Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Apr 18th 2017 | 1:05 am
#3481
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Hi Ian,
Yes, very much linked - at least as a usual info about the facing circumstances in the after issuance process - however perhaps more towards policies in general. However many knowledgeable people are reading this thread and even more chances that some has similar experience and/or concerns.
Thank you.
Yes, very much linked - at least as a usual info about the facing circumstances in the after issuance process - however perhaps more towards policies in general. However many knowledgeable people are reading this thread and even more chances that some has similar experience and/or concerns.
Thank you.
Apr 18th 2017 | 6:00 am
#3482
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
hi Kirsty
I saw your message. I have been stuyding this subject myself and as Ian says US and Canada immigration are not linked at all - for foreigners at least. US citizens have some priveleges. The system works a bit the same unfortuantely, but the Canadian EtA (which is same as ESTA for us EU passport holders) will tell you what to do next if yoiu are found inadmissable to Canada due to past records. In my case I found out that most misdeamanors are not a conflict after 10 years have passed from the conviction date. You are able to submit documents on the EtA system and have it reviewed and if these/some criterias are met I believe the past records will not be an issue for you getting green light via the EtA system right away i.o. waiting probably same period as for the US waiver. You can look more online by googling "deemed rehabilition" for Canadian immigration law.
I saw your message. I have been stuyding this subject myself and as Ian says US and Canada immigration are not linked at all - for foreigners at least. US citizens have some priveleges. The system works a bit the same unfortuantely, but the Canadian EtA (which is same as ESTA for us EU passport holders) will tell you what to do next if yoiu are found inadmissable to Canada due to past records. In my case I found out that most misdeamanors are not a conflict after 10 years have passed from the conviction date. You are able to submit documents on the EtA system and have it reviewed and if these/some criterias are met I believe the past records will not be an issue for you getting green light via the EtA system right away i.o. waiting probably same period as for the US waiver. You can look more online by googling "deemed rehabilition" for Canadian immigration law.
Apr 18th 2017 | 9:23 am
#3483
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
hi Kirsty
I saw your message. I have been stuyding this subject myself and as Ian says US and Canada immigration are not linked at all - for foreigners at least. US citizens have some priveleges. The system works a bit the same unfortuantely, but the Canadian EtA (which is same as ESTA for us EU passport holders) will tell you what to do next if yoiu are found inadmissable to Canada due to past records. In my case I found out that most misdeamanors are not a conflict after 10 years have passed from the conviction date. You are able to submit documents on the EtA system and have it reviewed and if these/some criterias are met I believe the past records will not be an issue for you getting green light via the EtA system right away i.o. waiting probably same period as for the US waiver. You can look more online by googling "deemed rehabilition
I saw your message. I have been stuyding this subject myself and as Ian says US and Canada immigration are not linked at all - for foreigners at least. US citizens have some priveleges. The system works a bit the same unfortuantely, but the Canadian EtA (which is same as ESTA for us EU passport holders) will tell you what to do next if yoiu are found inadmissable to Canada due to past records. In my case I found out that most misdeamanors are not a conflict after 10 years have passed from the conviction date. You are able to submit documents on the EtA system and have it reviewed and if these/some criterias are met I believe the past records will not be an issue for you getting green light via the EtA system right away i.o. waiting probably same period as for the US waiver. You can look more online by googling "deemed rehabilition
HTH.
Apr 18th 2017 | 9:29 am
#3484
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Hi HTH,
Sorry about that. Beginning of March I saw a post from a person called Kirsty, above was meant for her, but seems like I did something wrong (sorry, not an expert in this HTML system) You are correct, I was told that my date for the 10 year mark was the court date + 6 days (which was the sentence)... so you are right in regards to the duration explanation and thanks for clarifying on that.
Sorry about that. Beginning of March I saw a post from a person called Kirsty, above was meant for her, but seems like I did something wrong (sorry, not an expert in this HTML system) You are correct, I was told that my date for the 10 year mark was the court date + 6 days (which was the sentence)... so you are right in regards to the duration explanation and thanks for clarifying on that.
Apr 18th 2017 | 9:30 am
#3485
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
I'm not sure who you are responding to as you've not quoted their post and I can't see anything relevant in the most recent posts, but just to correct one bit of the above info - deemed rehab is after ten years have passed from the end of sentence (not conviction date). So, for example, somebody that had received a years driving ban for DUI wouldn't be deemed rehabilitated until 10 years from the end of the ban.
HTH.
HTH.
Apr 18th 2017 | 9:40 am
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Apr 18th 2017 | 9:45 am
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Hi HTH,
Sorry about that. Beginning of March I saw a post from a person called Kirsty, above was meant for her, but seems like I did something wrong (sorry, not an expert in this HTML system) You are correct, I was told that my date for the 10 year mark was the court date + 6 days (which was the sentence)... so you are right in regards to the duration explanation and thanks for clarifying on that.
Sorry about that. Beginning of March I saw a post from a person called Kirsty, above was meant for her, but seems like I did something wrong (sorry, not an expert in this HTML system) You are correct, I was told that my date for the 10 year mark was the court date + 6 days (which was the sentence)... so you are right in regards to the duration explanation and thanks for clarifying on that.
Having looked at her posts it seems her conviction is from 2012, so no deemed rehab for her anyway unfortunately.
HTH (Not my username - 'hope that helps'!).
Apr 18th 2017 | 9:57 am
#3489
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
No worries at all. If you hit the 'quote' button at the bottom of the post you're replying to then it will make it easier, not only will Kirsty know you've responded to her (via the 'who quoted me' feature) and be much more likely to see your response, but it also makes it easier for anybody else reading the thread.
Having looked at her posts it seems her conviction is from 2012, so no deemed rehab for her anyway unfortunately.
HTH (Not my username - 'hope that helps'!).
Having looked at her posts it seems her conviction is from 2012, so no deemed rehab for her anyway unfortunately.
HTH (Not my username - 'hope that helps'!).
Apr 19th 2017 | 5:41 am
#3490
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Hi all,
Would just like to update everyone regarding my experience entering the US on a waiver. Returned today from a trip to New York. I found the whole process of entering quite smooth, and with the info received from various posters on here, fully as expected.
Landed at Newark at 1.30pm on Monday. Was escorted to secondary as expected and after having to sit and wait for about 10 mins was called up to the CBP officer. Asked a few routine questions, "how long you here for?" "What are you going to do while you are here?" "Where are you staying?" I was also asked as to what happened that I needed a visa and couldn't travel on the ESTA. I had to briefly explain the situation that 10 years ago resulted in me getting a criminal record. The officer then told me to be aware that I will have to visit secondary on every visit to the USA and to take this into consideration if I ever have a connecting flight.
Was out of the airport and in a taxi 30 mins after landing. On the whole all officers were polite and courteous and everything went as smoothly as expected.
This has put my mind at ease for any future visits across the Atlantic!
Would just like to update everyone regarding my experience entering the US on a waiver. Returned today from a trip to New York. I found the whole process of entering quite smooth, and with the info received from various posters on here, fully as expected.
Landed at Newark at 1.30pm on Monday. Was escorted to secondary as expected and after having to sit and wait for about 10 mins was called up to the CBP officer. Asked a few routine questions, "how long you here for?" "What are you going to do while you are here?" "Where are you staying?" I was also asked as to what happened that I needed a visa and couldn't travel on the ESTA. I had to briefly explain the situation that 10 years ago resulted in me getting a criminal record. The officer then told me to be aware that I will have to visit secondary on every visit to the USA and to take this into consideration if I ever have a connecting flight.
Was out of the airport and in a taxi 30 mins after landing. On the whole all officers were polite and courteous and everything went as smoothly as expected.
This has put my mind at ease for any future visits across the Atlantic!
Thank you for sharing this experience with all of us. Hopefully this is the general way all CBP officers nationwide will act/conduct on waivers.
Apr 20th 2017 | 8:35 pm
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Hi, My husband has a waiver of ineligibility that runs out at the end of nov, does the visa need to be valid for the whole of his stay? or just on the day of entry? we are hoping to go for 2 weeks but the dates we are looking at his visa would run out whilst over there? I know the esta only has to be valid on entry
Apr 20th 2017 | 8:57 pm
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Hi, My husband has a waiver of ineligibility that runs out at the end of nov, does the visa need to be valid for the whole of his stay? or just on the day of entry? we are hoping to go for 2 weeks but the dates we are looking at his visa would run out whilst over there? I know the esta only has to be valid on entry
Apr 21st 2017 | 12:13 am
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Apr 21st 2017 | 8:23 pm
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Hi all, hope everyone is well. I am still awaiting a response, I went for my interview on 19th August 2016 so now it's been over 8 months. I have already asked the US Consulate for an update a few weeks ago and they said applications were taking up to 8 months. Any suggestions in regards to anything I can do? Or just continue to wait? Thanks in advance.
Apr 21st 2017 | 8:36 pm
#3495
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Hi all, hope everyone is well. I am still awaiting a response, I went for my interview on 19th August 2016 so now it's been over 8 months. I have already asked the US Consulate for an update a few weeks ago and they said applications were taking up to 8 months. Any suggestions in regards to anything I can do? Or just continue to wait? Thanks in advance.
