JolyDan

The tests are Not a problem, because I had all Of them done (even quantiferon) in June before starting a biological treatment for my arthritis. And the tests were done in the State so I don't think they would deny them. I guess I'm gonna have to suck it up and pay. Immigration is such a rip off... Every penny they can suck out of you they will....

Hi vjers!

I filed my AOS in april after coming in march with a K1. I received a RFE by mail today stating I need to have a medical done by a civil surgeon.

I'm quite puzzled because I was sure the K1 medical was good for 1 year. Is it something different?

How expensive are civil surgeon? (im in upstate NY)

thank you

Hi April filers!

I havent been here in a really long time!

I received an email notification for a RFE yesterday and I'm freaking out a little bit because I'm sure everything was in the package.

My question is, how long is the K1 medical good for?

does anyone else received a RFE? I already have my combo card since July and received an interview waiver around the same time

Hi people!

USCIS website havent update Albany info since July 31st. I was curious to see if some people here got there green card (with interview waiver) recently from that office. April 2015 filer here

I came on a K1 visa in March and was only able to go back to Canada in July. I got married 1 week after my arrival, but by the time we got the marriage certificate and all the paperwork ready it took an extra 2 weeks.

If you want your fiancée to be able to work right away, maybe the CR-1 visa is a better option for you.

As of the proof of income, if you don't reach the minimum you'll have to find a co-sponsor

She can still visit during the process, but remember it's always the border agent who have the last word, but with proof (letter from employer, lease, etc) she shouldn't have any problem

I think my car question was not clear. I can't bring a US car in Canada (from what I read) So i"m canadian, driving our US car across the border

Hello VJers

I just receive my combo card (Advance parole) and I'm planning on visiting my family next week. I'll be crossing by car and I have a few questions to make sure everything goes smoothly.

I've heard that Canadian resident are not allowed to drive US car across the border. If I have all my paper, am I consider non-resident?

I have a nexus card, am I allowed to use the nexus lane?

Also, my passport is under my maiden name and my card under my married name. Do I need to carry my marriage certificate? Any other documents? All my USCIS paper?

What should I expect? Will I be bring inside?

Any people cross on AP at the Champlain NY POE?

any input appreciate

Thanks

Hello VJers,

i'm writing for a member of my family. He came to the State (from Canada) on a O1 visa. Things went badly with the employers and the visa owner is now unemployed. The old boss is threatening him to have him deported. Is that even allowed? Is he allowed in the States for 6 months (He's a Canadian)? Can he search for a new job in the States and have another company sponsoring him?

Can he schedule an info-pass for more informations?

Thank you

Hello Vjers!

Can someone tell me where to call to inquiry about our EAD/AP? I received my noa1 April 14 and I still havent heard anything. My biometrics were April 28

thanks

hi VJers!

Just wanted to know if the latest problems that seems to be causing delays for visa is also impacting the production of the combo card?

noa1 was April 14, and hoping to hear from them soon!

Hi VJers,

I had my biometrics done April 28th. Is there any correlation between the biometrics and the moment the card is done? Or should I expect the 90 days period?

I have a lot of specialist and health problem so to avoid having to brings numerous pages and pay lots of $$$ what my physicians in Canada did was to write a summary one page letter with diagnosis, treatment and important stuff. For the rest I can always request copies if they need some old MRI or scan review or anything else.

So far it has been enough!

I had to give mine back to get my NY one....

Hi

I had my interview done in Montreal and got my passport back only 2 weeks later. I went back to the States with my nexus card during the waiting process. I don't think it's a good idea to book plane ticket for right after the interview

Make sur you have the original one for the interview! I was place in AP because I had a copy of my fiancé's letter!

This is a silly question, of course not worth no being able to reenter, but the real question was more, what is the point of AP if you can't come back...

Hello VJers!

I have a question regarding AP. I know the whole "re-entering is always at the discretion of the officer" but here's my situation.

I filed my AOS after entering on K1 and should receive my AP soon (I havent book anything yet and not planning to do so before having documents in hand) Husband and I are planning to go to Hawaii for honeymoon. Here's the thing. Tickets from Montreal (my hometown) to Hawaii are half the price of what we would be paying flying from where we live. We were thinking of going to Canada, visiting family for 2-3 days and then flying to Hawaii from Montreal. Is there any chance i'll have problems going back? would they find it weird to exit to country to re-enter to go on honeymoon?

thanks

Hi!

USCIS doesn't care if things seems to "go to fast" They want a proof that you have met in person within 2 years. Canada is really a low country fraud so they don't really scrutinize the relationship like they would do for other countries. When I had my interview done in Montreal for my K1, I had an album with pictures, cards etc. and the officer didnt even look at it. He barely asked questions. Just how we met (online) what was my fiance's job and a couple of questions regarding the wedding. Although we have a "reception wedding" plan, I didnt talked about it at the interview. I just told we were gonna get married at the courthouse as soon as possible (which we did 5 days after I came to the State)

Don't worry! The only thing you'll need is a lot of patience

My NOA1 came April 16th and the letter came Saturday. My appointment was suppose to be may 5th but i'll be in Michigan to help my sister in law with her 3 kids and a new baby. So I booked an info pass this morning and went to my local office with my letter and my plane tickets and they did my biometrics right away. It wasn't a big deal at all, the office was almost empty!

Biometrics done!! Have any of you have the intention to use your Advance parole?? I'm worried about it, I have been reading is at the discretion of the border agent...

Thanks for the advice!

I booked an info pass this morning really early and went and they did my biometrics on site

Usually when the date change it's a good sign! I don't exactly remember how long it took after the date change but someone is definitely working on your form!

don't give up

Hi!

I have sent my AOS with my new name after reading a lot about it. My driver's license is now under my new name and so is my insurance card. The wedding certificate is the proof of your name change. if you take a look on the AOS papers, theres always a part where it says : other names

good luck!

Hello people

I got my notice for my biometrics, but I'll be out of town the day they are asking me to come in. Is there a way to change the date online? Will it really delay longer my appointment or only a matter of days/week?

Thank you

It happened to me in February at my K1 interview. I sent the document via Loomis the next day and had my passport with the visa in hands 2 weeks later!