Ottawa and Toronto pre-clearance centres are now processing I-192 waiver applications only on Saturdays between 10am and 6pm. These are handled on a first come, first served basis. Unsure about other pre-clearance centres.
Thanks to those who participated in my recent poll "Do you have an I-194 waiver?". It turns out that of those who participated over half have applied or intend to for the I-194 waiver (Advance Permission to Enter as a Non-Immigrant). It is also interesting to note that the amount that have 1 year or 5 year waivers are very close (3 to 4). I had read somewhere that the waivers were granted as 1 year or 5 based on the degree or seriousness of the past offenses. If this is true, then wouldn't a person expect that if he/she were granted a 5 year waiver, he/she should always expect the 5 year waiver? I'd be happy to hear your comments and personal experiences on this. Update: See I-192 Waiver Application Process
The pre-clearance office at the Toronto Pearson is only accepting applications on Saturday. It starts seeing people at 8:30 AM. BUT!!! Show up at about 2 am if you would like to be first in line. Wait patiently by the door. At about 5 am (which is when they actually start working) someone will come out and leave a sign up sheet. At that time expect about a dozen people already accumulating. Everyone is pretty civil and knows who was first and next. So everyone signs up in that order. At 8 AM someone comes out again, picks up the sign up sheet and starts calling out names giving out appointment slots. About 2 ppl per half hour. So in essence there is always a high likelihood you will be seen that day, but either way you are waiting hours.
ReplyDeleteVancouver is very confusing. Talked to a really gruff officer at YVR, and he eventually told me they only accept applications on Tuesdays, by appointment only. Tried calling the Pacific Truck Crossing, and they were gruff as well and just said they are open 24 hours. Will try to go this week and see.
ReplyDeleteCan I pay the filing fee of USD $585 for I-192 using credit card at Lester B. Pearson airport?
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ReplyDeleteYes you can pay by credit card. Have had my waiver application processes at Lester B Pearson 3 times and I have paid by credit card all 3 times
What is the terminal number of the location
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