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Oh no, I'm sorry to hear that.

If your current application for a waiver was denied, I don't see how applying again would make any difference. Your circumstances haven't changed.

Overstaying in the USA for more than 365 days results in a 10-year ban from returning. :(

Rene

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You need a very good lawyer. Quickly. And even then, it's probably a long shot.

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Thankyou thats what I will do

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Hi everybody
Had my interview at the US Embassy London on the 21st of September for a tourist visa.Was given the form saying waiver of ineligibility would be recommended from DHS and that they would contact me.
Does anyone know either,how long they are currently taking to issue these waivers,I know that this answer could be "how long is a piece of string" but has anyone had any experience around the same time. or,an e mail address I can contact to get some information.
Thank you for any assistance.
(The printed form said 20/22 weeks but that was a pre printed standard form)
Is it worth contacting the ARO inquiry waiver e mail address?anyone have any experience of this.
Again thank you for any assistance or guidance.

Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
 

Well, it was 20-22 weeks when the form was created. It's more like 30-35 weeks now (unless you get lucky).


No. The process will take as long as it takes, and the US government doesn't care whether or not you're inconvenienced.

Ian

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im on week 35 and nothing as yet!! Really need to know as i need to go over for work in February.

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I got denied after 6 weeks,so maybe that's good news for you its taking so long and it might be an acceptance

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Just want to quickly post that i now have a direct phone number by which you can call the state dept in Washington. They can tell you what exactly is happening with your file and an expected timeframe. Will PM anyone that wants it. Apparently I'm waiting for a visa to become available.

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Anyone applying or applied for a B2 visa with a drugs conviction and been granted one after getting a waiver?

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Are you asking if someone who required a waiver now no longer requires a waiver and just gets approved for the B2?

I would think that once you are ineligible for the B2 and require a waiver, then you will always be ineligible and thus will always require a waiver.

If that was not what you were asking, then please clarify the question.

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Hi David

I have a drugs conviction for possesion from 11 years ago and no convictions since. I am wondering if anyone on here has been successful at getting a visa after being referred to the DHS.

I am thinking of starting the process but trying to work out if there is any chance at all I might be granted a waiver.

Thanks

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You asked much the same question on Dec. 12 last year. The answer is yes - people have been granted a waiver for a drug conviction and subsequently received a B-2 visa. It doesn't happen often, but it does happen.


If you don't apply, I can guarantee 100% that you will get neither a waiver nor a visa.

Ian

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Hi Ian, sorry for asking again but I am specifically looking for people on here who have had very similar convictions that I can chat to on a private message if need be.

Also I am aware that if I don't start the process I want get one or be denied one. I should have been more clear and explained that I am weighing up the odds of going to a wedding in New York. No plans are made yet as might be more hassle than it is worth.

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You must be aware that no one here has the same circumstances, and therefore each person can and does receive different outcomes.

It is also very discouraged to seek advice from people through private messages as they may not provide you information that is actually correct and no one will know because it is behind closed doors.

That said I do not have your circumstances so I can be of no assistance, other than to reiterate what Ian said. Unless you apply you will for sure not get either the visa nor the waiver.

TBF if it is so you can go to a wedding, you are best off applying sooner rather than later because if you are recommended for a waiver, that could take the best part of 4+ months before it is decided.

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I don't have the exact same experience as you (my offences were for theft and I've never been involved with drugs in my life). But I'd say everyone has a reasonable chance of being recommended for a waiver (I've had two so far), even with drug offences, as long as your convictions are neither recent nor exceptionally serious.

I'll echo what the others have said and caution you strongly against entering into conversations via PM or accepting advice by that route. The benefit of discussing things openly is that bad suggestions can be picked up and corrected.

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Thank you all for the advice, much appreciated.

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Hi, that's interesting! could you pm me the number. thanks:fingerscrossed:

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Why not just post it in the public forum, so everyone can use it??

Rene

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Marbella-james has already posted the number in a different thread Rene:

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...7#post10513057

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+1-202-663-1225

i use options 1/3/9/0 to get to 'live' person within the state dept.

I have also found CBP to helpful(they may not be in the same dept. but they know each other)-the numbers/email addresses are different for every region-i live in Spain and Rome CBP oversee's here. Of all the people ive spoken to, i never managed to get a surname of the person i spoke to( im guessing its a security thing) except my original consular officer.

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Hi Rene,

saw your post about what i said regarding speaking to the right people-as i live in spain im guessing the people i speak to wouldnt be much help to those applying in say London although as i have found there is nothing to stop networking-LinkedIn funnily enough has been a good tool for me.

James

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I have open for the forum-what is the type of waiver applied to the visa? aka 212d3 or different and does this make a difference at POE?

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This link tells you which waivers are applicable to each inadmissibility for both immigrant and non-immigrant visas: http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/86933.pdf

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Thanks MC, really wanted to find out what waivers are typically applied for NIV's.

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Great, then the link helped you!

Ian

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Has anyone received a waiver of ineligibility from the London Embassy lately and how long was your wait time?

Thanks

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hi,
ive applied for one recently and just wonderd how long it takes myself on the 11/02/2013

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No one knows. It'll take as long as it takes.

Ian

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i appreciate that but i stupidly booked already to go on the 5th august and it has to be fully paid for by may do you think i have any chance it was a drugs offence 29 years ago this is my first time ever abroad so was not aware of all this

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Hi Wazza,

yesterday was my 24th week, and I'm still waiting. Ill let you know when I here a response. it is likely to be a while mate!

how long does it say it will take in the letter they gave you? mine said 22 to 24 weeks

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mine aswell i think im just going to cancel the holiday dont sound like theres any chance of getting it in time im a complete idiot sometimes

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sorry to ask but would you mind sharing why you was turned down so i no if it relates to my drug offence for timescales

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In general terms, the timescale seems to apply to all waivers of ineligibility, regardless of why the visa was denied.

As far as your particular case is concerned, with things being as they are now, and waivers taking 25+ weeks to be adjudicated (plus you have to add on a further 2 weeks or so for your passport to be collected/visa fixed inside/passport returned to you), I'd say it's probably wise to lose the deposit and rebook your trip after you receive the visa.

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+1

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Hi Fabregas1981
I had my interview on the 21st September and the paper they gave me said 20/22 weeks.
What date did you have your interview?
Its now week 22 for me and the online status check still says "Administrative Processing"
When I did get a reply from [email protected] all they said was they had no trace and referred me back to the Embassy

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Did you apply in London? You did well to a response at week 22; I applied last May and have only just sent my passport back to the embassy today. I'm dreading doing this again when it comes to renew!!

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Yes I did apply in London although I am a little confused by your reply.
I have had no response from the Embassy.
The only response is from the ARO(after I e mailed them six times),. I posted because the OP (Fabregas) seems to have had an interview earlier in September than I did, yet seems to have been quoted 22/25 weeks(If I am reading the posts correctly), mine on the 21st was quoted as 20/22 weeks and at week 22 I have had no request to send my passport.
Hope that makes things clearer

Ps when you posted the contact number for Washington you gave the telephone options as 1/3/9/0 when I tried I could not get past 3, it just gave me the option to repeat the message or return to the main menu??

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Why are you guys so impatient to get these visa waivers? The process takes as long as it takes. Could be 5 weeks, could be 55 weeks. Your time would be better spent forgetting about the application and continuing with your lives until such time as the embassy ask you to submit your passport for visa issuance. Why get agitated and stress over something you can't influence or change?

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The only reason I applied for a visa was to go to my sons wedding.Not as a tourist.
I missed his wedding and now I want to see him and his new wife as I missed the wedding although I applied for a visa four months before the wedding.
Due to my commitments I need to know well in advance in order to travel.
My only problem is,if I am told six weeks ,six months or even 12 months, it does not matter.what does matter is that the information given is accurate.I know the US Gov dont care about my plans but I do expect that when they say a timescale it is basically accurate.
I dont want to start a keyboard war with anyone,all I want to do is to try and plan things using the information given.Again,the actual timescale is not that important,just that the information given can be relied on.i dont think thats being unreasonable.

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I've just looked again at the VCU R3 letter, which is the form the embassy in London gives to people who've been refused visas and who require a waiver of ineligibility.

It clearly states an approximate waiting time for the waiver decision to be evaluated. (For what it's worth, in the case of the R3 I have in my possession, it is dated April 2009 and the waiting time is given as 14-16 weeks). They can't be any more accurate than that.