When completing your waiver application you must state intent:
If your waiver does not say it is valid for a particular purpose (i.e. business travel), it cannot be used for that activity, and you will have to apply (and pay for) a new waiver issued for the other activity. For instance, if you occasionally travel to the U.S. for pleasure, but also have other travel for work or business - your letter requesting the waiver should say something along the lines of "My purposes for travel include pleasure (B2) work (specify H1B, P or whatever other status you may want to utilize) and/or for business (B1)".
A statement regarding the purpose of your intended activities in the United States, e.g. vacation, business, etc.Be sure to indicate whether or not you need the I-194 for pleasure or for business, or for both. In either case, you must clearly explain the basis for the request.
If your waiver does not say it is valid for a particular purpose (i.e. business travel), it cannot be used for that activity, and you will have to apply (and pay for) a new waiver issued for the other activity. For instance, if you occasionally travel to the U.S. for pleasure, but also have other travel for work or business - your letter requesting the waiver should say something along the lines of "My purposes for travel include pleasure (B2) work (specify H1B, P or whatever other status you may want to utilize) and/or for business (B1)".
How long is the document outlining intent supposed to be?
ReplyDeleteThe length shouldn't matter. You could be clear about intent in 1 or 2 sentences. Be brief. I'm sure they don't want to read a novel.
ReplyDeleteWhere can I obtain the applications to self start my process for a renewal?
DeleteFor those who are not familiar with applying for a waiver on a first time basis and don't really consider what happens when your waiver expires. If you have obtained a travel waiver before, you may then already know that most waivers last for one to five years, depending on the circumstances of your criminal record.
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