US Waiver for Canadians

Still waiting for your criminal record check? The RCMP has provided an email address for which you can check the status. Email civilnps@rcmp-grc.gc.ca providing ONLY the following information: Your full name Your date of birth Type of application you submitted – (Vulnerable Sector Check, Criminal Record Check) Date your application was submitted to the RCMP Daytime phone number where you can be reached on weekdays source:  http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cr-cj/app-dem-eng.htm

Wait times for a criminal record checks seem to have been getting much better particularly if you use the electronic fingerprint submission. RCMP recently updated their site for processing times. I received my most recent criminal record check in about 8 business days after it was electronically submitted through Morpho in Ottawa. source:  http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cr-cj/time-temps-eng.htm

3 weeks since I mailed my C-216C to the RCMP and still nothing. I've read on a few bulletin boards ( like this one ) that processing times for the I-192 are taking upwards of 10-12 months.

Today I called my local police department, located the fingerprint office and arrived during lunch to complete my C-216C. The process took a little over 15 minutes. They took my photo (mug shot), fingerprints and in return provided me with the completed form (C-216C) and the address of the RCMP location that I am to send it into. The processing cost $25.00. Don't forget to bring your passport! The purpose of sending this form to the RCMP is so they can endorse and time stamp it. I will also request the copy of the official court record from my actual conviction. I learned that all municipal conviction records are eventually forwarded to the RCMP for storage. For me that conviction is 20 years old so I'm for a change, really happy they keep everything. The guy at the fingerprint office told me that getting the endorsement and record from the RCMP can only be done by mail. The reply should come in within 3-4 weeks. Here's hoping.

I've heard incredible reports form certain bulletin boards that processing time for the I-192 waiver can take 12 months plus. God I hope not! Feels extremely strange being 'banned from the US'. Sort of like a party and everyone is invited except for you. Rules out opportunity for winter holiday travel to Florida which isn't making my wife happy. Also, if this process continues too long I may have to let my employer know. I'm certain that they would be supportive but also very aware that it could damage my ability to be promoted.