A Comparison of Canada’s Waiver Program vs USA Waiver Program
Below is a summary of the differences between Canada’s Waiver Program and the USA’s Waiver program. DescriptionInadmissible to CanadaInadmissible to the USAName of Application to overcome inadmissibilityApplication for Criminal RehabilitationApplication for Waiver of InadmissibilityFees$155 (CAD) for minor criminality$1000 (CAD) for serious criminality$1100 USDLenght ValidIf approved, valid for life provided the Applicant does not re-offend.6 months to 5 yearsTypes of Crimes Resulting in InadmissibilityAlmost every single type of conviction makes a person inadmissible to Canada. However, for offences punishable by a maximum term of fewer than 10 years in jail, the Applicant is automatically deemed rehabilitated 10 years after[...]
Proposal to Increase USA I-192 Waiver Fee from $585 (USD) to $1,415 (USD)
Every two years, Homeland Security considers a fee increase. Currently, the I-192 Waiver Application fee is: $585 USD when filed by Canadians with United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). $930 USD when submitted by non-Canadians or Canadians abroad with Customs and Border Protection (CBP). There is a proposal in place to increase both USCIS and CBP I-192 Fees to $1,415 USD. Homeland Security accepted public comments on the proposed fee increase until 12/16/2019 and now is considering that information. I don’t know if the proposed fee increase will be passed or when it will take effect. Public[...]
A Rise in Denials of USA Travel Waivers under Trump Administration
Donald Trump wants to keep ‘undesirables’ out of the United States. As a result, soon after becoming President on January 20, 2017, we experienced an increase in Waiver denials even though rules affecting them had not changed. Most Waivers were granted following appeal because the applications were not being adjudicated properly. The Adjudicator ignored evidence, failed to consider all of the criteria, set forth conclusions that were speculative or misapplied its criteria. Examples of files won on appeal include: No Reasons for Refusal Denial letters must provide specific reasons outlining why the application failed to meet various criteria.[...]
Canadians are running hard to stand still
Let’s face it, getting a job as a past offender is not easy! Studies show that past offenders are between 1/2 to 1/3 as likely to be hired as non-offenders. **1 97% of companies perform some form of a pre-employment background check 88% do criminal checks84% do identity checks69% do motor vehicle checks41% do education checksand 47% do re-screens after hiring Unfortunately, there is also a strong bias against those with criminal records. **2 85% of companies surveyed would disqualify a candidate with a criminal record that included crimes of violence84% would do the same for a candidate with a[...]
Are Trump Policies affect on U.S. Waiver Holders
Are Trump Policies preventing U.S. Waiver Holders from entering to the United States? So far, we have not had any clients with U.S. Waivers of Inadmissibility call us because U.S. border guards are not permitting them to use their U.S. Waivers as a result of the Trump Travel Bans. Here is why I think the Trump Travel Bans will not affect Canadian Travelers with USA Waivers simply due to criminal inadmissibility. A process is already in place to deal with people with criminal records—that is the USA Waiver of Inadmissibility. The USA Travel Ban is in place to check[...]
Tips When Traveling with an I-192 Waiver of Inadmissibility
Tuck your waiver in your passport for safekeeping when traveling through the United States Congratulations! You successfully applied for and received an I-192 Waiver of Inadmissibility. But now what? Ensure your travel plans go smoothly with these simple tips: BEFORE TRAVEL If you have not already done so AND you are our client, email or fax to us a copy of your Waiver for safekeeping. If you'd like to be our client, please contact us! Insert your ORIGINAL Waiver into your passport. Put an elastic around your passport so that your Waiver does[...]
