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@Dunston While we wait for an answer, my 2 cents is that when you apply for the waiver, you should ALWAYS try and include that fact that "you might apply for a TN visa in the future" because you might get a 5 year waiver.
Most of the clients I have in this category were not criminal record related, and some were actually waiver clients BECAUSE they had TN visas and made the mistake of not re-applying for a NEW visa when they switched employers.
@Dunston I remember seeing a post on Reddit a couple of months ago (I wish I could find the link now) where someone went to a land border to apply for TN status and already had an active I-192 waiver. The officer still denied the TN because the waiver didn’t specifically mention TN status. They ended up having to decline the job offer and apply for a new waiver, which would take months. Obviously, most employers aren’t going to wait that long.
Of course, every case is different, and TN approval is ultimately at the officer’s discretion. The port of entry can also matter. For example, Pearson airport is KNOWN for high denials. As John has emphasized, border agents are scrutinizing applications much more closely these days.
06/05/2025, 02:00 AM : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
06/02/2025, 07:24 PM : Status changed to Paid
05/28/2025, 08:10 PM : Status changed to Signed
04/14/2025, 03:34 PM : Application Created
512 days as of today.
This client is "accused" of exporting drugs from India. He was an exporter of things like salt, but says he didn't pay bribes so they arrested him.
2011 He was convicted, and is in appeal.
He has lots of evidence, including a test showing the substance was salt. But as you can see, he is still awaiting a decision. We took the position he is NOT guilty, and provided the evidence he had. It will be interesting how they rule.
1 YEAR WAIVER
She was denied before. Admitted to 10 years of prostitution, including week before she was denied in 2022.
I explained she needs to wait for 3 years. She did not want to wait, so only a year and 7 months later we applied, and she was denied. Main reason...not enough time elapsed. I then told her we had to waiver at least 3 years.
Reapplied April 2026 3 years 5 months later. Similar application. 1 year waiver granted.
Status History (5)
10/30/2026, 08:44 AM : Status changed to Completed
04/29/2026, 03:13 PM : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
03/19/2026, 01:46 PM : Status changed to Paid
03/19/2026, 01:45 PM : Status changed to Signed
02/18/2026, 03:33 PM : Application Created
What should be noted is we thought she would be in the LONGER line because although she had applied before, she was not successful. 184 days means that they DID put her in the reapplication line-up, which we are not sure is "normal", or not.
I am thinking it might be time, because lots of discussions are in this room, to make a new timeline room.
For people who mention in their letter: “I may apply for a TN status in the future”: what kind of admission approval do they get? Do they get TN mentioned in their approval letter? My 1 year approval explicitly mentions b1/b2 (I had not indicated TN in my letter)
Thanks every one for the answers.
For people looking for TN with I-192 here is my information.
You should first apply for I-192 like anyone else but indicate that TN is one of the visas you want the waiver for along with B1/B2. Once the waiver is obtained, you should see TN as one of the visa types for which the waiver is valid.
Once you have it, you apply for TN visa like any other Canadian (who dont need a waiver). Ultimately, getting a TN visa is not guaranteed for a Canadian even without any negative record.
Thanks for your reply, and that’s good to know.
For my reapplication, I missed out mentioning I may ask for TN status, fearing they may ask more questions or simply deny the waiver. And I guess now it’s too late to modify the application, so I won’t bother. I’m sure they’ll ask me to submit a new application so that they can make another 1100.
3 Year Waiver
Reapplication (Previously had two 1 year)
150 days (From Border FP)
SA in 2008 (90 days)
That is a pretty good result considering the administration we are dealing with and consistent with the 140 day timeline I have seen.
Did they ask for any
-transcripts
-police reports
Or were you able to provide proof of age (or victim) up front?
Actually your timeline is perfect as it was exactly 140 days (It was a typo of 150 days in my post).
They did not ask for transcripts/police reports as it was all along with proof of victim age provided up front.
Also for people who wants to apply for waiver with work TN, I will suggest my lawyer len saunders at 360-220-7794. He is knowledgeable about waivers and all related stuff
This message is for @tiredtraveler who posted in the other thread, which the thread-owner started for timelines only. Hopefully they see this message here and reply.
@tiredtraveler so does your current 5 year waiver mention TN visa, or just the B1/B2? If yes, did you specifically request for the TN?
@skumar thanks for your reply.
I would NOT recommend Len Saunders at 360-220-7794. He is not knowledgeable about this particular waiver and will take your money. if you are in Canada, contact John Rogers ( who is on this forum ) I've had experience with both and JOHN is THE GUY. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME.
