Lil bear

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If you have a letter from your current employer showing that they will continue to employ you under contract no matter where you live,  that may be acceptable.  May.  
 

Qualified joint sponsor is by far the safer and easier option 

1 minute ago, AfrobabeUK said:

So update: we just received an RFE for the supplement form I130A, which my husband is sure he included in the initial package he sent off. I have said to hum that I'll fill in another one and we just post it off again.

Yes. You must comply with what is indicated on the RFE.   Keep a copy. Send it with tracking 

21 minutes ago, DesPis said:

Hello,

 

We are at the final steps of the process and need some help with the final steps

We got married in 10/2022 and received the green card on 03/2023 without having an interview with USCIS.  We had to  send a proof of our life together after the marriage which was only 3-4 months

The green card is for two years. 

What is next?  What form needs to be sent for a normal green card?

 

Thanks

 

You will need to file for Removal of Conditions. The window for filing opens 90 days prior to the expiry of your 2 yr conditional Green Card.  Start by reading up on the process and then set about keeping and gathering the documentation needed over the next two years that support your filing 

11 minutes ago, Caesar15 said:

Ok im still confused about the primary applicant thing because i ask an immigration lawyer and he said no need for primary applicant to go first

Perhaps help us understand who is immigration. What visa class.. what family members. That would be helpful 

12 minutes ago, fred16384 said:

When applying in person for an urgent (<14 days) trip at an actual Passport Office, do they immediately return the original Certificate of Naturalization? Or will it be mailed back just as with an application through USPS?

It is given back to you at the same time as they give you the passport. It is kept only for the few hours that they are actually processing the passport application and printing the passport 

7 hours ago, Caesar15 said:

Hey guys one quick question, once i arrived at the airport what are the necessary procedure to activate my greencard, is it going to take time? Can someone explain? 

Its not like a credit card. It doesnt require “activating”. When you enter using the immigrant visa you become an LPR. The green card is the document that demonstrates this status 

Just now, MLo said:

Thank you so much! 

My pleasure. It may have been 8 years ago now that we were trying to get out heads around all this process .. But I well remember the confused, mind numbing feelings and thoughts!!  

3 minutes ago, MLo said:

Thank you! 
 

So to break it down: 

 

- He comes to visit with his B2 visa 

- We get married as already planned for my family 

- File I 130 (isn’t there a 90 day rule stating you can’t file for 90 days?) 

- Must leave before his B2 visit is up 

-  Once I 130 is filed & approved, he completes Cr1 spouse visa in his country 

- He is still able to visit me (respecting B2 visiting limits) if CBP allows

 

Am I understanding this properly? Truly appreciate your help & insight!  

Yes  

1 minute ago, MLo said:

Got it- so he can stay in the US with me after we get married, stay as we adjust his status status to I130, but must leave before his authorized stay ends as stated by CBP on his B2 visa? 

He will not be “Adjusting his status”   Entering into the US using a visitor visa but with the intent to adjust status is unlawful  You will be filing the I 130 after marrying him, in order to be approved as  eligible to petition for an immigrant visa for your non USC spouse. Once the I 130 is approved, he will then complete the application for a Cr1 spouse visa, using the Consular process. This takes place while he is living in his home country. As he already has a visitor visa, he can continue to visit you while this is  all being processed, but he cannot use a visitor visa to live here with you .. only visit. And entry each time is always at the discretion of the CBP at point of entry 

32 minutes ago, MLo said:

Thank you so much for your response! 
 

Does he have to return home as soon as we get married or is he okay to return home once his B2 visa period is up? Or just has to return home before we file for the transition to petition? 

He must leave before the period of stay, determined on entry by the CBP Officer, is up. He must not overstay or he will risk losing his visitor visa. You can apply for the I 130 as soon as you have all the documents in hand , even if he is still here in the US. But he needs to leave before his authorized stay expires  

2 minutes ago, Lil bear said:

Then you are waiting while  they finish checking the 15 yrs background/work/residential history. 

Were you given a 221g notice at yhe interview ?  If you were, it would be helpful if you posted a photo of it here .. but please cover up all personal info .. also complete your profile and timeline,  so we have some background to your application. You interviewed in MTL .. Are you a Canadian citizen or resident. Are you a dual national? What category of visa are you applying for … 

3 minutes ago, mattu said:

 have any challenging issues in your situation?   NOT at all 

 

At the interview officer told me there is nothing missing they just need to check 15 years of background history ,just handed  me a link to fill out my 15 years of work and resident history, since then my case was updated once on 17th of october 2023 ,nothing else yet 

Then you are waiting while  they finish checking the 15 yrs background/work/residential history. 

Nope. Your application is in Administrative processing” .. which is  normal after the interview .. But there is never any indication of how long this will take   Did you have to submit any documents after the interview ? Did they keep your passport ? Do you

 have any challenging issues in your situation? 

2 minutes ago, mattu said:

Do you have a question ? 

Just had a read through the NC DmV info .. neither the temporary I 551 in the passport nor the I94 are acceptable for a REAL ID.   You should be ok getting a state ID.. But will need to wait for the GC to get a REAL ID 

2 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

Having been through a combo interview with wife (who is now a citizen), I would not take a young child. All of your attention needs to be on the 2 interviews.  Just my 2 cents.  Good luck.  

Agreed. You do not need any complexities. Get a sitter 

15 minutes ago, Piti said:

Ohh okey, thanks but do you have a Letter template?

Its not a hard letter to write     

name address contact details

who he is joint sponsor for 

Reason why he did not file taxes 

sign and date  

Moved to Taxation and finances subforum. 

1 hour ago, CARR1 said:

I am a US citizen/Canada PR, husband is Canada citizen and last month we submitted the 1-30 online.  I have lived in Canada for almost 10 years and we will stay in Canada together until he has a via in hand.  We are aware this can take up to 2 years, but I am curious is it best for us to sell our house in Canada before he receives his visa? I keep reading about a 25% tax and of course would rather not pay that.  Our current mortgage renews next fall, so we were thinking of selling the house at that time and renting for our remaining time here.   We will use the proceeds of our house sale here to fund the move, purchase a house in the US.  TIA! 

Simplest tax approach is to ensure it is sold before he enters the US using the visa   Can be the day before .. or when it suits you before that. Remember that visas are not guaranteed, so don't do anything that  you can’t recover from /live with  if it is delayed or denied 

1 minute ago, Zebby said:

Is there anyone here same case as mine i got interviewed last dec 22 2023 6 30 am and til now my ceac status is still ready. Im so worried about it. I tried to call manila us embassy and they told me its a case to case basis. 

Ceac is often not updated 

16 minutes ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

Niece will need a student visa.

 

The "walkabout visa" might be something from the Crocodile Dundee movies.

Are you implying that not everything from Crocodile Dundee is true ?  Oh I am offended now. No more “likes” for you for while ! 🤪

38 minutes ago, MRJ9987 said:

Thank you kindly for your reply!  Any advice for the DS-260 or should I just let it be?  

The DS 260 was accurate at the time of submission. The IO will update the records. You cannot do another or change one already submitted. 

39 minutes ago, MRJ9987 said:

Hi, 

 

I'm the petitioner and my husband is the USC. 

I was DQ'd on September 07, 2023.  Our child was born on December 14 in Canada.  She qualifies for CRBA and we have submitted an application and got an interview for her on January 30, 2024.  

 

My visa interview in Montreal is for January 29, 2024.   

My questions are - 

- do I need to update my DS-260?  How do I go about this?  

- do we need to submit an updated AoS?  Also, how do we do this?  

- is there anything else we need to do? 

 

I am trying to dot the i's and cross the t's to make sure we do everything correctly.  

 

Thank you so much in advance for your replies

Take the child's birth certificate and copy of crba application / info with you to your interview. IO will update. 

Your husband should fill out a new I 864 to reflect the increase in your household size. Carry this to your interview 

Remember CRBA isnt a travel document so your child will also need a US passport before entering the US 

Just now, mapi said:

Alright, no worries.

The CRBA and passport are requested. Waiting for an appointment at the Dutch Embassy. My interview is at the end of January and we're moving in May. Enough time to get all the paperwork done 

Hopefully yes