How long does it take to process an I-192 waiver form?

How long it takes will depend on many factors. I have had clients whose waivers were granted by CBP when entering the US with no wait. i suggest you consult with an attorney experienced in waivers who can review all relevant facts and legal argument to prepare the waiver.

I agree with Attorney Mulder's excellent comments and suggestions. The I-192 waiver requires a legal presentation of both sufficient facts and argument. It is not possible to give a time line for approval but as the CBP web site states it can be as little as 2 months if the facts can be easier proven and the legal argument is strong based on case law or take a year or longer if the CBP has to conduct the "lifting" of the investigation as it can be queued.

Hello, Thank you for posting your question. My colleagues are correct that processing times will vary on the I-192 waiver application. Since your husband is a Canadian citizen, he should be able to submit his I-192 application packet to CBP directly. CBP will then forward the packet to the Admissibility Review Office (ARO) located in Washington DC. In our firm's experience, the ARO has recently been taking approximately 5-6 months to adjudicate waiver applications, with some taking significantly longer. (Of course, should you inadvertently leave out a piece of required evidence, then they are likely to issue a Request for Evidence, which would delay adjudication.) You may want to minimally consult with an experienced immigration attorney to learn about the I-192 waiver process and how the ARO adjudicates these types of waivers, as well as address any questions or concerns you may have. Good luck! Thank you, Nisha V. Fontaine, Esq. Serotte Reich Wilson, LLP Ph: 716-854-7525 Email: [email protected]