Welcome to the new i-194 Waiver Forum
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i194waiver
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E-Safe Processing Times
Anyone know how long processing times for I-192 using the E-Safe process?
TravisT
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First Time Crossing - What to expect from customs!
I crossed for my first time to the US this weekend after being granted a waiver. 1) You will go to secondary inspection. You will be questioned and fingerprinted. Nothing you do will change this...
Bob Jerkins
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Occupation/Employer in Approved Waiver
I have occupation "XX" in waiver. This has now changed and I will cross the border as "Retired". Does that matter as long as I am able to demonstrate (1) enough funds to support my stay in US and...
TIMELINES FOR WAIVERS ONLY.
Because MANY people log on here to see timelines, not discussions, lets keep THIS thread ONLY for timelines. Then people don;t have to sift through to find out how long they are taking. I was...
J Rogers
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How are border crossings going with waivers
I have a few trips planned through US in next few months and wondering how people are getting along crossing through since the recent political changes.....I am on my 4th waiver ( current is 5 year...
traveloverr22
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Travel Information
Hello, First time waiver for me and my question is about the travel information on the form. Do I need to know where and when I plan to travel to? Just looking of having waiver done in advance of...
Eddie0303
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Biometric
Hi there, can anyone tell me if the biometric appointments are still being processed in us soil or if there is any inside Canada also?
Rehan
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NIV VISA / I-194 / ARO Waiver of Inadmissibility wait times
Hi all I posted this previously in the "Timelines for Waivers only" thread, and it was suggested I create a separate topic for it here. For anyone who is interested, we have a Google Sheet which...
How long after an incident do you need to wait to apply for an i192 -- really scared
My incident happened in 2021. It's been 4 years and will be 4.5 when I apply for the waiver. I was really drunk and got arrested for petty theft and while drunk and scared gave a nickname to the...
wastedlife
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Canadian Citizen DETAINED in the US and now they are trying to get her home.
My daughter, Jasmine, a 35-year-old Canadian, attempted to enter the U.S. on March 3, 2025, with a consulting visa for a company in the States. Unfortunately, her visa was denied, and she was...
J Rogers
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Contact Information - John Rogers
I don't want to clog up topics ongoing, so I will post my information here. John Rogers Pardon and Waiver Experts 96 Kennedy Road South Suite 201 Brampton On 905-459-9669 cell...
J Rogers
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🚨 CBP’s 87-Day Deadline: Why Lawyers & Discount Waiver Companies Won’t Help You
If you’ve applied for a US Entry Waiver (I-192/I-212) and received a request for additional information from CBP (Customs and Border Protection), you only have 87 days to respond. Missing this...
K Scott
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POE Question
Hi all, doing my first application currently. From number 37-43, for 37/38 do I put where I want to travel to, and then 39 the name of the port I wish to go to for the verification? Thanks again
Here’s how new U.S. rules will affect Canadian snowbirds march 10 2025
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/heres-how-new-us-rules-will-affect-canadian-snowbirds/ A U.S. crackdown on illegal immigration will affect many Canadian snowbirds who drive across the...
September Letter
Hey John Rogers! I believe you have a lot of experience when it comes to this so I wanted to point you a question to you. What are the qualifications or prerequisites to get a September letter?...
Geoff
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Waivers and Trump - as of January 27 2025
Unlike people who are trying to use scare tactics vis the Trump Presidency to panic people into applying/not applying, I am starting this thread to keep you all informed of what I am SEEING from...
J Rogers
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Welcome to the I‑194 Waiver Forum

A discussion forum for any Canadian who has been denied entry into the United States because of criminal record, having overstayed a previous visit to the U.S., an infectious disease, or other reason. Applying for and receiving a US entry waiver is a simple process that you can complete yourself. It requires documentation, fingerprints, completion of the I-192 waiver application form and an interview at a pre-clearance or US border facility. Current filing fees are $585 / $930 US. This US I-194 waiver is typically granted for temporary visits to the USA for between 1-5 years (5 years is the maximum).

Update: As of Mid-2019 you can file and pay Form I-192 application online using the Electronic Secured Adjudication Forms Environment (e-SAFE).

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