US Waiver
US I-192 Application Process
The U.S.A. waiver I-192 application is a special permission to enter the United States for people that have been refused entry on the grounds of:
- Criminal record or arrests
- Deportation from the U.S.A. for overstaying a previous period of admissibility
- Entering or residing illegally in the U.S.A.
Our office offers a preparation service for the I-192 application. We prepare all required documentation for your record suspension application. The fees for this service are $300$ +75$ (fingerprinting fees if taken at our office).
Waiver Appointment with US Authorities & Waiting Time
We will set up an appointment for you at one of the U.S. Customs port of entry (usually Lacolle-Champlain), where will you will give your waiver application documents and pay the $585 US fee. Another option is to present yourself at the Montréal-Trudeau airport in Dorval (Québec) at the waiver office.
Afterwards, you must wait for an answer from the United States Processing Center, which normally takes between 4 and 6 months. The waiver is usually issued for a period that varies between one to five years. The time is determined by the processing agent that assesses the risks of recurrence of the offense(s) having made you inadmissible originally. A well-prepared waiver package gives you the best possible chances of receiving the maximum time period in your particular situation.
Application & Processing Fees for the US Waiver
Effective December 23, 2016, the fees are as follows:
- Form I-212 - fees have increased to $930.00 US (for deportation or removal cases);
- Form I-192 - fees have increased to $930.00 US for applications filed with USCIS (Non-immigrant T and U classifications);
- Form I-192 - fees remain $585.00 US for waiver applications filed with and processed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Fees Not Included:
- Fingerprints taken in another office
- U.S. Customs and Border protection waiver I-192 $585 US
- US. Customs and Border Protection waiver I-212 $930 US (for deportation or removal cases)
275$ Application Fees Included :
- 75$ Fingerprints taken at our office
- Court Fees
- Documents Preparation
- Taxes associated to checks
- RCMP Fees
- Military Check Fees
- Photocopying
Special Permission to Enter the United States
The U.S.A. waiver I-192 application is a special permission to enter the United States for people that have been refused entry on the grounds of:
- Criminal record or arrests
- Deportation from the U.S.A. for overstaying a previous period of admissibility
- Entering or residing illegally in the U.S.A.
Steps to Complete a US Waiver Appointment
Obtaining your RCMP criminal record, based on your fingerprints for Border Crossing 75$ and if needed your Pardoned Record from RCMP 60$ (For people who have a Canadian record suspension, they also need a pardoned record from RCMP for USA I-192 application). It takes 1-3 weeks to receive documents from RCMP by mail. https://edpv.youcanbook.me/
2) Take appointment with our consultant by email 300$. We will email you a list of required information and a list of supporting documents such as copy of passport, proof of income, court documents, proof of employment, reference letters, and more, depending on the person’s unique file.
Fingerprinting, Record Checks
and More, with Accuracy & Speed
Whether you need fingerprints for a background check, a criminal record check, USA waiver or a criminal pardon, we are here to help.
FAQ About US Waivers
What is an I-192?
The I-192 is the US government application for a waiver to enter the United States. The I-192 application is a waiver used by the United States to grant advance permission for a person to enter the US as a non-immigrant. It is specifically for individuals who are applying for ‘T’ or ‘U’ status in the US or were previously deemed inadmissible by US immigration and now have proper documentation.
Why would I want or need a USA Waiver? I’m Canadian, isn’t it automatic?
Most Canadians can enter the United States without a visa. However, there are instances where a person attempting to enter the US is denied entry at a US airport, land border crossing or sea port. In these cases, they will often ask the traveller to submit additional documentation in support of their application to enter this US – this is the I-192.
Does the I-192 check for my criminal record?
It does. Criminal record may, in fact, have been the reason you were denied entry into the United States in the first place. If you do not have a criminal record, it’s possible that a similar name in their database raised a flag. In such cases, it can often suffice to have a RCMP fingerprint-based criminal record check to show a clean record – along with all other documentation and supporting records asked of you. The criminal pardon or criminal record suspension (which we can help facilitate) can also be part of the I-192 application process.
This USA Waiver seems like a complicated process. Is it worth it?
Only you can determine whether the USA waiver is worth your time, energy and investment. If you are looking to travel in the US and have been denied entry, the USA waiver can become a necessity. For those who have family or friends in the US whom they want to see, the time and effort can pay off. Or maybe you own a home or property in the US – again, it’s possibly worth viewing as part of your investment to get the USA waiver.
Is the I-192 used as part of the immigration process?
The I-192 is considered a form and process for non-immigrants. Thus if you are looking to live in the United States, e.g. as a student, worker or permanent resident, this is not the process you are looking for.
