| | | Form I-192, Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Non-Immigrant and Inadmissible Canadian Information
(06/09/2008)There are many reasons why a person may be ineligible to enter the United States. The legal descriptions are lengthy and complex, so to help you understand them, we are providing a general description of the most common ones. This list should not be taken as a complete list of reasons to be excluded from entry.
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Legal Descriptions ) In general, you might be denied entry:- If you have a communicable disease,
- If you have a criminal record for crimes of moral turpitude,
- For possession of or trafficking in a controlled substance,
- If you have any involvement with terrorism or terrorist organizations (no waivers can be approved for this category),
- If you have trafficked in persons,
- If you have been involved in money laundering,
- If you might become a public charge because of limited financial resources,
- If you have been previously removed (deported) or have overstayed a previous period of admission to the United States
Again, this list is not comprehensive and you should use the legal descriptions link to read the complete list.
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Legal Descriptions ) The list of crimes of moral turpitude that are reasons for exclusion from the United States is also quite detailed.
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List of Crimes of Moral Turpitude ) The most common types of crimes involving moral turpitude that would make you inadmissible are murder, manslaughter, rape, theft, bribery, forgery, aggravated battery, prostitution, and fraud. At this time, driving under the influence, breaking and entering, disorderly conduct and simple assault are not considered crimes that make a person inadmissible to the United States.Depending on the reason for your inadmissibility into the United States, and if you are a class of nonimmigrant where a visa is not required, e.g., most citizens of Canada, or you are a nonimmigrant with appropriate documents who subsequently becomes inadmissible, you may be eligible to apply in advance of your travel directly to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for a temporary waiver of inadmissibility. The waiver application process can be lengthy (up to a year) and there is a cost of US $545.00 per application regardless of the decision on the application.The temporary waiver application, Form I-192, Application for Advance Permission to Enter as Nonimmigrant [Pursuant to Section 212(d)(3)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)], is on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ web site, as well as instructions for filling it out. The Form I-192 can be downloaded at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Immigration Forms website (Form I-192).
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Form I-192 ) This form should be filed with CBP if you are an inadmissible visa exempt nonimmigrant or a nonimmigrant with appropriate documents who subsequently becomes inadmissible under Section 212(a) of the INA. (Please refer to Section 212(d)(3)(A)(ii) of the INA and Title 8 Code of Federal Regulation 212.4(b) for pertinent statute and regulation)If you are an applicant for T nonimmigrant status or an applicant for U nonimmigrant status and you are inadmissible, you should file your Form I-192 with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.Landed Immigrants and certain Canadians who require a visa (e.g. for E, K, or V status applicants) to enter the United States, but are ineligible for one of the reasons previously mentioned should contact a local United States Consulate to discuss their situation. Likewise, citizens of other countries may discuss waivers of ineligibility with a consular officer if they are likely to be denied entry for one of the previously mentioned reasons. Consular officers may recommend a waiver for certain ineligible visa applicants.The Form I-192 application package must include the following:- Evidence of your Citizenship.
- Completed form I-192 signed and submitted by you (no copies). If you retained an attorney to file this application, counsel must complete form G-28.
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Form G-28 )
- U.S. Fingerprint chart FD-258. This fingerprint chart will be completed by a U.S. CBP Officer at a designated location when you come in person to submit the application, or if you have mailed the application, instructions for obtaining it will be given to you after the rest of the application has been received.
- A Form G-325A, completed and signed by you. Please ensure that all copies of this form are legible.
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Form G-325A )
- Each application, regardless of the ground of inadmissibility, must be accompanied by a copy of an official police record or evidence that no record exists, from your country of residence or nationality. This record is valid for 15 months.
Canadians: You can obtain verification of your criminal record or evidence of a lack thereof from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) by submitting your fingerprints on Form C216C. The returned Civil Product and any accompanying records must be dated and endorsed by the RCMP within 15 months of submission with your Form I-192. For instructions, addresses and payment information, please visit the RCMP website.
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RCMP )   Do not submit the Form I-192 application until you have obtained the documents from the RCMP. Incomplete packages will not be processed. - If you have a criminal record in any other country's court system, you must also obtain a copy of the applicable record or an official letter from the court of jurisdiction stating the reason why a copy of the record is not available.
- A statement regarding the purpose of your intended activities in the United States, e.g. vacation, business, etc.
- A copy of the official court record from the actual court of conviction indicating plea indictment, conviction and disposition for each and every crime committed anywhere in the world.
- If you are inadmissible to the United States because of a criminal conviction, you should submit a statement in your own words, signed by you, explaining the circumstances of each arrest, conviction, and sentence or fine imposed. Additionally you should submit any evidence or explanation of your reform or rehabilitation such as counseling or rehabilitation programs completed, current employment, marital status, community service etc. or any other information you wish to be considered and you believe strengthens your request.
- If you have been found inadmissible under section 212(a)(9)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (unlawfully present in the United States) please submit detailed information regarding:
- Current foreign employment.
- Previous U.S. employment.
- Family members presently living in the United States.
- Past and current United States and/or foreign business investments.
- Any and all ties you have to your present foreign country/residence.
Payment must be with a certified check in U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank for the $545.00 application fee.Not all ports of entry are able to process applications for temporary waivers in advance of travel.
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Filing at a Land Border Port of Entry: For Ports of Entry - you may file in person at a designated land border port of entry. When you bring in your application, you will be given a receipt for your application fee and the U.S. set of fingerprints will be taken. The following is a list of designated ports that accept the Form I-192 in advance of travel.Boston Field Office Port AddressPortland Port of Entry312 Fore StreetPortland, ME 04101Phone: (207) 771-3600Fax: (207) 771-3608Houlton Port of Entry27 Customs LoopHoulton, ME 04730Phone: (207) 532-2131 x 0Fax: (207) 532-4153Fort Fairfield Port of Entry4 Boundry 4 Line RoadFort Fairfield, ME 04742Phone: (207) 473-7474 Ft. Kent Port of Entry401 West Main StreetFort Kent, ME 04743Phone: (207) 834-5255 Van Buren Port of Entry137 Bridge Street, P.O. Box 146Van Buren, ME 04785Phone: (207) 868-3391 Madawaska Port of Entry63 Bridge Avenue, Suite 101Madawaska, ME 04756 Phone: (207) 728-4376 x 0Calais Port of Entry3 Customs StreetCalais, ME 04619Phone: (207) 454-3621 Jackman Port of Entry2614 Main StreetSandy Bay Twp, ME 04945Phone: (207) 668-3711 Highgate Springs Port of Entry480 Welcome Center RoadSwanton, VT 05488Phone: (802) 868-2778Richford Port of Entry705 Province StreetRichford, VT 05476Phone: (802) 848-7766Derby Line Port of Entry107 Interstate 91 SouthDerby Line, VT 05830Phone: (802) 873-3219Norton Port of Entry115 Rte. 147 N.Norton, VT 05907Phone: (802) 822-5222Buffalo Field Office Port AddressBuffalo - Peace Bridge Port of EntryMonday - Thursday3:00 PM - 8:00 PMLewiston / Queenston Bridge Port of EntryMonday - Thursday1:00 PM - 9:00 PMThousand Islands Bridge Port of Entry (Alexandria Bay)Monday - Thursday9:00 AM - 3:00 PMFor an appointment call (315) 482-2065Ogdensburg - Port of EntryMonday - Thursday9:00 AM - 3:00 PMFor an appointment call (315) 393-1390Massena - Port of EntryMonday - Thursday9:00 AM - 3:00 PMFor an appointment call (315) 769-3091Champlain - Port of EntryMonday - ThursdayFor an appointment call (518) 298-8346Seattle Field Office Port AddressPacific Highway Port of Entry9950 Pacific HighwayBlaine, WA 98230Monday and Wednesday9 AM-3:00 PMSumas Port of Entry109 Cherry StreetSumas, WA 98295Tuesday and Friday9:00 AM - 3 PM Lynden Port of Entry9949 Guide Meridian RoadLynden, WA 98264Thursday Only9 AM - 3 PM Oroville Port of Entry33643 Hwy 97 NorthOroville, WA 98844Monday-Friday9 AM - 3 PMEastport Port of EntryHighway 95 NorthEastport, ID 83826Monday-Fri9 AM - 3 PM Roosville Port of Entry8395 Highway 93 NorthEureka, MT 59917Monday-Friday9 AM - 3 PM Sweetgrass Port of EntryInterstate 15 NorthSweetgrass, MT 59484Monday-Friday9 AM - 3 PM Raymond Port of EntryHighway 16 NorthRaymond, MT 59256Monday-Friday9 AM - 3 PM Portal Port of Entry301 W. Railway AvePortal, ND 58772Monday-Friday9 AM - 3PM Pembina Port of Entry112 W. StutsmanPembina, ND 58271Monday-Friday9 AM - 3PMDunseith Port of EntryState HighwayDunseith, ND 58239Monday-Friday9 AM - 3 PMInternational Falls Port of Entry2nd AvenueInternational Falls, MN 55649Monday-Friday9 AM - 3 PMGrand Portage Port of Entry9403 Highway 61Grand Portage, MNMonday-Friday9 AM - 3 PMDel Bonita Port of Entry 4071 Chalk Butte 41 miles north of Cut Bank on Hwy. 213 Cut Bank, MT 59427-9109 (406) 336-2130 Monday-Friday 9 AM - 3 PMMorgan Port of Entry 53869 US Highway 191 N. Loring, MT 59537-9600 (406) 674-5248 Monday-Friday 9 AM - 3 PMOpheim Port of Entry 6071 State Highway 24 North Opheim, MT 59250-0376 (406) 724-3212 Monday-Friday 9 AM - 3 PMPiegan Port of Entry 10 miles North of Babb on Highway 89 Babb, MT 59411-0109 (406) 732-5572 Monday-Friday 9 AM -3 PMScobey Port of Entry HWY 13 North at Canadian Border Scobey, MT 59263-2300 (406) 783-5375 Monday-Friday 9 AM -3 PMTurner Port of Entry 12 miles North of Turner on Highway 24 Turner, MT 59542-0089 (406) 379-2651 Monday-Friday 9 AM -3 PMWhitetail Port of Entry Highway 511 North at Canadian Border Whitetail, MT 59276-0038 (406) 779-3531 Monday-Friday 9 AM -3 PMWild Horse Port of Entry 29966 Wild Horse Road, Highway 232 Havre, MT 59501-8058 (406) 394-2371 Monday-Friday 9 AM -3 PMWillow Creek Port of Entry 29942 St Joe Road Havre, MT 59501-8072 (406) 398-5512 Monday-Friday 9 AM -3 PMPorthill Port of Entry Highway 1 at Canadian Border Porthill, ID 83853-0040 (208) 267-5309 Monday-Friday 9 AM -3 PMBaudette Port of Entry PO Box 617, HWY 72 North Baudette, MN 56623 Monday-Friday 9 AM - 3 PMWarroad Port of Entry 41781 State Highway 313 Warroad, MN Monday-Friday 9 AM - 3 PMPeace Arch Port of Entry 100 Peace Portal Drive Blaine, WA 98230 Monday-Friday 9 AM - 3 PMDanville Port of Entry 19130 Highway 21 N. Danville, WA 99121 Monday-Friday 9 AM - 10 PMLaurier Port of Entry 27017 Highway 395 N. Laurier, WA 99146 Monday-Friday 9 AM - 10 PMFrontier Port of Entry 4939 Highway 25 N. Northport, WA 99157 Monday-Friday 9 AM - 3 PMMetaline Falls Port of Entry 26781 SR 31 Metaline Falls, WA 99153 Monday-Friday 9 AM - 10 PMDetroit Field Office Port AddressFor Ports of Entry from St. Ste Marie, Michigan east to Detroit, Michigan, you may send the application, the additional required documents and check to: Sault Ste Marie Port of EntryC/O I-192 Application Process900 International Bridge PlazaSault Ste Marie, Michigan 49873-1492(906) 632 2631You will be sent fingerprinting instructions once they receive your paperwork.Filing at a Preclearance Office: You may also file your application with a CBP Preclearance office in Canada. You must appear in person and the U.S. set of fingerprints will be taken at that time. There is no additional biometrics fee for fingerprinting.
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It is highly recommended that you contact the Preclearance office where you plan to submit your application. You will be able to verify hours of operation and ask any questions that you may have. Contact numbers and address can be found at CBP.gov website.
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www.cbp.gov ) For Review:Legal language states that the Form I-192 and accompanying documents are filed in advance of travel and is limited to the class of aliens where a nonimmigrant visa is not required or an inadmissible nonimmigrant with appropriate documents who subsequently becomes inadmissible under Section 212(a) of the INA. Most citizens of Canada may use this form and submit their application at a major Port of Entry at the U.S. Border or a CBP Preclearance office in Canada. The application and required documents should be filed well in advance of travel.Checking the status of your waiver request:Please allow at least 90 days from the date of submission of your Form I-192 before making an inquiry about the status of your application. A full review of your circumstances can take up to a year, and requests for status updates may add to that timeline. However, if for some reason you are concerned about the status of your request, and you filed at a CBP Preclearance location or at a land border port of entry after August 26, 2007 you may ask for an update by emailing inquiry.waiver.aro@dhs.gov. In the email, be sure to provide your full name, DOB and your A number. If you filed at a land border port of entry prior to August 26, 2007, please contact them directly. Phone numbers are on our web site.
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Any applications that were filed at locations within the jurisdiction of the following field offices after the time frames listed below, are now being processed by the Admissibility Review Office.Boston Field Office ports of entry: May 2007Buffalo Field Office ports of entry: June 2007Detroit Field Office ports of entry: Mid-July 2007Seattle Field Office ports of entry: September 2007Queries regarding the status of these applications may be made by submitting an electronic request, at least 90 days after submission of the application, to the following email addresses:Inquiries about the status of a pending waiver request: inquiry.waiver.aro@dhs.govAttorney inquiries: attorneyinquiry.waiver.aro@dhs.govIf you have submitted an application and you have had a change of address please remember to notify ARO by e-Mail inquiry.waiver.aro@dhs.gov or mail:US Customs and Border ProtectionAdmissibility Review Office12825 Worldgate DrHerndon, VA 20170 |
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