Looked to be median time of 13 months but that was for all waiver types. I was looking at it more as a sign of longer processing times than the actual number because for last year this timeline was listed as 8 months.

[ Src appended this reply on December 4, 2022 @ 10:03 pm ]

Hopefully they’ll pick up the pace between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

@Src what timeframe did they post please?

@J Rogers USCIS just published their times- it appears waiver processing times have increased dramatically compared to last year….

5 year waiver - reapplication. I still have many applications form before August 18th so don't panic if you are before this date.

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12/1/2022, 02:00 PM EST : Status changed to Completed
8/18/2022, 02:00 PM EDT : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
8/16/2022, 04:29 PM EDT : Status changed to Paid
8/16/2022, 04:27 PM EDT : Status changed to Signed
8/9/2022, 10:58 AM EDT : Application Created

So I asked for an update yesterday by email, and today they emailed in reply to say the below.. J Rogers suggested this simply means the file is pending. ahhhhhhhh lol.

Your application is on file with the Admissibility Review Office. It is pending results of necessary secondary security checks.

@SouthernBBQ you can request before 120 days and they’ll respond to you but won’t ever tell you any detail. You’ll always get the generic boilerplate email saying your application is pending.

In the esafe email I got it said you could request an update after 120 days. So I did today being 121 days. The auto responder sent back an email saying the below... 150 days to receive an response. Don't know which one is accurate, but here's to hoping it's 120 days and I get a positive response soon.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Every request for application status must contain the date the application was submitted to CBP. You will receive a follow-up e-mail to your inquiry if you provide this information and your application has been on file with CBP for a minimum of 150-days.

If you are an attorney or other recognized representative with a signed Form G-28 on file, you may submit an inquiry to attorneyinquiry.waiver.aro@dhs.gov. You will receive a follow-up e-mail if your application has been on file with CBP for a minimum of 150-days and you provide the date the application was submitted to CBP.

5 year waiver - re-application he had a 1 year.

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8/15/2022, 10:00 AM EDT : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
8/8/2022, 02:51 PM EDT : Status changed to Paid
8/4/2022, 02:49 PM EDT : Status changed to Signed
6/27/2022, 02:33 PM EDT : Application Created

One of my staff downloaded it, that's why the format is different.
5 year waiver.

11/29/2022, 10:30 AM EST : Status changed to Completed
8/15/2022, 12:30 PM EDT : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
8/3/2022, 05:02 PM EDT : Status changed to Paid
8/3/2022, 05:00 PM EDT : Status changed to Signed
6/9/2022, 01:47 PM EDT : Application Created

1 YEAR WAIVER First time applicant, Misrepresentation in 2008

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8/12/2022, 04:00 PM EDT : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
8/5/2022, 02:59 PM EDT : Status changed to Paid
8/5/2022, 02:58 PM EDT : Status changed to Signed
6/22/2022, 01:36 PM EDT : Application Created

@toki

Not to my knowledge. I have had clients say that the officer did SAY they would forward recommendations etc, But I don't have any real evidence that this is anything more than talk.

When you get the biometrics done at the border, does the border officer make any recommendations for approval or anything before it being sent to ARO?

5 YEAR WAIVER. REAPPLICATION. Note it was granted today at 9am, Black Friday. 102 days.

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8/12/2022, 02:30 PM EDT : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
7/31/2022, 06:33 PM EDT : Status changed to Paid
7/31/2022, 06:32 PM EDT : Status changed to Signed
7/31/2022, 06:07 PM EDT : Application Created

8/1/2022 is mine which is 114 days and counting. literally and figuratively. Hopefully arrives soon, kinda worrying as almost all waivers are under that period.

Average of last 29 reported approved waivers is 102 days.


11/14/2022 8/4/2022 102
11/14/2022 8/4/2022 102
11/15/2022 8/1/2022 106
11/16/2022 8/9/2022 99
11/16/2022 8/9/2022 99
11/23/2022 8/11/2022 104
11/16/2022 8/9/2022 99
11/16/2022 8/9/2022 99
11/15/2022 8/1/2022 106
11/9/2022 8/1/2022 100
11/8/2022 8/2/2022 98
10/25/2022 6/24/2022 123
11/2/2022 7/27/2022 98
11/1/2022 7/25/2022 99
10/28/2022 7/20/2022 100
11/1/2022 7/25/2022 99
10/26/2022 7/21/2022 97
10/27/2022 7/18/2022 101
10/26/2022 7/21/2022 97
10/11/2022 6/28/2022 105
10/26/2022 7/21/2022 97
10/27/2022 7/18/2022 101
10/26/2022 7/21/2022 97
9/30/2022 6/6/2022 116
10/5/2022 6/29/2022 98
9/29/2022 6/18/2022 103
10/24/2022 7/12/2022 104
10/24/2022 7/14/2022 102
10/26/2022 7/11/2022 107

@J Rogers I hope so. Your words are encouraging though. I needed that lol.

@gabby

Your result SHOULD be a 5 year waiver. It is old and fairly minor.

@neats47
Of course I will. I'm checking results 20 times a day right now even knowing full well I've got at least 15 days . My crime was from 2001 and was a fraud under charge. It was paid in full before I turned myself in. I honestly thought it had just disappeared as I crossed the border at least 4 times a year every year for the last 20. I was mortified to be turned away (taking my grand daughter to Disney after covid) I just want my life back. I have no idea what to expect.

Here are my last 4 granted waivers. September letter is the 4rth one, the most recent one is at the bottom. The most recent was was granted today.

August 1, August 9, 9, and August 11th.

September Letter

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11/15/2022, 03:30 PM EST : Status changed to Completed
8/1/2022, 04:30 PM EDT : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
7/27/2022, 10:54 AM EDT : Status changed to Paid
7/27/2022, 10:52 AM EDT : Status changed to Signed
6/2/2022, 01:57 PM EDT : Application Created

1 year waiver

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11/16/2022, 07:30 AM EST : Status changed to Completed
8/9/2022, 09:30 PM EDT : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
8/4/2022, 04:01 PM EDT : Status changed to Paid
8/4/2022, 03:59 PM EDT : Status changed to Signed
7/13/2022, 03:19 PM EDT : Application Created

5 year waiver

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11/16/2022, 03:00 PM EST : Status changed to Completed
8/9/2022, 04:30 PM EDT : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
7/13/2022, 02:46 PM EDT : Status changed to Paid
7/13/2022, 02:38 PM EDT : Status changed to Signed
6/30/2022, 03:07 PM EDT : Application Created

5 year waiver

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11/23/2022, 08:30 AM EST : Status changed to Completed
8/11/2022, 05:00 PM EDT : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
8/4/2022, 11:08 AM EDT : Status changed to Paid
8/3/2022, 06:19 PM EDT : Status changed to Signed
7/26/2022, 11:18 AM EDT : Application Created

@gabby First time waiver for my husband as well. I will absolutely post it here when we get the results! If you could as well? I’m curious to see timelines. Sometimes it seems they don’t go in chronological order by date the way they should or we would like them too! Trying to be patient…but anxious as well.

@neats47 keep us posted please. I submitted Aug 22 and I'm also anxious with a family vacation planned for Christmas break. First time waiver for me. Applied on my own.