The first time you're refused entry at a US border crossing you are inevitably in transit for some crucial business meeting. Or perhaps it is for a personal event like a family vacation or other personal related matter. Either way, it's frustrating often sometimes embarrassing that you didn't get to your US destination. US I-194 waiver – it's like the 'get out of jail free' card from monopoly – the golden ticket! You call the US consulate in Toronto, Vancouver, or maybe the US embassy in Ottawa. They tell you that you'll need something called a 'US entry waiver'. An 'I-194 waiver' to be precise. In a panic you Google 'US waiver' and ultimately stumble on 1 of a growing number of US entry waiver service providers who charge a fee, so the US GOV'T can 'process your waiver faster'. You reach out to them and become hopeful when they council you about your eligibility for an I-194 waiver of inadmissibility. You are relie...