once we EXPLAINED.....they would sort it out. NOPE. 1 year waiver. At least they are getting faster.

Status History (5)

06/25/2026, 05:34 AM : Status changed to Completed
08/19/2025, 07:30 PM : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
08/06/2025, 08:52 PM : Status changed to Paid
08/06/2025, 08:48 PM : Status changed to Signed
07/31/2025, 05:22 PM : Application Created

This is a client (Russian born) who was asked for a simple item, his "proof of landing" in Canada, so the US could verify when he left the US. He also has an impaired in 2015 in Canada and was in the US for 1 day. Like a lot of clients, he went from Russia to Mexico, then tried to get asylum. But once he arrived he realized Canada was a better option. So he literally spent 1 full day in the US.

We responded with the document, and 107 days, still no response. We are not bothering with the useless email request, because it does nothing, and I already know the auto response will say "It in progress".

Its interesting, because he left Russia in 2000. In 1999 Boris Yelstin basically held REAL elections. (the last ones)

Key Political Themes of 2000

The Chechen Conflict: Putin’s hardline military stance and aggressive prosecution of the Second Chechen War were central to his popularity and political legitimacy following a series of apartment bombings in Russia in 1999

.Call for Order: After the economic and political turbulence of the 1990s, Russian citizens largely favored Putin’s promises of returning to "stability" and centralizing state authority.

The "Power Vertical": Early in his term, Putin began restructuring the Russian federation to centralize executive power, reining in the autonomy of regional governors and limiting the influence of powerful oligarchs.

Emergence of United Russia: Following the 1999 parliamentary elections, Putin's political base (the Unity party) began forming coalitions, which eventually paved the way for the creation of the United Russia party.

Many Russians were scared that Putin would become...a dictator. Worse, he started conscripting men to fight in Chechnya.

Based on what we know now, I GUARANTEE that bombings in Russia were false flags to justify the war in Chechnya, and to convince Russia they needed a "strong leader". Just like in 10 years, I an 100% sure we will realize the "missing pilot in Iran" was really a botched mission to grab nuclear material, the assassination attempt in Butler was set up by Trumps people (my ears are terrible from MMA but Trumps are fine....ears NEVER heal) and Charlie Kirk was probably a hitman. Remember, he was assassinated right near a highway and the airport was 10 minutes away. And the facts CLEARLY show this kid did not shoot him with THAT rifle.

I am not a conspiracy theorist, but I also know what i can clearly see with my own eyes.

Here is a genuine concern since most of you want to travel into the US and its clear Trump is in big trouble in November. They fired the head of Delta force this week, (a general) and they are purging EVERY general who will not swear loyalty to Trump. Clearly the Generals he HAS, work for the war with Iran. What "LOYAL" Generals will do....is a different matter

Status History (6)
03/11/2026, 01:40 PM : Status changed to Request for More Information Response
03/11/2026, 09:48 AM : Status changed to Request for More Information
03/17/2025, 07:00 PM : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
02/26/2025, 09:14 PM : Status changed to Paid
02/26/2025, 03:38 PM : Status changed to Signed
02/03/2025, 04:19 PM : Application Created

1 YEAR WAIVER

First time waiver

Trafficking 2016

283 days (getting faster!!)

Status History (5)
06/26/2026, 11:23 AM : Status changed to Completed
09/16/2025, 05:30 PM : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
09/12/2025, 02:35 PM : Status changed to Paid
09/12/2025, 02:28 PM : Status changed to Signed
09/11/2025, 06:48 PM : Application Created

6 month waiver

286 days First application granted but she had been denied before

She overstayed from 2019 - 2022

Status History (5)
06/28/2026, 03:55 PM : Status changed to Completed
09/15/2025, 10:00 PM : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
09/12/2025, 06:47 PM : Status changed to Paid
09/12/2025, 06:42 PM : Status changed to Signed
09/08/2025, 07:30 PM : Application Created

5 year waiver

1st waiver

275 days!!! Better!

(just over 9 months)

07/01/2026, 08:48 AM : Status changed to Completed
09/29/2025, 02:02 PM : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
09/26/2025, 02:48 PM : Status changed to Paid
09/26/2025, 02:44 PM : Status changed to Signed
09/18/2025, 08:02 PM : Application Created

1990 Poss of property obtained by crime
1992 Assault
2012 Assault
2012 Assault - Fail to comply

Very slow period for Waiver results. So lets look at 2 I have pending that are WAY over due.

Status History (4)

03/17/2025, 04:00 PM : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
03/10/2025, 08:47 PM : Status changed to Paid
03/10/2025, 08:34 PM : Status changed to Signed
03/04/2025, 08:43 PM : Application Created

Manslaughter 2005 plus some other convictions in the 90's

488 days and counting. Obviously, the NATURE of the offence is a factor.
He was born in Canada.

Status History (4)

10/23/2023, 08:07 PM : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
10/12/2023, 09:02 PM : Status changed to Paid
10/12/2023, 09:01 PM : Status changed to Signed
10/04/2023, 02:58 PM : Application Created

Misrepresentation and Overstay for about 10 years until 2010
998 Days and counting.
Born in Somalia.

In both cases, we log in and check every 2 weeks or so.

I chose these 2 cases to illustrate how LONG they CAN take, and there really is NOTHING that can be done but wait.