Im not sure what's faster or not, I applied Detroit/Windsor Tunnel both times and the fist one was 90 days the renewal is still ongoing almost 203 days.. So my take is its just random and will get processed when it get processed. Unfortunately I just canceled Disney for the kiddies because Friday is the last day or lose my deposit... I guess its Karma for screwing up when I was 20yrs old and 20 years later still paying for it... certainly this life lesson will be used to explain to my kids why I canceled disney and how your choices can affect you later in life. GOOD luck to all.

Is there any border crossing that this group feels is faster than others? I always use Queenston/Lewiston and I wait long times. I've been getting waivers since 1994. And the length of waiver (1 or 5 year) literally depends on the officer processing your submission. End of Feb will mark 11 months on this one and counting. (Longest wait ever for me). I always found submitting at Pearson airport got processed fast, but the setup there is terrible for lining up.
Stay positive folks..... they always get approved ...eventually

@Philly - What do you mean by final action has been taken? Usually it changes over to a notice saying " a decision was mailed on XX/XX/XXXX to the address on file"
Would you mind quoting what it was that your most recent email said?
Thanks!

@Philly That was the first response I got, two weeks later they replied to my second inquiry final action has been taken. Good luck!

@puzzled Congrats!! Did you get this response while the waiver was on the way to you? :“Your application was received and is being processed. Due to the individual circumstances of each waiver application, there is not a set timeframe."

@LeeVing thanks. It was my first, valid for one year. My fingers get all cracked in the winter time and don't have any prints on a few fingers so I am probably going to have to wait to get my rcmp check done again.

@puzzled Congrats - Was this a renewal ? How long Valid for ? I applied on Aug 24th and still waiting. Now will need to wait until Tuesday not in the mail today ...

Applied Aug 27th, came in the mail two days ago dated Feb 1st.

@Lee Ving:
Your timeline and mine are almost same. I am also going to Disney world in March. Good luck, yours on the way too!

I applied for renewal end of August and still waiting as well - 5 months and two weeks - I hope it comes soon -- Patiently waiting and nervously waiting as I have Disney booked in March

@Figman So you have had multiple renewals and it's been 11 months for you? The ARO is a black box...

Closing in on 11 months waiting for a renewal. Never had to wait this long in 20 years. I hope I get a 5 year. Otherwise I'll have to submit my next renewal the day I get this one if it's going to be this long a wait.

I applied for an initial August 8 2015 at the Peace Bridge (Buffalo Port of Entry) and still patiently waiting.... Hoping it comes soon! I

I applied the renewal in end of August 2015 and received in first week of Feb. Took about 5 months 1 week.

@3legit2quit when did you submit your application ? How long did it take? Congrats and Thx LV

Received the renewal finally. Took little over 5 months, good for 5 years. Good luck guys. Yours on the way too.

End of September 2015: Application submitted at Pearson Airport

February 2, 2016: Emailed AROINQUIRYWAIVER@cbp.dhs.gov for status update

February 4, 2016: Received the following response

“Your application is pending with this office. We will take action on your application as soon as possible. Due to the individual circumstances of each waiver application, there is not a set timeframe to give as to when an application decision will be completed.”

@Philly I have only sent two emails, and they were two weeks apart.

@puzzled Do you actually send a status email every week? Is there any downside to doing that?

@puzzled Thank you, Funny I just received a respond earlier this morning. This is a renewal my first one was for a one year and I was lucky and got it in 93days and second one for renewal has taken much longer and still going 155days and still counting hopefully longer then one year. based on the responses noted below it appears to be moving along ..... I hope

Second Response

“Your application was received and is being processed. Due to the individual circumstances of each waiver application, there is not a set timeframe to give as to when an application decision will be completed.”

First Response

“Good Morning,
Your application is on file with the Admissibility Review Office. It is currently pending further review. Due to the individual circumstances of each waiver application, there is not a set timeframe to give us to when an application decision will be completed.”