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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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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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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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🚨 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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First Time Application
We are working on my husband’s first application for a US Waiver. We have his fingerprinting done, certified court documents and the i194 filled out as well as 3 character witnesses. We are...
Alien registration number
I’m filling out the I-192 application form to renew my waiver and under Part 2 Q4 it asks for an alien registration number (A-Number). Do I enter the number that shows on my waiver since it...
Surreygirl
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Fingerprints and Form C216C
Hello, I'm applying for my 3rd I-192 waiver on my own, first one I was granted 1 year, 2nd one was 5 year...both successful. I just have a couple questions if anyone can help? First I was digitally...
Demun98
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Learn How to Do Your Own US Entry Waiver – Free, No-Cost Guidance for Minor Issues!
Are you dealing with a minor US entry waiver issue such as possession of a joint, car theft, or another small offense? You don’t need to pay a lawyer or a discount waiver company for help. Join...
K Scott
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e-safe to login.gov question
Greetings, I hope this is the right place to post this. I had filed through e-safe earlier this year, and for various reasons, I could not make it for my biometrics. Now, that e-safe seems to...
tormclosh
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Question about record suspensions
Anyone know how long a record suspension is taking? Anyone applied? How long was it?
Princessk
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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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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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