mam521

Advertisements for BA keep popping up on my feed for round trip London for about $600 per person. Typically, it's travel for a week in October. Yes, October probably isn't the most favoured time, but the price is definitely more amenable than the $8k flights in the height of summer.

Because you're moving on a greencard, the border agent may make you. There was a thread from about 2 years ago where a person here was turned away at the border because they weren't prepared to import the car. The costs will depend on the state you're going to and if they decide to charge you taxes. Additionally, your state will have some requirements. Texas requires vehicles to be brought into compliance and registered in state within 30 days. Others have similar requirements. It's not just this, but also insurance. Most Canadian insurers won't insure you past 6 months at the most.

We really need an eye roll or wow emoji reaction. Because just wow that it took 3 months.

You cannot import it without the compliance letter. You'll either have to find a registered importer or sell the vehicle in Canada and buy something stateside. Keep in mind, if the vehicle is financed, you also require permission from the finance company or bank to export the asset from Canada. It's often easier just to sell and move on.

I'd be inclined to agree. Depending on the service center you're working through, 4 months seems to be a pretty average timeline for citizenship these days. I applied for Citizenship only and my timeline was 4 months; my kids' N-600's were 2mo; a colleague has his oath ceremony tomorrow and his application only took about 2 or 3 months.

Wording matters. Time zones matter. We all know USCIS and the DoS have terrible IT. That RFE says BY June 4, not ON June 4. I'm going to guess your window of opportunity slammed shut at 11:59pm ET June 3. It's best to always take a cautionary approach with USCIS. I would have gotten that RFE knocked out ASAP. If everything for your application was kosher, you should have been able to provide what they requested in a timely manner. If it were a document missing that you were say, waiting to arrive from a foreign government or something, then you should have requested an extension with evidence for why you required an extension.

Learned something new today! I had no idea you can't use laughing gas down here...that's silly! It just adds another thing to do because dad will have to file a CRBA for the baby versus the baby just being born in the US. If mom and dad are aware of what's required, not a big deal. Just takes time, is all.

I'm entertained by these prenup/postnup discussions...

Is she a citizen because of derivative citizenship through you or does she have a US citizen parent?

You answered the question about the Jay Treaty. It's unfortunate that that doesn't quite work! It's a conundrum you'll ultimately have to decide on. If you go the K1 route, you won't be able to travel to Canada or work until your application is approved. It is more costly, as you say. Are you prepared to be 100% dependent on your partner and unable to visit "home" until your paperwork is through? New baby usually means you want to share with your family. If you choose the CR1, the advantage for you having the baby in Canada is you're familiar with the medical system and likely have some supports, be it family or friends. I understand baby's dad wants to be involved and the costs aren't fun, but at least you can claim EI in Canada and have your healthcare looked after while you wait. When you do enter the US, you'll be able to work and travel freely. There is legislation in Canada that is in the works to allow second generation to claim citizenship, but as of right now, it's not. If you have the baby in Canada, the baby's children will (without the legislation change) be allowed to claim citizenship. Yep, its far into the future, but it's a consideration none the less. Good luck!

You're repatriating. Shouldn't be any issues.

If you've activated your visa, you can move your things. Uhaul is probably your easiest bet. We rented a one way trailer from Calgary to Houston and got er dun. It was about $700CAD

Considering finances are a bit of a concern for you guys, I would strongly consider the CR1. K1 requires adjustment of status and removal of conditions, both of which add to the overall cost. In addition, it used to be free to file for work authorization when adjusting that status, but USCIS changed that on April 1, so it's a cost and a wait. I always advocate for people to start their lives together on as equal a footing as possible. Being 100% reliant on your partner from the moment you arrive until your EAD is issued is very difficult, especially for people who are used to a certain amount of autonomy. New country, new people, new friends...it's nice to be able to do some things on your own while contributing to the relationship. Just my 2 cents. Best of luck!

It's funny that Italians live in the home of Catholicism, but have a rather different interpretation of "the rules" to what many North Americans perceive them to be. I realize Christianity spans the gammut, so I am referring specifically to Catholicism but I think religion in general is interpreted in a far more reaching way in the US, especially. Anyone fully understand why Angela is so mad at MAIIIIKEL for moving his interview? You'd think she'd have a clue since she sponsored him but seems that she's left it all up to him! Seems Kobe wasn't super honest when he and Em got together...

I don't disagree...interview letters seem to be slow and scarce of late! I didn't realize the African consulates are running parallel to Montreal with so few!

When you get a US passport, the Department of State will recognize the children as citizens. USCIS does not. When you file the N-600, USCIS recognize the children as citizens. It's a bit strange, but ultimately, it's USCIS that has to recognize their citizenship for it to be "complete".

I-131 (AP) (optional as long as you don't want to leave the US before AOS is approved) $630

If you can score a Litter Robot 3 for a good deal (they do come up on Marketplace but you have to POUNCE on them), well worth it. We also have a Meowant box since Monty joined the household. It's not too bad, but it's still not the LR3. I had 2 Smart Scoops in the past (similar to the nature's miracle one). The first one was ok, the second wasn't the same quality. Still better than manual scooping of the ole kitty sand though!

Boys smell funny. That's why. 🤣

This thread has (very unfortunately) been dying out somewhat. People have not been requesting to be added to the tracking sheet so it's all gone quite quiet but there doesn't seem to have been many family based OR employment based interviews and many people are still stuck in DS5535 purgatory in Montreal. Sad state of affairs!!!

But is she going to want to put that new degree to use? She won't be allowed to work until her work authorization is issued, IF you file for it (it's an additional fee). K1's have become monumentally more expensive with all of the follow up requirements (AOS, ROC). Food for thought.

The unfortunate reality of immigration is it's not speedy. Far from it, in fact! It requires a lot of patience. But, when you remember it's a privilege and you think about how little time it actually is on the larger scale, it's an easier pill to swallow. Hang tight! You'll get there!

For clarification sake, you filled out the DS-260 and it was approved on March 25, 2024?

I love to sleep under a pile of blankets and he sleeps with essentially the sheet and maybe a blanket. Bring on 21°C and my duvet! LOL