ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
CanadaNVC Thread for Canadians

Does there happen to be a thread just for Canadians cases at NVC?? No offense to any other VJ'rs, but it'd be nice to follow other Canadians moving to US, and not have to scroll through posts/pages from so many other countries.
Just curious, and best of luck to all.

Peace. :)


Well there is the NVC forum which of course is all VJ's currently at the NVC and then the Canada portal which is all Canadians currently in the visa process but i do not believe there is a thread of Canadians specifically at the NVC. Make friends and exchange your expediences with them. You and I are not far apart in our stages, I may be able to be of some help to you if you have any questions.


Sarah&MarcFemaleCanada2014-06-07 11:33:00
CanadaThe Canuck EI Thread

Ok, im the USC and i had no idea my husband could receive EI after he came to the US. Our situation is a little different though.  My husband is currently on EI due to the closure of the company he was employeed with.  We expect our interview to be in August.  Will he be able to continue with his current EI case once he moves or will he have to close this one and open a different one?  


Sarah&MarcFemaleCanada2014-06-14 12:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMontreal Oct 22!!

I hate that  my plane will probably be landing just as yours is taking off!  I will be arriving in Montreal at 2pm on October 22! We will probably be in the airport nearly the same time!!


Sarah&MarcFemaleCanada2014-09-13 10:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC - Electronic Processing for IV Package - Original Documents

With the Montreal consulate you have the choice as to weather you want to submit your scanned documents through email or send your originals through the mail. If you choose to do EP (electronic processing) you will scan and submit everything to the NVC and you will  need to bring all your originals with you to the interview.  If you choose to snail mail everything to the NVC you will send them all your originals and receive them back at (or after?) the interview.  Hope that helps...


Sarah&MarcFemaleCanada2014-09-28 20:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHas anyone with the 60 day wait letter from NVC gotten an interview yet?

We got the 60 day notice.  They received our paperwork on July 10th and we got our case complete on September 3rd. We have an interview scheduled in Montreal for October 23.


Sarah&MarcFemaleCanada2014-09-27 22:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsQuestion on calling NVC

https://ceac.state.gov/ceac/

 

Once you have your NVC case number you can check case status here, it never was very helpful for me but....


Sarah&MarcFemaleCanada2014-10-16 19:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBirth Certificate Translation

I had a friend which is fluent in both english and italian translate my italian marriage statement and she also signed an Afftdavit of Translation:

 

"I [typed name], certify that I am fluent in English and ________ languages, and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled ______________________________.

Signature_________________________________
Date                                             Typed Name
                                                     Address"



 

Here where I found the info http://www.uscis.gov...cations-mailing

 

Also it is pretty controversial whether the petitioner/beneficiary can translate the documentation. Some people of VJ translated by themselves others say you cannot do it.

In the link you provided it says that a certified translation must be provided, does this not mean it must be translated by a certified translator? Was your marriage certificate accepted this way?  It would be much easier if this would work, i just dont want to receive a RFE or checklist because I didnt do it correctly, dont want to have the process delayed! 

 

Thanks for your help!


Sarah&MarcFemaleCanada2014-05-07 15:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBirth Certificate Translation

I could be wrong, but I believe that anyone who speaks both French and English can do it, they just need to attach a sheet that says "I, Francophone English, have translated this document.  I am fluent in both French and English.  Sincerely, Francophone English."

(Obviously Francophone English is a stand-in for the translator's name)

How can I get verification on this?  And I assume that my husband can not do the translation on his own BC...


Sarah&MarcFemaleCanada2014-05-07 14:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBirth Certificate Translation

How much should I expect to pay for a translation of a Canadian birth certificate? Does it need to be notarized or can it just be translated? Thanks!


Sarah&MarcFemaleCanada2014-05-07 13:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresShould I listen to Tier 2, or is there another way?

 

Did you write an A# for the beneficiary on the i130 or g325a?

No, because one hadnt been assigned yet. I only included it on my AOS.


Edited by Sarah&Marc, 15 May 2014 - 01:55 PM.

Sarah&MarcFemaleCanada2014-05-15 13:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresShould I listen to Tier 2, or is there another way?

Hmmmmm....this worries me. I got a message that my husband was assigned an alien # right before my I-130 got approved.  My NOA2 states the beneficiary's name and A#.  I thought this WAS the alien registration number and included it on my I-864. Was that a mistake??    


Edited by Sarah&Marc, 15 May 2014 - 01:54 PM.

Sarah&MarcFemaleCanada2014-05-15 13:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-260 Question

thanks!


Sarah&MarcFemaleCanada2014-05-21 16:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-260 Question

It askes for all my husbands previous addresses, he had an apartment lease in his name for a friend but never actually lived there. should that be included or should he only list places he actually inhabited? 

 

Thanks!

 

Sarah&MarcFemaleCanada2014-05-21 11:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNever Recieved Packet Three

Call the NVC and ask for your invoice number, the operator will give it yo you.


Sarah&MarcFemaleCanada2014-05-28 22:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJoint bank accounts. How?

ok, we went through this as well and heres what I know:

 

The Canadian citizen can add the USC to their bank account but it must be done in person so the next time you are in Canada go to the bank branch together and provide your ID and or passport and you can be added.

 

If you want to add them to your US bank account you have to get them a TIN (tax identification number). 

 

Hope that helps.


Sarah&MarcFemaleCanada2014-07-07 23:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS 260 mistake

You will probably receive a checklist which will add an additional 2 months to your processing time.  I would resubmit the paperwork now.


Sarah&MarcFemaleCanada2014-09-01 10:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWithdrawing a fiancé visa to apply for a spousal visa? (merged)

My husband and I did this as well. We contacted the NVC and were told to also contact the consulate and request to cancel the petition.  We then filed for our CR1. Months later the consulate requested a copy of our marriage certificate so that they could close our old case.


Sarah&MarcFemaleCanada2014-09-13 10:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresread this

Visa in hand will be just over 12 months for us.  I agree the wait sucks but its a wait we all have to endure. OP you have only been at the NVC for 7 weeks, I was there for over 5 months and I waited it out.  You have a while to go before they are going to take your letter writing campaign seriously. Good luck to everyone at the NVC, I wish you all the best and hope the DOS makes the changes needed to speed up the process.


Sarah&MarcFemaleCanada2014-09-17 11:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresread this

You can send complaint letters to the NVC but it will take at least 60 days for them to be read!


Sarah&MarcFemaleCanada2014-09-17 08:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHas anyone with the 60 day wait letter from NVC gotten an interview yet?

We got the 60 day notice.  They received our paperwork on July 10th and we got our case complete on September 3rd. We have an interview scheduled in Montreal for October 23.


Sarah&MarcFemaleCanada2014-09-27 22:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC - Electronic Processing for IV Package - Original Documents

With the Montreal consulate you have the choice as to weather you want to submit your scanned documents through email or send your originals through the mail. If you choose to do EP (electronic processing) you will scan and submit everything to the NVC and you will  need to bring all your originals with you to the interview.  If you choose to snail mail everything to the NVC you will send them all your originals and receive them back at (or after?) the interview.  Hope that helps...


Sarah&MarcFemaleCanada2014-09-28 20:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs length of relationship a factor?

Date of actual engagement being after submission doesn't matter.

Cool, thanks laura! Lovin this site, you are all so helpful!!


Sarah&MarcFemaleCanada2013-06-28 16:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs length of relationship a factor?

My fiance asked me to marry him whilst he was still married.  I asked him to ask me again once he was divorced.  He did so and we submitted the petition about 2 months after the divorce was final.

 

We had a similar situation to you.  We had a relationship 20 years ago - separated - reconnected in October 2011 via FB - he asked me to marry him within 6 days of that re-connection - we both had our respective other relationships to resolve.  I entered the US yesterday on my K1 visa and we will be married on 12 July.

 

Very good luck on your journey.

congratulations anna!!!  If our date of engagement is after our submission of the I-129f will that trip us up? We decided to get married about 2 months ago but he doesn't want to propose over Skype or on the phone.  He will be asking me when I visit him in September so he can do it in person.  Should our date of engagement be April, when we decided we wanted to marry and before we submitted our petition or September, when he actually proposes?


Sarah&MarcFemaleCanada2013-06-28 15:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs length of relationship a factor?

My date of "engagement" was a month before my divorce from first husband was finalized. It came up in the interview, but luckily I had my separation agreement with me to show that we'd actually been separated for 5 years--just hadn't gotten around to the formal divorce til later. So you might get asked about it.

Thanks, I have another question then. I just dropped my I129f in the mail but my fiancé hasn't officially asked me to marry him because he doesn't want to do it over Skype or the phone.  I will be traveling there in august and hewill officially ask me then.  Does the date of engagement being after the submission have an effect? We decided we wanted to be married about 2 months ago but the official proposal wont be for another 2 months. 


Sarah&MarcFemaleCanada2013-06-28 15:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs length of relationship a factor?

 

K-1s are not usually processing at Texas. They all get sent to the Dallas Lockbox, who then forward the petition to either California or Vermont.

 

When you get your NOA1 after filing, your receipt number will begin with either WAC or EAC.

 

WAC = California

EAC = Vermont

 

It all depends where the petitioner lives. As you are in Texas, yours will go to Vermont.

Great, thanks for the info!!


Sarah&MarcFemaleCanada2013-06-28 13:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs length of relationship a factor?

I think as long as you have met up again in the last two years, you'll be fine.

 Thanks Laura, we have.  Side question for you- why is your filing center Vermont and not Texas? Not being nosey, just wanna make sure im doing this correctly!


Sarah&MarcFemaleCanada2013-06-28 13:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs length of relationship a factor?

My Canadian Fiancé and I have known each other since we were 16, we are now 30. We dated for 3 years and broke up at 19 due to being unable to close the geographical gap between us.  We both went our separate ways in life but never got over each other.  Now here we are, 11 years later. We reconnected in March 2013, ended out current relationships and wish to be together. My question is: Will the length of time we have been back together be a factor on whether or not our petition is granted? Also, I finalized my divorce just a week ago and will be sending my I-129f out today.  Will they be critical of that? Any help is greatly appreciated.


Sarah&MarcFemaleCanada2013-06-28 12:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSurprise visit after K-1 sent in

My husband come for a visit in February.  We had an i-130 pending approval and I was very worried he would be denied entry.  He is currently unemployed and his name isnt on the lease where he lives. When he went to the airport i had him bring a letter from his mother stating that she expected him back by a certain date and that she was dog sitting for him, i also had him bring his return flight itinerary.  At customs in the Montreal airport they didnt ask him for ANY proof of ties or even ask if we had purchased a return ticket, they just stamped his passport and sent him on his way, no questions asked. It really all depends on the customs agent you get. Luck of the draw.


Sarah&MarcFemaleCanada2014-03-29 11:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAdvice Please (RFE)

Who is they? The Texas service center? Call the USCIS. 1-800-375-5283.


Sarah&MarcFemaleCanada2014-08-02 08:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAdvice Please (RFE)

what, exactly, is your question?


Sarah&MarcFemaleCanada2014-08-02 07:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTime to know each other

Does she have children? That is also a major red flag...


Sarah&MarcFemaleCanada2014-09-23 19:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTime to know each other

May I ask what the age difference is between the two of you?


Sarah&MarcFemaleCanada2014-09-23 19:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJapanese Fiance Language

Aren't there two fields, one for Roman letters and one from native alphabet?

I believe there are....


Sarah&MarcFemaleCanada2014-10-13 20:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJapanese Fiance Language

Forms must be filled out in english


Sarah&MarcFemaleCanada2014-10-13 20:43:00