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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?
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CITIZENSHIP CANCELLED FOR PEOPLE FORM SOME COUNTRIES BY TRUMP
When she read the news, Grace felt like she was falling. The 37-year-old oncologist had studied hard. And she’d sailed through her US citizenship interview. She thought just one step...
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Millions of travelers could skip visiting the US if proposed social media policy is implemented
Ahead of a proposed rule change that would require social media account information from some foreign travelers to the United States, international travel experts are saying the policy could...
Travel to the United States (from Canada) declines for the 12th straight month
According to Statistics Canada, the number of Canadians traveling back to Canada by car from the United States dropped year-over-year for the twelfth straight month. Just 1.3 million Canadians...
Expect Pardons to take longer - Posted January 28 2026
We stay in contact with the Parole Board of Canada, and they told us to expect pardons with indictable offences to take longer. This is due to budget cuts. The Parole Board of Canada (PBC) is...
What to expect ?
I’m on my second 5 year waiver but haven’t travelled in a few years. Just wondering how things are now ? Anything new we need to do other than show waiver right away ? Any tips ?
CLEB
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Waiver related - Not timeline related or application related
This is a letter I sometimes get asked to write by defence lawyers. They are trying to get their clients a "better deal" and in the case of this particular client, he has relatives in the United...
J Rogers
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US Entry Waiver Denied
I think that this topic will take on greater importance the closer that CBP gets to accepting waiver packets. I really want John & Michelle’s help in this room since Covid has caused a number...
K SCOTT
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Question on I-192 Timelines and the Idea of “Processing Cycles"
One thing worth keeping in mind is that CBP does not publish or confirm processing cycles for I-192 waivers. People sometimes notice clusters of approvals and assume batching, but adjudication is...
K Scott
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Travel report - first time in US with waiver
Been lurking for a long time here and really appreciated all the insight. We made our first trip to Florida last week since getting my i-194 waiver. Left via Pearson airport (Toronto). The customs...
pinkman
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Any update on I 192 process
I applied for my I 192 renewal four months ago using e safe - online. Any idea what will happen to my application since I couldn't for fingerprinting within 45 days after filing my application...
Jordan
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Rejection with Waiver
Family member is still waiting for first waiver (applied March 2025 as first timer). Charges are theft under $5000 and possession of property by crime under $5000 from 2004. Has anyone...
TLK92
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2nd application questions
I’m about a year away from my 5 year waiver expiring. Reluctantly I am going to reapply because the crap has to end sometime. I know I have to have new fingerprints. Do I need to have court...
BackToUSA
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Non Canadian Citizen
John, Michelle here, it has been forever since I have been on this site, hope you are doing well. Question: I have been contacted by an India Citizen who wants to apply for I-192 waiver due to...
michelle
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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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