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First of all, congratulation to move to US.

I went across the POE in Toronto last July. Yes, you can use that small paper as temporary green card. And the real one will mail you in 2 -3 weeks as well as SSN card. Actually, I don't remember how long I got them. Around 3 weeks for green card. For my SSN, I didn't get it in 3 weeks. So I went to local immigration agency and applied again. After 2 weeks, I got it.

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Thank you!

Thank you.!

1. I have no income in 2006 in Canada. When I file T1, generally I can get refund. Do I need to calculate the Refund and get refund?

2. Can I keep those Tuition fee deduction? For case I go back Canada sometime in the future, can I claim them then?

3. what is Leaving Canada return? Is that T1 General form with my departure time on it?

Thank you so much! Have a nice day!

More questions:

1. Do I need file both T1 and Ontorio tax return?

2. I have no income in Canada in 2006, but I have Tuition fee deduction from previous two years (2004,2005) in Canada. Can I put in record in my Canadian Tax return? Can I use it in my US Tax return?

3. Do I need to calculate the refund in T1 because I hava no income in Canada in 2006?

4. Where should I mail my Canadian Tax return?

Thanks alot!

My wife and I are going for the interview on Feb. 14th (Valentines day). I just had a question .. if they approve us, will they stamp my wifes passport that day? Will this allow her to exit the country legally and come back in?

Congratulations!

She can get the passport with immigation visa back on the same day she get interview. Generally in the afternoon of same day. And then legally she can come to US with this visa at any time she wants, even the same day, I think.

Good luck!

Thank you, Zyggy.

When I file the Leaving Canada return this year, I needn't file Canadian tax return next year and later. Is that right?

Actually, I don't have Canadian income in 2006. It seems I needn't declare it on US1040. Is that right?

Thanks again!

Have a good night

Thank you Zyggy.

According to your guys advise, I should file individual Canada tax in 2006 with Canadian income, And joint US tax in 2006 with US income. Is that right? When I file Canada tax, can I leave US mailing address or I have to leave a Canadian address?

I have to cancel Canadian Health card and driver license. Is that possible someday in the future I move back to Canada after I cut all the contact to Canada?

Zyggy: If I didn't file non-resident form, I might file Canada tax next year. Someone said after I file this form, I needn't file Canada tax any more. Is that right?

Thank you!

I have to say that it was a real culture shock for me at first. My wife really supported me through it all. I had no job for 3 months, we were eating away at our savings that we brought with us and I only knew my wife's sister and her husband. I always tried to remain positive about things though(certain things in my life have given me a more positive outlook on life now). In the end it all worked out for us. I have 2 part-time jobs, more friends and I'm really enjoying myself now.

For me, I don't think I once ever considered leaving and moving back home. My parents were so worried about me for the first few months that I had made the wrong decision and their were always asking if I regretted the move and I always said 'NO'.

I couldn't image that 'londonspod' had culture shock because he came from England. I came from a totally different including culture and language country. It seems I came to the world again as a new-born baby but nobody can help me like mom. I feel so lonely and helpless. Anyhow, all those gone though I couldn't say I have melted into this society. But I feel better

Thank you. It is really helpful!

Have a nice weekend!

File your 2006 tax return in Canada even if you have no income as it verifies the date you emigrated from Canada and immigrated to the US. You will not have to file a Canadian return for 2007. File your joint US tax return with your husband combining your two incomes and then claiming whatever deductions for which you are eligible. Your OHIP card became invalid when you left Ontario and changed your residence to the US. You cannot use it to claim any health benfits in Ontario - to use it would be considered fraud by the Ontario government as it is only for valid residents of Ontario.

You will also need to check what the Driver's License rules are for the State in which you now reside. Many require that you obtain a state license within 30 days of arrival meaning that your Canadian license may no longer be valid for driving purposes. You are better off having a US driver's license for identification purposes if you are legally residing in the US anyway.

Thank you for the answers.

1. May I know when is the date I left Canada whn I file the form of Determination of Residency Status (Leaving Canada), the date of Jan. I left for US withvisiting identity or the date of July I left for US with immigrate identity?

2. Actually, I am applying for the local driving license. I just keep my Ontario driving licence and health card. I didn't use them any more. Do I need to cancel them?

3. For the filing tax. if I file the Determination of Residency Status (Leaving Canada), do I have to file 2006 tax in Canada?

4. If I have to file tax of 2006 in Canada, do I have to file the income I got in USA in 2006?

Thanks again. Have a ncie weekend!

Sorry Kimi.. but that's not exactly true... You'd have to file a leaving Canada return even if you left Canada on January 1...

There is plenty of information on the Canada Forum..

You will have to file two returns... The first is a Leaving Canada return from Canada.. you do this by placing the date that you left Canada on your T1.. You have to prorate your deductions to the time you actually were in Canada... but you only have to include your income that you made while you were a resident of Canada...

The second is that you will have to file a 1040 (probably jointly with your spouse) to the IRS. You can exclude your income made in Canada. You can exclude up to $84,000 of your foreign source income a year. The $84,000 would be reduced by the ration of days you were a resident of Canada and a resident of the US. If you get EI income in the US after you get here.. it gets a little more complicated but not insurmountable...

So give us some specifics about your information, and we'll try to help you...

Thank you so much for the professional answers. My situation is: I left US with visiting identity from the end of Jan. 2006 to the middle of July 2006. In the middle of July, for immigration interview, I went back Canada. After interview, at the end of July, I came back US with immigrate identity. I don't have any income in Canada in 2006. While I have income in US after I got SSN in 2006. I still keep my Canadian Driver license and health card (I was living in ON.). But I have canceled the bank accounts,credit cards in Canada. I don't have any property or loan in Canada. So for my case, What should I do?

Thanks again and have a nice weekend!

Actually they don't ask the exact file order. Anyhow I put the interview info letter on the top and it was checked at the door. I suggest that the files should be put in the order you are familiar so that you can take anyone out if the officer asks then. Actually visa office didn't see any documents I took. But I still suggest to take all the files you think it is necessary for case. I think it is better not to use paperclips.

Interview officer is very nice there. Don't worry. Relax and good luck!

OK, for those of you who have gone through the interview process...Is there a certain order that the Montreal wants the paperwork in? What should be on top? Is it ok to have paperclips within all the paperwork to hold things together? will that set the metal detector off? My fiance has his interview this Friday so we are nervous and want to have everything ready......

Thanks so much

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Good luck!

Good Luck.

Thank you.

Is that Green card number??

thank you.

I got the visa yellow sealed envelop with several paper outside. There is A-number on the paper. Will that number be my SSN number? Thank you!

I called NVC to ask the similiar question for my case: the answer is: if the tax record of your wife in 2005 is over 125% poverty line, that could be fine. If her current salary is over 125% poverty line but last 3 years, your wife had better ask a joint-spornsor. NVC explained that her current salary couldn't evident anything and she might lose the current job someday. I suggest you call NVC to get the answer directly. My husband's income in 2003 and 2004 isn't over 125% but 2005，that is fine and I got visa already.

Good luck.

thankyou!

Gupt, would you please tell me the relevant law why "As soon as you attain IR-1 status, you are employment authorized (immediately)."Thank you so much

thnak you.

Once getting the immigration visa (IR-1), when can I start to work in US?Where is official website to mention this ? My immigration visa was approved this morning and will get it tomorrow afternoon. There is job offer in USA.My US employer wants me to work as soon as possible. So could I use this visa to start to work legally? Thank you and hope to get your help