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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.
[ J Rogers appended this reply on February 18, 2026 @ 2:14 pm ]
sorry everyone, my mistake, this is his FIRST waiver. Not a re-application.
You should either do a drug test (recommended) or at least a letter form a doctor. No need for both. The idea is to pretend you no longer use drugs, and how long ago is VERY important. They take "taking drugs across the border" seriously, so if it has NOT been at lest 3 years since, I am not sure they will say "yes".
@J Rogers shut up u coward ass bitch before I dick ur wife down
For the person who applied NOT using eSAFE......why? You literally are making some government employee do extra work, take extra time, and now you have to rely on Canada post and US mail. Worse, you cannot check status, and if you do EVERYTHING right and it gets lost in the mail......you have to PAY to get another copy. I have no idea how long it would take. But think of your job. You process widgets. Then some guy wants his widget done differently, which will take more time and also, your President has been bashing this country. How good of a job, and how much do you care about his widget?
When your asking another country for permission to enter, do it how THEY want you to do it. I have no idea if it will take longer or shorter, I have nothing to compare it to. Sorry for the lecture, I know for some people they don't like computers. If someone TOLD you to do paper, they are terrible at their job, which is to facilitate Waivers. If you did it yourself, you HAD to use a computer to fill out the forms ANYWAYS. Sterling Virginia likes eSAFe.
eSAFE responses after you have been asked for "additional information" varies. I wrote recently that you have to be careful, because I had a client who got a response in a hour, and last week I had another client who got a response same day. But yes, sometimes they can take a lot of time. There is no "standard time" we log in every week for these clients.
Recent example is a client who was asked for additional info on
December 29th. We replied on March 25th. He got a 1 year waiver, same day, Waiver Granted March 25
Then we have this guy Only 7 days
1 year waiver
Status History (7)
04/22/2026, 12:40 PM : Status changed to Completed
04/15/2026, 01:17 PM : Status changed to Request for More Information Response
04/13/2026, 09:41 AM : Status changed to Request for More Information
05/08/2025, 05:30 PM : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
05/06/2025, 08:42 PM : Status changed to Paid
05/06/2025, 08:40 PM : Status changed to Signed
04/29/2025, 07:36 PM : Application Created
This guy was much longer. 25 days
1 YEAR WAIVER
Status History (7)
04/20/2026, 10:07 AM : Status changed to Completed
03/25/2026, 10:54 AM : Status changed to Request for More Information Response
12/30/2025, 09:38 AM : Status changed to Request for More Information
02/14/2025, 05:30 PM : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
02/04/2025, 09:16 PM : Status changed to Paid
02/04/2025, 09:14 PM : Status changed to Signed
01/22/2025, 04:51 PM : Application Created
The longest I had recently is this one 90 days.
1 year waiver
12/11/2025, 07:33 AM : Status changed to Completed
09/11/2025, 07:58 PM : Status changed to Request for More Information Response
07/23/2025, 02:30 PM : Status changed to Request for More Information
08/06/2024, 03:30 PM : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
07/30/2024, 07:51 PM : Status changed to Paid
07/30/2024, 07:50 PM : Status changed to Signed
07/30/2024, 05:45 PM : Application Created
This one is still pending and its at 45 days.
Status History (6)
03/05/2026, 04:25 PM : Status changed to Request for More Information Response
12/10/2025, 08:33 AM : Status changed to Request for More Information
12/13/2024, 11:00 PM : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
11/11/2024, 06:44 PM : Status changed to Paid
09/25/2024, 03:43 PM : Status changed to Signed
09/24/2024, 02:55 PM : Application Created
None are 60 days. These are based on real data.
(For anyone who doesn't understand why the guy is being an idiot, he is a buddy of Ken Scott. Ken is a waiver guy who is a bit of a scammer. He has a pretty minor record of Voyeurism and only mentions Ken Scott to pretend he has nothing to do with him. I think he has some.......problems, but we just ignore him. Its sad actually. Also I imagine when you have that kind of record.....your a bit of a creep and this board is all he really has. He got rejected for a waiver and asked me to help him with the appeal, but because he is on disability, they won't give him a waiver. So I refused. So bear with him.)
@Kenneth Collingwood @jorgere I have same type of question how long after RFE response does does it take for an answer on average I’m also hearing by 60 days
@J Rogers no idea what this non sense is BUT I have a real question for some one who didn’t e file and got a RFE how long after the RFE is sent back do you hear a descion I’ve read up to 60 days at most I’ve also read some as early as 30 days any insite on waiting times for RFE response is sent to the ARO April 10 it was revived by them
@J Rogers your so stupid you don’t even change the way you speak on all of them that’s how dumb you are lol it’s so obvious it’s you people on here probably like what a stupid jackass
@J Rogers talking to yourself from numerous accounts ur a goofball lol
@J Rogers funny thing is u think ima stop u might as well delete this whole thing cus everyday I will be here to expose u for being a bitch
@Brian Sakask fake comments to himself what a goofball Hhaahahabbabababahahahaha ur a stupid loser dude hahabahahaahah
@J Rogers shut ur fuckin mouth u faggot ass bitch ur before I fuck ur wife.
@willbill nice try to bury comments with non sense guess what we kno it’s u and j won’t stop watch this
3 year waiver
Re-application He had a 1 year waiver.
This client had a Sexual Assault. 1993 Has a pardon as well.
Its very old, and the victim is a family member. The client disputed the charge, the "assault" was touching and he fought it until the end. The Judge decided the victim was credible.
The allegation was that the client tried to kiss her, when they were in the car smoking. The Victim was 15 and related by marriage. (client was over 30) Sentence was very light. (1 year probation)
I rarely get to argue that "the client didn't do it". I have done it only a handful of times, usually for sexually based offences, and only if we can obtain evidence that BACKS UP the idea that he might be innocent. Its actually a very tough balancing act, because you still have to talk about the victim, and how this may have affected her, regardless of guilt.
I of course do not know what really happened. The evidence pointed to "not guilty" and I think the lawyer was wrong in not cross examining the victim, because then her statement was all that the judge had. Of course generally victims don't press charges or at least never get to bring their victimizers to justice. So cases like this are the exception, not the rule. I would never minimize the very REAL danger than women face.
Anyways, I mention this because I know some people are hesitant to try a waiver in cases like this, because they do not think they will be believed. With the right evidence, and the right approach, serious offences can result in a waiver.
Status History (5)
04/23/2026, 11:29 AM : Status changed to Completed
12/04/2025, 08:04 PM : Status changed to Submitted to ARO
11/14/2025, 03:35 PM : Status changed to Paid
11/14/2025, 03:34 PM : Status changed to Signed
11/12/2025, 02:43 PM : Application Created
141 days, I assume because of the serious nature of the offence, and there is also an "extra" paragraph about the fact the person is supposed to check in with law enforcement when in the US.
Thank you for the kind words.
Overstay people generally mostly get asked for
-proof of when they left the US
-usually proof of landing in Canada or at least when they arrived.
Overstay is actually not that complicated if you say the right things. Also if you overstayed for 5 years, (for example) the application is easier when its been at least 5 years since. Not a hard rule. I did have that client recently who got a September Letter. She overstayed 45 days and waited 3 years to apply. (I made her wait, she wanted to apply right away)
If you get asked, you will have 87 days to respond, and I am here to help.
Oh Brian. I said Republicans are criminals and pedophiles. And I think I mentioned you have a Kash Patel poster on your wall. Canada is LESS harsh on crime, and I will argue, that is a good thing. It leads to LESS crime.
Nice articles, they seem sad and random though. Canada is much more lenient on crime actually (sentence wise) and we take a rehabilitative approach. The US does not, because it MAKES A PROFIT on crime, they have "for profit jails" where ICE is warehousing people and the American Taxpayer is paying for it. So they are "harsher" because that makes the private jail more profit, and makes dumb people feel "safer".
In Canada, if you have money you do much better in our system than a average/poor person does, but our main philosophy is leniency (if possible) and the thought that given time, most young people will mature and be less likely to commit crimes.
Technically, crime is a result of poverty, or greed. Countries with more poverty, have more crime. Studies were done where high IQ children were followed until adulthood. The ones who were growing up in poverty RARELY fulfilled their potential. Higher income homes RARELY failed to reach success.
In Canada, we have less poverty (less wealth too) and less crime. We are more lenient on crime, and we have pardons ANYONE can apply for. Trump gives out pardons to people who give him money.
I should mention, that victims of crime probably never feel like justice has been done. But the problem is, what do we want? If we make victims feel better through harsh sentences, over time we will have more crime. If we are more lenient, we will have less crime, but victims feel like they get victimized again.
I bet in this forum, we have people with criminal records. But they probably do not feel like they are "bad people". They are regular people, who made bad decisions. Over time, I think we are better served to get them back into society, and rehabilitate. Obviously, not the people who dedicate their lives to crime.
Just my opinion.
@J Rogers you’re awesome!
Truly making a difference. I don’t care about this troll trying to make a case. it says more about who he is than anything about you, Roger. I appreciate your support.
My application is June regarding the overstay, and I’m a bit concerned about being asked for additional documentation. When I’ve submitted my application, I’ve attached 20 letters of reference, along with details about my work and financial situation.
It’s been six years since I left the U.S. I was turned back last year, but I’m hoping for a positive outcome this time
@J Rogers John Rogers saying Canada is tougher on crime than USA should tell you everything you need to know about him and really should disqualify him from ever being listened to again.
https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/b-c-child-pornography-sentencing-relatively-modest
https://www.reddit.com/r/canada/comments/1simbn3/new_brunswick_judge_reduces_mans_sentence_so_he/
https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/ayanle-hassan-ali-not-criminally-responsible
Great question!
If you have a pardon, standard requests might be
-Privacy Act fingerprints
-Court documents
-Court Transcripts
-Additional explanations in writing
No Pardon
-court docs
-transcripts
-They may ask you to visit a panel doctor
-Privacy Act fingerprints.
If you do not have a criminal record
-Proof you left the US
-Proof of residence in some other country
-Police Certificates from other places you might have lived
Other things they might ask for are
-Request to file an additional I-212
-any other documents they might need to finish your application
The problem with getting this request is the timeline. You only get 87 days IN EVERY CASE
Part of the problem is identifying WHY they are asking. For example.
When you are denied entry (90% of people start a waiver because of this) Your record might be "different" then when you apply. I'll explain.
When people get certain convictions, like Possession of Narcotics, or a Conditional Discharge or even Youth Convictions, OR even certain convictions like "indecent act". unless there is ACTION by the person, the record might STILL be visible on CPIC.
For example, lets say "Steve" has the following record. (all are over 5 years old)
-Youth - Theft Under
-Adult - Indecent Act (he was caught at a bathhouse with Barry)
-Adult Assault (conditional Discharge)
He lives his life, never gets fingerprinted. He tried to go to a Buffalo Bills game, Homeland Security sees the record, they deny him entry.
Steve is distraught, but hears about this "Waiver guy" his friend brags "is the best!" LOL Steve is skeptical, because his friend is a bit of a dumbass, but he comes to see me.
Based on our conversation, (the client is vague) I tell Steve he seems to have a great chance at a waiver. We fingerprint him and start the process.
When is prints come back....no record!
-Narcotics, gone because of sequestration
-assault, gone because 3 years have passed
-Indecent Act, removed because we stopped criminalizing the LBGTQ community.
-When the 3 other ADULT records were removed, the Youth Record then was ALSO removed, because it was only there because of the adult record.
When the prints come back, Steve thinks he is "home free". No. We now STILL need to do the waiver, explain why the record in blank, and do Privacy Act AND obtain court documents as well.
I usually give the client the option of SUBMITTING the application without all the court docs, and then when Homeland Security ASKS for them, I would have received them from the courts. (they can be very slow) Or we can wait and submit everything together. This is a way of using all the time it takes for them to SEE the file, and if it works, the client would have "gotten in line" right away.
For this client, we would still do a drug test/Dr's letter and the personal letter would be detailed. If he had a gun prohibition (even if its expired) explain WHY it was put in place. The US considers this a "serious" penalty, because they don't understand that in CIVILISED countries, we worship healthcare, not guns.
The is probably why Pedophiles in Canada go to jail, and in the United States, they become Republicans, and if they are corrupt enough, PRESIDENT!
Anyways, let me stop pointing out the TRUTH, and talk about waivers. I mean, WE are all Canadians here, so we understand the difference.
Please feel free to comment, or ask more questions.
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