Canerican

Good Evening,
 
What you have received is your Green Card. As others have said get your unrestricted SSN card. This is the end of the road for 2 years. As you go keep documents that you will need for your Removal of Conditions (ROC/I-751) in 2 years. To view the documents you will need go to guides and look for the I-751 guide. About a year after that you can also apply for citizenship. 
 
So....you are done for now. Sit back and celebrate!! Congratulations!!

Not instead of ..  you are not a visitor of either country …but if you are keeping a FL address as your  US residence … even a family members address .. you can keep licensing  insurance plates (swap plates on arrival in FL) current and active at the same time as having all the Canadian equivalents 

The CBP officer may or may not give her the time to explain. That is the roll of the dice chance you take. 
 
Whether you go to a small or large airport has no bearing on the CBP officers day. It could go either way at any airport. As I said above and TBoneTX quoted from my post, she has to prove her strong ties but overcome the history of overstaying. 
 
As much as she can prove. Friends and family can say all the right things to help her stay in the USA, if she so desired, so that doesn’t hold a lot of weight. A job she has to go back to or a house deed. Those are things I would suggest and maybe more. Not sure what else can be used but will leave that to other posters. 

In my honest opinion, whether or not she has a B2 visa, she will probably get looks no matter where she enters, considering your mother’s history.
 
If my mind serves me correctly, even though she has been granted a B2 visa, it is still up to the customs & border patrol officer whether or not to let her into the country. 
 
It is up to your mother to prove that she has enough strong ties in her home country to return after her visit. If she does not or cannot prove this, no bueno. I would highly suggest that she has proof of her return and ties to her home country when traveling to the US. Having a child here in the US is a strong tie to stay beyond her allotted tome combined with the fact she has overstayed in the past. 

Update: their call was due to an internal error in their computer system. According to the officer One of the signatures apparently did not get into their system during the interview as we are signing electronically that time on an ipad/tablet. (And it was just one! Jeez!) 
Oath taking will be this Wednesday. Thanks everyone!

In my honest opinion, whether or not she has a B2 visa, she will probably get looks no matter where she enters, considering your mother’s history.
 
If my mind serves me correctly, even though she has been granted a B2 visa, it is still up to the customs & border patrol officer whether or not to let her into the country. 
 
It is up to your mother to prove that she has enough strong ties in her home country to return after her visit. If she does not or cannot prove this, no bueno. I would highly suggest that she has proof of her return and ties to her home country when traveling to the US. Having a child here in the US is a strong tie to stay beyond her allotted tome combined with the fact she has overstayed in the past. 

In my honest opinion, whether or not she has a B2 visa, she will probably get looks no matter where she enters, considering your mother’s history.
 
If my mind serves me correctly, even though she has been granted a B2 visa, it is still up to the customs & border patrol officer whether or not to let her into the country. 
 
It is up to your mother to prove that she has enough strong ties in her home country to return after her visit. If she does not or cannot prove this, no bueno. I would highly suggest that she has proof of her return and ties to her home country when traveling to the US. Having a child here in the US is a strong tie to stay beyond her allotted tome combined with the fact she has overstayed in the past. 

I have seen in the past, much like this, where Don Lemon sets himself and CNN to look like fools. 
 
“That’s an interesting conversation. Thank you. We’ll continue to talk about this.” 
 
You know what interests me? Don going into a firefight without ammo. Doesn’t he look silly. 🤪

Not a good start
 
 

Sorry, having a hard time drumming up much sympathy for you for a comment like that. Women are PEOPLE, not commodities. 
 
Also, when you marry someone with children, it is not out of line for them to put their children before you. I knew the deal when I got married to a man who has a daughter living in another country. We put her needs always above mine. Always. I'm a grown woman who can take care of herself; children need parents. If you can't accept that, you should not date/marry a mother unless her children are adults and out of the house. 
 
Take a break from dating/marrying/acquiring and recycling sugar babies and work on yourself. I'd give the same advice to anyone coming out of a marriage.

I'm not seeing the connection between tax season and people not following USCIS instructions. Based on your screenshots, it all looks like human error.

No. You should file with CRA by April 2023 if you had income in Canada. 
Nothing. 
Yes. I was a gc holder for over 30 years before I became a U.S. citizen and I remained and still am a Canadian citizen.  The only way you can lose your Canadian citizenship is by paying a fee and formally renouncing it 
It is a good idea to renew your Canadian passport. The process is by mail now and over the decades has become progressively easier for those of us in the USA. 
Except at the height of Covid restrictions, Canada permits Canadians with U.S. citizenship to enter and leave Canada on their U.S. passports. However for a time during Covid only Canadian citizens, Canadian PRs, and some visa holders (and certain relatives) could enter Canada.  Having a valid Canadian passport was handy as it let me board the flight to Canada. 
 
Having a second passport is useful. When my U.S. passport is getting renewed, I can enter Canada, and fly from there on my Canadian passport.  
Note sure that that is, but generally you have to be a resident of a province or territory to maintain coverage in a Canadian government health plan. 
 
I prefer American health care regardless. When traveling to Canada or anywhere else outside the USA, I have travel health insurance. I have an annual travel insurance plan as it is cheaper than buying a plan for each trip. 

1. After immigrating to the USA you will do an exit tax return the next year. In the case of HST checks, etc you will need to contact the CRA to let them know you moved so that you do not erroneously get these checks.
 
2. Much like the USA unless you renounce Canadian citizenship you have it for life. July 2019 I became a US citizen so I am now a dual Canadian/United States citizen, hence the name Canerican. Nothing will happen to your Canadian citizenship once you become a green card holder. 
 
3. I would highly suggest that once you get married that you be added to your spouses insurance until you are able to work. 
 
Once you immigrate you are not able to use your provincial insurance anymore. Not even when you visit. This was an area that was a shock to me once I started working and paying for insurance. Coming from Canada where it appears as though we do not pay a premium, etc it took me a bit to realize that, in my opinion, I am getting better quality care paying for my health insurance. 
 
I hope this is a help to you and good luck on your journey. 

1. After immigrating to the USA you will do an exit tax return the next year. In the case of HST checks, etc you will need to contact the CRA to let them know you moved so that you do not erroneously get these checks.
 
2. Much like the USA unless you renounce Canadian citizenship you have it for life. July 2019 I became a US citizen so I am now a dual Canadian/United States citizen, hence the name Canerican. Nothing will happen to your Canadian citizenship once you become a green card holder. 
 
3. I would highly suggest that once you get married that you be added to your spouses insurance until you are able to work. 
 
Once you immigrate you are not able to use your provincial insurance anymore. Not even when you visit. This was an area that was a shock to me once I started working and paying for insurance. Coming from Canada where it appears as though we do not pay a premium, etc it took me a bit to realize that, in my opinion, I am getting better quality care paying for my health insurance. 
 
I hope this is a help to you and good luck on your journey. 

I assume that due to your move they transferred your case.
 
From my recollection you cannot live in one state and interview in another as the office would then not have jurisdiction over your case. 
 
I don’t think it is a bad thing; the previous interviewer transferred your case to the correct jurisdiction.
 
You also have to live in the new jurisdiction for a minimum of three months, hence getting the interview appointment letter for Newark, NJ field office.   
 
Not sure if you will need to do tests over again but as stated above, I believe the Illinois interviewer transferred the case to New Jersey field office as they, New Jersey, have jurisdiction over your case since you live there. 

I assume that due to your move they transferred your case.
 
From my recollection you cannot live in one state and interview in another as the office would then not have jurisdiction over your case. 
 
I don’t think it is a bad thing; the previous interviewer transferred your case to the correct jurisdiction.
 
You also have to live in the new jurisdiction for a minimum of three months, hence getting the interview appointment letter for Newark, NJ field office.   
 
Not sure if you will need to do tests over again but as stated above, I believe the Illinois interviewer transferred the case to New Jersey field office as they, New Jersey, have jurisdiction over your case since you live there. 

I assume that due to your move they transferred your case.
 
From my recollection you cannot live in one state and interview in another as the office would then not have jurisdiction over your case. 
 
I don’t think it is a bad thing; the previous interviewer transferred your case to the correct jurisdiction.
 
You also have to live in the new jurisdiction for a minimum of three months, hence getting the interview appointment letter for Newark, NJ field office.   
 
Not sure if you will need to do tests over again but as stated above, I believe the Illinois interviewer transferred the case to New Jersey field office as they, New Jersey, have jurisdiction over your case since you live there. 

Too late for that now. Doesn't matter what he does or does not want. He triggered these consequences when he made the decision to overstay. Reality check needed 

The spouse of a U.S. citizen who is “regularly stationed abroad” in qualifying employment may be eligible for naturalization on the basis of their marriage. Spouses otherwise eligible under this provision are exempt from the continuous residence and physical presence requirements for naturalization.
 
https://2009-2017.state.gov/documents/organization/79520.pdf
SECTION 319(B) OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT ALLOWS CERTAIN SPOUSES OF UNITED STATES CITIZENS REGULARLY STATIONED ABROAD TO NATURALIZE WITHOUT ANY REQUIRED PERIOD OF PERMANENT RESIDENCE, PROVIDED THAT THEY WILL BE RESIDING ABROAD WITH THEIR U.S. CITIZEN SPOUSE AFTER NATURALIZATION. AN APPLICANT MUST DECLARE IN GOOD FAITH AN INTENTION TO RESIDE PERMANENTLY IN THE UNITED STATES WHEN THE SPOUSE’S EMPLOYMENT TERMINATES
 
WHAT REQUIREMENTS MUST I MEET FOR NATURALIZATION UNDER SECTION 319(B)? 1. You must be married to a U.S. citizen and living together in a valid marital union; and 2. The U.S. citizen must be “regularly stationed abroad” in the employment of: • The U.S. government; or • An American institution of research recognized as such by the Attorney General; or • An American firm or corporation engaged in whole or in part in the development of foreign trade and commerce of the U.S., or a subsidiary thereof; or • A Public International Organization in which the U.S. participates by treaty. Per Title 8 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 319.5, these organizations are: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization and The UN and all agencies and organizations which are a part thereof; or • Is authorized to perform the ministerial or priestly functions of a religious denomination having a bona fide organization within the U.S. or is engaged solely as a missionary by a religious denomination or by an interdenominational mission organization having a bona fide organization within the U.S.; and 3. You must be a lawful permanent resident at the time of your interview; and 4. You comply with all applicable naturalization requirements (http://uscis.gov/graphics/services/natz/require.htm) of Sections 316 & 319 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (http://uscis.gov/graphics/lawsregs/ins.htm) and Parts 316 and 319.2 of Title 8 of the Code of Federal Regulations (http://uscis.gov/graphics/lawsregs/8cfr.htm) except that no particular period of lawful permanent residence is required.. 5. YOUR USC SPOUSE MUST HAVE AT LEAST 1 YEAR REMAINING ON HIS OR HER OVERSEAS DUTY AT THE TIME OF YOUR NATURALIZATION; AND 6. You must show evidence that you will join your spouse overseas within 45 days of your naturalization. 7. You must be physically present in the United States at time of naturalization. 8. You must declare in good faith an intention to reside permanently in the United States when your spouse’s employment abroad terminates. WHERE CAN THE INTERVIEW AND NATURALIZATION TAKE PLACE? As an applicant for naturalization under Section 319(b) you may be interviewed and naturalized at the USCIS office of your choice in the United States, including Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands of the United States. Note, though, that you are required to have a U.S.

We did K1 through N400 without a lawyer and only a single RFE back at the initial I129F submission.
 
Good Luck!

I also did K1 through N-400 (citizenship) without a lawyer. 

Make sure you also do the I-131. Takes like 10 minutes to fill out, costs nothing, and (when granted) will allow you to actually leave the country if you are still waiting on your green card. There is no good reason not to file it, imo.

@devusr,
 
I understand that you may have the money to support your girlfriend and her family right now, but on a side note, it is always advised that the beneficiary not quit employment or dispose of property, etcetera before a visa is issued. 
 

When I read this, I think about patient’s that I serve in the mental health field. If I start with the easy topics they will expect this all the time. When it comes to the hard topics they will then want the easy way instead. 
 
In your case you are lavishing this woman and her family with necessities but gifts as well, in all totaling 30K. My question to you is does she love you for you or does she love you for the gifts? I understand she has been a family friend for 30+ years but there is a difference between intrinsic (valuing a person) and  instrumental (valuing what you can get from a person) value. If you value someone instrumentally, you should first value them intrinsically.  My suggestion would be to spend time with her and don’t over lavish, then you will find out if she truly loves you. For all you know she could come to the USA and send money back to her parents without you being aware. I do recall this happening with a 90 Day Fiance couple, Chantel and Pedro.
 
Get to know her but also be cautious. If she comes to the US, gets her green card, and then leaves, you are required to pay back any benefits she receives until she has worked 40 quarters (approx. 10 years) or becomes a US Citizen through the agreement made with government via form I-864.  
 

Good morning OP,
 
I don’t exactly know what you are going through but can share my experience. My marriage was at a breaking point recently (Feb 2020) where I felt as though my wife sided/confided in her mother when she should have confided in me. The dynamics with my wife and I were toxic so I left the house for a few weeks to think. What happened really hurt and actually when it came down to it when talking to my wife she understood my point of view. We are cutrently in counseling and doing well. 
 
i would encourage your husband to make boundaries with your sister-in-law. I did this with my wife stating it would take time for me to visit with her family again because of some things that happened. Although I said this, it was inevitable that I would see them again and she is my in law. Although your husband may make boundaries she may still continue to say things. On fourth of July weekend my mother-in-law apparently noticed me making a look when in reality I was watching a Nascar race on the TV which she happened to be in the range of sight of me watching TV. She asked if I was trying to be someone rude that visit to which I stated no. We were also playing cards at the time so I could not get up and walk away. I had to keep telling myself that I could not control what she said. 
 
I say all this to say yes, your husband can make boundaries, but there will be events eventually where you will see each other. Take some time to think of a game plan and follow realize what you can and cannot control. I hope this helps in some way.  

Guide: https://www.visajourney.com/content/naturalization_guide/
 
Process:
 
Requirements:
 
I suggest filing before the October fee increase. It's a very hefty increase for naturalization.