I-130 and I-601

[Tahuti 7]

My spouse is a US Permanent Resident and I am a Canadian Citizen.

 

We are living in Canada together temporarily as we wait for my Green Card Application to continue.

 

We are eager to return to US ASAP.

 

As we believe I qualify for an I-601 approval on the basis of a Religious Vaccine Waiver; we are wondering if we are to file this prior to the Visa interview.

 

We have only received a receipt notice thus far, should we file I-601 now?

 

Also if we do file I-601 and are approved will this second as an exemption to the current US-Canada Land Border Restrictions in place for those whom have decided not to accept a C-19 Vaccine?

 

Thank you! 

[Boiler 45,640]

ASAP and this does not  really makes much sense.

 

First you need to have the medical, medical report will advise the CO that you do not meet the vaccine standard.

 

When you have your interview assuming everything else is OK you will be given the opportunity to file a waiver

 

Send waiver with fee and wait.

 

This has no impact on whatever Border restrictions might be in force in the future. Well under current regulations who knows what the future will bring.

 

[SteveInBostonI130 3,467]

Just an observation:

 

How long does your spouse plan to stay with you in Canada?  Because your spouse is an LPR, he/she will need to maintain residency in the US or else risk his/her status.

 

Also, your case is F2A, not CR1/IR1.

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Progress Reports to Bringing Family Members of Permanent Residents to America forum.