mam521

True story - it's an unfortunate reality 😂

This reminds me...I probably have to do the same for my kids with their N-600's. Ugh...the SSA offices suck!

I'm waiting for Kyle to bust into Monte Python's "Every Sperm is Sacred" song. He's so cringy and I can't believe Ani actually did the dirty with him! And he's ready to cry because she doesn't want to have his kid...50 shades of messed up!! I just can't...Madeleine's nails 🤮 Alliya and Shaun - he's just a creepy old dude taking advantage of a youn'un. Also cringy and ewe.

If you have EAD until 2029, what's the issue? Did you file I-131 advanced parole for reentry, if you want to travel?

No guests in Houston. When we did the kids' oath ceremony last month, only a parent per kid.

Filling out your timeline helps others assist you with your questions. What visa type and why are your derivatives joining now? Was it a new baby or something else?

LPR males between the age of 18 and 25 are required to sign up for the SSS, alongside their citizen counterparts.

While I realize that thread you referenced was not the same as I referenced, the one I referenced is newer and has actually been updated since May 2021. A screen capture from the information contained within dated 2023: While your intentions may be good, it is confusing when you mix information. Visiting the US has different requirements to emigrating to the US. You stated you wanted to create a thread about Canadians specifically but went on to describe the VWP, which isn't relevant to Canadians and only impacts visitors from VWP countries entering the US. This mix of information is extremely confusing.

Clawback provisions are completely legal. As I understand it, parts of the process aren't enforceable (PERM, for example), but the I-140, the AOS, medical, derivative petitions, moving expenses, etc are all eligible to be reclaimed by the employer. We had a person leave before their contracted period and the company did go after them for the costs. A lot of time, effort and energy was put into this person for them to turn around and go to the competition after receiving a huge benefit. I think that person negotiated a 2 year repayment plan.

This. Check your contract. Many companies do have a time dependent repayment clause for immigration related matters. I had a 1 year clause when I initially came to the US on a work visa. We have the same clause for company sponsored LPR. I have a friend coming to the US next month and his is a 2 year clause - if he leaves within the first year, he has to repay 100% of the associated expenses. If it's within the second year, it's 50%, unless his employment is terminated (not by cause) by the company. If not, you're free to switch jobs.

You've misinterpreted what I said. So many people work so hard to get their LPR, fulfilling the residency requirements and everything that goes with and hope to one day become citizens. The OP doesn't seem to even want to be an LPR, but rather to just take advantage of the system. If LPR was treated as it was intended to be by the OP, the children would reside in the US, fulfilling the obligations of permanent residency, not just visiting once a year to supposedly keep the LPR status valid. There would be no question about the children's eligibility for citizenship. As presented, that is not the case. People literally give their lives in search of what the OP has and that's the part that makes me sad - there's seemingly little appreciation for it.

If you perceive it as "stuck" in the US, then why even consider citizenship? LPR - lawful PERMANENT resident. It does, in fact, indicate you plan to be a permanent resident of the United States with the freedom to visit other countries as any other LPR or citizen is free to do. Considering you've mentioned your children are older, it's is likely important to allow them the opportunity to move to the US and decide if they want to continue to retain LPR status. Should they choose, they can pursue citizenship on their own. There is a lifetime of tax implications unless they rescind their status. It's potentially easier as a LPR than a citizen.

The power around these parts has been AWFUL. I asked hubs the other day if he's happy with our generator purchase. He replied that he was and that he's surprised at how much it's run for non-hurricane related reasons. On a side note, he and I took a sourdough bread making class yesterday. It was fun. It wasn't horribly difficult, but it will take a minute to become efficient at making the bread. 4 ingredients though. Hub's delight when he eats 4 ingredient bread like he used to in Europe as opposed to the 15 ingredient loaves from the grocery store is near comical. And yes, I'll be in trouble for my maths being all wrong

The first post. The information for Canadians moving to the US hasn't changed much.

It was a passing mention on the EB2 thread.

Can you imagine if you were a CO and 90 Day fan and Angela and Michael's case came across your desk? LMAO Jasmine and Gino - sure she put off having a baby, but for a dude that supposedly wants a kid so badly, he doesn't seem that interested in Jasmine's kids. Regardless, they are the prime example of why they don't need to be pumping out any babies! Reiterating: Ed is disgusting and never has any ownership over his life. Liz needs therapy, too. I can't believe Ed thinks he should have any semblance of a relationship with Ryleigh. Loren is selfish for wanting a full body makeover when she has 3 SMALL children. It's a mental health crisis and honestly, these plastic surgeons need to make these people do some therapy because it's a slippery slope with body dysmorphia. Next thing you know, you'll have a Darcey and Stacey or a Nikki on your hands! Bottom line isn't to help people, though. It's to make money. Just...sad.

I was wondering the same. Someone on another thread said some letters went out.

Please fill out your timeline. This will depend on what visa category you are petitioning for.

The process has not changed in the 4.5 years since that thread, so the information contained within it is still relevant. What has changed are the fees, which have all increased. Good luck

I just did this for my children. You have to be able to present verifiable evidence that your children are physically present in the US. Simply having a greencard and visiting once a year is not enough. You have to demonstrate they attend school, visit doctors, have a life and activities in the US. It makes me sad to know how many people are literally stuck in the process of trying to obtain a greencard while your children have been awarded LPR status and you are quite literally facilitating the abuse of LPR. Please rethink citizenship for them. They've never lived in the US and are not aware of what living in the US is like, let alone making a commitment to renounce allegiance to their home country. Maybe the American dream is yours, but they have no idea if it's theirs.

No idea which model it is. That will determine value. You can easily check online yourself.

If you have had vaccines as a child, head to your local clinic and ask for a titres test. That will determine your immunity. If there are missing vaccines, you'll likely be referred to a travel clinic to receive your missing vaccines. It's still cheaper to do this in advance of your medical with the civil surgeon. Additionally, some of the vaccines require more than one dose with a time lapse in between. If you manage this now, you may be able to get them all completed under provincial health care (or employer medical benefits in Canada) before heading Stateside.

https://www.cbp.gov/trade/basic-import-export/importing-car You'll need: - letter of compliance - bill of sale - Form HS-7 - EPA form If it's financed through Mini, you'll have to pay it off. It's parent company is BMW and they will not allow the vehicle to leave Canada while a lien exists. You'll likely have to pay another 2.5% in duty. In Oregon, check the DMV for what they need. https://www.oregon.gov/odot/dmv/pages/vehicle/titlereg.aspx At that point, you'll have to assess whether the cost is worth it. 2021 Cooper is worth about $24K US according to Kelley Blue Book. If you have to pay out the financing, pay duty, then bring it into compliance in Oregon, it will be up to you to determine if it's worth it or if it's worth it to sell it in Canada and buy a different one in the US.

US based flights are miserable and oversold. Always. It sucks. When I flew to Malaysia last year, the plane from IAH to NRT was packed. When I connected NRT to KUL, I had a whole row to myself to pass out in. We managed to score a United super points sale in Nov. 2022 for a trip to LHR in full business for 60,000k a person or something ridiculous for May of last year. There was a lot of sneering from people when my kids climbed into their business seats but eh - we looked at the EXACT right time to grab the deal and had plenty of points from being stuck at home for forever during covid. We were supposed to have done the trip in May 2020, but the 'vid had us cancel the trip. The result was I never had the opportunity to meet my FIL. But, I had the wonderful fortune of meeting my MIL and she is simply a lovely person and there's no chance on god's green earth that you'd think she was 80! She still drives a mean stick and chauffeured our sorry butts around the Devon coast so hubs and I could look at rocks (we're both geologists). She's planning to pack up and move across the globe again to NZ to live near the grandkids. She's totally living to 100 and beyond. There is nothing stopping her!

@mawhitecar please fill out your timeline: https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=471507 It helps people more accurately answer questions and assists with the statistics across the VJ community.