toyboxgang

Thanks Danielle. 

How do I know which NVC to send it to?  Do I need to provide any cover documentation as well?

Since I first received my NVC welcome letter I have consistently called the NVC annually to keep the file active.  I indicated each time to the person I spoke with that the processing of my and my wife's applications was to coincide with me retiring from my job of 35+ years.  Each time I spoke with someone, they clearly indicated that both of our files were active and that this was an appropriate method to do.  This year when I went to call the message says that they are no longer answering phones and that all interaction needs to be done via the web page.  I felt that now that I am close to wanting to retire, and my son is firmly established in his job that it would be an appropriate time to actually submit the NVC application.

- Date I-130 No. 1 was submitted for you (father)                                               December 19, 2014

- Date I-130 No. 2 was submitted for your wife (mother)                                   December 19, 2014

- Date I-130 No 1 was approved by USCIS                                                            June 8, 2015

- Date I-130 No 2 was approved by USCIS                                                            June 8, 2015

- Date NVC welcome letter was received for I-130 No. 1                                   March 9, 2016

- Date NVC welcome letter was received for I-130 No. 2                                   March 9, 2016

- Date IV and AOS fees were paid for No. 1                                                          February 16, 2018

- Date IV and AOS fees were paid for No. 2                                                          February 16, 2018

- Date of last NVC activity (document upload) for No. 1                                    January 24, 2023

- Date of last NVC activity (document upload) for No. 2                                    January 24, 2023

My son who is a US citizen is sponsoring myself and his Mom.  The fees were all paid (and show as paid) and I assume processed at least a couple years ago.   It shows no upload links on my or my wife's IV application page.

I can't even see where to go to upload the files.  Can you lead me to the proper location??

I am trying to follow the supplied instructions to load up documents to my application, but I'm not seeing the same selections as indicated in the instructions on my application located at (https://ceac.state.gov/IV/Login.aspx)    Below is a screenshot of the instructions:   Has anyone else had issues with this?  Thanks in advance.

10 hours ago, Jorgedig said:

Separate forms for each immigrant.

Thanks for the quick reply Jorgedig.  One follow up question, seeing as I am both the applicant and acting as the attorney for both myself and my wife, does our son submit the AOS I-864 on our behalf, or does he fill them out and give them to me to submit?

My American born son is sponsoring myself and his Mom to immigrate from Canada to the US.   We applied and were approved for the I130.  We have final numbers in the Montreal Consulate and have submitted our on-line application to the NVC.   As both my wife and I submitted separate applications, we each received a letter from the NVC asking that our son fill out the Affidavit of Support and each email had a corresponding link to follow. 

As my son is the petitioner I forwarded him the letters to fill out the required information.  He had a couple questions that I was not able to answer. 

Does he only fill out the AOS I-864 once for both his Mom and I?  Or does he have to fill it out separately doing it for each of us even though we are immigrating together?  I should also add that we will be financially stable and able to support ourselves when we do finally receive approval.

Hopefully my question makes sense.

Thanks in advance.

Thanks NLR

Is this written anywhere, or is it just common knowledge?

Awesome! Thanks for the quick reply.

Do I need to notify anyone of my intention to not pay the fee? When is the year calculated? From the date of the bill or the date when the NVC sent me the packet with the requirement to assign a agent etc?

Hi,

My son is sponsoring his Mom and myself to immigrate to the US from Canada. We received our I-130 approval, and I have assigned a Agent (DS-261), but I have yet to pay my IV fees.

What I would like to know, is at what point can I slow the process down so that my son (who just started a new job) will have enough time to show his income is at a high enough level?

I have said several times in various different forums on this site that I wanted to have my immigration coincide with my retirement from work. I am eligible to retire in the next 24 months, and several helpful people on this site told me that I can delay up to 1 year at 1 step, and again another 1 year at the NVC appointment.

Please refresh my memory as to what the 2 benchmarks are.

Should I pay my IV fee now? Or wait? Or what?

Thanks very much in advance to all who can help.

I'm sure that somewhere in this thread my question has been answered, but i haven't been able to find it by search topic.

How does it work if you have income from a pension in Canada, as well as RRSP income when you immigrate to the US?

Do I continue to submit a annual CRA income tax form?

Do I only submit a IRS form indicating that I have a income from foreign sources?

I believe that I can only be taxed on this income once, is this true?

What about foreign assets? If I own a condo that I wish to keep as a vacation home but have no intentions of receiving any rental income from it do I have to declare it anywhere to the IRS?

Thanks in advance for the answers.

Steve

Thank you for such a easy to read and well laid out timeline.

I have been getting mixed messages on what I need and don't need to submit.

My son (born in the US) lives in Arizona and is starting the petitioning process for his Mom and I.

I have been told by other helpful people that we need to send in passport style pictures and a signed G-325A forms for both beneficiary and petitioner. Is this correct?

I have also been told to attach a cover letter to the entire package of papers. Is this correct?

I should add that both of these were told to me by individuals who petitioned for a spouse to immigrate.

Also, is it permissible for my son to drop off the paperwork at the Phoenix office because he works not far from there?

Thanks in advance

Out in BC they have removed the mailboxes and just ask for the form if you have it ready. Most times they are happy with the verbal if it is within allowed amounts, or not too excessive on a same day trip.

So just to clarify with bmc.

You intend to keep your employment in Ontario after having received your visa/green card?

I was wondering about doing this very thing once I get my greencard. I would like to move to WA state, but continue my job in BC until retirement.

Did you confirm this is a valid option, or are you just going to do it?

Thanks in advance

Thanks to everyone with the replys. There is so much info available on this site, it can be quite a task just finding answers.

Another question, is it absolutely mandatory that I must sell my house before immigrating to the US? My daughter or even my parents may wish to move in, and I would hate to not retain a part of the crazy vancouver real estate market.

Thanks

NLR,

I realize that Nexus needs to know of the GC status, but not before?

How long did it take from i-130 to interview in Montreal? Does your sponsor also need to be interviewed?

Our son is a USC (born in Washington state when my wife went into labor early), and lives full time in AZ. My wife (his mother) and I are both Canadian citizens living in British Columbia. Our son is going to start the I130 process, leading to our eventual green cards. Our plan is to have all the documentation in place for Jan 2016, when I will be eligible to retire from my current job. I wish to work in the US as I am in a very desirable occupation and there are many opportunities for myself.

My questions are as follows:

When we start the paperwork, as we are both Nexus holders and travel to the US on a regular basis, are we required to change/notify our Nexus status in anyway?

How long does the i-130 then g-1145 process realistically take?

Are we required to go to a hearing in Montreal or can we go to the consulate in Vancouver? Does our Son need to attend this hearing?

Once we are granted a Green Card what is the time frame that we have to move?

How long do we have to hold a GC until we are eligible to apply for full citizenship?

Thanks for any information, I'm sure more questions will be coming.

Another question.

I was speaking with a family member who was Canadian born and married a US Citizen (born and raised) she said that when she was interviewed that her husband had to prove his residency for a period of time from elementary to high school.

My son was born in Washington state, and lived in Canada until he was 18 when he moved to the US where he has lived for the last 3 years. Is this going to be a issue for his Mom and I?

Thanks Darnell.

Where are the NVC locations? I was under the impression that I could go to the US Consulate in Vancouver for the interview.

Using your timeline, this certainly falls within my plans.

Thanks for the quick reply.

I guess my follow up question would be what are the ramifications of receiving my visa, but not utilizing it by remaining to live in Canada for a addition period of time? I would prefer to have all my visas in hand sooner rather than later so if I had a option to retire early I can move quickly on my relocation plans.

I've read that the holder of the green card must remain in the US more than 180 days/year. Is this true? I live on the Canada side of the border (6 blocks north), and could if needed relocate to Washington state and commute north for work if allowed. Is this a option?

Thanks again.

I'm sure that this probably appears somewhere on this site, but I have a specific set of questions that I am curious as to what the answers are.

I am a Canadian citizen with a American born son who lives full time in the US. He is now 21 and is willing to start the i-130 paperwork to establish the link between himself and his Mom and I (natural parents). My questions are once the i-130 is approved (I don't forsee any issues), what is the time frame to commence the next step i-485 paperwork? I am currently employed fulltime, but am eligible to retire in 3.5 years. Our long term goal is to move to the US and continue to work in my current field of expertice.

My concern is that I may be applying too soon, unless what I have read is correct in that once the i-130 is approved I can extend it every 6-9 months. Is this correct??

Also, once the i-130 is approved does it change my status as far as crossing the Can/US border? I am a valid holder of a NEXUS pass, and I want to make certain that I don't jepardize that by not informing them of any changes to my approved level, and priviledges.

What is the approximate time line of a i-130 application for a US Citizen sponsoring his parents??

Thanks in advance for the help and answers, I'm sure that there will be more to follow.