I-194 Waiver Forum: help with U.S. entry waivers (Form I-192) for Canadians

  1. DUI - Possible changes?

    Last updated by K SCOTT

    Currently, a "Basic" DUI does not effect an individual traveling to the USA and there is no need to apply for a Travel Waiver. I use the term Basic - as long as there is not a continual history of…

    Michelle (trusted member) · 7 replies

  2. Pre Clearance after Record Suspension?

    Last updated by John Rogers (trusted member)

    For those who have not been denied US entry before, just wanted to know if there's been any issue with pre clearance after getting a record suspension?

    nicknack · 7 replies

  3. Fingerprints

    Last updated by Michelle (trusted member)

    How recent do your fingerprints need to be, when you are applying for a US Entry Waiver?

    Danielle · 1 reply

  4. Donald J. Trump as US. President and what it means for you & your waiver! ( I-194)

    Last updated by Michelle (trusted member)

    Folks, Once Trump is in office in 2017, regardless how people's waivers are going new laws will be introduced. If you have a waiver pending, your chances are good to get the 3-5 years unless it was…

    RS · 49 replies

  5. NEXUS?

    Last updated by George S.

    With an I-194 waiver can we apply for a NEXUS card? It seems the waiver would 'waive' the criminal record (also have a pardon). [ Ricoh appended this reply on December 13, 2019 @ 8:41 pm ] Edit…

    Ricoh · 10 replies

  6. Waiver application processing times Locked

    Last updated by casper

    Got your I-194? Reply here with how long it took. Months, weeks, days...

    i194waiver (moderator) · 1,992 replies

  7. Inadmissable and emergency landing in USA

    Last updated by George S.

    Hi Just came across this newsarticle where a flight from Toronto to Vancouver was diverted to Seattle due to weather and mechanical. Now this made me think, what would happen to someone who is…

    Travey · 4 replies

  8. 5 year inadmissibility wait

    Last updated by jazzsax1

    So I’ve asked this before but never really got a straight answer. I know the common prescribed wait is 5 years after being sentenced for a crime but does anybody know when the period actually…

    Mike G · 7 replies

  9. Waiver Denied

    Last updated by John Rogers (trusted member)

    Hi, I applied for a i192 waiver in April 2019 and was denied in October 2019. The reason for the denial was because my fraud over charge (was the direct result of my drug use). They did state that i…

    Marco84 · 9 replies

  10. Retroactive changes to criminal pardons violate charter rights, B.C. judge rules

    Last updated by Nathalie

    This could be great news for those of us that completed sentences when they raised the waiting period from 5-10 years! http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/pardons-criminal-records-record-suspensions-1.407…

    Eve · 80 replies

  11. How long did it take to receive a response from ARO?

    Last updated by John Rogers (trusted member)

    I sent my waiver around the beginning of Jan. Two days ago, I sent an email regarding the status of my waiver. I included all the information needed, so I know that's not an issue. I am just curious…

    Vancity Girl · 57 replies

  12. Question about record suspensions

    Last updated by Maya butt cheeks

    Anyone know how long a record suspension is taking? Anyone applied? How long was it?

    Princessk · 34 replies

  13. Last name spelled wrong on waiver.

    Last updated by Lman

    I received my second waiver today, good for 5 years, took 4.5 months to get. BUT... They've spelled my last name wrong!! Who should I contact about this? Has this happened to anyone else?

    Meredith · 10 replies

  14. RCMP Fingerprints for waivers, processing (wait) times?

    Last updated by John Rogers (trusted member)

    Hi, Does anyone have a general idea on RCMP fingerprint check processing times, whether you had one done at the police station or thru a company. I kind of get the realization depending on the…

    Bo · 83 replies

  15. Where to submit my i-192 waiver application - Saint John?

    Last updated by Michelle (trusted member)

    So I'm in Saint John, NB and going for my first waiver. Filled everything out with help from the kind folks here on this website. Anyone know if I'm best head to the border or take a trip to Halifax?…

    sjnb · 28 replies

  16. How to check waiver application status?

    Last updated by Adelaide

    Hey - anyone know where to check on my application? I submitted it over 2 months ago. Thanks in advance!

    pascal · 82 replies

  17. Trump change

    Last updated by Doug Burch

    Trump will be meeting with Trudeau and the Mexican president very soon to start negotiations over trade, border security, and immigration. Who thinks the Waiver program will get cancelled?

    Figman · 25 replies

  18. Once waiver is received

    Last updated by John Rogers (trusted member)

    We have now have the waiver and have booked our trip. What happens now? We are flying in to Vancouver then Hawaii. Do we have to let customs know we have a waiver or wait for them to ask? Do we have…

    Ruby · 72 replies

  19. Secondary

    Last updated by John Rogers (trusted member)

    In Toronto do you guys always get referred to secondary?

    DanP · 36 replies

  20. can I use my canadian pardon as record of criminal charges?

    Last updated by erinortega

    Hey: I have been getting pardons for 20 years (5 years each time). I received a canadian pardon in 1994. Each time when I have applied to get my waiver, I have used an updated copy of my pardon…

    Madeitbc · 50 replies

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