calgal1125

I've done this in Germany and they also wanted proof that I have lived in the U.S. for at least five years. Luckily I had my college transcripts with me. They also asked me about my high school and where my parents are from ... basically they want you to have ties to the U.S.

This is true in Vancouver. We applied on behalf of my daughter in 2002, and I was required to bring my high school transcripts and a letter from my jr. high stating that I did indeed attend school there in order to satisfy my 5 year requirement. I brought my birth certifcate, my DH's, and my DD's. My passport. Marriage certificate, pictures, evidence of relationship. Also my B.C. driver's license and any info on my status in Canada (for me, it was my permanent resident card). They want you to be a legal resident here before they'll consider issuing the birth abroad for your child.

Hope this helps, and good luck to you!

~*calgal*~

Ok ok ok...hubby has interview date in about six weeks.

He is the bread winner. I have not worked since DD was born. We have a Joint Sponsor all lined up for him.

However, I am in panic mode.

Since I have lived in Canada, I have not filed taxes in the U.S. I just started filing in Canada in 2004 when I became a permanent resident...but had no income to speak of.

Should I have still filed U.S. tax returns even though I wasn't working there and had no income to speak of in Canada? I have my Canadian returns showing that I did not have any earnings...

HELP!

~*calgal*~

Hey guys,

I know I have been a stranger lately!

Just wanted to give you all a heads-up. My hubby got his packet 4 the other day and has an interview date for September 29! Now let's just hope the dr.'s visit goes well!

Thanks to all for your continued support...I will keep you updated!

~*CaLGaL*~

Thanks guys! I was having a minor freak out tonight. I think you read and re-read the paperwork so much that it starts to confuse you after a while!

~*calgal*~

In re-reading my hubby's DCF paperwork I noticed the following:

"Passport: Obtain a valid passport or make certain that it is currently valid for at least one year. On the day of your interview, the passport must be valid at least six months."

Now, does this last sentence mean that he must have HAD the passport for six months, or that is should be good (not expire) for another six months. This will make a huge difference, because he just last month filed for a Canadian passport. HELP!

Hope this makes sense. Thanks in advance!

~*calgal*~

Hi mandyyxz,

A POE or Port of Entry is basically the place where you enter from Canada (or any other country for that matter). It can be any border crossing, international airport, etc. You don't have to stop at any specific one, just have your proper documents with you upon your arrival in the U.S. (Someone could contradict me on this, but I believe this to be the truth.)

Hope this helps!

~*calgal*~

(God works in mysterious ways . . .)

He sure does...I am a firm believer in the"Everything works out for a reason" saying.

Good luck to you with your DCF adventure!

~*calgal*~

Wow, meauxna, fantastic!

You have done a wonderful job. I sure many people will benefit from your hard work in putting it all together. Anything I can do to help, let me know!

~*calgal*~

for the $190US filing fee at the Consulate, do i need a money order? do they take credit cards (which would probably be the easiest)?

also, my wife and i are not permanent residents (landed immigrants) of canada, but we are legal residents. would our passport, visas, drivers licenses, health cards, etc. be enough for proof from experience?

Hi there!

I just did DCF through the Vancouver Consulate on 1/27. I paid the filing fee with American CASH although I think they also accept Canadian cash as well. The other people I saw paying did so with American cash too.

I am a PR of Canada, and they asked for my status, so I would think that if you are a legal resident they would need proof of that. They also asked me for my driver's license, Medical CareCard, and Social Insurance Number. It always helps to have more proof than necessary, just in case they ask for it. They did in my case!

Through which consulate are you filing?

Any more questions, let me know!

~*calgal*~

That is great news! Congrats!

~*calgal*~

This is perfect meauxna! I am so glad you got everything together for us, and now I have somewhere to post my updates (without wondering where they go!) Awesome!

Thank you!

~*calgal*~

I think it's two...

(Because my DH says so...LOL)

~*calgal*~

Hey cristy, (My name is Christy as well)

I just (as in yesterday), applied for DCF through the Vancouver conuslate. I posted about it here, but it looks as though it was lost with most of everything else! Anyway, it went really well, everyone was very nice and helpful. Did you have a specific question? Or did you want me to relay my experience again? The one thing that they did make clear, you MUST have legal status in Canada. (which I do, since I am a Permanent Resident)

Let me know!

~*calgal*~