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Poll: Waiver Processing Times

A not very scientific poll about processing times. Thanks for your input.

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  1. ExiledSeptember 6, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    When I wanted to submit my I-192 application in Halifax last November I was told to make an appointment. The wait time was over two months. The alternative was to drive to the border crossing at St. Stephen NB which is a half day drive. There they are happy to take you on a first come first serve basis any day of the week. I managed to get an earlier appointment in Halifax due to a cancellation.

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    I waited 18 months from the time I submitted my waiver application to the time it was received. I used a third party calle Pardon Services Canada - worst experience ever! And cost me a lot of money.

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  3. ExiledSeptember 14, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    18 months?!!! Do you mind telling when and where you submitted your I-192?

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  4. ExiledSeptember 18, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    After 10 months and 6 days I have finally received my I-194 Waiver. It's only for a year so I have to get going on the next one if this most recent wait time is any indication.

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    Hey Exiled: 10 months and 6 days?

    That is long! I've been waiting 2 months now and the border agent told me it would be about 3 months. So I guess I have a lot longer wait ahead.

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  6. AnonymousNovember 22, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    I'm at just under 4 months now and still waiting. I applied at the Ottawa airport.

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  7. jyw76November 22, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    I submitted my waiver at the Lewiston Bridge on March 16, 2012 and my 10 year ban expired Nov 21, 2012 hope to get an answer soon.

    I need it for work and want to take my kids to Disney World in March.

    Anyone have any luck for getting an update. I tried the ARO.INQUIRY.WAIVER@cbp.dhs.gov but the response is very generic.

    Thanks

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  8. uswaivercanadaApril 1, 2013 at 1:19 AM

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2013 at 11:19 PM

    November 15th will be 1 YEAR....its so frustrating waiting for an answer,and its sad that u cant get any sort of update

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  10. IveWaitedLongerOctober 3, 2013 at 2:25 AM

    November will be TWO years for me...so don't feel so bad!!

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  11. AnonymousNovember 23, 2014 at 8:17 PM

    I have a free cruise that is only good for 18 months and that should be interesting as I may have to have someone else take it off my hands if the wait is too long. I've already waited 7 months and doing the border fee next week to send all of it off... then the waiting. Sure hope to get to Florida sometime but it's hard to tell.

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