Rlelle09

Hi All!

My husband is a US citizen who has been living abroad in Canada with me since 2010. My son and I have received our IR1 and IR2 visas and are going to POE soon. My husband and I have two children together who have gotten their CRBA's and SSN numbers. When we filed my husbands taxes for 2011, 2012, and 2013 he filed it as MFS (married filing separately). My husband was the only one working in 2012, and 2013. We are now planning to amend his taxes to HOH and claim our children. Will he be entitled to a refund for 2011, 2012, and 2013 for our children even though they were born abroad and only got their SSN's and CRBA's last year (2014)? Also, once my son receives his SSN (the Canadian citizen with visa) will my husband be able to claim him on his taxes for the previous years as well even though he did not have a visa/SSN during those years? Also, what forms do we need?

I hope I've explained this properly! All help is appreciated!

I felt worried for the same type of reason as you with my two children at our interview. He needs to be there but he probably won't be asked any questions. That was what I was told and it turned out to be true. Is your husband going with you? When we went to the interview area my kids (they were 7 & 3 at the time) hung out with my husband on a bench to the side. They asked me about the kids and a couple of the other interviewers walked by and saw my one son's picture on the computer I guess and wanted to see him in person so they were gaga over him. (Somewhat gorgeous redheaded kid with big curls and an attitude) But they didn't ask the kids anything. Yes, they had to be there, but no questions were asked.

Please don't be scared. If they want to chat with him it would likely be just asking if he's excited to move or something like that.

We had our interview early this morning. Approved!

They asked my son how old he is and what grade he's in. That's all !

You are AMAZING!!!! Thank you for answering every single one of my questions. Thank you for your time and contribution to this site and it's members.

Thanks again!

Good news, congratulations - how did it work out with whatever custody papers you had?

Hi Udell&Wiz!! I had gone to see a lawyer and obtained a statutory declaration stating that the order had not changed and no access was sought. Paid $141 for it. The CO wouldn't even take it. He didn't pay much attention to the custody order either. I told him about the documents I had and he looked at my sons birth certificate and said I don't even need the custody docs, because the father is not listed on the birth certificate. Twas a Great day. Oh, and they only asked my son two questions -"how old are you?" And "what grade are you in?".

Also, he said he doesn't need the custody docs, but I will need it when crossing the border.

Both visas approved!! Ceac says issued!! My son and I are dying to go home to our family( my husband and our 2 children)!!!!

Also, ChristinaG they have those toys that look like rollercoasters with the little balls for the children to play with and vending machines for snacks and coffee etc.

Full custody order. My situation was unique since my daughter's father had not been in her life since she was 3. I had a sole custody order which included travel and moving without his permission drawn up when she was 5 - the lawyer made best efforts to contact him at his last known address and that satisfied the ON court at that time. When we started the Visa process some 10 yrs later, I went back to the lawyer who had a renewal appended to the original order indicating that the father had not seen or contacted my daughter in the last 10 yrs since the original order and he again made best efforts to contact him at his last known address.

Literally the only thing I presented relating to her custody was those documents for the Visa interview. Montreal took copies and never blinked an eye.

I have such a fear of this. I have a sole custody order from 2004, I went to court three times and he has never shown up. The court order also states that I must be paid the minimum amount of child support, because he never showed up to confirm his income. The good thing is, my son has visited the US with me several times with no problems. I have not had contact with my sons father since he was 2 months old.

Remember that you can ask the person interviewing you for clarification, too. They're really nice and friendly in Montreal.. I don't think you need to worry!

Of course, I was full of anxiety and dread about the interview too.. and of course I wouldn't listen to anyone about relaxing.. But yeah.. wish I had! It was the easiest part of the process.

I was thinking that maybe they would not like it if I interfered in their questioning, but I did let my son know to ask for clarication if he doesn't understand.

^{Don't confuse the kid and act fearful, It will be like a normal conversation}

^{They will not interview him but may just make small talk with one or 2 joking comments}

^{They would not ask him such questions}

^{Its good he knows or think your husband is his dad , this prove the family unit is real}

The family unit is as real as it gets! My husband and I have two children together and he has been a father figure to my don since he was 3 1/2 and we also live together here I n Canada. My husband will not be coming to the interview as he will be home with our two younger children. They would destroy the consulate lol. Any who, thanks for your calming words .

My then 15 yr old daughter came to our interview (as was required for all children over a certain age) - the interviewer didn't say much to her, perhaps a 'wow, are you excited to be moving' kind of question and that's about it. They aren't expecting your child to know the ins and outs of your case or the details of anything you put on your forms. If its very clear on the information that you've filled out that your husband is not his bio dad, I wouldn't worry about them asking him odd questions. They could ask how long he's known your husband or something like that.

I would definitely chat with your son before the interview so he at least knows they may ask him a random question.

Thanks Udella & Wiz! I am definitely trying to have that talk with him. His biological father, to me, is a very sensitive subject and I'm hoping they do not bring him up. If you don't mind me asking, did you have permission from the other parent? Or did you have a custody order?

From reading others posts seems very unusual for a child to be part of the interview.

I'm not quite sure what to say. We both got the P4 letter from NVC and we have different case numbers.

And I am absolutely scared to death. I don't know why. I think I'm just afraid of the possibility of being denied.

The interview is for IR1 and IR2. My son is 12 does anyone know what type of questions they'll ask him? He has never had contact with his biological father (never seen him) and acknolwdges my husband as "dad". I'm afraid the CO is going to ask him about his father and he's going to be confused and think they are referring to my husband.

Thanks NLR! I never knew the confirmation page would be available again.

When registering g for Loomis, can we log back in and print the confirmation page? I was trying to print it and realized I'm all out of ink. Am I totally screwed?

I really need some help! I am registering for Loomis and realized I am out of ink. Can we log back in and print the confirmation page? Or am I totally screwed? TIA

Hi Dwheels, can I private message you? I have a private and personal (about myself) question I would like to ask.

Do I need to print and take with me proof of my Loomis registration??

Can someone explain to me all that needs to be done now. My case status is now in transit. I know that once the status is ready I need to sign up for Loomis and do my medical, but what else? i keep seeing travedocs and I know about Elis, but please help what else before the interview? The consulate is Montreal, Canada. Any help is much appreciated.

When should I register with Loomis? Also, is there anything else I need to do before the interview other than the medical?

US bank accounts with money in them?

Got that as well.

Nope you do it at the interview. They take your fingerprints digitally while you are there. Bring all your originals if you haven't sent them. Apparently they're asking for the USC's original birth certificate too so bring that and any divorce decrees they may also have (just to be on the safe side.) Any marital evidence is good too but they don't normally ask for a bunch.

I forget if you guys live together in Canada or not. If so make sure you have very good domicile proof.

Make sure your medical is already done and in your hand before the interview as well. Sign up for Loomis once your case says "ready" on CEAC and print out the confirmation. You won't get in without that. Leave any large bags, electronics, etc, in your hotel room or car. They will give you a security tag for a phone or a keyfob, but not for a bag or purse.

Thanks NLR! We do live together in Canada. I have a job letter for my husband and a lease agreement between us and my in-laws.Also, I have email correspondence between us and the schools our children are going to. I will be contacting them again so that its more recent. I have a copy of my husband renewed driver's license (renewed in 2013) and estimates from moving companies to transport our stuff to the US. Does this sound like enough?

The proof that you've lived together and have kids together is more than enough. They rarely ask for relationship evidence in Montreal. I can't remember the last review it was needed with. You will need lots of proof of domicile in the USA however.

Bring something for the kiddo who is immigrating to read or do. Don't bring a purse or a bag. The security scanner is tiny.

Thanks NLR!! Can you help me get prepared for my interview? Its on Jan 23rd. I feel like I have no idea what to do next. Do we need to do biometrics ahead of time for Montreal?

Congrats!! That's exciting! We should call because our embassy is also Montreal and we had CC Dec 5th. When did they send you the cc email?

I got the CC email this morning.

Your most welcome! Did u call today because im wondering if they had stopped scheduling!

Its very frustrating but I'll call later today! Thanks alot

Yes I did call today and every other day before that. The rep said my interview was scheduled this morning, which I know is true because I called last night and I had not gotten a date yet.

Congratulations!!!! How and when did you find out? Did u call?

Thank you! I am not sure how to answer the how question, but I did call to get the date. My embassy is Montreal.

I am so EXCITED!!! CC Dec 5, 2014, Interview date Jan 23, 2015 at 10:30 am!!!!