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Because MANY people log on here to see timelines, not discussions, lets keep THIS thread ONLY for timelines. Then people don;t have to sift through to find out how long they are taking. I was trying to amend the old one but it got deleted, so I saved the last page, and added a bit to it. My apologies if you were looking for old info. The page was getting spammed all the time and had a lot of comments on it.
[ J Rogers appended this reply on September 18, 2025 @ 4:02 pm ]
As for the timeline......when the fees went up the backlog slowed these applications down. That backlog is GONE. They could get every application they have done by Thanksgiving if they want. They do NOT want then done quickly. If this seems like "why would they do that?" then you aren't paying attention. Notice Canada has tariffs for made up reasons, and we have been threatened by Annexation. Notice Russia has not a SINGLE TARIFF. Notice Trump met with Putin in Alaska and got embarrassed. And STILL his "friends" have tariffs and the Russians.....nothing.
Well, since I have no idea who you are, and I have no idea who you are talking about, I guess its hard to assess your credibility.
Tell the person to contact me, I will issue a full refund.
Sadly, I know you are trolling. But if you insist, privately text me the persons name, I will happily remove the "personal" part of the letter, and ill publish it.
As long as you are credible. But we both know you are not. If clients have an issue with me, I would say my "letter writing" is NOT the problem.
But this is I guess my karma, for giving free information here, people can say ANYTHING with no credibility or accountability. And people like you, (we know your some guy who is bitter about something) get free reign.
I notice you have no history of posts, you suddenly "appeared".
Challenge accepted? Or is this just BS?
@J Rogers I actually had someone told me you made so much mistakes in their waiver application and your writing is actually shitty. The personal letter was garbage compared to what they wrote. You only on here looking to get money from desperate people looking to get a waiver and they don’t think they can do it on their own.
I had a client with 2019 Aggravated assault get a September Letter. Does that mean I can get a "simple assault" from 2019 or a shoplifting from 2019 a September Letter too? No. The CIRCUMSTANCES make a big difference.
My client owed hundreds of thousands of dollars in restitution. He did not think he would get a waiver at all. Every case is different, 2010 Fraud over can be changing a lottery ticket, bouncing a cheque, or stealing 1 million dollars from a pension fund.
You will note that I don't bill myself as a miracle worker, and I try to be transparent about the waivers granted. I also do not insist you cannot get a waiver "unless you use my services" and I try to give as much free information to people doing themselves as possible.
Most people on here understand this, and are grateful for the free information, its weird to see someone try and "flex" over this.
@J Rogers a two one year waivers for fraud in 2010? I got a 5 year waiver for that.
[ Tracy appended this reply on November 19, 2025 @ 11:08 am ]
two one year waivers for fraud in 2010? I got a 5 year waiver for that and the k seeing an increase in John’s 1 year waiver. Why pay so much money to a professional and they can’t even get you a 5 year waiver so conviction stretching 15-20 years.
1 YEAR WAIVER
Re-application he had a 1 year before.
2010 Fraud over $5000
Status History (5)
10/29/2025, 09:02 AM : Status changed to Completed
07/08/2025, 02:00 PM : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
06/27/2025, 03:44 PM : Status changed to Paid
06/27/2025, 03:38 PM : Status changed to Signed
06/19/2025, 02:38 PM : Application Created
Status History (5)
11/13/2025, 11:33 AM : Status changed to Completed
07/31/2025, 02:30 PM : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
07/24/2025, 11:39 PM : Status changed to Paid
07/24/2025, 11:37 PM : Status changed to Signed
07/16/2025, 09:47 AM : Application Created
Wow! Timelines have really changed it seems. My last waiver took 13 Months(Dec '23 - Jan '25) for a 1 year renewal. I missed a number of trips because I didn't realize the timelines had gotten so long.
This time I did the application by myself for the first time. I assumed it would be another 9-13 month slog. But I just randomly checked my email tonight and there it was. Another 1 year renewal. This one took 4 months. I still have a couple months left on my other waiver but I guess it's better to have some overlap.
@J Rogers have you noticed that applications are moving faster now? I am seeing a lot posted from July '25?
Wondering if this is going to be the new norm or if its just a blip?
All the best to those waiting patiently...
1st waiver
2006 Counterfeit money
Status History (5)
11/14/2025, 10:03 AM : Status changed to Completed
01/02/2025, 08:00 PM : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
12/20/2024, 08:11 PM : Status changed to Paid
12/12/2024, 06:57 PM : Status changed to Signed
12/06/2024, 04:54 PM : Application Created
1 year waiver
Reapplication. 17 convictions starting in 1998 (Sexual Assault as a youth)
Ending in 2011 with an impaired.
Sorna restrictions on the waivers as with all SA.
Status History (5)
11/13/2025, 11:33 AM : Status changed to Completed
07/29/2025, 06:30 PM : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
07/21/2025, 04:35 PM : Status changed to Paid
07/18/2025, 06:52 PM : Status changed to Signed
07/04/2025, 02:28 PM : Application Created
5 year waiver
re-application had 5 years before
6 convictions 1990-2000
1 trafficking
11/13/2025, 09:03 AM : Status changed to Completed
08/18/2025, 04:00 PM : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
08/12/2025, 07:35 PM : Status changed to Paid
08/12/2025, 07:33 PM : Status changed to Signed
08/11/2025, 03:57 PM : Application Created
1 year waiver
2009 Possession of marijuana (about a lbs) First application.
They asked him for more court and privacy act prints because he had a pardon
Status History (7)
10/31/2025, 07:04 AM : Status changed to Completed
10/22/2025, 04:20 PM : Status changed to Request for More Information Response
08/19/2025, 02:30 PM : Status changed to Request for More Information
09/11/2024, 05:48 PM : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
09/06/2024, 03:39 PM : Status changed to Paid
09/06/2024, 03:37 PM : Status changed to Signed
09/05/2024, 06:27 PM : Application Created
5 YEAR WAIVER
2003 Trafficking
Status History (5)
11/10/2025, 09:03 AM : Status changed to Completed
08/11/2025, 05:30 PM : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
07/28/2025, 08:50 PM : Status changed to Paid
07/28/2025, 07:25 PM : Status changed to Signed
07/25/2025, 07:02 PM : Application Created
September Letter
He had a 2 year waiver
inadmissible to the United States for having lived in the United States illegally from 2007 to 2014.
They gave him a 10 year ban. I guess now that his ban is up, they have decided to give him a September Letter. Living illegally in the US does not USUALLY result in a September Letter.
11/07/2025, 11:33 AM : Status changed to Completed
08/06/2025, 04:30 PM : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
07/30/2025, 09:00 PM : Status changed to Paid
07/30/2025, 08:58 PM : Status changed to Signed
07/22/2025, 03:03 PM : Application Created
1 year waiver
Re-application second 1 year waiver in a row
2012 POSSESSION OF A SCHEDULE II SUBSTANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRAFFICKING
1 year waiver
Status History (5)
11/07/2025, 10:32 AM : Status changed to Completed
08/07/2025, 05:00 PM : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
07/02/2025, 08:21 PM : Status changed to Paid
07/02/2025, 08:17 PM : Status changed to Signed
06/26/2025, 06:17 PM : Application Created
I actually got through the border multiple times and just that one time with the family, they stopped me. This was 2024.
My conviction goes back to 2014. For drugs.
So waiting about 10 years on my end but I think usually at 5 years it’s safe to try.
@Yourstrulygenpop What was your situation when you applied for your first one? meaning how long did you wait before applying?
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