Steve & Gloria

Hi everyone -- Gloria entered the US yesterday and is now an LPR!

For those in the Vancouver area, we entered via the Abbotsford/Sumas crossing because we are bringing our pet lovebird and Sumas is the only station with a vet to do the required examination. It was absolutely stress-free compared to a busy crossing like the Peace Arch. Ours was the only car there, and the people were very nice start to finish.

A very big thanks to all of you kind folks, particularly @Hawk Riders and the other volunteers who spend so many hours of their time to help others find their way through a complicated and stressful process. You're the best!

A quick update: my wife's interview was October 4th and she received her passport and visa back on October 12th. She had it sent to the local post office and they notified her.

Sending good thoughts to all those still waiting!

On 10/4/2021 at 3:38 PM, Steve & Gloria said:

No, in our case the officer wanted to see applicant birth certificate and marriage docs. The only thing he asked for related to the petitioner was the I-864.

In the excitement of being approved, I made a mistake re: the petitioner birth certificate. In fact the officer DID ask to see it -- Gloria does not recall if he asked specifically for the original, but she had both the original and a copy with her. Sorry if this post misled anyone! 

Also, she carried in a binder for all of the paperwork -- others had plastic folders of various kinds.

1 hour ago, YYZ&MIA said:

has ANYONE on here been asked for the petitioners original birth certificate?! That has also been my question. Congratulations on the approvals and thank you for sharing the covid screening info as it answers my above question as well. 🙂

No, in our case the officer wanted to see applicant birth certificate and marriage docs. The only thing he asked for related to the petitioner was the I-864.

21 hours ago, katelynns said:

I booked with Dr. Zatzman but was concerned when I saw this- so just letting anyone else who might be worried know! I asked Zatzmans office and they said since the government doesn’t require quarantine time if you’re fully vaccinated that they don’t either! 

Yes, we spoke with Dr. Cheema's office and they said as long as you're fully vaccinated and had a negative PCR test entering Canada, they will see you for the medical. 

46 minutes ago, alphabetagamma said:

Hello. It could be the DS-260 confirmation number. When you completed DS-260, you must have got a confirmation number. It's a 10 digit alphanumeric number. 

Ah, of course you’re right. It’s the DS confirmation code. Thanks!

Hi, we’re trying to register Gloria’s interview and the form is asking for her “DS-260 number.” Is that the invoice ID number? 

Hi, we’re trying to register the interview and the form is asking for the “DS-260 number.” Is that the invoice ID number? Anybody know?

9 minutes ago, HD_BIRDS said:

I would have liked a little more time to be honest! But happy to have any date.

We expected to get the IL next month, so now it's hurry up time!

Due to other hard commitments, we'll need to book the medical with Dr. Cheema as late as possible. Can anyone point us to info about how long it will take him to get results to Montreal?

2 minutes ago, From_CAN_2_US said:

Congratulations! Were you expedited?

Nope, just waiting like everyone else. We're very excited for all of you folks who've been in line with us!

26 minutes ago, alphabetagamma said:

Thanks for your response. I understand. I was just curious to know if its allowed to work for a US company while living in Canada. 

As far as I know, that's no problem. May depend on your exact circumstances though.

40 minutes ago, alphabetagamma said:

Hello. I got a question for you. How does the tax situation work when a US citizen works in Canada for a US company remotely? I'm assuming it will be your US address that you have given to your employer. Do you have to pay taxes in both Canada and US? We are also exploring this option and was curious to know. Appreciate your response. Thank you

US citizens have to file in the US, no matter what country they live in, and if you live in Canada, you have to file there too. Filing both can be a annoying, but the US/CAN tax treaty helps -- you might want to talk to a cross-border tax advisor. As a US citizen living in Canada, I've come to accept that no matter how the tax rates may differ, in the end I'll pay whichever one is higher.

1 minute ago, puppy_cute said:

How long did it take for you to get DQ after document submission to NVC?

Our I-130 was approved in August 2019, but the DS-260 process got bogged down as they kept asking for other information.  

6 minutes ago, puppy_cute said:

Here's what we have put together for the letter of intent to reestablish domicile to be submitted to NVC, please provide your feedback on how we can improve this (wording to sound more "legal" etc.) or if this is sufficient for NVC stage? We plan to either have my wife sign a lease and actually move before interview or just sign a lease and take it to the interview and tell the officer that we will move together after the visa is issued.

Thank you for posting your letter. I am a US citizen (dual actually) and my wife is Canadian. We've lived in Canada for nearly 20 years. Our sons live in Brooklyn, and were able to add my name to their apartment lease to establish domicile. I also maintain bank accounts etc. in the US. That seems to have been sufficient because my wife was DQ'd Dec. 1, 2020. Waiting patiently (wish). All the best to you in your process!

Heartfelt congratulations to everyone receiving their ILs today! Be joyful!

Our DQ was Dec. 1, so mustering up patience. 

On 4/14/2021 at 12:43 PM, Girltender said:

Going through the POE in July and want to get my ducks in a row.

I will be continuing to work in Canada and live just over the border.

I have a few questions for both a lawyer and an accountant, not totally sure I need either.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I just came across this thread. In case you're still looking for a Canadian immigration lawyer, when I moved from the US to Canada I worked with David Aujla in Victoria BC. He was very good and very easy to work with. Reach him at https://www.bcimmigration.com.

Hope that helps!

On 6/19/2021 at 10:26 AM, State and Maine said:

I got my t-dap and mmr on the same day but was told I would have to wait 2 weeks to get the covid vaccine. So you should be fine

We just called our vaccine provider (TravelSafe Clinic in Vancouver) about this  -- we were told that per BC Health and Dr. Bonnie Henry, "no time limit needs to be considered between other vaccines and the COVID vaccine." 

22 hours ago, Shumai84 said:

 

Hi @Shumai84, that looks like good news to me! Based on the spreadsheet you were DQ'd Sept. 30 2020, is that right? It will be interesting to hear when you get your IL. Rooting for you!

3 hours ago, YYZ&MIA said:

just enjoy every day and treat it like its your last summer in Canada.

SO true!