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Originally Posted by jalami
Duration of Nonimmigrant Waivers
Until October 1, 2002, waivers of inadmissibility under INA §212(d)(3) were valid for a period of up to one year. However, since that date it has been possible to apply for a nonimmigrant waiver that is valid for a period of up to five years.
Unfortunately, in recent years, the USCBP Admissibility Review Office has become strict in the adjudication of nonimmigrant waiver applications. It is not uncommon to received a waiver of only one year, even for minor or very old offenses, until the third renewal.
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I'll have to see how much it costs per year, if its 545 each year, forget it. I'll spend my tourist dollars elsewhere. Its horribly stupid that some bullshit I got into when I was 18 causes such trouble. I'm sure not all the people who cross have squeaky clean records, its probably just a matter of odds in getting caught. Before 2001 I used to cross all the time, never asked for anything. Just wave you on through. I haven't been through since though.