mtlguy

Thank you! My visa journey is over, and I wish all those still waiting a speedy rest of your journey!!

What I find absurd is the rejection itself; the mere fact that a family is pursuing the legal route to move to the US should be proof enough of their intention.
Why else would a young family choose to go through the immigration process if they don't have the intention of moving there?
I honestly don't understand their rationale.

What I find absurd is the rejection itself; the mere fact that a family is pursuing the legal route to move to the US should be proof enough of their intention.
Why else would a young family choose to go through the immigration process if they don't have the intention of moving there?
I honestly don't understand their rationale.

Tater is right. you can only maintain residence in the country you intend to live in for a while.
When we decided to apply for my wife's Canadian PR, it was right after we got married, and we were still deciding on where to settle down. Although she would come and visit me in Canada with no problems for a few months at a time, it wasn't without any hassles: she couldn't work. she was not allowed medical care, etc.. so it made sense to have her get her Canadian Residence and partially settle down here (Canada allows a PR status to be maintained if the person resides in Canada 2 years out of 5 - or it might be 3 out of 5 now).
However, if, and only if, my GC application goes through, and we actually decide to move to the US, my wife will eventually lose her Canadian Residency.

CBSA officers see cases like yours everyday. it's nothing new to them. stick to the truth.
my wife is a US citizen, and she would come and visit me all the time. when they asked her, she told them why she's here and it was never a problem.
be assertive in your answers.
it is your right to be visiting your significant other.

CBSA officers see cases like yours everyday. it's nothing new to them. stick to the truth.
my wife is a US citizen, and she would come and visit me all the time. when they asked her, she told them why she's here and it was never a problem.
be assertive in your answers.
it is your right to be visiting your significant other.

The police certificate that you have provided might not have searched the CPIC as they require.
if you're still in Montreal, I suggest you go to this place :
http://www.recordcheck.ca/our-services/canadian-police-cpic-checks/
they open on saturdays and sundays (their website is not up to date), and they can have the report done in less than 24 hours.
The report they produce is accepted by the consulate.

The police certificate that you have provided might not have searched the CPIC as they require.
if you're still in Montreal, I suggest you go to this place :
http://www.recordcheck.ca/our-services/canadian-police-cpic-checks/
they open on saturdays and sundays (their website is not up to date), and they can have the report done in less than 24 hours.
The report they produce is accepted by the consulate.

yep

Why do I feel like fried chicken ?

welcome to VJ.
Your story is similar to mine, with my wife being the US citizen and a permanent resident of Canada.
DCF is no longer available in Canada. it's been a while now.
This site has ample information about the process. So start going through the guides.
Since you guys have been married for more than 2 years, you'll be applying for the IR1 Visa as opposed to CR1.
In a nutshell this is what you guys need to do:
- Hubby starts by filing an I-130 petition with the USCIS.
- USCIS approves the I-130 petition and forwards your case the the National Visa Center.
- NVC asks the beneficiary (that's you) to apply for an Immigration Visa
- NVC asks the petitioner (that's hubby) to establish proof of financial support. Him being in Canada, means that he'll also need to prove to them that he has made concrete steps towards resuming residency in the US. It's not unheard of that the US citizens move to the US ahead of their spouses, find employment, housing, etc... to satisfy the US residency. - When NVC receives your Immigration Visa application and your hubby's affidavit of support, they will forward your case to the US consulate in Montreal. An interview will be scheduled, some medical tests will be made, then you will end up taking the trip to the la belle province for the interview.
- At the interview, if all your papers are in order, and the consular officer is in a good mood, he/she will approve your visa.
- You the beneficiary will wait until the visa is issued and stamped on your passport, at which point you'd be able to cross the border and live happily ever after in the good old US of A.

welcome to VJ.
Your story is similar to mine, with my wife being the US citizen and a permanent resident of Canada.
DCF is no longer available in Canada. it's been a while now.
This site has ample information about the process. So start going through the guides.
Since you guys have been married for more than 2 years, you'll be applying for the IR1 Visa as opposed to CR1.
In a nutshell this is what you guys need to do:
- Hubby starts by filing an I-130 petition with the USCIS.
- USCIS approves the I-130 petition and forwards your case the the National Visa Center.
- NVC asks the beneficiary (that's you) to apply for an Immigration Visa
- NVC asks the petitioner (that's hubby) to establish proof of financial support. Him being in Canada, means that he'll also need to prove to them that he has made concrete steps towards resuming residency in the US. It's not unheard of that the US citizens move to the US ahead of their spouses, find employment, housing, etc... to satisfy the US residency. - When NVC receives your Immigration Visa application and your hubby's affidavit of support, they will forward your case to the US consulate in Montreal. An interview will be scheduled, some medical tests will be made, then you will end up taking the trip to the la belle province for the interview.
- At the interview, if all your papers are in order, and the consular officer is in a good mood, he/she will approve your visa.
- You the beneficiary will wait until the visa is issued and stamped on your passport, at which point you'd be able to cross the border and live happily ever after in the good old US of A.

welcome to VJ.
Your story is similar to mine, with my wife being the US citizen and a permanent resident of Canada.
DCF is no longer available in Canada. it's been a while now.
This site has ample information about the process. So start going through the guides.
Since you guys have been married for more than 2 years, you'll be applying for the IR1 Visa as opposed to CR1.
In a nutshell this is what you guys need to do:
- Hubby starts by filing an I-130 petition with the USCIS.
- USCIS approves the I-130 petition and forwards your case the the National Visa Center.
- NVC asks the beneficiary (that's you) to apply for an Immigration Visa
- NVC asks the petitioner (that's hubby) to establish proof of financial support. Him being in Canada, means that he'll also need to prove to them that he has made concrete steps towards resuming residency in the US. It's not unheard of that the US citizens move to the US ahead of their spouses, find employment, housing, etc... to satisfy the US residency. - When NVC receives your Immigration Visa application and your hubby's affidavit of support, they will forward your case to the US consulate in Montreal. An interview will be scheduled, some medical tests will be made, then you will end up taking the trip to the la belle province for the interview.
- At the interview, if all your papers are in order, and the consular officer is in a good mood, he/she will approve your visa.
- You the beneficiary will wait until the visa is issued and stamped on your passport, at which point you'd be able to cross the border and live happily ever after in the good old US of A.

RBC has cross border banking packages.
check it out here
you can access the account from both places.

Yes. Wait for the acceptance email before you email them the documents.

1- have your wife file the I-130 petition to kick start the process
2- make sure she back files all the tax returns with IRS for the years she didn't. she needs to contact the IRS to find out if there are any penalties involved. unlike Canadians, US citizens ARE required to file tax returns with the IRS even if they are not residing in the US.
3- once the I-130 gets approved, you'll then apply for the immigration visa.
4- as pointed out, your wife will need to re-establish domicile in the US. meaning, she will most probably have to move there ahead of you (get a job, lease an apt, etc...) to show, in good faith, that she's returning home.

1- have your wife file the I-130 petition to kick start the process
2- make sure she back files all the tax returns with IRS for the years she didn't. she needs to contact the IRS to find out if there are any penalties involved. unlike Canadians, US citizens ARE required to file tax returns with the IRS even if they are not residing in the US.
3- once the I-130 gets approved, you'll then apply for the immigration visa.
4- as pointed out, your wife will need to re-establish domicile in the US. meaning, she will most probably have to move there ahead of you (get a job, lease an apt, etc...) to show, in good faith, that she's returning home.

1- have your wife file the I-130 petition to kick start the process
2- make sure she back files all the tax returns with IRS for the years she didn't. she needs to contact the IRS to find out if there are any penalties involved. unlike Canadians, US citizens ARE required to file tax returns with the IRS even if they are not residing in the US.
3- once the I-130 gets approved, you'll then apply for the immigration visa.
4- as pointed out, your wife will need to re-establish domicile in the US. meaning, she will most probably have to move there ahead of you (get a job, lease an apt, etc...) to show, in good faith, that she's returning home.

Totally agree with you on the last point. I've been trying to educate my in-laws and step-kids about the inner workings of the US immigration.
This article will definitely shed some light and provide some answers when everyone in my wife's family asks her: "How come he's not here with you already? Aren't Canadians allowed to walk freely into the US?"

What I find absurd is the rejection itself; the mere fact that a family is pursuing the legal route to move to the US should be proof enough of their intention.
Why else would a young family choose to go through the immigration process if they don't have the intention of moving there?
I honestly don't understand their rationale.

You're over thinking it.
Nothing to worry about. Let him visit and make sure he carries with him the notice you guys got back from USCIS about you filing the I-130. Just ask him to be honest if they ask any questions pertaining to his immigration intention.
The fact that you had filed an I-130 and going through the legal process is proof enough that you don't have any ulterior motives.
Let him visit. and have fun.

Any Canadian who assumes residency in QC will get health coverage after a probationary period of 3 months. I suggest you go back to the ramq office in downtown Montreal and talk to a supervisor. You should be covered. It is your right.

Any Canadian who assumes residency in QC will get health coverage after a probationary period of 3 months. I suggest you go back to the ramq office in downtown Montreal and talk to a supervisor. You should be covered. It is your right.

Any Canadian who assumes residency in QC will get health coverage after a probationary period of 3 months. I suggest you go back to the ramq office in downtown Montreal and talk to a supervisor. You should be covered. It is your right.

Totally agree with you on the last point. I've been trying to educate my in-laws and step-kids about the inner workings of the US immigration.
This article will definitely shed some light and provide some answers when everyone in my wife's family asks her: "How come he's not here with you already? Aren't Canadians allowed to walk freely into the US?"