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    NVC Filers - April 2012

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    OK thank you but this website is only for people Residing in the US and also warn people from scam or False( not authorized IDL).

    No there isn t any in Haiti. Now i am a bit worried about what i just read where some websites are scam and provide false IDP, i need a reliable one

    You're moving to New York, right? It looks like New York will recognize your foreign license without an IDP for up to 30 days. IDP is recommended, but not required by the state, and new residents have 30 days to get their New York license.

    http://www.dmv.ny.gov/license.htm#driversfromothernations

    Denied visitors visa twice (I130 pending approval)

    in Canada

    Posted

    I had proof of employment, tax returns, bank statements, return flight, marriage license, receipt of my I130! Verrry frustrated at this point as my husband is graduating at the end of May and Im concerned I won't be allowed entrance for that! Any suggestions would be much appreciated! Thanks!

    Try to get a letter from your employer that says that you are expected back at work on a specific date, or at least that you are expected to be available/on call for work again on a certain date. Since you're living with your parents, it seems like there isn't much more you can bring as proof, unless you draw up a formal lease with them. Perhaps give the visits a rest for a while and try again in May? Maybe having a particular event that you are visiting for will help.

    Where have you been trying to cross?

    March interviews

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted · Edited by alizon

    So question to those who were approved - this mysterious brown/white envelope - how do you know which is it your not supposed to open?

    I mean, the courier brings you one big envelope, containing the passport and the envelope? in which case its pretty obvious, or?

    The package we got was super obvious: there was a soft, plastic covering from the courrier service which we opened and inside was his passport (loose), some white pieces of paper with various instructions on them, and a large brown envelope that said all over it "DO NOT OPEN!"

    border crossing

    in Canada

    Posted

    Hope I don't get him again though. Wonder if I could ask to go speak with someone in secondary if this was to happen...

    I'm not 100% certain, but I'm pretty sure that they won't be able to refuse you entry at a land border without sending you into secondary. I think there is paperwork to fill out, and they might assign you an alien registration number. VJ member Saylin was refused during her CR-1 process, so maybe check with her.

    border crossing

    in Canada

    Posted · Edited by alizon

    Hi all. Just had a quick question regarding laws. I've tried to look some up but geting nowhere here. We have a windsor/detroit relationship, I have had no problems crossing usual 1-2 times a week to visit him on the US side. However, I had a customs officer give me a hard time today, and he told me that once we are in the 2nd phase I am not able to cross the border at all. (we still haven't contacted the NVC yet, just got notice of approval). I had been told by another customs agent a while back that whether I am able to cross the border throughout the immigration process depends on the descretion of the customs agent that day. aka, if they are pretty sure I will return to canada, they will allow a visit to the US. I'm wondering what the US customs laws are in regards to crossing once the NVC is processing the paperwork? He mentioned getting an early parole visa but that is only relevant if I had gotten married over in the states and stayed and wanted to come back to canada for a visit and the be allowed re entry to the us(correct) I'm not sure he understood the way we are doing it is actually the legal way lol. Please, anyone who can shed some legal light or personal experience on this is appreciated. We are in a bind looking for housing and such for when the interview is over, I'm pretty worried by what I heard today. Any help in increasing the chances of crossing are very much appreciated.

    Thanks, Happy Easter weekend to all!

    Kat

    The bolded text above is correct. For Canadians (who don't need a visa to visit the US), it doesn't matter what stage of the process you are in. You are always allowed to cross the border so long as you have demonstrated to the customs agent's satisfaction that you do not have an immigration intent on that trip (i.e. you brought proof of ties to Canada and you don't have too much stuff in your car). My husband visited me several times during each stage of the process, but he always brought his lease, a letter from his employer, etc. showing that he was not moving. Don't worry about the early parole visa...I've never heard a CR-1/IR-1 person applying for that.

    Some CBP agents are just more of a pain in the butt than others. We had one really rude person at the Sarnia crossing that suspected that my husband was moving to the US (despite his lease AND a return plane ticket!) and sent us to secondary. Once we got inside, the other officers were kind of rolling their eyes at the fact that the first officer even sent us into secondary. They let us go in a few minutes.

    Help! Tourist Visa Cancelled

    in Tourist Visas

    Posted

    Well I got the visa mid 2011, and after the visa application, we started communicating again, but not to the level that we are in the relationship again. Isn't that possible? its not that I am hiding him from the immigration, its just that I dont want him to be bothered by someone about my plans of travelling. I dont want to use him as a reference if thats what they are looking for.

    They weren't looking for personal references. They were looking to find out whether you have reasons and resources to overstay your visa. The more people (especially family or potential family like a boyfriend) that the visitor has here, the more reasons/connections/money/etc. they have here to help them overstay.

    Filing Married Joint for my taxes, will ITIN affect her petition?

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted · Edited by alizon

    I sent my Tax Return and ITIN on March 5th, got the ITIN number March 26th, and according to the IRS -where's my refund, I should be getting it by MAY 1st, (this is a long wait, I wonder why)

    We were on almost exactly the same schedule as you for the ITIN, and "where's my refund" also said May 1st for me last week. Try checking again this week because I checked today, and it now says I should have my refund in my account tomorrow.

    The IRS now allows the w-7 form to be attached to the filing of your tax return, so you dont need to wait for the ITIN to come in. In fact i think that is the preferred method.

    Not just the preferred method; it is the ONLY method. Paper versions of 1040 and W7 mailed together to Austin, TX.

    Living in USA Working in Canada

    in Canada

    Posted

    trips are considered trips if more than 24 hours is what I gather from the paperwork so assuming SH1983 goes to Canada in the morning and come back in the evenening it wouldn't count as a day of absence from the US right?

    Sounds right, but I'm not sure how that affects anything here. She wants to become a permanent resident (i.e. live) in the US and work for the Canadian government. Working for a government is not the same as working for any old private company that doesn't care where you live. Since we don't know the rules of her employment, we can't determine whether she will be allowed to continue working for the Canadian government while being a resident of another country. She can't be a resident of BOTH Canada and the US, so if the Canadian government requires that she is a resident of Canada while she works for them, then she'll have to choose between US permanent residency and her job.

    Living in USA Working in Canada

    in Canada

    Posted · Edited by alizon

    To answer your question. There is no restriction to live in one country and work in the other. However, while on adjustment of status (AOS) you won't be able to use the VISA waiver program to enter the US. So you will have to prepare yourself for some telecommuting.

    This isn't quite accurate for two reasons: It sounds like she is planning to get married first and get a spousal visa rather than doing the K-1 path (since she says she's just about to marry him). If she goes for a CR-1 visa, then there will be no AOS period. She will be permitted to work as soon as she is approved for her visa and crosses the border. Second, Canada doesn't participate in the Visa Waiver Program. Instead, Canadian citizens are simply exempt from any visa requirements if they are just visiting. If she is going either the CR-1 or K-1 path and wishes to visit the US, she will be allowed as long as she proves significant ties in Canada (job, property, etc.).

    I think the fact that you work for the Canadian government could very well mean that there are some restrictions on where you must be a resident. This is something you'll have to check with your employer, not something we can answer.

    Living in the USA, working in Canada

    in Canada

    Posted

    As I asked in the first version of this post, does your job require you to be a Canadian resident since you work for the Canadian government? If not, then you can commute. If yes, then you cannot move to the US and keep your job. You can't be a resident of both countries at once.

    Living in USA Working in Canada

    in Canada

    Posted · Edited by alizon

    First, you won't be a US citizen when you marry your American boyfriend, so it's better to post your question in the CR-1/IR-1 forum or the Canadian regional forum because you'll get more traffic and therefore more answers. Second, if you're going to take up residence in the US, you'll have to apply for a CR-1 visa and that process will take about 9 months after you're married. Third, does your job require that you reside in Canada? You can't be a resident of both the US and Canada at the same time, unfortunately; you've gotta pick one.

    Folder? Binder? organizer?

    in Canada

    Posted

    It depends on the case. Some people are asked more questions. Like, the VJ member that was at the interview with me, her husband (beneficiary) had a previous arrest or criminal record or something. And they got asked about it, as well as a few more questions. But nothing too hard. Probably defers by the CO as well. The lady I got I read about in reviews who didn't ask a lot of questions, so...

    In the end, you got approved, which is what matters ;)

    Lol, yeah, but I don't want to leave the forum with the impression that my husband or I have a criminal background..we do not! :thumbs:

    Folder? Binder? organizer?

    in Canada

    Posted

    Was only asked two questions: where does your husband live and how'd you two meet. Super easy :D

    I was actually surprised by the number of questions the interviewer asked us (from everyone else's experiences being so quick), but they weren't anything we couldn't answer and we still got our approval so...*shrug!*

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