Waiver application processing times

Sounds like my case except I have yet to apply.

You need to show significant remorse. You need to show what you are doing to not reoffend. You also need to show why you're being impacted by not going to the US. Reference your child in the US and what that causes. They weigh out balance of probabilities among everything else.

John and Ken could add more to this but honestly you need to build a massive pack showing them WHY they need to let you in, and WHY you won't reoffend. The probation officer is just one piece. They want ties to community, other people. What are you doing to benefit society, etc. (VOlunteering, etc)

I did all that..my non-family members wrote letters (3 of them..), I wrote a letter, my probation officer wrote a letter. I did all this with a lawyer. I thought I would be succesful if I hired a lawyer but..negative! Someone mentioned that because my probation finished in 2015, thats when ARO begins the countdown..if that is true then its basically only 3 years. I also heard that I should wait 5? is that true?

I keep mentioning that I have a child in the states but I dont think they care either.
I've showed them my property tax, school tax...to show that its all paid and that im in good standing. this was my first offence EVER. I didnt have a record before this.

Hi, I have two convictions dates 2005 of shoplifting under 5000$ applied in October 2018..is this a big crime? How long does it take to process thanks in advance..Quebec

@John Rogers - she said two from 2005, but applied in 2018.

Anyone have any recent data points on 5 year waiver renewals? I just filed at YYZ and the CBP officer said he heard it's around 3 months. Thanks in advance.

Filed 1 month ago at Pearson

Hi imyea it took place in 2005 oh the guy thought was arguing with me said I threatened him so that was mentioned too is that something bad?

So I overstayed many years ago and left voluntarily without being asked or court order. I applied for waiver on my own and approved for 5 years few years ago. I just realized that my 10 year ban that was triggered by overstaying will expire end of this month. My waiver still has one more year left.

My questions for this awesome forum is that

1. Do I still need to show CBP officer my waiver after 10 year ban is expired?
2. What are my chances of getting a nexus pass if I decide to apply in the future?

Any insights and experience with above is highly appreciated.

#1412 you may or may not need a waiver after the 10 ban is up. The best way is to stop in at the local border station and have them review your computer file while the ban is still on. They will tell you if you have to keep getting a waiver. Also, you will have to show them the waiver every time you cross. Do not forget to do this as it could bite you if you fail to do so.

Again, you may not need a waiver after the fact. It will depend on the specifics of your case. Not everyone has to keep getting waivers for the rest of their lives....Btw...Overstaying is not more serious than a Theft offence (or criminality in general) since the USA is very hard on criminality. They definitely will not jump for joy though over the fact that you overstayed. You could be one of the lucky ones that will not have to keep doing these waivers.

I would be more concerned if you had something like Possession for Purpose of Trafficking(PPT) or a sex crime since this administration is really hard on these offences.

Again, best thing is to just check with the border station and have them review your case. It cold save you a lot of money in the future.

Also, generally speaking....if you only had an overstay and absolutely nothing else and no other/prior violations...then you should be good. It is kinda hard here without reading your actual sworn statement and seeing how they charged you and under what categories. SO this is just general information.

#1411 Who said that you argued with him? Are you referring to the CBP officer?

Applied at Lewiston July 30th. Just got a response that my decision letter was mailed Nov 5th. Havent got it yet, seems fast hope it's good news. Will be my 4th waiver application

#1414 @KSCOTT

If a 10 year ban is over (for SOLELY overstaying) do you know what factors would come into play that would require one to continue needing waivers AFTER the ban was over? This is with an absolutely whistle clean criminal record.

Seems like after "doing one's time", as it were, that the need for more waivers would be nothing but a money grab on their part.

Just to lighten up the thread a bit...

HEY MICHELLE? WHERE ARE YOU??

HOW WAS THE GAME SUNDAY??

I know, I know, rubbing it in. Sorry that my Bombers had to kick your Riders to the curb! Better luck next year!

:)

@John Rogers

I don't believe that the federal government should or entertain the idea of financing the CFL. It has no business to do so anyway. The general public will be furious that tax payer money is used. Many canadian hockey teams have asked for public money in the past and the idea didn't fly well.

The CFL and NFL have different rules with different histories. The CFL can never become a sub league of the NFL. You would need 32 teams and I don't believe these 32 teams will be viable. The AHL which is a sub league to the NHL has a long history of failed franchises.

Fans in North America have two leagues to follow with a different product. Toronto's CFL franchise may not attract big crowds but they do have a fan base. I would like for the CFL expand by adding teams in Quebec City, Moncton, Halifax, Victoria.