BIG NEWS! Non Essential Waivers can be handed in..by appointment only eSAFE only.

Getting appointments has been easy, and clients are telling me getting back to Canada is not a problem when they go to do their fingerprints at the border.

Niagara Falls seems to be the best place so far (anecdotally)

@Ken "technically they have to take paper packets".

Why is that? That they "have to"? You went off the deep end about people doing a Port Parole, but your TELLING people that Homeland Security HAS to do something?

Show us the proof.

I am bumping this back up to the top. People need to know that they can file waivers again.

Also, a tidbit of info. The US and Canada are haggling over opening the border again, and Canada only wants people who are vaccinated. So the US may have this requirement as well. So if you are an "anti-vaxx" type, you may be restricted from travelling anyways.

Earliest border opening? Probably July. At best. Remember, you can file NOW in Ontario using eSAFE. Its VERY fast

UPDATE

I have been finishing a lot of waivers online, and sending clients to make appointments at the border, and so far, excellent results. Most of these clients are "slam dunk" waivers, but I have a couple of very tough ones coming up. Ill let you know soon:

1. Speed of the results
2. Ill try and print out the actual eSafe dates so everyone ca see what is typical
3. As the cases get more varied hopefully I will have some new information on how they are being adjudicated. After all, it doesn't matter what they SAY, its all about the RESULTS.

@Magnus

I have to think possibly July, but its just a guess.

The problem with Airports is that its a confined space, and I am sure Port Directors will use that to avoid having to do them as long as possible.