Denied entry? I-192 waiver application help is here

Having lost access to the US because a criminal conviction or an overstay can be quite stressful to career and family life. I know first hand, because it happened to me. I was denied entry to the US back in 2005 after years of successful US business and family vacation travel. It was a shock to learn that a couple of age old criminal convictions (2 very bad decisions from my late teens) had come back to haunt me.

After I was denied entry, I learned that my criminal record was downloaded from CPIC into the DHS and FBI database systems. The result was that I would now be inadmissible to the USA - FOREVER! Well almost... In order to return, I would need to file for a document called a 'waiver of inadmissibility'. This waiver (an I-194) would essentially negate my inadmissibility, once again allowing me to work, visit or even live in the US. In November of 2006 I received my first waiver which was valid for 5 years.

Filing for a US waiver is an administrative and daunting process, but it is certainly not something, for which, you need to hire a lawyer or third party agency. Knowing that you'll now be tasked with this bureaucratic process for the rest of your life, it's best that you work through the process now, to better understand it. Armed with the best knowledge, you too, can become an expert in processing your own waiver application.

I've helped countless people obtain their first waiver and many have gone forward to file their own second and third waiver applications, with confidence, independently. I am now offering once again, my waiver application hand-holding service. In essence, I will teach / mentor you, how to process your own I-192 waiver application. No black box, no waiting on a third party agency.

How do we get started? See here for more details and information about how to contact me.

Do you have an I-194 waiver?

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

Check Your Waiver Application Status

I've never tried, but apparently there is an email address to check your waiver application status. CHECKING THE STATUS OF YOUR WAIVER REQUEST: Please allow at least 120 days from the date of submission of your I-192 before making an inquiry about the status of your application. As stated earlier, a full review of your circumstances can take up to a year, and requests for status updates may add to that timeline. However, if for some reason you are concerned about the status of your request, and you filed at a CBP Preclearance location or at a land border port of entry after August 26, 2007 you may ask for an update by emailing inquiry.waiver.aro@dhs.gov . In the email, be sure to provide your full name, DOB and your A number. If you filed at a land border port of entry prior to August 26, 2007, please contact them directly. Phone numbers are on our Web site. Attorney inquiries: attorneyinquiry.waiver.aro@dhs.gov If you have submitted an application and you have had a chang

I-194 waiver renewal - another 5 years!

Great news! Today in the mailbox, just 3 months and 2 weeks after submitting my I-192 application with a Saturday interview at the Ottawa pre-clearance facility, I received my renewal (my second 5 year I-194 waiver) . This second 5 year waiver once again allows me to travel to the US for business and pleasure (B1/B2) for a maximum period of stay as determined by the admitting officer (the CBP officer on entry) . Have waiver, will travel! See updated information about renewals: I-194 waiver renewal recap

uswaivercanadaMarch 7, 2013 at 11:50 PM
Traveling into the US is a major concern for people with criminal records in their home country. Despite having a Canadian Pardon, people with criminal records are barred entry into the US. That is why it is important to obtain a waiver.

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yesinterMay 16, 2013 at 2:55 PM
I have been denied for entry to the US recently at the Peace Bridge border.
Previously I have been 5 times in the US in period from 1995 to 2004. Absolutely NO overstaying (the max length was 5 week) and absolutely NO criminal record. In 2005 I have been denied for a travel visa to the US (that time I was citizen of Armenia). Since that time i did not try to get a visa to the US.

Now I am Canadian citizen and first time since 2005 I was trying to enter to the US just for travel and shopping.

As the CBP officer explained me they have a record by US Consul in Armenia that in 2004-2005 I help people to receive a visa to the US. That's why I am denied to enter to the US.

Do you think I have a chance to be approved for US Waiver?
Thanks.
DrewJuly 3, 2013 at 11:06 AM
Can anyone tell me reasons why a waiver application may get denied? I have drug trafficking, weapons and money laundering convictions. But only happen once.

May anyone give advice.

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