Lina Marcela O.

I will be moving to New Jersey in 2 months from now. We would like to bring our stuff with us and I've heard that moving pods are a good option.

I would appreciate recommendations on good companies that I could contact.

I am now an American Resident, currently getting everything organize to move all of our stuff to New Jersey. I have read about moving pods and this seems to be a great way to move. Just wondering if anyone else has moved to the US using moving pods. Any recommendation is greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

Lina

Anh map thank you this information. I guess the first thing that we would need is some software to be able to file the returns.

Do you know of any that we could pay for online that would let us process previous years' returns?

Thank you Gala and Inky for your help. I contacted the US Consulate in Montreal and they said that it would be okay for my husband to put his parent's address as hi domicile so that's not one of my worries anymore. I am worried about the income tax returns. They did say that he should file his US tax returns. He would have to file for the last 4 years and with my interview being in 2 weeks we are kind of short on money so I would like to prepare them myself using some kind of software but I am still trying to figure out what to do.

Hello Everyone,

My husband is an american citizen and I am a Canadian citizen. My husband has been living in Canada since 2007 as a Canadian Permanent Resident. He has filed Canadian tax returns but he has not filed US tax returns. As we were filling out his I-864 we noticed that he has to provide information regading US tax returns filed for the last 3 years. Is this going to be a problem even though he did not work in the US at all during the last 3 years? Do we have to file US tax returns before we go for the appointment? Our appointment is on July 18, 2011. Since my husband doesn't have a secured job in the US we have a joint sponsor which is his father. He will be filling out an I-864 form as well and his mom will be filling out an I-864A.

We started the DIRECT CONSULAR FILING (DCF) process almost 2 1/2 years ago and we rescheduled the appointment a few times. After this 2 years we have a 1 year baby and I'm pregnant. We already took our 1 year old to get his US citizenship by filing a born abroad report. My understanding is that since my son gets his US citizenship from his father he will not be considered an immigrant and we don't have to include him in the affivadit of support as an immigrant immigrating with the principal immigrant. Is this correct?

My last question is regarding the US domicile. When we fill the I-864 form for my husband, part 4 asks for my husband's (sponsor) information. We live in Canada so we are putting our Canadian address in this section and where it says country of domicile we are putting CANADA. Is this ok? Should we be using his parents' address in the US as his mailing address and UNITED STATES as country of Domicile? I have read a few different posts regarding domicile but my husband did not intend to go back to the US after he left the US and moved to Canada so he did not keep a US address. I guess that he could put his parents' address. He still has a US bank account and I guess that he could print statements from the internet showing his address in the US. Would he need anything else?

I'm sorry for asking so many questions. I am very confused now and our appointment is in a few weeks.

Thank You,

Lina

Hello Everyone,

My husband and I got the first letter from Montreal.. We are so excited.. , however, we are very confused

with the I-864. My husband doesn't have a job in the United States since we both live in Canada. However, his father

offered to do the affidavit. Does my husband have to fill out an I-864 form even though he would have no income in the united

states when we get there.

Thank you,

Lina

Yes, he will since he is the petitioner along with his father.

Thank you for your answer. So we have to prepare 2 affidavit forms??? Also, the checklist that we received doesn't talk about any evidence related to our relationship, when we get our interview should we take pictures, letters, bank statements, etc???

Thanks,

Lina

Hello Everyone,

My husband and I got the first letter from Montreal.. We are so excited.. , however, we are very confused

with the I-864. My husband doesn't have a job in the United States since we both live in Canada. However, his father

offered to do the affidavit. Does my husband have to fill out an I-864 form even though he would have no income in the united

states when we get there.

Thank you,

Lina

Hello Guys,

I will be visiting my in-laws for Christmas with my husband (they live in NJ). I am a Colombian citizen and I have a valid B1/B2 (visitor) visa and I also have a valid I-194 for about 4 more months ( I never return it right away since we live very close to the border and we cross the border a lot).

I am very scared about being denied entrance to the US now that I am under the DCF process.

I would like to know if anyone who has gone through the same process has had any problems visiting the US. I will be taking a plane and we will only stay for 4 days. I am planning to take a letter from work and also a copy of my lease to prove strong ties to Canada in case they ask for that info. We also have a return flight so I guess that should help.

Thank you in advance,

Lina

it is the same as any other entry... if you are questioned and are unable to convince the border official that you will leave and not immigrate then they will turn you back....

Thanks!!! I guess everything will be ok.. I've never had problems crossing the border and I hope that everything will be ok!!

Hello Guys,

I will be visiting my in-laws for Christmas with my husband (they live in NJ). I am a Colombian citizen and I have a valid B1/B2 (visitor) visa and I also have a valid I-194 for about 4 more months ( I never return it right away since we live very close to the border and we cross the border a lot).

I am very scared about being denied entrance to the US now that I am under the DCF process.

I would like to know if anyone who has gone through the same process has had any problems visiting the US. I will be taking a plane and we will only stay for 4 days. I am planning to take a letter from work and also a copy of my lease to prove strong ties to Canada in case they ask for that info. We also have a return flight so I guess that should help.

Thank you in advance,

Lina

Here's a bit from their web site -

"Petitioners who are American citizens, reside in Ontario and whose beneficiary is a parent, spouse or minor child, may file an I-130 by mail to: U.S. Consulate Toronto, CONS/IIV, 360 University Ave, Toronto ON, M5G 1S4. Upon receipt of the following documents we log in, review and email an appointment to the petitioner and beneficiary to both later appear with all the original supporting documents. Walk-in service is unavailable."

Have you already mailed in the petition and copies and you're now going for this appt to show your supporting docs?

Hi Margot,

I called the embassy and they said that even though I could mail the apps and copies of the documents, they recommend that we go in person since this will make the process faster.

Lina

Hi Guys,

My husband and I will be taking the I-130 app as well as the G-325A for both of us and the other

documents that they request. Please take a look at the list below which I found on the Consulate of

Toronto's website:

# Completed, signed I-130.

# Petitioner's and beneficiary's email addresses.

# I-130 fee in a USD money order payable to U.S. Consulate Toronto.

# Statement signed and dated by petitioner, "I possess, and will present on demand, originals of each civil document contained herein"

# Completed biographic data (G-325A) for petitioner & each beneficiary, with passport type photo attached to bottom.

# Copies of multiple evidence of the petitioner's & beneficiary's lawful residence in Ontario, Canada, e.g. immigration documents, provincial health card or driving license, lease, utility or banking statements over time. The petitioner must also show a long term visa or other permission from Canadian immigration authorities to reside in Ontario, Canada and have done so for at least 6 months before filing the I-130.

# Civil documents that are issued under the original seal, stamp or signature of the government office of record. Notarized copies, religious documents and hospital records are unacceptable. A copy now and original to be presented later:

* Petitioner's proof of U.S. citizenship, e.g. birth (www.cdc.gov/nchs/howto/w2w/w2welcom.htm) or naturalization certificate, or passport.

* Proof of beneficiary's birth (long version showing parents' information) and of all children of the beneficiary, even if not petitioned.

* Proof of legal relationship between petitioner and beneficiary, e.g. birth, marriage, divorce, death, adoption and legal name change. For I-130s on behalf of a spouse, official proof of the current marriage AND the termination of both party's prior marriages.

# Complete English translation of any non English document. Anyone competent in both languages may translate, sign and date an attached statement, "I am competent in English and XXX, and this is a correct and true translation," notarization is unnecessary.

I was just wondering if there are any other documents that you guys recommend I should take. Also, do we need to take an affidavit or do we present this later on?? We live 1 hour away from Toronto and I wouldn't want to have to take more time off work.

Thank you guys,

Lina

Thanks!!! I'll try to contact her!!!

Len DCF'd through Canada and she's not a citizen. Maybe she'll see this and respond.

Hi Guys,

I am a Colombian citizen and a Canadian Permanent Resident. I will be sending the I-130 app at the end of January. However,

I have been wondering if the fact that I am not a Canadian Citizen yet (already applied, should become a Canadian

citizen in about 6 months) would slow down the process. I don't want to wait until I become a Canadian citizen since

I will have to wait until May to start the DCF process.

I would really appreciate any answers!!!

Thank you in advance,

Lina G.

If your husband has been resident in Canada for six months, you are guys are in a great situation. He can file the I-130 petition for directly to the consulate in Montreal. He can remain in Canada with you during the entire process. It will be faster and easier than having to go through a US service center, and you will have an immigrant visa at the end of the process (about six months). Having an immigrant visa means that you are a permanent resident as soon as you use the visa to enter the US and you will automatically receive your green card in the mail about six to eight weeks later. You can work right away and get a SSN and everything. So that's definitely the way to go. I would not consider the K3 visa in your situation. You husband needs to show US domicile - but that can pretty easily done. If he has a US address to use and some US accounts open, he's good to go.

Thank you so much!!! I feel soooo much better now!!!!

You can file your I-130 in Toronto and go through Direct Consular Filing

The times are about 4-6 months between approval and interview; which is always held at Montreal for immigrant visas.

Hey,

I just noticed that you are from Mexico. I'm from Colombia. I live in Waterloo, ON. I am so stressed out about this.

De verdad que necesito hablar con alguien acerca de esto. Trato de llamar al consulado y nadie me contesta. Yo ya tenia

planeado irme para arizona el año que viene pero tal parece que no se va a poder tan rapido como pensaba. Tu sabes

si mi esposo tiene que irse a vivir a los estado unidos antes de yo aplicar por mi immigrant visa. Disculpa que tenga tantas preguntas,

lo que pasa es que de tanto stress creo que estoy demasiado preocupada...

I would really appreciate it if anyone could tell me how do you apply for a K3 (non immigrant) spouse visa within Canada. I live close to Toronto so I guess that I will apply at that consulate. How long does the process take??? my husband and I are currently living in Canada. Does he have to move to the USA before we apply for my visa??? ( he is also a Canadian resident)

You cannot petition for a K-3 directly with a consulate as that petition is only accepted by the USCIS service center. You can apply for an immigrant visa by directly submitting an I-130 petition....

Montreal may be your choice as I do not know if the Consulate in Toronto will accept it.

(Moving to DCF forum)

Do you know how long does it take to get your visa approved??? also do you know if my husband has to be living in the united states before I submit this visa????

Thanks in advance,

Lina

I would really appreciate it if anyone could tell me how do you apply for a K3 (non immigrant) spouse visa within Canada. I live close to Toronto so I guess that I will apply at that consulate. How long does the process take??? my husband and I are currently living in Canada. Does he have to move to the USA before we apply for my visa??? ( he is also a Canadian resident)

Thank you everyone!!!!

Hello All,

I am trying to figure out the process that my husband and I have to follow to move to the USA. My husband is an American citizen and I am a Canadian citizen. We are currently living in Canada but we are planning to move to phoenix, AZ in March 2009.

Since I am a Canadian citizen, I don't need a visa to enter the united states. We are planning to move to the USA and file all of the immigration forms required for me to get my green card and to be able to work from there. I need to know which forms my husband and I have to submit. My husband is planning to get a job as soon as we get there. He moved to Canada back in 2007 so he only has his tax returns from 2006 and 2005. His sister has offered to submit another affidavit form as a joint sponsor.

I would also like to know approximately how long would I have to wait to receive my work permit. Note that I will be in the United States throughout all of the process. Is this a problem??? I read something about having to be outside of the US and having to file a K3 visa but my husband have been married for 2 years now and I don't need a visa to enter the united states.

Thank you so much for your help,

Lina