US Immigration from Canada

Hello everyone,

Recently had our interview and were given a 221g to submit a document and the passport. We've since sent the document and the passport to the consulate (and it has been received by them)

Any idea on how long they usually take to process? And where we could track this?

We don't want to be waiting for months as we've given the passport alongside the document that was requested.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks!

I have been reading on the forum occurrences where the NOA1 came after the biometrics and online access code. Can anyone share if they had a case like this? I am freaking out because I got my biometrics reuse and online access code letters, but not my NOA1 today. I need my NOA1 desperately before Monday. Case was received June 9th.

Does this happen due to USPS separation of mail?

Hey everyone!

Has anyone used a U-Box from UHaul to move your stuff? Just wondering on the experience anyone has had and if there is any insurance requirements or what is necessary for them to deliver it from Canada to US.

Thanks so much!

Anyone out there that is going through, or has recently (last 5 years), gone through bringing their parents from Canada (or similar) to the U.S.? My parents are considering it. I am an only child, they have a granddaughter, and they are alone in Canada. We live in the south, so travel time is lengthy.

I have so many questions, and plan to do my research but my main questions are:

1) What are the main reasons USCIS would reject a case? Is being "too old" a concept? One parent is 61, the other is 55. They are retired, but were frugal their whole lives to so home is paid for, savings is good, etc. They honestly could live off of their savings for the the rest of their lives because they barely buy anything other than food and basic utilities. **The other kicker is my mother is in remission from an early stage of cervical cancer. She went through treatment in 2020 and has been cancer free at all follow-ups since. Does this effect the immigration process?

2) Insurance in the U.S. for parents - my dad is willing to go back to work in any capacity if he has to because otherwise insurance would be way too high or because the U.S. would prefer it. But again, they are so frugal they really could live off of what they saved/selling their old home. But if he didn't, anyone have experience on how expensive insurance would be for Green Card holder folks over the age of 55/60? With mom having her past history?

3) Money implications -- what are they looking at as it relates to money loss beyond just exchange rates from CAD to USD? What does Canada ding you with that is significant, what does the US ding you with that is significant? Is there a way to alleviate those implications (i.e., if you bought a home before immigrating, or if they moved in with us versus buying a home... any advice you have/lessons learned in that respect).

4) I didn't use a lawyer for my immigration process because I honestly didnt think anyone who handle my case as thoroughly as I would handle my own. In my parent's case is there a reason to engage one or a consultant on the money side that would ensure everything is done the correct way and in a way that could result in the most success?

And finally, and probably the answer I am most nervous of, is there any viable chance of this working out or should we just give up on this turning into a reality?

I have been scheduled to have my naturalization interview on July 11th and have a question:

- on the letter that USCIS sent, they requested I bring my Canadian passport with me. My Canadian passport is expired. Should I make every effort to get it renewed and back to me before that date, or will it matter?