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When does the minor's passport expire? The I-94 will not extend past the expiration and may have only been given up to a 6mo expiration window. Custody can and will be an issue unless the mother has full custodial parental rights with no visitation agreement with the other parent, as issued by an official court. Or, the other parent was never listed on the child's birth certificate.

Many cultures have religious ceremonies that are viewed in the eyes of US Immigration as being "too married" for a K1 visa. Do not put yourselves at risk. Enter the US, marry, adjust status then have your religious ceremony in your own country. People here are not joking when they tell you that USCIS can dig into your whole life and if they find out you did a religious ceremony prior to entering the US to get legally married, it may well jeopardize your whole life and the plans you have in the US. The type of marriage and the impacts are the considerations that needed to be made PRIOR to applying for the visa type you applied for. If a religious ceremony was that important, you should have considered a spousal visa, not a fiancé visa.

Just info to anyone who looks - the reason an aftermarket TPMS may not be accepted is because it doesn't technically meet FMVSS regulation. From NHTSA (for Canadian imported vehicles): "If the manufacturer’s letter states that the vehicle complies with all applicable FMVSS but does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems, the vehicle can only be imported as a conforming motor vehicle under Box 2B if the importer furnishes Customs with an invoice from a franchised dealer or authorized repair facility of the vehicle’s original manufacturer showing that a tire pressure monitoring system identical to, and with the same part number(s) as the system the manufacturer installs on vehicles manufactured for sale in the United States has been installed on the vehicle for which entry is sought." https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/vig_canada09122017.pdf So, don't be angry if the CBP officer doesn't pass an aftermarket TPMS system. His or her job could potentially be on the line if they let the vehicle in. The standards are clearly outlined.

I interviewed a couple of weeks before my 2nd anniversary, so the temporary I-551 in my passport said CR-1. I crossed the border 1 day after my 2nd wedding anniversary and received my IR-1 statused, 10 year greencard. It updated in the system. Same for Kid1. We had to file an I-90 for Kid2 because their greencard didn't properly update. We received the new greencard with the proper status and didn't have to pay anything. So, I've dealt with both issues and there's a pretty favourable chance you'll have no issues.

She can mention it. The CO will look at your marriage certificate to verify it’s real. The chances of needing to file the I-90 are very, very small because the system will update.

Tim has always given me gay vibes. Even way back when... Natalie legitimately needs to seek out professional assistance. She's a MESS of emotions. She messes up good things because she's a mess and she doesn't know how to communicate. After a fist kiss, her partner has no clue that she's already at the alter, getting married in her head. Unrealistic expectation versus reality. Agree about the divorces...like just sign the papers already. That said, the weird Dutchie Tania is with is just that...a weird Dutchie. I suppose he ain't wrong holding her accountable though. The tattoo thing is not the same, either. Ed and Liz - man, he's insecure and goes into dad mode, lecturing her when she's half cut at their engagement party. That whole relationship is a hot mess of insecurity and settling. She needs to go find self confidence, self love and then find someone she deems worthy of herself. Cole - that dude looks like a hobo. Not sure why he hasn't moved all of his ####### out of Debbie's house yet. Sumit is such a mama's boy even though she's rejected him. He "pretended" to be American with his call center job but now he's recoiling at the thought of heading to the US, despite having never been. Usually the Americans are quick to persuade their spouse to move to the US and recoil at the thought of living elsewhere, but it's the opposite this time. Kudos to Jenny's family for planning to visit. Again. Mr. Peanut isn't going to find what he is looking for. Hate to say it, but the women he wants are outta his league.

The interviewing CO will probably mention it, but if not, don't worry as it will change automatically in the system. Your wife should receive a greencard with the correct IR status. If not, file an I-90 and have it corrected.

They have lost mailed packages as well and then you're on the hook for the costs to resend. If you upload anything to CEAC, you should be able to see it in the system to verify it's there; if it's not, upload again. The key is not letting the page time out. The IT is from about 1995 and if you know that and can play to it, you can successfully navigate. It's basically a crapshoot these days! Long, strong covid excuses still rampant on top of many incompetencies.

^^^This^^^ My finance company let me bring my vehicle across, but they had a US division and it wasn't dealership financed. I wanted to bring a dealership financed vehicle when I came back the second time and that was a hard no, they would not allow it.

If you and your partner are serious about marriage, I'd advise marrying and continuing with consular processing. The reasons have been listed above. You can continue to visit one another while your case is pending and if your job is truly global, there's potentially no reason you can't move under a US based division once you've secured your green card. Please stop working remotely when visiting - this is 100% illegal, despite being for the Canadian division of your company. It can jeopardize your eligibility for immigration. The Canadian Consulate in Montreal has been getting through marriage based applications in reasonable time these days. The bigger challenge may actually be the initial USCIS part.

The lengthy delays in processing of basically all visa types is, in part, why many around here will recommend a CR-1/IR-1 over a K-1 visa. The processing is taking so long that typically the beneficiary enters as an IR, eliminating the necessity of the prolonged ROC process and allows the beneficiary the ability to work and travel from the outset. Regardless, as others have said, long wait times have been exacerbated by covid and there's a pretty good chance a push to process faster is going to fall on deaf ears. Everyone's queued up and waiting for their turn.

We seem to be missing some thrilling reports...

This seems to be the current modus operandi of late - the only way to get a decision when highly delayed is by filing a court case.

Please fill out your timeline: https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=432694 The need for a lawyer will depend on how straightforward your case is and how well you navigate forms. If it's a straightforward case, you're likely to be able to do it yourself. There are plenty of guides on here and you can always ask questions.

We weren't automatically changed from F2 to IR-1. We had to call and provide the information. It was pretty painless (one of the only things that was painless! lol )

Montreal has improved dramatically on the wait time. It's down to about 3-4 months from DQ to interview for IR/CR-1's. Definitely! And things like a 3 or 4 day weekend aren't out of the question if flights are available! It definitely improves the marriage situation when you can actually be a couple!

AP = administrative processing Everyone goes through AP. Typically, it's short - tying up loose ends with background checks, etc - and you get your passport back within 2 or so weeks. HOWEVER, if the CO in Montreal deems anything out of place, you can be put into an extended AP period and asked to provide more information or, worse yet, be handed a DS-5535 which is a more extreme vetting. Most AP cases are missing medicals, incorrect PRC, issues with the I-864 but are still taking 6-12 weeks for review. The later requires extensive travel history for 15 years to be provided in addition to other requested information. Thus far, very few people have made it out of Montreal DS-5535 purgatory without filing a WOM. This is not to scare you, but rather to inform you of the challenges you may face. The risk with consular processing is that the assumption is you do not life in the US - you live in the country where your interviewing consulate is and all information provided by the consulate says do not plan to move to the USA until your visa is in hand. Others have mentioned the risks with being on a TN and potentially being denied reentry into the US. Most people who've been stuck in DS-5535 purgatory have been able to visit on a B1 tourist visa, but some have faced scrutiny from the CBP officers. On the positive side, if you make it through unscathed, you will enter the US, able to work and remove the restriction on your SSN as well as travel without issue. There's a spreadsheet in my signature that shows timelines of IR/CR-1's in Montreal if you want to get a feel for how long it's taking and who's been put into extended AP.

No, it will have no influence because it is explicitly stated in the directions not to make plans to leave Canada or begin your life in the USA until your visa is in hand. It's frustrating, but it is what it is. Everyone gets put into AP. The 221(g) is usually something missing or incomplete. What was missing? Medical? Issue with the I-864?

Tell him to go study It will make it far easier for you to visit, further strengthening your case of a bonafide relationship and as long as his studies are legitimate, it will help him find work in the US once he is able to join you. Chancy made an excellent point about gathering his civil documents prior to arriving in Canada.

Echoing others - you need to do some research. You'll want to enter the US and not have to adjust status because you'll want to work and you'll want to be able to travel outside of the US if you need to (which you can't until you get Advanced Parole if you adjust). You can still visit each other just as you would through the K-1process. You'll just need to keep in mind that the CO may ask for you to demonstrate strong ties to Canada before admitting you.

If she is CURRENTLY making $0, then the correct number is $0. All the DoS is really worried about is that you're not going to become a ward of the state. Your cosponsor hypothetically covers for this, so just put $0 for your partner, ensure your cosponsor has sufficient income to cover you according to the requirements and just be prepared to answer any questions, should there be any. They're probably going to just look at the cosponsor's income.

Actually, you are incorrect. If one parent has sole, court ordered custody, they do not require the other parent's signature:

Their systems are hopelessly unreliable at times. I had to redo fingerprints when I did my interview because they didn't save. Regardless, congrats!

I can see why, after people struggle through the process for so long, then out of the blue, it seems so easy and everything is wrapped up and done that it could be perceived as a scam. Nothing about immigration is easy...then all of a sudden it is. If the process were smooth and transparent throughout, people wouldn't be so skeptical.

I'm a firm believer that people like that are why people have mid life crises. You question their ability to walk, talk and chew gum...