Hi J.Rogers what is the meaning of is being processed I got reply from ARO if you can tell thanks.

@JMarie - I still have not heard back and I have not inquired. I'm disappointed because I feel my case is very straightforward and I keep seeing July waivers being approved when I submitted my biometrics on June 30th. I was denied entry in March 2020 due to a criminal conviction that occurred more than 25 years ago - possession of stolen property over $5000. I was an occupant of a stolen vehicle and was basically just out for a joy ride. I then breached probation because I didn't complete my community hours in time. Since then, I have completely rehabbed and live a very normal life with a great job and family. When I was denied entry the border guard assured me the waiver would be easy for me to obtain. I'm just anxious to have this over with and approved and I'm curious what time frame they will approve me for. I'm glad this forum exists to see other people's stories and see the timeframe they are working on!

@LKand Thanks again! :-)
@sr Please check your email.

Does anyone know if there’s a specific criteria used when you go for biometrics as to whether they decide to take your DNA sample or not?

I’m in the same position @sr @skumar - I’m wondering whether I should apply for the work visa or the waiver first?

@Malik

I actually don't know, they are in Virginia. I assume you can only reach them via email. Google?

@skumar Hello. Congratulations on the 5-year waiver and thank you for sharing your story. My situation is pretty much same as yours. I had a document misrepresentation when i applied for F1 visa more than 10 years ago. I'm planning to apply for a waiver(TN/Visitor) soon. As you went through the process recently, I would be very pleased if you could help me answer some questions regarding the TN Job offer and how to apply for a TN waiver. If you are comfortable helping, can you please drop me an email at redsudele@gmail.com ?

Hi J .Rogers what are the hours of ARO office if you kindly can tell thanks. @J Rogers

@AA
Any word back from ARO? Have you inquired? This is an intense experience... checking everyday! I'm wondering if you inquire before the 120 days stated, will they respond?

5 year waiver, first time applicant. No record, just the usual "tried to get asylum in the US years ago"
99 days.

Status History (5)
10/21/2022, 10:30 AM EDT : Status changed to Completed
7/12/2022, 12:00 PM EDT : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
7/7/2022, 03:32 PM EDT : Status changed to Paid
7/7/2022, 03:30 PM EDT : Status changed to Signed
6/22/2022, 10:33 AM EDT : Application Created

5 YEARS RE-APPLICATION. 97 DAYS IT APPEARS

Documents Shared With You
ARO Decision
Please review the documents
Status History (5)
10/17/2022, 11:30 AM EDT : Status changed to Completed
7/11/2022, 06:00 PM EDT : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
6/7/2022, 01:49 PM EDT : Status changed to Paid
6/7/2022, 01:42 PM EDT : Status changed to Signed
4/27/2022, 02:20 PM EDT : Application Created

That's awesome. Thank you so much and Congratulations again.

@LKand `That means you got job offer and then you went to the border for your TN approval without waiver and then you applied for waiver`
I got job offer but I did not go to border for TN approval. My future employer has petitioned for TN visa with USCIS. (I think this is similar to how employers petition for H1B for foreign citizens. For us Canadian citizens, they do not have to go through the H1B quota and all and hence is advantageous to them.)

So, after my petition got approved for 3 years, they sent me the I-797 forms with the TN approval. I used the same to apply for my waiver. That is, I put the approval obtained from USCIS Vermont Center as part of my package. Thanfully, I received the waiver for 5 years with the option to apply for TN visa.

1 YEAR WAIVER
Non criminal - immigration issue.

Documents Shared With You
ARO Decision
Please review the documents
Status History (7)
10/18/2022, 01:00 PM EDT : Status changed to Completed
10/17/2022, 03:05 PM EDT : Status changed to Request for More Information Response
10/6/2022, 08:30 AM EDT : Status changed to Request for More Information
7/5/2022, 02:00 PM EDT : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
6/29/2022, 03:30 PM EDT : Status changed to Paid
6/29/2022, 03:27 PM EDT : Status changed to Signed
6/9/2022, 09:35 AM EDT : Application Created

@Skumar
1 more question. You mentioned that TN petition approved for 3 years. That means you got job offer and then you went to the border for your TN approval without waiver and then you applied for waiver? Thanks in advance.

@LKand
Yes, I got the job offer first and then applied for waiver.

I will say that I am very very fortunate that the company has been willing to wait for my waiver application to be approved.

[ skumar appended this reply on October 17, 2022 @ 11:45 pm ]

Thanks for the wishes!

I was afraid of that and it didn't dawn on me until reviewing the information on this forum. I'm hoping it'll be a quick response either way and I'll definitely post the update.
Thanks for your reply. :) @J Rogers

@JMarie

Technically yes. My guess is that it will impact the waiver. Lately as well, I have noticed a shift in people being told impaired is an issue.

The proof will be in your results though. I am particularly interested if it will impact the waiver because I had a recent client who I told to wait because they had a 2020 impaired on top of their old record.

Good Day All,
I've recently submitted my waiver applications (I-192 & I-212 July 7th) and I'm noticing a lot of responses from around this date. That's exciting and congrats to all that's been approved!
QUESTION: I do have a 2021 DUI conviction on my record and am wondering if that will affect my chances of being approved even though that particular offence doesn't require a waiver?

Thanks in Advance

@skumar
Congrats for your TN waiver.
I recently received my 2nd B1/B2 waiver and thinking of applying for TN waiver. Did you get the job offer first and then applied for the waiver? If yes, did the company wait for 3 months till you get the approval? Thanks in advance.