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John Rogers Trusted

@Mr. Fantastic the intention of this forum is to give people information. It works best when there is

-a combination of people doing the waiver on their own in different locations in the country
-people who may have hired others and can share good/bad experiences
-people with questions
-people who do this for a living, and can give ACCURATE answers based not just on one or two examples, but hundreds.

Mr. Fantastic, HatsBootsHats and other aliases are from a single guy who hates being told when something he posts isn't accurate, not because he hopes to make money, (probably) but because he craves being the expert. He searches the internet and did a single waiver so now considers himself and "expert" and hates being "corrected".

John Rogers Trusted

I love the "they should shut this forum down" posts, just because the one guy wants to take his ball and go home because he can't be "the big expert".

Why do you keep saying this: "The posters didn't understand why the US refuses them entry and treats them like criminals. It seems to most of us, everyone has the right for a second try and we shouldn't judge. All posters agreed that the system needs upgrading."

You post this whine CONSTANTLY, as if Homeland Security cares. The posters just want to enter the United States. The system is the system. Posting about how "unfair it is" doesn't get anyone closer to entry. And don't pretend your somehow advocating for these people when you hide in anonymity. If you want people to believe you really want to help them, then tell us who you are, and how you are trying to help.

Mr. Fantastic

@John Rogers

You should watch your blood pressure, seems your blood boils every time you speak of Hats.

John Rogers Trusted

@Adelaide its HatsBootsHatsBoots. If you look at the time of the posts and even the syntax, its seems to point to him.

ChrisD

Anyone have any recent experience with Esafe? I applied on October 2nd and I have heard it happens quite quickly with esafe. Wondering if anyone else has recent experience

John Rogers Trusted

@ChrisD every example I have had with eSafe has been very quick. I just a had another client do it (re-application) and he had it in less than 10 days.

Happy1

I just wanted to let everyone know I received a 1 year waiver today! Applied April 9 and the letter was dated September 30. Waiver was needed for a fraud over charge from 2016. If it wasn’t for Michelle’s help and guidance I don’t know if I would have had this outcome! So excited to be able to travel with my family again!!

ChrisD

@John Rogers - yes I have heard it is very fast for people. I have only heard from people though, like your scenario for renewals. Mine was not a renewal.. Wondering if anyone has had same speedy process on non-renewals.

@Happy1 - did you apply on esafe?

Heritage

What is the difference between an eSafe application and a waiver application?

John Rogers Trusted

@Happy1 that is a good result from a 50/50 situation. I tell people 3 years gives you a fighting chance, but it certainly is not guaranteed. Great work Michelle! For everyone else, Fraud over is an indictable offence USUALLY, so that makes this result more impressive.

Michelle Trusted

@Happy1, you were a pleasure to work with also...Enjoy your travels...

jazzsax1 Trusted

So happy1 got a 1 year for a fraud over charge from 2016.... that's good news! Mine was from 2015 so that *might* bode well depending on the circumstances.

I am at 4 years post conviction (not charge) now (5 years next october). Debating... debating...

Wondering if I would see a longer waiver at 5 years, or likely just a 1 year?

Michelle Trusted

#1975, Jazzsax 1, if you are approved for waiver, you would most likely get a 1 year to begin with, then a 5 year on renewal. I am confident that Happy1, will get a 5 year next time.

michelle Trusted

There must be more to the story..maybe she was not a Canadian citizen..maybe going to do work in the USA? Has a criminal history or police involvement? Maybe has a previous incident with USA..something was a flag for Customs..

ChrisD

@Heritage
E-safe is a new online application system that is supposed to speed up the process a lot. Many people have received waivers in less than 10 days from the time of submission

https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/e-safe

You can still apply in person and the old process has not changed so it takes much longer. I read a lengthy document published about Esafe and the reason it is faster is because it digitally communicates with the various government agencies. The long wait of a manually completed waiver has to do with all the security checks they send off to FBI, etc. E-safe does all this stuff digitally and instantly.

Unfortunately, you can only apply for an E-safe waiver through certain ports of entry as "pilot" ports. They are planning to add more.

:: @ChrisD added on 11 Oct ’19 · 01:21

https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/privacy-pia-cbp057-march2019.pdf

jazzsax1 Trusted

#1976 MIchelle

Well if I was likely to only get a 1 year waiver anyway, even with waiting to 5 years, I am tempted to work on mine now so I can push sooner towards getting that 3 or 5 year on renewal.

Can I give you a shout next week to chat through the circumstances of that approval to see how it compares to mine?