The process starts with the submission of all forms by the prisoner to the OEO through the prison counselor. This includes the Canadian forms which are forwarded to the Canadian counterparts. The Canadians do not appear to take any action until the United States agrees to the transfer. Action by Canada has been the problem in recent years. Thanks to Mark J. Mahoney. See Department of Justice Office of Enforcement Operations website. www.justice.gov/criminal/oeo/iptu/ Counsel must obtain the clients signature on a waiver, and submit it to the OEM, to allow them to discuss a specific case. A copy of this form is on the website). The agency can, however, answer a generic question without a waiver.
Thanks to Theodore Simon.