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John Rogers you are a stupid indivudual and do not know what you are talking about. Ken is helping
me and my guys get cleared and I thankgod that I did not use you. Anyone that does is a complete
fool. I also hear that you could be facing some charges similiar to mine?
Wow, that's very convincing. Lets pretend this is a real post for a moment.
I gave some advice to fellow Canadians that Homeland Security could only see your record if they "denied you entry", and getting a pardon could save you money and hassle.
Ken Scott then "claimed" he was going to "rat" me out / inform on me to Homeland Security for saying this. (see above).
So you trust a rat/informant, who wants to "REPORT" a Canadian helping fellow Canadians to Americans? I thought you were some "cool gang member"? Your actually ENCOURAGING this?
But its all speculation because your Ken or his one lonely employee, Ben Archer, who pretends on the podcasts to be a "gangmember", right? How many usernames do you have? Like 8 now? When is Ken coming back to Canada? I am getting worried he was deported. (just speculation, I have no proof)
For the record, I have no association to Ken Scott or his accolades as John Rogers likes to point out.
I just like to post some useful information for people who need help getting waivers or pardons as I believe in rehabilitation and criminal injustice.
It is a felony to lie to a CBP agent. Honesty is the best policy. Don't get yourselves caught up in bigger trouble by lying to them. We are all capable to use our judgement on how to answer questions properly when crossing the border. For those who have made mistakes, there are ways to regain entry to either country. Its complicated but this is where I, John Rogers, Michelle and Ken Scott can help out.
It's important to note that prostitution and weed are still illegal in the US federally. The country is changing but it will take some time before it becomes more progressive on these matters. You don't need John Rogers to tell you how to answer to CBP agents as this can land you in more trouble. There are things that shouldn't be said on this forum. Pardons are not recognized by the US and other countries are not obligated to do so as well.
I am just sending a friendly warning to everyone not to always believe what is posted by certain individuals or what I like to call charlatans.
If anyone has questions, you can always ask. I would try to answer to the best of my knowledge. However, I could also make mistakes. I would like to point out that nobody on this forum is an expert but we have enough experience to help certain individuals. Laws keep changing with new administrations in every country and we need to rethink our ways on how to get waivers for a client.
There has been a lot of competition lately between many individuals who run waiver companies generating lots of useless traffic on this site. They often look to discredit other posters claiming they are experts. Readers beware.
#1463 - Hats...
Not sure I totally agree about the "honesty is the best policy" part of your post. By no means am I taking you to task for this - so please don't take it as me being argumentative or "calling you out".
Getting barred for marijuana use if a CBP Officer asks you about it and you may be (to use an expedient example here) a 60 year old man and used marijuana when you were 17... well it seems nonsensical to admit to that and then subsequently getting barred.
REAL world now... America has a "race problem" and particularly where any kind of law enforcement is involved. Theres LOADS of data to back this fact up. It would not surprise me that if there was data being kept on who was being asked by CBP about their past as it pertains to marijuana use you would see an inordinate amount of people of color specifically being asked that question.
People of colour (And specifically Black men) are less likely to get a break in America. That's just HARD COLD REALITY.
@Samuel. Well said.
Name a SINGLE thing that I have said that is deceptive. Telling people the reality of what Pardons actually do educates them on all their choices and lets THEM decide what to do based on FACT. I think that provides people a valuable insight.
“It is a felony to lie to a CBP agent. Honesty is the best policy.”
This isn't "advice" people can USE.
"If your record is sealed and you have not been denied entry into the United States, they have no way of seeing you were ever convicted".
This is useful information that allows people to make an informed choice.
#1463 HATS BOOTS is correct in what he says. It is true that he has no association with me. However, John was incorrect in telling/encouraging people to willfully make a material false statement to CBP and it is a criminal offence by telling people this as it falls under a couple of federal statutes under 18 USC.
An example is that a person could do this and tell CBP that they were following the words of JOHN ROGERS on the I-194 Waiver Forum. This person could also get charged federally and arrested by ICE for the offence under 18 USC. Then John would have problems as the federal prosecutor(ICE) could also lay a Conspiracy charge in addition to other offences under the code. The wording would be something of Conspiring and Aiding & Abetting in the facilitation of Alien Smuggling of persons that are inadmissible to the United States. Inadmissible under the Immigration Nationality Act.
John does not understand USA federal statutes and how the prosecutors lay charges...I under the process very well and we have waiver clients that did federal time for such offences. John knows that what I am saying is 900% true and that is why he will not dispute that he violated 18 USC.
I cannot tell you to give CBP a material false statement in answering any question. Either way you are in trouble when CBP does ask the weed smoking question if you smoke weed.
He does not realise that even #1465 is still telling/encouraging people to violate 18 USC and he is making it worse for himself as I.C.E, has knowledge of and taking note of what he is posting.
@KenScott
You claim to be an "expert" right? Training and seminars, and you have done consulting? Your website says you:
“F. Ken Scott is a Senior U.S. Immigration Analyst and former personnel manager/analyst for the United States Government. He is also a former reserve police academy assistant law enforcement trainer and instructor. He also worked as a supervisory federal Contractor for the United States Federal Protective Service in securing critical American infrastructure during 9-11. There he worked closely with the former U.S. Customs Service and former U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service. He also worked with the U.S. Defence Department as a personnel manager. He also worked as a legal strategist and case analyst, training immigration lawyers and consultants on American immigration inadmissibility issues.”
But then how could you think ICE would arrest me?
“Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is a component of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), primarily responsible for enforcing federal immigration and customs laws. Its powers include investigating, apprehending, arresting, detaining, and removing aliens within the United States.”
I am in Canada.
Everytime you sit in front of the computer ask yourself this:
“Am I really sober to tangle with John Rogers? Or is he going to make me look stupid again?”
Then go sleep it off.
“Either way you are in trouble when CBP does ask the weed smoking question if you smoke weed.”
As per your words in #1466 - would you care to expound on this?
It seems either way one is screwed as you're explicitly stating. If they ask if "you've EVER smoked weed" then I'm confident a very high percentage of Canadians, at some point in their respective lives, have.
As per my comment at #1464 - I'm going to assert (quite confidently) that people of colour are going to be asked this question much more often that the "white" populace... and probably even MUCH MORE frequently with the current administration.
So if one were to answer the question "truthfully" they would then subsequently be denied entry, will have to spend hella dollars to get a waiver, lose the the time it takes to adjudicate that waiver and possibly have that waiver denied (possibly because the person adjudicating the waiver may themselves have "problems" with people of colour since these things are rather "discretionary")
So what's the MOST PRUDENT approach?
I know where you are coming from. However this is the best policy to follow when dealing with authorities of any country. Honesty is the best policy. You have to use your judgement when answering to their questions. They have a job to do and are monitored by someone else on top of them. Many of them have no judgement and unfortunately we can't do much about that.
Only you and the individuals who had their quality of life ruined by these laws can fight for change. Unfortunately, many marginal groups and Christian demonations still have a strong influence. We have come a long way however.
Many individuals behind these groups are using fear to criminalize immigration and don't believe in rehabilatation. With the recent wave of muslim extremist attacks that occurred since 2001, a lot of western politicians are finding opportunities to step on human rights, give more power to law enforcement and impose stiffer penalties on people who violate the law. This is a normal reaction.
The general populace is now fearing globalization and immigration. I was just reading today on how Ohio may potentially pass a law to execute women who have abortions including those with miscarriages. Then, we Westerners criticize other countries particularly of the Middle East who have similar practices.
Only you can change these laws. You live in a democracy, you have the right to vote and make your voice heard. It takes many people however to force a change and not let some marginal groups take over.
There are many Canadians who are banned for admitting to smoking weed while crossing the border. They are people with families and great jobs with not the slightest brush with authorities. You are not the only one. It takes a change of mentality of the general populace.
Many of us already campaign to make changes. For 2 years we operated a website and ran a campaign called "Bring Back Fairness". We ran a huge petition and asked the Government to change the laws and the pardon rules that were unfairly changed in 2012.
I actively campaigned AGAINST the Conservatives in every election, and of course I try to convince American all the time that the Republicans are the American Taliban. Follow me on Facebook and you will see that when I am not posting here, I am posting about making positive changes.
@Samuel is asking a smart question. The most prudent approach is reveal only what you have to reveal. "Honesty is the best policy" is a convenience for people like HatsBootsHatsBoots who is obviously a white male who has never been arrested in his entire life and probably grew up in nice circumstances. You can see it in his derision for everyone else. And in his case, its easy to lecture and say "always be honest". This is where his lack of practical experience and dealing with clients who have grown up in difficult circumstances shows.
When you are a minority, and feel like the cards are stacked against you, and feel like the game you are playing is not "fair", why are you playing by rules set by the very people who would use your honesty against you? I see the inequities in sentencing everyday. I see the difference between a black man and a white man in sentencing. I see how people with no money are brutalized by the justice system.
When the system is just, honestly is always best. When you are dealing with an unjust system, and rules that are not always fair, its smarter to do what is best for YOU.
I think John Rogers is showing his true colors. Many have left the forum as they no longer wish to partake in the endless conversations of personal attacks.
Wether I am white or black should not matter. Wealth has nothing to do with the color of the skin. It's quite disappointing that this individual is falling to such levels to get customers. I just love coming back here laughing at everything that he posts. It's funny because he is probably what he criticizes the most, a white male sitting behind a computer screen and just trolling all day.
Everything was handed to him with a golden plate at birth. He does waivers for a living because it pays. Times are tough unfortunately for old Johnny boy. Not enough business and procastanates too much on the World Wide Web. However, I ain't got no time for disses. I just feel sorry for the individual.
I repeat, I am not looking for customers. I choose to remain anonymous for that reason. Unfortunately some people view this as a personal attack to their business. Also, his views about Republicans are opinions and not facts.
Its funny how this individual goes from personal attacks to showing empathy. The individual known as John Rogers clearly displays classic signs of greed. He is an emotional rollercoaster. Its my way or the highway.
His rhetoric is becoming old and redundant. What the individual fails to realise is that most of us are here to help but he will try to impose his way of thinking on others. He is driven by his personal gain claiming he is an expert but testimonials fall short.
If I do have a mentor, it would have to be John Rogers because he is the driving force to keep me going. I love exposing frauds.
You are not a threat to my business, since no one can contact you. The majority of people come here doing their own waivers. My advice is directed at making sure they have accurate information.
You are a hindrance to accuracy. You know slightly more than the average poster in here, but you make arguments based on too small a sample to have practical experience behind it. To fill in those gaps you google.
And that is ok. Its a great topic to discuss why I might be advising someone to do something, but I read on the web that.....nothing wrong with debating that topic. Debate is good, more information and more voices is good.
To sum up my post, I am happy you post here, please keep posting. Note the complete lack of personal attacks. I hope I have clarified where we differ.
Republicans are not possibly "good or bad". Republicans have become a party that craves power for the sake of power. Trump is a CLEAR indication of that. There is nothing Trump could do that would make Republicans NOT support him, simply because they would prefer power over being right.
That's a fact.
Processing times:
Clients came in in September and have a cruise in late January. The client does not have a criminal record but was guilty of getting fake documents and being smuggled into the United States in the back of a truck. Overstayed as well. Over 10 years old. Never had a waiver before.
Fingerprints were fast and came in on October 3. Prepared package and client picked up and handed it in on October 4. Went to Niagara Falls.
Received waiver yesterday, dated November 13 2018, valid for 5 years.
39 days. I have no idea why it was so fast, and its the only one I have seen that quick in 2018. We obviously said that they have a cruise, but thought Homeland Security would not care.
Clients are ecstatic, and obviously I am thrilled as well. As a caution, I don't want to pretend I can get everyone a waiver that quickly. Just something unique I wanted to share.
Just got my waiver in 36 days! Filed September 29th at YYC ... renewal dated November 5th. So so excited.
Just wanted to thank Ken for his time and help with my situation. He's been a pleasure to deal with and he's a real straight shooter. Many thanks to you Ken!!
Maybe they are too busy worrying about tear gassing people at the border that they are just rubber stamping everything.
John / Ken - any more attempts recently to file for people in the 3 -5 year post conviction range with any success? lol
@jazzsax1 I don't have any new information. I discourage applying before 5 years are up so its only people who have no choice, and they aren't so common recently. The Airport has been closed since July 16th and that has meant I have less people who have done the waiver on their own to draw information from. In many cases, they were the ones who would apply within the 3 year mark.
Hey everyone just ignore John ROGERS. Had a nice conversation with a guy from the forum yesterday and got some more input about what people are looking for in the forum. He gave me good news in regards to his case and getting his waiver approved quickly. I told him 3-6 months and I believe he said that he got it in 30 days.
John is not worth the time and effort since he has other things going on obviously in his personal life.
Do not engage him in debates since he is fond of splitting hairs and excels in this area.
So with that said...Just let the system deal with him and I ask people here to ignore him and just continue to ask your waiver questions. John has already been reported to ICE and the RCMP reporting will be next. If he loses his authorisation to do prints then it is his own fault.
Again, please continue to just post your questions since he is a non-relevant individual.
Hi all, I have not been on here for a long time..So an update from the world of Saskatchewan...I have not seen any issues in waivers due to "legalization of marijuana", this includes clients who are current medical marijuana users, business owners who have invested in the industry, or any other things. Curious to hear what happening in your area? Also, I have nothing new in waiver timelines here, processing time is 3 to 5 months from when my clients deliver their paperwork to USA Port of Entry. The only thing new, is the trace time to send an email has gone up to 150 days now. I have sent a few traces under this timeline and no replies. That is it..nothing new to talk about.. But thought I would let everyone know I am still here..LOL..
