First time waiver applicants

Loisllposted 2 months ago

Just curious about others' experiences with the wait times for their first i-192 Application. Could anyone share timelines and outcomes of their application? Much appreciated

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@Calyssa love your positive vibe!! Fingers crossed all 3 of us will get good news shortly :)

The CHI replied 1 week ago   #34

@Wanderlust No Champlain border crossing

The CHI replied 1 week ago   #33

@loisgh I’m so sorry this is causing you so much pain! It’s absolutely heartbreaking how much misery this is causing all of us . I will pray for you too , God is good and he will not fail us you are so right !!!

Calyssa replied 1 week ago   #32

@Calyssa I am praying for the all of us! This wait has been emotionally tasking, My relationship is now complicated and I probably cry every day but I am not loosing trust in God. He will not fail us.

loisgh replied 1 week ago   #31

@Wanderlust
Ugh I feel for both you and @the Chi
Ive been waiting since November 10th
Had to cancel a Disney trip and I have a 10 year anniversary trip at the end of November to Vegas I’m worried I’m gonna miss too :(
It’s so so so tough the wait !
I applied at the sweetgrass border crossing in Montana
Fingers crossed for all 3 of us !!

Calyssa replied 1 week ago   #30

@The CHI I feel your pain... We’ve had to cancel 2 trips so far, some we could get out of, others not so lucky :( Did you apply at rainbow bridge too?

Wanderlust replied 1 week ago   #29

@Wanderlust I will be 1 year on October 19th- the wait is extremely frustrating

The CHI replied 1 week ago   #28

@Yasmin thanks for the update. I applied at rainbow bridge on December 3. Hopefully something comes of it soon. Today is 10 months.

Wanderlust replied 1 week ago   #27

@Calyssa i called rainbow bridge today and the officer said ARO is very behind. 10 months the last time she checked. Emailing them is pointless.

Yasmin replied 1 week ago   #26

@MarkD still waiting from November 10th 2023
:(

Calyssa replied 1 week ago   #25

@MarkD
Still waiting from Nov 30th, 2023, first time applicant

Bob Jerkins replied 1 week ago   #24

@The CHI its about an 80/20 ratio for my clients but remember that it also depends on the "why" you are inadmissible too. Most people with older problems get a 5 year waiver on their first try.

J Rogers replied 1 week ago   #23

Any updates from anybody? any luck? I am Dec1 still waiting.

MarkD replied 1 week ago   #22

Has anyone received a waiver longer than 1 year on their first application?

The CHI replied 3 weeks ago   #21

Seems like re-apps approvals have slowed this wk. Wonder if the push to meet the April fee hikes has passed and they will be able to focus more on the first time applicants…

Wanderlust replied 4 weeks ago   #20

Submitted to ARO Nov 20, 2023…. Still waiting :(

Tim2425 replied 1 month ago   #19

I am still waiting first time applicant, Dec 1, 2023. Really encouraging to see some November, please update if you guys hear anything.

MarkD replied 1 month ago   #18

@Calyssa Indeed :S Hope so as well!! Thank you for your support and hope you get good news as well soon!!

The CHI replied 1 month ago   #17

@The CHI
Wow so incredibly frustrating ! I really hope we both hear something soon
I’m sorry your going through this too :(

Calyssa replied 1 month ago   #16

@Calyssa Still waiting since October 19, 2023- Was asked to provide more information however still have been waiting since July 2024 when I submitted my response

The CHI replied 1 month ago   #15

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