K1 Filers - July / August NOA2 - Montreal

[stephnjaxgo2tx 30]

3 hours ago, Oscean said:

Any experiences details of ‘Port of Entry’? 

I went through YUL (Montreal Airport) on Saturday and it was a piece of cake. The airport was quiet and it took about all of 7 minutes at the counter for him to open my package and verify everything. I was even going through with my dog and they didn't ask any questions or any of this documentation. 

 

The border agent didn't have many words or crack a smile but its not often they do.

 

Good luck!

[klgck 153]

On 2/12/2020 at 1:27 PM, Oscean said:

Any experiences details of ‘Port of Entry’? 

I have a small review on my profile! It was very easy, though. They just asked me a few questions, stapled a piece of paper regarding marriage date and the I-94 I think, took my fingerprints, and I paid $6 and was on my way!

[wingman23 140]

14 hours ago, klgck said:

I have a small review on my profile! It was very easy, though. They just asked me a few questions, stapled a piece of paper regarding marriage date and the I-94 I think, took my fingerprints, and I paid $6 and was on my way!

What was the $6 for? Never fingerprinted nor given the I-94.

 

Ours were easy too. Crossed the border from Pearson and took less than 2hrs before we got passed immigration (it was a Saturday, Jan 25). Submitted the sealed envelopes, waited to be called, asked a few questions such as address, wedding plans, and confirmation of luggages, and off we went.

 

Went to SSA last Jan28 but only given a letter saying that my SSN is going to be processed and verified by DHS. Might take up to 4 weeks. Is that normal?

 

Compiling my AOS now.

[minails 28]

1 minute ago, wingman23 said:

What was the $6 for? Never fingerprinted nor given the I-94.

 

Ours were easy too. Crossed the border from Pearson and took less than 2hrs before we got passed immigration (it was a Saturday, Jan 25). Submitted the sealed envelopes, waited to be called, asked a few questions such as address, wedding plans, and confirmation of luggages, and off we went.

 

Went to SSA last Jan28 but only given a letter saying that my SSN is going to be processed and verified by DHS. Might take up to 4 weeks. Is that normal?

 

Compiling my AOS now.

The $6 is for the card that the I-94 is printed on. 
 

I crossed at the Sault Ste Marie International Bridge. Everyone was so nice and friendly to us. It was a really pleasant experience. No hassle with the contents of my uhaul and no duty on importing my car (thanks NAFTA!). We were in and out in 40 minutes. They gave us so much advice about the AOS package as well. 10/10 experience. 
 

Mailed AOS on Jan 21, biometrics appointment is Friday Feb 21. 
 

SSN was a bit confusing but once they figured it out I had my card within a week. 

[wingman23 140]

18 minutes ago, minails said:

The $6 is for the card that the I-94 is printed on. 
 

I crossed at the Sault Ste Marie International Bridge. Everyone was so nice and friendly to us. It was a really pleasant experience. No hassle with the contents of my uhaul and no duty on importing my car (thanks NAFTA!). We were in and out in 40 minutes. They gave us so much advice about the AOS package as well. 10/10 experience. 
 

Mailed AOS on Jan 21, biometrics appointment is Friday Feb 21. 
 

SSN was a bit confusing but once they figured it out I had my card within a week. 

The printed I94 is only for the border crossing and not thru airports? Forgot to ask for my I-94 so I just printed it off from the website.

 

Trying to submit our AOS today before the Feb24 new rule implementation. 

 

Goodluck for our next steps. Lol

[stephnjaxgo2tx 30]

34 minutes ago, wingman23 said:

The printed I94 is only for the border crossing and not thru airports? Forgot to ask for my I-94 so I just printed it off from the website.

 

Trying to submit our AOS today before the Feb24 new rule implementation. 

 

Goodluck for our next steps. Lol

Awesome! whats the new rule being implemented feb 24??

[klgck 153]

23 hours ago, wingman23 said:

What was the $6 for? Never fingerprinted nor given the I-94.

 

Ours were easy too. Crossed the border from Pearson and took less than 2hrs before we got passed immigration (it was a Saturday, Jan 25). Submitted the sealed envelopes, waited to be called, asked a few questions such as address, wedding plans, and confirmation of luggages, and off we went.

 

Went to SSA last Jan28 but only given a letter saying that my SSN is going to be processed and verified by DHS. Might take up to 4 weeks. Is that normal?

 

Compiling my AOS now.

Not really sure what it was for to be honest and I didn't ask haha. I assumed maybe for the i-94 or just a toll fee since I did a land crossing. 

 

I had a bit of an issue getting my SSN, but I have it now! Yes, that's normal. On the card it'll say that you are only authorize to work with DHS approval - so that is where the verification by DHS comes in, I believe.

 

I'm compiling my AOS now too and it is kinda stressing me out. I am confused by the website (https://www.uscis.gov/i-485) and how it says:

• We will accept the 07/15/19 and 12/23/17 edition of this form if it is postmarked before Feb. 24, 2020
• We will not accept the 07/15/19 and 12/23/17 edition if it is postmarked on or after Feb. 24, 2020, except those submitted by aliens/petitions with a physical address in Illinois
• On or after Feb. 24, 2020, we will accept only the 10/15/19 edition of the Form I-485, except those submitted by petitioners/aliens with a physical address in Illinois 

I do not plan on submitting mine before Feb 24th, so I guess I have to wait for the new version (which isn't out yet)?

[klgck 153]

22 hours ago, stephnjaxgo2tx said:

Awesome! whats the new rule being implemented feb 24??

Yeah, I am kind of confused by it... Wishing we had gotten married and submitted AOS sooner!

[Oscean 8]

3 hours ago, klgck said:

Not really sure what it was for to be honest and I didn't ask haha. I assumed maybe for the i-94 or just a toll fee since I did a land crossing. 

 

I had a bit of an issue getting my SSN, but I have it now! Yes, that's normal. On the card it'll say that you are only authorize to work with DHS approval - so that is where the verification by DHS comes in, I believe.

 

I'm compiling my AOS now too and it is kinda stressing me out. I am confused by the website (https://www.uscis.gov/i-485) and how it says:

• We will accept the 07/15/19 and 12/23/17 edition of this form if it is postmarked before Feb. 24, 2020
• We will not accept the 07/15/19 and 12/23/17 edition if it is postmarked on or after Feb. 24, 2020, except those submitted by aliens/petitions with a physical address in Illinois
• On or after Feb. 24, 2020, we will accept only the 10/15/19 edition of the Form I-485, except those submitted by petitioners/aliens with a physical address in Illinois 

I do not plan on submitting mine before Feb 24th, so I guess I have to wait for the new version (which isn't out yet)?

What was the issue for SSN??

I am facing some trouble for SSN.. they told their is some mismatch and need to send doc to B&S to verify..

 

[minails 28]

Just now, Oscean said:

What was the issue for SSN??

I am facing some trouble for SSN.. they told their is some mismatch and need to send doc to B&S to verify..

 

They told me the EXACT same thing. I left copies of my documents with them and when I called to follow up a week later they said it had gone through fine and I would have my number by end of week. 

[klgck 153]

1 minute ago, Oscean said:

What was the issue for SSN??

I am facing some trouble for SSN.. they told their is some mismatch and need to send doc to B&S to verify..

 

I had the exact same issue! I contacted the SSN office and they told me it was on immigration's side, so I called them but there wasn't anything wrong on their end. Then I called SSN back and I was told to go back in, and I had to answer a couple of questions for more information/to verify, which was odd (first time I ever entered the US, my reasons for coming to the US...) and then she re-submitted my app and then I finally received the card in the mail.

[Oscean 8]

11 minutes ago, minails said:

They told me the EXACT same thing. I left copies of my documents with them and when I called to follow up a week later they said it had gone through fine and I would have my number by end of week. 

Yes, same thing here....  I went today early morning and at end need to left copies of my doc... they told me they will get back to me..... weird but have to wait...

 

ANY experience  for Driver's Licence issuing. ? 

when I visited DMV today they as for i-797 form ..... which was never mentioned anywhere .....   

[stephnjaxgo2tx 30]

7 hours ago, klgck said:

Not really sure what it was for to be honest and I didn't ask haha. I assumed maybe for the i-94 or just a toll fee since I did a land crossing. 

 

I had a bit of an issue getting my SSN, but I have it now! Yes, that's normal. On the card it'll say that you are only authorize to work with DHS approval - so that is where the verification by DHS comes in, I believe.

 

I'm compiling my AOS now too and it is kinda stressing me out. I am confused by the website (https://www.uscis.gov/i-485) and how it says:

• We will accept the 07/15/19 and 12/23/17 edition of this form if it is postmarked before Feb. 24, 2020
• We will not accept the 07/15/19 and 12/23/17 edition if it is postmarked on or after Feb. 24, 2020, except those submitted by aliens/petitions with a physical address in Illinois
• On or after Feb. 24, 2020, we will accept only the 10/15/19 edition of the Form I-485, except those submitted by petitioners/aliens with a physical address in Illinois 

I do not plan on submitting mine before Feb 24th, so I guess I have to wait for the new version (which isn't out yet)?

I'm confused too, i'm compiling my AOS and i guess I have to wait to file the new form of i-485. Do we know when it will be out ?

[wingman23 140]

8 hours ago, Oscean said:

Yes, same thing here....  I went today early morning and at end need to left copies of my doc... they told me they will get back to me..... weird but have to wait...

 

ANY experience  for Driver's Licence issuing. ? 

when I visited DMV today they as for i-797 form ..... which was never mentioned anywhere .....   

Were u able to get ur DL with just the I797 and without the SSN?

 

5 hours ago, stephnjaxgo2tx said:

I'm confused too, i'm compiling my AOS and i guess I have to wait to file the new form of i-485. Do we know when it will be out ?

The new form is now available but the filename has "preview" in it. Difference is u need to submit i-944 too. To prove that you wont be a public charge for the next 12 months. Not sure what proof they need since i haven't checked it out yet. I just made sure that my app was postmarked before the 24th.

 

For my SSN, i called the SSA hotline but they said that they won't have any visibility of my application just yet and wait for the office to contact me via mail. Ill call the office tomorrow just to make sure. 

[stephnjaxgo2tx 30]

7 hours ago, wingman23 said:

Were u able to get ur DL with just the I797 and without the SSN?

 

The new form is now available but the filename has "preview" in it. Difference is u need to submit i-944 too. To prove that you wont be a public charge for the next 12 months. Not sure what proof they need since i haven't checked it out yet. I just made sure that my app was postmarked before the 24th.

 

For my SSN, i called the SSA hotline but they said that they won't have any visibility of my application just yet and wait for the office to contact me via mail. Ill call the office tomorrow just to make sure. 

Amazing thanks for your help. What do you mean you made sure that your app was postmarked before the 24th?? Is that your signed dates you mean in the app?