Super excited just got my waiver today.

07/02/2024, 10:00 AM EDT : Status changed to Completed
11/04/2023 , 11:41 AM EDT : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
10/30/2023, 09:26 PM EDT : Status changed to Paid
10/30/2023, 09:24 PM EDT : Status changed to Signed
10/08/2023 , 01:37 PM EDT : Application Created

This would be my 4th waiver. Received a 5 year waiver.

@GotCaught why would you think the application would be faster if you paid someone to do it? Same line-up. Now if it expedited getting it filed, then yes. But Homeland Security has a pretty consistent line, so once it is filed, it doesn't matter HO)W it was done, as long as it is done correctly. If it is a GOOD place, they should quote you "7 months 17 days" If they say "6 months to 12 months" then that place is NOT trying to be accurate at all.

I submitted the Nov 21st, 4th waiver; clearly, I am still waiting, and an associate applied via a prominent US firm about 30 days later and is still waiting. Thought via a lawyer would be faster than my self application but don't seem to be the case.

I submitted mine to aro October 30th and still have not received.

[ mike c appended this reply on June 26, 2024 @ 5:32 pm ]

it's a renewal as well. Figured it would be faster since it was a renewal but apparently not.

I'll definitely update . . . I am obsessively checking every timeline possible, almost daily. It's like watching a pot, waiting for it to boil . . . can't be good =) We have already missed 2 booked weekends in Seattle that were in place based on the "old" (aka: reasonable) timelines. Now it's been 5 months and 6 days. If it gets to 7 months, we'll be missing a third that was booked for August (we have opera seasons tickets in Seattle - ya, I'm real "high risk" lol)

@jackster

@Jackster

1. Follow the timelines posted here. They are processing October waivers, you are a couple of months away. The email is a waste of time.
2. You are in a long lineup. They don't know you are a renewal until they open the file. Whether it takes them 5 minutes or 5 hours is not the point. Renewals are not fast tracked. 10 waivers or 2 waivers, its all the same to them.

Is there any way to contact USCBP for an update on the status of my waiver application submitted on Jan 25th 2024. Also I'm wondering if they fast track renewals as this is my 10th renewal.

@readytotravel will you update here when you hear something on yours? I did my application online on January 19 but didn't get to the border until February 23.

Processing times have come down from 8 months and 20 days (2ish months ago) to 7 months and 17 days (4 days ago) so hopefully they will continue to come down.

@readytotravel yeah I am worried. 4 of us have our flights paid for. I paid on January 19th but didn't go to the border until February 23. This is several for me as well. So stressful!

Yikes! Unless there is some sort of dramatic speed increase, September might be pushing it.
I'm on my third one, no change in circumstances at all, submitted on January 19, still nothing . . .
It has never taken this long. makes the whole thing much more anxiety-causing than it needs to be.

Was this a renewal? I am hoping for a much faster turnaround. I applied in February but have a trip paid for in September. I am getting nervous

[ Kg appended this reply on June 18, 2024 @ 8:17 pm ]

Oh, I see it was. I wonder if they are getting any faster

US Waiver Renewal submitted on October 31, 2023; received on June 17, 2024; 7 months and 17 days.

@Amelia Rogers so l see that they told you to make sure to print a copy of the waiver because they say you will not gonna have another chance to print it again ! But if you make a photocopy of the printed waiver is it ok ? Thank you so much

@Muffich what were your charges if you don't mind me asking? Just curious as to why you only got a 1 year waiver

Submitted Aug 8, received on April 12th. 1 year first time waiver. Hopefully next one is longer.

Hi Colorado2806, Here is a copy of the email I received from ARO:

There has been a change in your e-SAFE application status. You have 30 calendar days to print the Admissibility Review Office decision issued on 4/15/2024.

Upon receiving this email, you have 30 days to log in to your e-SAFE account and print your I-194 waiver. This printout will now serve as your visa for all future entries into the US. Please safeguard this waiver as you will not be able to print another copy if you lose it. Respectively, you will not receive any other paperwork or stamp on your passport upon entering the USA, but each entry into the US is valid for 6 months by default unless otherwise specified by the Immigration Officer.

I hope this answers your questions. I will keep an eye on this post in case you have more inquiries in the next few days.

Ciao for now.

[ Amelia Rogers appended this reply on April 15, 2024 @ 10:49 pm ]

I-94

@Amelia Rogers omg girl im sooo happy for you ! Before going to enjoy the states can you answer a question please ? I guess you received an email ? Did you have to print anything from that email ? Are you gonna need another document to enter to USA from the port of entry that you gonna choose ? Thank you so much in advance

Oh my goodness... Look what I finally received today after waiting for 8 months and 20 days. Good luck to everyone still waiting for their results. My sympathy is with you during this uncertain time. Thanks to J. Rogers for this website, which is the only lifeline for all of us waiting for results. Thanks indeed! and GOOD LUCK...

Status History (5)
4/15/2024, 01:00 PM EDT : Status changed to Completed
7/26/2023, 05:31 PM EDT : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
6/23/2023, 08:57 PM EDT : Status changed to Paid
6/20/2023, 08:45 PM EDT : Status changed to Signed
6/20/2023, 10:35 AM EDT : Application Created