Return home.

[marie007 1]

Hello all;

The last time I wrote I wanted to return home to my country. I was very ill. I am now home and feeling much better. I have an appointment with my Doctor.

At the border, the USA custom ask me to return my green card, as they told me it would interfer with my medicare. I gave it to them, was fingerprinted and explain by them I may not return to live unless I stand in front of a judge. I don't plan on returning to live , ever. We are all different, it was not for me. I found Troy, Missouri a very dark place.

I found work here, and slowly will start to get my life in order. I have a lot of good friends and family who are helping me get furniture and so on. Yes, I miss my husband, but not as much as I thought I would.

I have a question , is my husband suppose to write or contact immigration, to tell them I am no longer in the USA, as I was a CR-1. I was only there for 4 months. It felt a lot longer. What happened to me, does not mean it will happen to anyone else. I love being in my country. There was a lot of things my husband did not share with me. It's not that he is not a good man, he is. I wish all of you for a safe journey.

Marie

[Flames9_RN 358]

sorry it didnt go as planned. Glad ur feeling better, health is extremely important!!

[Missa 0]

i'm sorry it didn;t work out. Its not exactly something that anyone can foresee. no one can understand how huge the change is until they go through it. you're better off now and thats all that matters

[trailmix 77]

Hi Marie,

Welcome back to Canada. Sorry things didn't work out for you and that you have had such a hard time.

The border officer didn't really need to take your Green Card, but if you told him you intend to relinquish your U.S. permanent residency/move back to Canada permanently - then he did the right thing. Did he have you fill out a form as well? an I-407?

[Hugglebuggles 60]

Sorry it didn't work out Marie, but I'm glad you're now home and can get your life back on track. All the best to you!

[Arabella 4]

Hello all;

The last time I wrote I wanted to return home to my country. I was very ill. I am now home and feeling much better. I have an appointment with my Doctor.

At the border, the USA custom ask me to return my green card, as they told me it would interfer with my medicare. I gave it to them, was fingerprinted and explain by them I may not return to live unless I stand in front of a judge. I don't plan on returning to live , ever. We are all different, it was not for me. I found Troy, Missouri a very dark place.

I found work here, and slowly will start to get my life in order. I have a lot of good friends and family who are helping me get furniture and so on. Yes, I miss my husband, but not as much as I thought I would.

I have a question , is my husband suppose to write or contact immigration, to tell them I am no longer in the USA, as I was a CR-1. I was only there for 4 months. It felt a lot longer. What happened to me, does not mean it will happen to anyone else. I love being in my country. There was a lot of things my husband did not share with me. It's not that he is not a good man, he is. I wish all of you for a safe journey.

Marie

I know you probably don't want to tell too much- but what kinds of things did you encounter that you felt you weren't prepared for?

It might help others . . .

[Kathryn41 3,205]

I'm sorry that things didn't work out for you Marie, and glad to hear that you are back on your feet and doing much better.

Your husband doesn't need to do anything with regards to your immigration status. When you handed your green card back at the border, you effectively told them that you were no longer a permanent resident at that time and they would have recorded that on your immigration paperwork. It is all taken care of and there is nothing further either of you need to do.

Good luck. I hope everything continues to improve for you, and that life treats you well.

Edited November 29, 2009 by Kathryn41

[Krikit 1,163]

All the best, Marie.

[marie007 1]

Hello Trailmix;

I don't know what the forms I fill out at the border. I do know I was fingerprinted. And I did get a copy. I don't plan on ever returning to the USA. This is my home. I found a job, that pays well. I have to get all furnitures all over again, but you know I feel safe and content to be here. Even if I have to do without a few things for a while that is ok. One thing it is hard working a new job, I was at my last job for 20 years, and I miss that life, but there is no time to look at the past. It is done. I wish all here good luck with their jouney. For me I belong here in Canada, my home. Thanks to all who help me and did not look at me like I give up too soon. It 's what I wanted, to come home.

Marie

Hi Marie,

Welcome back to Canada. Sorry things didn't work out for you and that you have had such a hard time.

The border officer didn't really need to take your Green Card, but if you told him you intend to relinquish your U.S. permanent residency/move back to Canada permanently - then he did the right thing. Did he have you fill out a form as well? an I-407?

Thanks.

I'm sorry that things didn't work out for you Marie, and glad to hear that you are back on your feet and doing much better.

Your husband doesn't need to do anything with regards to your immigration status. When you handed your green card back at the border, you effectively told them that you were no longer a permanent resident at that time and they would have recorded that on your immigration paperwork. It is all taken care of and there is nothing further either of you need to do.

Good luck. I hope everything continues to improve for you, and that life treats you well.

[*JG* 2]

Hello all;

The last time I wrote I wanted to return home to my country. I was very ill. I am now home and feeling much better. I have an appointment with my Doctor.

At the border, the USA custom ask me to return my green card, as they told me it would interfer with my medicare. I gave it to them, was fingerprinted and explain by them I may not return to live unless I stand in front of a judge. I don't plan on returning to live , ever. We are all different, it was not for me. I found Troy, Missouri a very dark place.

I found work here, and slowly will start to get my life in order. I have a lot of good friends and family who are helping me get furniture and so on. Yes, I miss my husband, but not as much as I thought I would.

I have a question , is my husband suppose to write or contact immigration, to tell them I am no longer in the USA, as I was a CR-1. I was only there for 4 months. It felt a lot longer. What happened to me, does not mean it will happen to anyone else. I love being in my country. There was a lot of things my husband did not share with me. It's not that he is not a good man, he is. I wish all of you for a safe journey.

Marie

There are better places to live in Missouri.

Sorry it didn't work out. Best of luck to you!