Got a second 1 year today. Hoped for 5 year so I wouldn't have to do this process again but all good.

7/30/2025, 11:30 AM EDT : Status changed to Completed
1/7/2025, 01:30 PM EST : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
12/2/2024, 03:56 PM EST : Status changed to Paid
12/2/2024, 03:54 PM EST : Status changed to Signed

6 month waiver.

Yes just SIX MONTHS. Overstay.

Overstayed at different times the United States from 2008-2017. I came back to Canada in between.

7/29/2025, 12:30 PM EDT : Status changed to Completed
8/13/2024, 03:00 PM EDT : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
8/9/2024, 03:35 PM EDT : Status changed to Paid
8/9/2024, 03:26 PM EDT : Status changed to Signed
7/30/2024, 03:36 PM EDT : Application Created<END>

5 year waiver

1st time application. Caught with a "joint" in 1993.

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7/18/2025, 12:30 PM EDT : Status changed to Completed
7/16/2025, 11:21 AM EDT : Status changed to Request for More Information Response
6/25/2025, 01:00 PM EDT : Status changed to Request for More Information
7/3/2024, 03:01 PM EDT : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
6/27/2024, 11:43 AM EDT : Status changed to Paid
6/27/2024, 11:42 AM EDT : Status changed to Signed
6/24/2024, 10:22 AM EDT : Application Created

1 year waiver.
Read below for circumstances. This is telling.

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7/17/2025, 12:30 PM EDT : Status changed to Completed
7/2/2024, 04:30 PM EDT : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
6/27/2024, 12:47 PM EDT : Status changed to Paid
6/27/2024, 11:12 AM EDT : Status changed to Signed
6/12/2024, 09:50 AM EDT : Application Created

2001 Conditional Discharge. Obstruction.

This lady was homeless and living in her car with 2 kids waiting for a shelter bed. A police officer questioned her and she gave a fake name. She was afraid that the CAS might take her kids.

Now, she not only works with a "Charitable organization" as a family counsellor, so helping those that were LIKE her not struggle, but she brought in a STACK of letters from organizations she works foes volunteer work for.

Think about this. She has the "crime" of not wanting to lose her kids. Great job by the cop by the way, We certainly pay cops so much so they can HARRASS single moms in cars, we wouldn't want to distract them from giving out jaywalking tickets.

And the Homeland Security officer that decided this woman could only have 1 year? Maybe they were directed to do this, but this makes me VERY angry.

-minor offence, GREAT explanation, mitigating circumstances
-rehabilitation that is unparalleled.
-She literally HELPS people avoid what happened to HER as a JOB and her volunteer work is ALSO to help people AVOID being homeless with kids.

On top of this, the US is DEPORTING the interpreters and people that HELPED them during the war....back to the waiting arms of the Taliban, who THEY HELPED THE US FIGHT.

I like Americans, but Republicans are absolutely the WORST human beings on the Planet.

1 year waiver
First application---lucky it almost got missed.

6/27/2025, 11:30 AM EDT : Status changed to Completed
6/28/2024, 03:00 PM EDT : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
5/22/2024, 05:07 PM EDT : Status changed to Paid
5/9/2024, 06:01 PM EDT : Status changed to Signed
4/23/2024, 09:59 AM EDT : Application Created

@J Rogers can you explain the, "Note he was in the "other lineup" that only SOME re-applications are in. Not the "Main line" which is still stuck in July.?"

My girlfriend needs her waiver to say F1 in addition to B1/B2 or she has to get a new waiver for only the F1 designation, Right now that looks like it could take a year. :(

5 year waiver

He had a previous 5 year waiver, so as we can see the "2nd line" of applications for reapplications is MID December. 7 months.

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7/14/2025, 10:30 AM EDT : Status changed to Completed
12/16/2024, 01:00 PM EST : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
12/13/2024, 11:27 AM EST : Status changed to Paid
12/13/2024, 11:14 AM EST : Status changed to Signed

@PGH469

As of right now, yes. hopefully it changes soon

@J Rogers I see that you say that "the main line" is blocked in July, in other words currently there is no longer anyone making a first request who has a chance of having their file processed in less than a year, is that correct?

Waiver 2 years
Note he was in the "other lineup" that only SOME re-applications are in. Not the "Main line" which is still stuck in July.

He had a 1 year first.

Context:
applied for a Visa in 2016 for the purpose of being a visitor for vacation. he planned to stay to stay for a couple of weeks and visit. It was approved. He did not disclose that he was using it to cross the border as a truck driver. He was then denied entry and my visa was cancelled.

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7/10/2025, 12:30 PM EDT : Status changed to Completed
12/3/2024, 04:34 PM EST : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
12/3/2024, 11:23 AM EST : Status changed to Paid
11/26/2024, 04:46 PM EST : Status changed to Signed
11/19/2024, 01:38 PM EST : Application Created

First waiver, 1971 (minor offence) 2013 Produce a Schedule II Substance
I think this is why they gave him a 1 year, not a 5. They do not like anything to do with growing.

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7/1/2025, 11:00 AM EDT : Status changed to Completed
7/8/2024, 02:30 PM EDT : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
6/25/2024, 03:55 PM EDT : Status changed to Paid
6/25/2024, 03:51 PM EDT : Status changed to Signed
6/24/2024, 02:40 PM EDT : Application Created

5 year waiver - re-application

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6/30/2025, 01:00 PM EDT : Status changed to Completed
11/22/2024, 02:00 PM EST : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
11/13/2024, 04:29 PM EST : Status changed to Paid
11/13/2024, 04:27 PM EST : Status changed to Signed
11/4/2024, 02:30 PM EST : Application Created

This person was asked for more information.

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6/25/2025, 01:00 PM EDT : Status changed to Request for More Information
7/3/2024, 03:01 PM EDT : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
6/27/2024, 11:43 AM EDT : Status changed to Paid
6/27/2024, 11:42 AM EDT : Status changed to Signed
6/24/2024, 10:22 AM EDT : Application Created

1 YEAR WAIVER

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6/26/2025, 03:00 PM EDT : Status changed to Completed
6/27/2024, 05:01 PM EDT : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
6/11/2024, 04:02 PM EDT : Status changed to Paid
6/11/2024, 04:01 PM EDT : Status changed to Signed
6/10/2024, 10:14 AM EDT : Application Created

Has anyone been denied a waiver and been approved for Humanitarian Parole to see family

First Waiver
4 convictions, last one in 2004 but his first was 1988.
1988, 1991 2003, 2004

The offences are not serious but the span is weirdly long and all offences seem to be him breaking rules or not following orders. So that could be a factor.

1 YEAR WAIVER

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6/25/2025, 08:30 AM EDT : Status changed to Completed
7/2/2024, 08:30 AM EDT : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
6/27/2024, 10:53 AM EDT : Status changed to Paid
6/27/2024, 10:51 AM EDT : Status changed to Signed
6/19/2024, 02:33 PM EDT : Application Created

2 different 5 year waivers granted.

Note they both went to the border on November 14 and 15th. They are both re-applications. Top one was a 5 year re-application. Bottom one was a re-application, but he had a 1 year first and he is in BC, the top one is in Ontario.

5 year waiver

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6/18/2025, 07:00 AM EDT : Status changed to Completed
11/14/2024, 03:00 PM EST : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
11/5/2024, 05:07 PM EST : Status changed to Paid
11/5/2024, 05:05 PM EST : Status changed to Signed
10/21/2024, 04:12 PM EDT : Application Created

5 year waiver

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6/18/2025, 09:00 AM EDT : Status changed to Completed
11/15/2024, 12:30 PM EST : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
10/24/2024, 05:49 PM EDT : Status changed to Paid
10/24/2024, 05:47 PM EDT : Status changed to Signed
10/24/2024, 05:17 PM EDT : Application Created

@J Rogers Thank you for your feedback—I hear you, and I appreciate the clarification. You're absolutely right that this space is meant for real, experience-based timelines and specifics, not generic overviews. My intention was to help others understand the process based on what I’ve been seeing and learning, but I recognize now that the information I shared didn’t meet the expectations or the purpose of this particular thread.
To clarify, my I-192 was submitted October 30, 2024, through e-SAFE as a Canadian citizen, with an overstay history from several years ago, and I’m now approaching the 8-month mark with no update yet. So far, it seems like cases from late fall 2024 are still pending, which tracks with the delay’s others have reported since the April 2024 slowdown began.
Thanks again for keeping the space focused and useful for everyone, it really helps new first-time applicants like me stay on track.

*** I should also add, your response has impacts, please be more mindful.

5 year waiver

He had 5 years before. He also lives in British Columbia in case anyone was wondering about regional differences. Most of my clients are in Ontario.

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6/11/2025, 10:37 AM EDT : Status changed to Completed
6/20/2024, 08:30 PM EDT : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
6/13/2024, 04:52 PM EDT : Status changed to Paid
6/13/2024, 04:49 PM EDT : Status changed to Signed
6/6/2024, 11:32 AM EDT : Application Created

@wxyzlicious

Thanks, but your information is general (found on any website) incorrect in some cases (these people are Canadian and have NEVER paid $930) and in the wrong spot. A different person on a different topic asked for this.

The people here KNOW about waivers (at least generally) and would like SPECIFIC and CORRECT information. And please put it in the space that it is meant for. People want TIMELINES (or at least discussions about timelines) in this spot. In that way, people can find what they want, and ignore the topics that don't interest them.

So why not post it there, but please take out the "vague" information about the time. We are LISTING THE ACTUAL TIMELINES. Why are you saying 6-12 months (this is a 6 month spread, why bother) when the standard was ALWAYS 90 days or less? Its only been since approx April 1 2024 that the timeline has started to get significantly change.

People don't come to this space for "general information". They come for REAL, UPDATED information or personal experiences. Try and add that, not incorrect cut and paste found anywhere.

1. Application Submission (to CBP via e-SAFE or mail)
File through the e-SAFE portal (online) or in person/mail at a designated CBP port of entry or preclearance location.

Include all supporting documents:
• Canadian citizenship or PR proof
• Detailed personal statement
• Court records (if applicable)
• Rehabilitation proof (if any)
• Letters of support
• Travel purposes
• Pay the $930 USD fee.

2. Initial Review by CBP
CBP checks the application for completeness and biometric data.
• If submitted online via e-SAFE, you’ll get a receipt and case number to track progress.
• If required, you’ll be scheduled for fingerprinting or an in-person interview.

Time: A few weeks to 1–2 months after submission

3. Background Checks and Security Screening
FBI, DHS, and other U.S. agencies do criminal, immigration, and security background checks.

They look at:
• Immigration violations (e.g., overstays, bans)
• Criminal records
• Previous U.S. applications (visas, asylum, etc.)
• Whether the applicant poses a security risk

Time: 2–4 months (longer if complicated history)

4. Adjudication by CBP’s Admissibility Review Office (ARO)
The ARO in Virginia is the final decision-maker.

They assess:

• Risk to the U.S.
• Purpose and urgency of travel
• Evidence of rehabilitation or changed circumstances
• Hardship to applicant or family
• If granted, the waiver is valid for 1–5 years, usually renewable.

Time: Total processing time is 6–12 months on average, but some cases take up to 14–16 months.