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Hi,

Total gross income (before taxes). So if you are using the 1040 for 2009, that would be line 22.

Hi,

The Canadian police certificate question was answered in your other thread.

No, you do not need a U.S. police clearance.

Just so you know, although you live in Vancouver, you will still have your interview in Montreal.

Hi. I was in the U.S on a J1 visa in 2002 and I had to provide proof that my J1 did not require me to return to the country of nationality and live there for 2 years; I had Romanian nationality at the time. So I had to dig up that old passport and send them a copy of that visa which luckily stated that I was not subject to that stupid requirement.

Are you waiting for your passport as well?

No i'm not, we have already obtained my Husband's visa, moved to Florida for 15 months and returned to Canada

Hi everyone.

I'm new to this forum and I'm glad I found it. After I had the interview I sent additional proof and they requested my passport after 6 weeks. Now it's been over 8 weeks since they received my passport and I haven't got it back. Frustration grows day by day. I'm supposed to start graduate school in august but I'm afraid that my passport won't come in time. Good luck to all of those waiting.

Hi monica and welcome to vj, it's too bad that you are also in the Montreal queue!

What additional information were you asked to provide, if you don't mind me asking.

The link the OP is referring to takes one to the NVC page.

If they get it mid-change, per your example, it should not be a problem.

You can go ahead and fill it out now if you like. Before you send a form you will want to check to see if there is a newer version, if they have a newer one available you should use that one.

I would recommend that you find a different civil surgeon.

It is no longer required. Here is that information on the USCIS site:

3. The February 25, 2010 edition of the Form I-693 reflects that an individual should no longer be tested for HIV infection, and that individuals do not have to be vaccinated with the herpes zoster (zoster) and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Any reference to HIV, HPV or zoster has been removed in the February 25, 2010 edition. If a physician is using the October 14, 2009 edition of Form I-693, the physician should:

Write "No longer required" in the entry for HIV testing, and for HPV or zoster (if applicable)

And the Center for Disease Control:

Is the human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) still required under the new vaccination criteria?

No. HPV does not meet the new vaccination criteria set by CDC and is not required for the immigrant medical exam.

Your birth certificate lists your Mother's name?

Yes. Once he has his permanent residency he keeps it, as long as he keeps residing in Canada, it does not become void when he turns 18 (you probably can't find any information on it because it's not an issue)

Hi,

It usually only takes a couple of weeks to receive the NOA1.

All of the information he gave you is incorrect. I'm sure you have already noticed that you send the I-130 to Chicago, not Nebraska.

First of all, if the I-130 reaches the national visa center before or at the same time as the I-129F, you will be persuing a CR1 or IR1 visa (depending on how long you have been married, 2 years or less - CR1, more than 2 years, IR1). This is an immigrant visa. Generally they do arrive at the NVC at the same time, so just be prepared for that, you will want to have a look at the CR1/IR1 guide here.

If either of you get permanent residency (U.S. or Canada), you are not required to give up your citizenship at any point, so that is not an issue. In fact you can have both Canadian and U.S. citizenship (dual citizen).

As for visiting, it is 100% up to the border guard on the day, that's all there is to it. What he told you about needing proof of filing to cross is untrue as well. It certainly won't hurt to have the NOA1 handy, but more importantly ensure you bring proof of ties to Canada, things like a rental lease or mortgage documents, letter from employer stating when you are expected back, a return ticket, etc.

One thing though, are you ready to move to the U.S.? Once you get your visa for the U.S. you are expected to be a permanent resident, not residing in the U.S. will mean forfeiting your permanent residency (in a nutshell)

How will the Department of State process my K-3 visa petition?

Important Notice: Effective February 1st, 2010, when both the I-129F petition for a nonimmigrant K visa and the I-130 petition for an IR-1 (or CR-1) spouse of a U.S. citizen visa have been approved by USCIS and sent to the National Visa Center (NVC), the availability as well as the need for a nonimmigrant K-3 visa ends. If the NVC receives both petitions:

•The nonimmigrant K visa will be administratively closed.

•The application process explained below will not be applicable and cannot be used.

•The NVC will contact the petitioner and you with instructions for processing your IR-1 (or CR-1) immigrant visa. For more information on the immigrant visa process review the Immigrant Visa for a Spouse webpage.

If the NVC does not receive your I-130 petition and I-129F at the same time, the NVC will process your I-129F petition.

thanks Bob! I should of asked for your help and not these other clowns who don't know to much.

Wow, all these people trying to help you and this is what you give in return?

Lucky you have Bob.

Can't be done, the sponsor must be domiciled in the U.S.

That's too bad - that you weren't treated with more kindness at the consulate, I don't understand why they can't at least be pleasant.

I don't remember anyone posting here that they had requested their passport back (which is not to say it has never happened).

You are entitled to have your passport back if you want it. You can try emailing them and requesting it - for what it's worth.

I would suggest you request it via Fax, their fax number, according to their website is (514) 398-9748 Fax - there is a note here on VJ, on the consulate info page, that it is 514-398-9748 - I suggest you try the one from their site first. Good luck.

Oh - as to your question on whether or not it's a good idea to request it back now - well, think of it this way. You get it back, they approve your visa, they request your passport and it goes back in to that big pile of mail your additional information was in. You say DOS has a note that they received it May 17th - when did you actually send it?

Forgive my Canadian ignorance, I am new at such things, but I just had a bacon and egg breakfast sandwich at Harvey's. Does this have any significance? It was fine, I enjoyed that it was a real fried egg, but the bacon was definitely American, unfortunately.

Hold the phone here!

I'm confused now, what do you mean american bacon? Do you mean like in the picture below? That is Canadian bacon, our bacon is no different than the U.S. version

So no, don't surrender your license when you go to Ontario (if you still have it at that point).

Hi and welcome,

The Canada forum is here:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/93-canada/

To find it in future, just scroll down the main Forums page (link at the top left hand side of this page) to Regional Forums, it is listed there

They don't normally stamp the passport of a Canadian or give them an I-94 - so don't worry about that.

As I mentioned in your other thread, you seem like candidates for adjustment of status, so i'm not really sure what you are asking. If you want someone to 100% guarantee you that he won't be asked about his intent when he crossed the border and they will believe that he had none - no one can guarantee that - if they do then they are not telling you the truth.

The adjustment of status is a legal way for him to apply for permanent residency in the U.S. There is nothing shady about it if you are following the rules. Based on what you have posted, you are doing that.

My question then is 'has anyone else experienced anything like this? and if so, when you had your interview and the gentleman stated that the only thing they required was a certain piece of information and then we would obtain our visa, you sent in this information and then certain documents either changed or expired did you have to resend even more information?

I hope that this is not to muble jumble that you can not understand, i am just so frustrated.

thank you anyone that might have some insight

Hi,

I don't remember ever reading where someone had to send in new documents because the old ones expired while waiting for Montreal to look at them.

People sometimes are asked for more information after submitting the first bunch. That doesn't happen too often, but it does happen.

Your Dad sounds like a really nice man kathryn

Marilyn, even though you don't work there, can't you still go visit the kids for an hour every once in a while?

I think you are doing the right thing Marilyn, I mean I am sure you don't want to go in to a big explanation. You know what you mean and that's all that matters

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I believe the OP is the petitioner, not the beneficiary - as she says "when I finally file for him"

Your child's disability income has zero to do with you petitioning your fiance/spouse.

Good luck

do you think i would still be able to go across if i tell them i sent to montreal us embassy

i always carry all my paper work with me to show i am doing things right way so wont jeopardize it

im scared they will think something else like i was made to surrender them for some bad reason

If they ask - and like Marilyn said, they probably won't even ask - you have no choice but to tell them the truth.

If for some strange reason they asked to see your passport - you just have to say that you don't have them with you and you thought the driver's license and ID card were sufficient. That is the truth.

You would only tell them about Montreal if they specifically ask where your passport is (although why they would ask this I don't know, doesn't really make sense).

But if it gets to that point just tell all - you have no other choice except to tell the truth, so just accept that. I'm concerned if you don't you are going to look nervous and they will know that. You have zero reason to be nervous, you aren't doing anything wrong.

my 9 year old only has his birth cert.

and i have letter from his natural father saying i can take him

you think this would be a problem

If you look at that first link Marilyn gave you, you will see that children only need the birth certificate.

question is

when i get to border

if they ask me

where is my passports?????

WHAT DO I SAY??????

anyone got thoughts on this????

My advice is, tell them the truth. Tell them where your passports are, bring some proof of applying for your visa - like the NOA2 and a copy of your interview letter.

Have a good trip!

Hi,

You have part 1 right - just put N/A for item 6

Part II.

#10- Do we check both A1 and C1? Is she considered a 'non-resident' or a 'resident' by this form?

Check A1, she is now a resident.

Part IV.

A, B, and C

Again here, do we check A1 and B8 I assume?

Only B8

Your assets are sufficient, you have proof of ongoing employment when you relocate, sounds like you have a good solid I-864 alone, I don't think you will be needing a joint sponsor.