mam521

There have been some people. Canada's processing has slowed somewhat and you're looking at about a year I believe unless your spouse falls into one of the employment categories that allows for express entry. Still seems to be less arduous than trying to get into the US and one can apply for citizenship after 3 years in Canada, as long as the requirements are met.

It's not priority per se, but rather that there are few limitations on IR/CR categories in the same way there are visa limits on employment and family preference categories.

There's already a Montreal thread that addresses interviews. You should update your timeline to reflect your I-130 approval and your DS-260 approval.

https://www.itsgnetwork.com/itsg/globalTaxJournal.asp?aid=15#:~:text=Where a non-resident sells,as a withholding tax. Witholding taxes, clearance certificates...it's messy REALLY FAST and yet avoidable.

Endorsing the visa in the passport is what triggers the system to say you are a PR of the US and what changes your tax rules. You'll have to wait until June 1 unless you want to complicate things dramatically. The spousal sponsor has to be either with you or already in the US for you to activate your PR, so if you want the kids to be able to go ahead of you, your spouse can come up and fly the kids "home" or could take the kids to activate their visas (assuming they are CR2's) and when the time comes, you can pack them on the plane.

I would sell the house first. Once you activate that visa, you're considered a Permanent Resident of the US and the tax implications change. You have up to 6 months from the date of your medical to enter the US. Sell the house and come on down!

Be forewarned - just because you were given an expedite does not mean your case will be adjudicated immediately. It simply means your case will be adjudicated in a truncated timeline relative to others in your category. It also will not exclude you from the administrative processing and background checks that have, at times, lead to the issuance of a 221g or DS-5535. Again, not trying to be a negative nelly, just a voice of reason to help keep expectations in check so you aren't disappointed.

When you naturalized, your wife's category changed from FP to IR. IR petitions are not allowed to have derivatives like FP petitions (yes, it seems rather silly that FP's can but that's a whole other discussion). You should have filed an I-130 for your stepdaughter and requested an expedite on the grounds of her being a derivative on your wife's petition, but a category change resulted in the requirement for the new I-130 application when you naturalized. Can you confirm the answer to @Dashinka's question?

I didn't change my name. Too much hassle, especially when you involve multiple countries. We also were established with mortgage, title/deed for the house, vehicle registration etc, etc, etc so it just turns into a giant headache money grab (IMHO, of course ). And, I've had my name since I was born...how does my identity suddenly change when I get married? Anyway, to each their own but for the purposes of immigration, it doesn't matter.

Loaf on the stairs is the dangerous one.

So, I guess my question is what is your end game? You have Aus PR, which requires you to not be out of Aus for more than 12 months, but you want to become a permanent resident of the US, where you also can't be gone more than 12 months. Are you just moving to Aus on PR or have you been there for close to the 4 years required for citizenship? Where is your case presently sitting (ie where is your interview scheduled for)? Please fill in your timeline: https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=469247

Is your question a general one because HPV isn't a required vaccine for immigration purposes. Just want to make sure https://www.uscis.gov/tools/designated-civil-surgeons/vaccination-requirements

Hubs does not need the I-131. He needs his expired greencard and extension letter to reenter the US. Canadian passports are taking about 5 weeks at the moment. Since you're going to be in Canada, see if you can get an urgent passport renewal. Yes, it will cost a bit more, but then he will have his proper travel document within 2 days and won't be without the expired passport while the new one is processing, as would be the case if you renew from the USA. For your 2yo to get a US passport, you'll have to book an appointment at the local post office and all 3 of you will have to turn up to file the application. These were taking about 2 weeks not long ago. You can get a US passport card for your little one. Once you get the passport, have hubs apply for your kiddo's Canadian citizenship. Don't forget your own ID when you travel!

You should fill out your timeline so people are familiar with what Consulate or Embassy you're dealing with and can give you more accurate answers. https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=462064 Depending on the Consulate or Center, it can be completely normal. Because your document was missing, you'd have been put into Administrative Processing just meaning they are continuing to do the administrative parts of the job, including further verification of your information in their systems.

Should be your existing account. https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-fees/uscis-immigrant-fee#How_to_Pay_the_Fee

Interview letters are sent at different times depending on the type of visa being sought after. EB's are a different category and are subject to availability limits. FP's are another category that are subject to availability. Immediate relatives are not subject to visa availability and you'll see interviews for CR/IR categories come out even when no EB or FP interviews are given.

This. Just make sure you pay the greencard fee so your actual greencard will be issued and mailed out.

Montreal is a very slow consulate. It typically takes on average 6-8 weeks for them to reply to an inquiry. An expedite just means you have an opportunity to be placed in a shorter line. It doesn't mean that the line is being served expeditiously or immediately. Not to be insensitive, but immigration, expedited or not, isn't fast, cheap or for the faint of heart and is a privilege, not a right. There's also no guarantee that an expedite is going to protect you from being issued a 221g or a DS-5535. As others can attest, it really is take a number and the Consulate will call you when they are ready.

My question is why can't your fiancé visit you in Canada? If it's always a one sided deal, that's a bit strange.

If you already have the K1 in hand, I wouldn't waste the money and time starting over. EAD seems to be coming more quickly than it has been traditionally and you can file for Advanced Parole so you could leave the US and travel home until such time that your green card was issued. Just make sure you apply for your SSN prior to sending your AOS paperwork. I-130's are still taking more than a year. You require that before you can proceed with Consular Processing. So, you can be with your partner now, or you can wait another 12-18 months. 100% your choice.

I was going to suggest a buckwheat pillow. My friend swears by hers.

6-8 weeks is standard time for Montreal to reply to anything and as @JEN SHAH pointed out, it's typically just some copy and paste, standard issue message.

They'll just mail you the card. Next update should be tracking.

Informed Delivery from USPS had the information in there before the information was updated in MyUSCIS account, just as a FYI.

I understand the nervousness, and sorry to upset you, but I think it's important for people going through the process to understand all of the potential outcomes and not be blindsided if things don't go quite as expected. It's easier to move onto the next steps in any scenario if you know what the scenarios are. The interview isn't difficult if your relationship is legitimate. It's really more the formality of checking documents and making sure you are who you say you are. Deep breath - it will be ok!