great info here , but I do have a question. is the office reviewing these closed or not? thank you
Waiver application processing times
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@glen.I
Homeland Security is open.
@John Rogers, is Pearson International accepting waiver applications? if so, what are the hours to attend? I have a client who will be there on Tuesday or Wednesday...Thanks!
No Pearson is STILL not open. (Since July 16 2018)
Niagara Falls (Rainbow Bridge)
Monday-Thursday 2pm-9pm
Sunday 5pm-9pm
There is no trucks allowed at the Rainbow Bridge which makes it an ideal spot. Its also easy to find and there is no waiting. They can show up at 8pm and be seen immediately.
If they have any problems finding it etc, they can call my cell, 416-843-1371
#1584 Thanks John so much, my client decided to drive to Border near here..
Hi All, this is on the official CBP website. https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/admission-forms/form-i-92-application-advance-permission-enter-nonimmigrant
“Lapse in Federal Funding Impact on CBP Website Operations Notice
NOTICE: Due to the lapse in federal funding, this website will not be actively managed. This website was last updated on December 21, 2018 and will not be updated until after funding is enacted. As such, information on this website may not be up to date. Transactions submitted via this website might not be processed and we will not be able to respond to inquiries until after appropriations are enacted.”
I have not had responses for tracking emails..which I am assuming falls under this notice.. :( I sure hope that they are processing waivers..I had a few people drop off paperwork, and the Custom officers said that they are..so hopefully, that is true..any updates from you all would be great...
What’s the average time to receive an answer for a waiver?
I submitted mine in August and it is still in secondary..
looks like your quick waiver has gone up in smoke newleaf (catch the pot joke?)
Supposedly once you are in secondary it's 9 months to 2 years.
#1587 @Newleaf
Do they explicitly tell you that your waiver is in secondary or is that something your just surmise because it's been since August?
I'm just curious. I know the government shutdown affected the processing times of a lot of things.
I sent them a email to get a update and this was their reply:
“Your application is on file with the Admissibility Review Office. It is currently pending further review. Due to the individual circumstances of each waiver application, there is not a set timeframe to give as to when an application decision will be completed”
#1590 @Newleaf
May I ask what made you inadmissible to the US in the first place?
“pending further review...”
Does that phrase typically mean an application is in Secondary?
Any experts wish to weigh in on this?
Hi, I submitted my application October 2018 I sent an email a Week ago to inquire about the status they sent me an email today that they had sent an approval in November 2018! I must submit i824 for a duplicate plus 460 usd! I called post office they said they won’t be able to find the mail since it’s been so long. Has this happened to anyone? I didn’t even know thank god I emailed them!
Hey everyone,well,i had a conviction from something that happened in 2005,i applied for a waiver in 2016.....i got the answer in 2018! Yes two YEARS , my waiver was good for 1 year.I had no issues crossing the border and I have recently replied for my renewal,which i heard takes much shorter.
@1591
I had an assault with a deadly weapons charge in 1992. Served 5 years and I’ve been a model citizen since.
#1594 @Newleaf
That was a lifetime ago! I don't see why it should be too much of an issue for a waiver as I'm sure you're quite a different person now. Best of luck with it.
@Newleaf the deadly weapon charge isn't as much the issue as your sentence. That is a very long sentence for Canada. Your personal letter needs to be very "on point".
Timing:
@Michelle the emails are working again. If the waiver is past 150 days, email once a month
I have had some very bizarre results since the shutdown.
-One waiver submitted February 6 granted February 19 for 1 year
-One waiver rejected February 19 (expected)
- One Letter indicating the person was sent a letter and they closed the file dated Feb 11
-One Five year waiver (his first) dated February 24 (Submitted September but got a letter asking for more details in November)
I usually follow up with clients but have a co-op student we are training for some special projects so am a bit behind. I will keep posting some updates as I get more data.
@Ferry you need to find out if it was a 5 year waiver, or a 1 year waiver. If it was a 1 year waiver or even a 2 year (rare) then just re-apply. Only waste the money on a duplicate if you got 5 years. October and November seem to be months where Homeland Security sent out waivers and letters and a higher number of people than usual did not get them.
We had a situation with Canada post recently. We ordered a battery for the digital camera and it didn't but Canada Post tracking had it as delivered. Now we have had a cold and tough winter for US in central Canada (shut up Jazzsax1 and everyone in the Prairies) and I knew something was up so I put a note in my mailbox for the postman to come see me and a copy of the page that said the item was "delivered" and magically he comes with the battery and a bunch of mail and says it was in the "grey box at the corner".
Bullshit. Do your job please.
I applied for a waiver late November 2018, no mail nothing. Has anyone recieved waiver similar to my time line recently. This is my 4th waiver.
Update: I called every where post canada/ border they told me I must pay even tho it’s not my fault, I did today they said even tho it’s not my fault I have to pay, now awaiting a for a duplicate he said 2-3 weeks and no one told if it was one year or not..already spent 1500$! How can they lose it?
@Ticktock send an email. Remember my earlier post about stuff being lost in the mail? Also if you have trafficking this will take about a year or more even if it is your 4rth. If not, then I am not sure why. Email for sure.
@Ferry which border do you live closest to? I should have emphasized this more, but did you really think Homeland Security was going to give you information over the telephone? Your not even American.
YOU MUST GO IN PERSON. If you were in my area I would say Niagara Falls. You explain you want to talk to someone and show the emails. You have your document to file for a replacement and the money. BUT then you ask for a 'favor'. "Can you please check if its a 1 or a 5 year waiver? If its a 1 year waiver I will just come back and re-file". Works every time. If its a 5 year waiver you then get the replacement.
For everyone, "fault" is not the issue with Homeland Security. I had a client where they emailed saying they sent it to 18 Fairbanks Lane (These are not the real addresses) The client pointed out that on the forms they had put 8 Fairbanks Lane. Homeland Security asked for proof, so we sent them a copy of the I-192 forms. They agreed they made a mistake and then told the client to pay for a duplicate copy anyways. This was in the last 2 years.
Canada Post is usually the problem. Ironically ALL rejection letters now come registered mail. So if you are turned down, you will get the decision FOR SURE. If your waiver is granted, then its a crap shoot.
@JohNRogers you realize the reason the Canada Post guy didn't do his job? He voted liberal. They only do their job when they are called to the table for it.
@JohnRogers Buy a parka and call in the army. You want to see horribly cold? My polar bear won't even piss outside it's so cold in the west.