NorthnerSouth98

1 minute ago, ANN604 said:

Hey can you give some info about the car import experience please? I've gotten my letter from the manufacturer which says it meets all standards except standards 101 and 108 which seems acceptable based on the the options on the HS-7 Declaration form. Was yours similar? Also did you pay a fee/import tax?

I kind of lucked out. The person who usually does car imports was not in office so someone was filling in and doing it for the first time.

I did not even pay an import tax but filled out all the forms and was on my way. 
 

Sorry I’m not more helpful! 

Entered last night via the 1000 Island land border. 
 

I was able to get my visa stamped and car imported in about 45 minutes and everyone was very friendly. 
 

I know there is a “Moving to the US from Canada” checklist floating around, could someone link it here? 

49 minutes ago, Ontarkie said:

Asking in here to double check so I can update the FAQ posted in the Canada forum. 

 

Is Hep A and Hep B now required? For all ages?

Covid still required and must be completed correct? 

Yes to HepA/B and for Covid you need to have at least two vaccinations.

Purolator has picked up my passport and my estimated delivery date is tomorrow! 
 

So about 24 hours from issued to passport shipped. 

4 hours ago, llcoolwil said:

YASSS!!! That's amazing! Even mine that was approved on the spot didn't say issues until I got courier notification haha. Amazing!! CONGRATS!!! 

I checked the delivery site and no action yet. 
 

Did you get an email notice from the visa delivery service when it was shipped ?

13 minutes ago, llcoolwil said:

Three people back to back in front of me were flat out denied. It was awful. But that being said...one of them left 3 of the required docs at home (from what I could hear from the waiting room) Sooo there's that lol

You’re not going to believe this… just checked our status. 
 

Visa issued, god bless. 

Just now, llcoolwil said:

Oh man!! I'm so sorry you got that! Thankfully it wasn't too surprising though from how you made it sound. I hope this goes quickly and is smooth sailing!! The good news is that she kept the passport! 

Yeah it most definitely was not something we concealed or tried to hide! The person infront of me at the same window also got a 221g (white). 
 

But yes hoping the passport being kept is a good sign. 

2 hours ago, llcoolwil said:

Then nope! You don't need the 5 photos.

Oh wow!! That's so insane that it was changed. But glad you were able to get that confirmed when you got there! Sending all the good vibes!! 

221g (White) which we kind of figured might happen. I worked unauthorized on my student visa at 2 summer jobs, this is why we engaged an attorney and verified that unauthorized work was forgiven for the spouse of US citizens. I was honest about it and disclosed it in my work history.  The CO kept my passport and said she wanted to approve my visa but she needed to confirm I didn’t have any ineligibilities. 
 

The whole process was quite quick and I was in and out in about an hour! 
 

Now we wait some more but feel relieved. 

@HaeZee @llcoolwil

Arrived at 7:30, already a line of a dozen people by the time I was there. I had in fact been switched to 11:30 despite what my original appointment letter said. 
 

Back at the hotel to kill a few hours! 
 

keep you posted 

11 hours ago, llcoolwil said:

Just called my border crossing LOL. The officer was hilarious:

"You need to be seeking admission to the United States. Do NOT tell us you are turning right back around. Go get a drink, go get gas, go to Wal-Mart, but do NOT tell us you are turning right back around. Do you see what I'm saying?" LOL. 

 

She was hilarious. I think I'm just going to save the hassle and do everything at once haha. I'm glad she was funny and nice. 

This is so valuable… do you mind sharing your land crossing? 

1 minute ago, llcoolwil said:

SO weird!! 

My attorney said to still go at the original time, I’ll keep you all updated. 
 

These last 48 hours have been tough, very anxious/nervous! 

2 hours ago, llcoolwil said:

Haha! Yeah! Basically when you get there, you'll see a line up and then a security guard will either call an interview time or ask you for your interview time. They are really nice. Once they confirm your time with you, they bring you inside where you hand your passport to the first person and they check you in. I am sure they would let you in to double check your interview time if you have both conflicting documents. They are very friendly.

I just got an updated interview time as well, my interview date is August 23rd @7:45 but just received an email that my interview time has been changed to 11:30? 
 

Never seen this before…

Here’s my original post and someone loops in the 1000 Island situation. 

19 minutes ago, llcoolwil said:

Morning everyone! 

 

I am lucky enough to live right by a land crossing to the US and I'm curious as to if I go across to activate it, can I immediately come back to Canada to complete my packing? I ask because I have a job waiting for me in the US and they would like to get the HR contract and logistics completed ASAP. 

 

Would it cause issues for a customs agent to see that on my file when I fly permanently? I would likely only be in Canada for an additional week max. 

 

Thanks in advance!!! 

A few people have asked this before, myself included. There should not be an issue but there was 1 story about a lady who crossed at 1000 Island and the border officer was very frustrated that she was just crossing for her stamp and returning, so much so that they didn’t stamp her visa which I do not believe is legally allowed. 
 

My attorney has told me to try and get stamped as soon as you receive the visa so I will be doing what you plan to do also. 

I’ll let others chime in. 

4 minutes ago, llcoolwil said:

They asked me for the following:

my long form birth certificate

police report

passport size photo

marriage certificate

petitioners W2 and tax return

petitioners divorce decree

 

That’s it. But it may vary with the person talking to you. Bring everything  by above and additional stuff you want to bring. Over prepared is way better than under prepared.

Oh forgot I have passport photos! 
 

Yeah I’m trying to go with the over prepared, I’ve known my wife since we were 16 but you never know.
 

thanks!  

Hi All,

interview for is coming up this Wednesday and I wanted to ask the group if I missed anything in my physical evidence: 

-NVC Letter

-Petitioner’s birth certificate and copy

-Copy of petitioner’s passport

-W2 and Tax Return of petitioner (2022, 2021, and 2020)

-W2 and Tax Return of joint sponsor (2022, 2021 and 2020)

-Marriage certificate and copy

-Applicants birth certificate and copy

-Applicant police report and copy

-Lease with both names

-Internet bill with both names 

-20+ photos of the both of us over a 3 year time period. 
-Applicants 3 previous F1 visas (2012-2018)

I was thinking about printing of my flight itineraries as I travel 1-2 a month to visit my wife. 
 

Anything I missed or should add?

3 hours ago, llcoolwil said:

@NorthnerSouth98 I don't have my visa in hand but I got an email this morning that Purolator has my visa now and it's on it's way to me!

That is great news, you could be set by the weekend! 

2 hours ago, llcoolwil said:

Just got back from the consulate in Montreal and I am happy to say that I have been approved!! Well, we think LOL She said that she "intends to approve the visa" but the system is being slow/is down so she couldn't do it immediately. But I didn't get my passport handed back to me or the 221g handed over. The only paper she gave me was how to track the visa! 

 

My interview was scheduled for 8:30 but I got there at just before 8:10 because my Uber was far faster than I thought it would be. There were about 9 people ahead of me which was weird because they were all waiting for interviews at 9:15! There were two people behind me for 8:30 as well. At 8:15 the security guard asked me what my interview time was and he let me up right away. I walked in, handed the lady my passport, put my things in the X-Ray machine and then put my phone and smartwatch in the locker and headed upstairs. 

 

It took about 10 mins for my number to be called to go to the first window (Window 5) and she confirmed phone numbers and addresses and then asked me for the following documents:

• 1 Passport photo
• Police Certificate
• Birth Certificate
• Marriage Certificate
• My husband's divorce decree
• My husbands 2022 tax return and 2022 W2

She took my finger prints and then she sent me back on my way to the waiting room to wait for my interview. I waited for my interview for about an hour, almos 9:30 AM on the nose was my interview time. Who interview lasted just over 5 minutes. They asked the following:

• Name of the petitioner
• What is our relationship
• Where does he live
• Where did we meet
• When did we start dating
• What made us decide to get married
• "Tell me about your wedding"
• Did you read the pamphlet and if I had questions about it

Then she said she intends to approve it. And off I went! All in all pretty painless. My stomach was still in knots throughout the whole thing!

Very happy for you!!!

Do you mind tagging me when you receive your passport? Curious to how quickly the turn around is. 
 

Glad that this is behind you and wish you all the best!

@llcoolwil good luck today, living vicariously through you! 

9 minutes ago, llcoolwil said:

 

I am super paranoid about the DS5535 thing too. It's so stressful! 

It looks like a lot of individuals get picked up in the EB category along with being from those countries identified as needing extreme vetting. 
 

I’m not holding my breath because none of this process has made sense but that’s what I observed. 
 

We have also uploaded some unsolicited evidence on our profile of recent trips, weddings, flights etc. I’m not sure if it does anything but just trying to bring a mountain of evidence! 

56 minutes ago, llcoolwil said:

Also! Good luck to all of those interviewing this week! Mine is a week from tomorrow - such a long process yet I can't believe interview time is already here! If you're interviewing on the 8th - See you there!!

Good luck! I am super jealous haha, the 23rd is killing me. 
 

Please share if anyone receives a DS5535 form this month! 

Sorry all, another question: 

Has there been a lot of DS5535’s handed out the past couple rounds of interviews? 
 

I tried to establish an idea based on the “Dreaded DS5535” thread but it was unclear as it seemed like a handful of folks talking. 

Does anyone have a rough idea on how quickly folks are receiving their passports via courier service from Montreal after the interview? 
 

I’ve seen 5-10 business days but also some people getting it in 2-3 days. 
 

8 hours ago, llcoolwil said:

I don't know if this is going to be a problem but I went to print out the I-94 (travel history to the US) and realized that my latest trip I took to California is not noted on there. Is that going to cause a problem? I'm not sure how that happened seeing as I went through customs. Would this be because I used my Nexus on not my passport? They are connected so you'd think it would show. 

 

Is it even necessary to bring the I-94 with you to the interview? 

This is super common, when I applied for a student visa my dad pulled mine and it was missing multiple trips for sports, visiting grandparents, etc. There were even cases where they had me entering the country and never leaving until I reentered months later. 
 

I looked at mine the past few months and it was still very much the same, I travel back and forth 1-2 a month and they hardly have accurate dates. 

I do not believe I94 is needed at the interview, if they wanted it, they could get it themselves fairly quickly. 

2 hours ago, llcoolwil said:

Woot woot! I am still baffled at your interview date. It's very confusing! But YAY it;s happening!!

Haha thankful to have an interview compared to most but we were also scratching our heads. 
 

Almost over !

Hi All, 

Just an update, I was able to register for the courier service and my medical is scheduled for early July. I think this is about it minus compiling my final documents. 
 

still open to interview trade dates haha!