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US Waiver - need a replacement? (updated)

There have been some changes in the process for getting a replacement waiver (the process you'll follow if your US waiver has been lost, stolen or destroyed).

If an individual has aquired an approved Form I-192 or Form I-212 and is in need of a replacement copy of his or her original decision.

This process is to be used when the original decision has been lost, stolen or mutilated. Under these circumstances a replacement for the decision may be requested from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection?s Admissibility Review Office (ARO). You may also obtain a replacement for a previously issued indefinite decision that was issued in conjunction with Form I-185, Nonresident Alien Canadian Border Crossing Card (BCC).

A replacement for an approved decision that is still valid may be requested by submitting Form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition. You can view instructions of the Form I-824 at this U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website.

Please note: Form I-185 is no longer issued however, you may obtain a replacement for a previously issued indefinite waiver if the waiver authorization has not been revoked or voided.

If your approval decision expires in less than 6 months, you may want to consider submitting a new Form I-192 application.

The completed Form I-824 application, with $405.00 US fee and a short explanation of why a replacement is required, can be mailed to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Admissibility Review Office, at the address below or submitted in person at a designated CBP land border or Canadian preclearance office.

Admissibility Review Office:

US Customs and Border Protection
Admissibility Review Office
7th Floor Mail Stop 1340
12825 Worldgate Dr
Herndon, VA 20598-1340

inquiry.waiver.aro@dhs.gov

Or

You will need to apply for the waiver at either a major Port of Entry (POE) at the U.S. Border or a Preclearance office in Canada.

NOTE: It is advisable to contact the POE or Preclearance location before you visit to confirm what paperwork is required for your specific case.

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