How long was the waiver for on the first try?
Waiver application processing times
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It happens. I've missed spring break twice in the last five years because I didn't get my paperwork on time. Only America and Canada have this policy of not letting people in with records. Might be time for me to start thinking about other destinations. Thank God I don't have to go there for my job anymore or I'd be constantly stressed out.
First application was May 14, 2014 and received the one year waiver on July 28th. I have since followed up on the renewal application send November 3, 2015 with and email and received a response that a decision was mailed on April 25, 2016. Still have not received anything in the mail.
I applied on Dec 28, 2015. Approved May 23, 2016. Completed application myself. My first time.
@dabs41 for what reason did you apply ?
Received an email response that a decision was mailed on April 25th. It has been over a month now and nothing has come in the mail. Does anyone have any idea how to follow up on this? Sent an email but didn't get a response.
Just got my second waiver approved, in the mailbox today. Valid for five years this time. Submitted January 8th, 2016! Did the application myself, after using a third party company for the first one (approx. $700). I pretty much just copied most of the documents from my first one (letters, etc), just with updated dates, signatures and a little more info on my personal letter explaining my circumstances (i.e the travelling I was able to do with my first waiver, and would like to continue to do so).
Sooner than I expected, for sure!
Good luck everyone!
@Tim congrats on the 5 year waiver...I did mine in February of this year looks like it's running around 6 months to get a waiver which isn't bad...I'm hoping by end of July for mine.
I understand they are working on having permanent I-194, which would be great.
Well they already issue permanent clearances now in some cases. This is what we specialise in. I haven't heard what you say you have heard yet.
Received Five year waiver today June 7/16
Applied Pearson Airport Jan 02/16
Approved May 31/16
This was my fifth renewal.
With exception of my very first waiver...I have done the last 4 myself.
Because I have a Canadian pardon my wait time for fingerprints has always been in the one to two weeks time frame.
Good luck to everyone
anyone received waiver for overstay in US? Waiting for 11 month, no news.
"Your application is on file with the Admissibility Review Office. It is currently pending further review."- all what they say to me by email.
@PH1- I'm also currently waiting on a waiver for an overstay and I've received the same message. I submitted back in November 2015. This is my first waiver submission so i know it takes the longest. I have no criminal background record so idk how that factors into it. I'm just staying optimistic.
@DALE How long for the first application?
Second application brought on december 29th, 2015, received for 5 years on may 16th 2016
First application
was back in 2009 and it took about 5 months then.
I had 3 one year waivers...then one three year waiver and this one I just received was for five years.
Fortunately I have been lucky enough to only have to wait an average of five months.
Last one approved I submitted Jan02/15 and it was approved May31/15.
If you want to avoid the long wait to get your fingerprints back from the RCMP apply for a Pardon.
The wait time is less than two weeks to get them in the mail.
After you get your waiver do like others have said, just duplicate your original waiver and update information where warrented.
Most important piece of advise I can give is when you write your letter explaining your charges DO NOT deflect blame!!!
No matter how you feel express remorse.
If you try to explain that is wasn't your fault etc you will be denied!!
Also start the whole application process at least 6 months before your waiver expires.
I have always done my waiver applications at Pearson Airport in Toronto.
Every time I've gone to reapply I can't believe the amount that of people that have used waiver service companies that don't even tell their clients that you have to reapply least 6 months before expiry.
Remember these service companies can only guide you in filling out the required documents.
They cannot go and deliver the paperwork.
You have to go and be fingerprinted ,photographed and have Customs review your paperwork.Then you pay the 565.00 USA and wait for a reply.
Last thing in order to have a chance at a aquiring a waiver your charges have to be minimum five years old that includes completed probation.
I can't believe the bashing going on in this forum since these guy's are on here pushing the fantasy September letter.
Do your research do the waiver yourself it's easy.
:: @Dale added on 16 Jun ’16 · 16:32
First application
was back in 2009 and it took about 5 months then.
I had 3 one year waivers...then one three year waiver and this one I just received was for five years.
Fortunately I have been lucky enough to only have to wait an average of five months.
Last one approved I submitted Jan02/16 and it was approved May31/16
If you want to avoid the long wait to get your fingerprints back from the RCMP apply for a Pardon.
The wait time is less than two weeks to get them in the mail.
After you get your waiver do like others have said, just duplicate your original waiver and update information where warrented.
Most important piece of advise I can give is when you write your letter explaining your charges DO NOT deflect blame!!!
No matter how you feel express remorse.
If you try to explain that is wasn't your fault etc you will be denied!!
Also start the whole application process at least 6 months before your waiver expires.
I have always done my waiver applications at Pearson Airport in Toronto.
Every time I've gone to reapply I can't believe the amount that of people that have used waiver service companies that don't even tell their clients that you have to reapply least 6 months before expiry.
Remember these service companies can only guide you in filling out the required documents.
They cannot go and deliver the paperwork.
You have to go and be fingerprinted ,photographed and have Customs review your paperwork.Then you pay the 565.00 USA and wait for a reply.
Last thing in order to have a chance at a aquiring a waiver your charges have to be minimum five years old that includes completed probation.
I can't believe the bashing going on in this forum since these guy's are on here pushing the fantasy September letter.
Do your research do the waiver yourself it's easy.
Meant to say Jan 2/16 Applied and approved May31/16
Received Five year waiver today June 20 2016
Applied fev 17 2016
Approved june 13 2016
This was my first waiver
@Lewis , if you don't mind me asking, what was the reason you filed? Was it an overstay, or something else?