biggish data

My visa got here today! My interview was yesterday. >_>

Woooh! Congrats! Fastest mail ever. LOL.

pocheros

Female

Canada

2012-03-13 19:04:00

Yea, that's what we thought. Someone also said that they think they mail them out on Fridays. But if it was printed on the 15th, shouldn't it have gotten out last week?

Perhaps try calling DoS again to see if it's actually printed? DoS is unreliable- sometimes they say it's printed and the next time you call they say it's in AP.

pocheros

Female

Canada

2011-08-23 13:10:00

Hi guys,

My fiance had her interview in Montreal on Aug 12. We called DOS and they said it was printed on Aug 15 but we still haven't gotten a waybill number or any emails or calls from DHL. Any suggestions on what we can do or who to contact next? I've seen so many posts on here that I'm kind of lost. Should I contact DHL or the embassy or should I wait a couple more days? Today is the 7th business day since the interview...

Thanks for your help!

I'm not entirely sure about this (take it with a grain of salt) but I think they mail out visas in large batches, so you just might have to wait a few more days... Sorry if that's not very helpful. If the poll is correct then most people do get their visas in under 7 business days, but a noticeable chunk get them after 7 business days as well. You might just be unlucky- it hasn't been tooooo long yet.

Edited by pocheros, 23 August 2011 - 11:56 AM.

pocheros

Female

Canada

2011-08-23 11:54:00

Congrats RinTse!

pocheros make sure u give lots of time for customs, i went through immigration at Pearson last thursday it took them 2 and 30 mins to process my visa (not counting any other lines). It was a pretty terrible experience.

Noted. I read immigration opens at 5:30 am, and my flight leaves at noon on friday september 9th... I hope that's enough time! I'm going to try to be there at 6am...

Oh, I actually picked up my visa today. The folder looks a bit worn but it hadn't been opened. The also spelled my fiance's middle name wrong... Ah well, I hope it's not an issue :S

Edited by pocheros, 22 August 2011 - 06:09 PM.

pocheros

Female

Canada

2011-08-22 18:08:00

CR-1 interview for my wife at Montreal consulate on Tuesday Aug 19th - Approved.

Waiting for passport ordeal in Montreal:
Signed up for DHL prior to interview and picked DHL location as Anjou in Montreal. We waited in Montreal for DHL package Wed, Thu & Fri. Was supposed to fly back together on Friday evening. Till late Friday evening (post-interview business day 3), NO NEWS, no emails, no phone calls, no change in applicant summary page on the CSC page.

Friday evening cancelled wife's flight and I had to come back to US alone. Found out DHL closed Sat & Sun.

Late friday night CSC status changed to "Applicant Status: At consular section" with waybill number. No emails or phone calls received by us. See attached image. Applicant summary page_VJ.jpg 91.42KB 31 downloads

Clicking on waybill number took me to Loomis webpage. Again no emails or phone calls received. (Loomis handles DHL for domestic Canada for consulate purposes).

Loomis tracking page showed: (See attached image) Loomis_DHL tracking page_VJ.jpg 83.63KB 28 downloads
2011-08-19 08:05 Undeliverable DORVAL
2011-08-19 00:00 Shipment Record Received DORVAL
2011-08-18 21:19 Picked Up by Loomis DORVAL

Eventhough the CSC status shows "Applicant Status: At consular section", it looks like DHL already picked up the package from the Consulate on Thu Aug 18th ----> Reached Dorval on Fri Aug 19th ---> Sitting in Dorval over the weekend to be delivered to Anjou....! I HOPE SO....!
Lets see what tomorrow has to bring.....!

Anyone been through similar situation? Any thoughts/ opinions???
Thanks.

It seems like it's proceeding how it should? Should be in Anjou pretty soon. I got an email and the CSC website updated when the waybill was created, but it wasn't "ready to pick up" until I got a phonecall from DHL a couple days later. I got the phonecall a few hours after it arrived at my local DHL facility. (It arrived at 6am, phonecall at 3:30 pm).

It sucks that you had to cancel her flight (although this is why they recommend you don't make travel plans until you have the visa), but at least it seems to be going quickly. 3 days isn't that long at all. Sorry if I sounded preachy

pocheros

Female

Canada

2011-08-21 14:26:00

I still haven't picked up my visa but I bought my plane ticket! Coming to the States on September 9th via Toronto Pearson

pocheros

Female

Canada

2011-08-20 17:54:00

My fiancee got a call about 11:30AM from DHL to tell her that her passport is ready for pickup!!! DHL office is closed between 9 and 4 though, so she'll be going this afternoon.

Just thought I'd note that the DHL waybill tracking doesn't designate that its ready for pickup, nor does the CSC website.

POE tomorrow at 7AM, she'll be home by 1:30PM, hurrrrrah!!!!

Congrats!!!

I got a call from DHL at 3:30 that my visa was ready for pick up, but I won't have a chance to pick it up till either Friday or Monday. I'm blown away by how fast it was for me. :dance:

pocheros

Female

Canada

2011-08-17 17:32:00

Weirdly enough, google maps doesn't show any businesses when I put in the address for my DHL office, and on the DHL website it doesn't list its phone number or hours of operation (but it lists this information for OTHER offices).

pocheros

Female

Canada

2011-08-17 10:22:00

Yup, same issue here. Has anyone had it appear on the website recently?

My visa arrived at the DHL branch this morning and now the CSC website updated with my waybill. Hmm!

pocheros

Female

Canada

2011-08-17 09:12:00

Hey, I am on day 9 coming up, when I called the DOS today they said it has not been printed yet and I am in AP. What does that MEAN? I thought approved actually meant we were almost there. I sent the IV unit an email earlier today, hoping they come back with something soon. I'm getting tired of this and being homeless

AP usually means nothing... DoS is known to say your visa is in all sorts of stages, including AP, before it's actually been printed.

pocheros

Female

Canada

2011-08-16 22:39:00

I guess Montreal likes to send them out in large batches since everyone's getting their waybills now

Congrats everyone!

Edit: Also the CSC website doesn't display my waybill. Guess CSC is unreliable.

Edited by pocheros, 16 August 2011 - 06:54 PM.

pocheros

Female

Canada

2011-08-16 18:53:00

Just got an email from DHL!!!! :dance:

It was picked up from the consulate today. I seem to have had extremely good luck throughout this process.

pocheros

Female

Canada

2011-08-16 18:18:00

I just called DoS and they said my visa was "issued." I asked if that meant it was printed and they said yes. Now it's just waiting for DHL. DoS can't see anything after this point right? They can't see if it's been mailed out?

Sorry to hear you've been waiting awhile missingmycanadian. I'm sending good luck vibes to everyone!

pocheros

Female

Canada

2011-08-16 15:23:00

This is been2's wife. We've been waiting anxiously to hear back from DHL regarding his visa and never got an email or call from them. So he decided to call them this morning - DHL had his visa ready for pickup. He's on his way to pick it up now and hopefully, will be in Texas tomorrow.

If you haven't heard from DHL, call them. There is a chance your visa might be there.

Good luck to everyone!

Did they ask for his waybill number? Or did just you say you were expecting some mail for Mr. X?

Thanks for the tip.

pocheros

Female

Canada

2011-08-16 12:48:00

I had mine on August 11th and haven't heard anything yet.

pocheros

Female

Canada

2011-08-16 11:14:00

Moving to the US Summary List/ Canadian Immigration Guide

I agree this thread should be pinned. It even listed some things that I didn't think to do and I've been in the US for 4 months now :unsure:

pocheros

Female

Canada

2012-01-22 19:20:00

As always, one should check official sources for updates on procedures and forms. Here is montreal's official packet 3: http://photos.state....ket3-k1-mtl.pdf

VJ also has examples forms at the top among the other links. K1s put "none" for the DS-230 http://www.visajourn...Form-DS-230.pdf

Edited by pocheros, 20 March 2013 - 05:40 PM.

pocheros

Female

Canada

2013-03-20 17:37:00

Ok, so then I'm be mailing it out too quickly if I sent it tomorrow and they haven't told me it's logged yet? All they said was that it had arrived from NVC. Would it be really taboo or what would happen if the documents arrived before it's logged? How long does it take to get logged?

Well, I think the reasoning is it's possible (though unlikely) to get an RFE at this stage, before you get P3. So I would wait until DOS says it's logged. I don't think it takes too long, maybe a few weeks at most? My timeline indicates it took 2 weeks.

Edited by pocheros, 13 February 2013 - 01:58 AM.

pocheros

Female

Canada

2013-02-13 01:57:00

P3 simply has to be logged in order to mail them the forms. Just call DoS and ask if P3 has been put together for you yet. Basically you want to know if Montreal has give your case the greenlight to proceed. It doesn't have to be mailed out yet, just in the stage where Montreal has decided to mail it out to you.

Edited by pocheros, 13 February 2013 - 01:45 AM.

pocheros

Female

Canada

2013-02-13 01:44:00

Since it seems that the visa process seems to change quite often, is there anyone that could confirm that the info detailed in this thread is up to date and accurate? It's a fantastic list and has helped me tons, but I want to make sure I'm not missing some possible new rule.

Which info are you curious about specifically?

As far as I can tell the first post contains correct information except that some of the panel physicians have changed. (Just the one in Vancouver I think?) I believe you also have to register with DHL when you do packet 3 because the checklist asks for your reference number now.

For a quick reference, here is Montreal's packet 3: http://photos.state....ket3-k1-mtl.pdf and packet 4: http://photos.state....t4-montreal.pdf

Edited by pocheros, 09 February 2013 - 01:19 AM.

pocheros

Female

Canada

2013-02-09 01:17:00

Also wanted to post this here for quick reference, here is a K1 guide for Vancouver: http://www.visajourn...uide-vancouver/

@ Waugh unfortunately it's been awhile since I filled out the I-129F so I can't answer your question, but you might have more luck asking in the general k1 forum.

pocheros

Female

Canada

2012-10-19 00:19:00

This will be an amazing quick reference tool. As much as I love Visa Journey, sometimes it's hard to pull up some of the information because it is scattered! Nice work.

Thanks!

I'll admit, I created it partly because I have a bunch of canned responses to some questions, so I thought I'd put them all in one place XD

Funnily, I keep procrastinating on my AOS paperwork because it's more fun to write this FAQ!

Edit: Also, there are a couple posts I've collected from VJ that I may quote in this FAQ, with a link to the source thread/post. I hope this is okay. So far I've included Kathyrn41's post about being a dual american-canadian citizen here: http://k1canuck.tumb...faq-master-post

Edited by pocheros, 13 October 2012 - 04:14 PM.

pocheros

Female

Canada

2012-10-13 16:05:00

I'm working on a general Canadian marriage-based visa FAQ over here: http://k1canuck.tumblr.com/ There are only a few questions up right now but I will try to expand it daily. The focus is on K1s but might address some things about CR1s/IR1s as well. Thought I'd leave the link here

Edited by pocheros, 13 October 2012 - 01:10 PM.

pocheros

Female

Canada

2012-10-13 13:10:00

Thank you so much for this guide, I just read through it and I have a few questions.

1) This entire time, before I read the guide, I was under the impression that after they received my packet 3, they would schedule a medical and interview for me. I guess this is not true, I have to definitely schedule them on my own?

You are a K1, I'm assuming? Make sure to fill out your profile info. If you are a K1 then yes you schedule your own interview after your Packet 4 has been logged. Packet 4 should be logged within a couple weeks of Montreal receiving your packet 3. Are you going to Montreal or Vancouver?

2) Can I schedule my medical now? Or do I wait under they receive my packet 3?

Wait until packet 4 has been logged and you schedule and interview before you schedule your medical. At the medical they will need to see either your packet 3 or 4 as confirmation of your case number. Also it is best timing-wise to wait until you have an interview scheduled because sometimes you have to wait 2-3 months before you can get one. For the interview at Montreal the medical needs to be current within 6 months and for adjustment of status it needs to be current within one year, so you don't want to get it done too early. Generally when you schedule a medical exams it's 2-4 weeks from the date you scheduled it.

3) At my Medical, does the doctor send anything to the consulate? Is there anything I should ask/do?

No the doctor does not send anything to the consulate. A couple days after your exam your medical results will be put into a sealed brown envelope that you have to pick up and bring with you to the consulate. You CANNOT open the envelope or it will void its contents. However there are two other things you can get with the brown envelope: 1. an x ray, which you only have to bring to the interview if you have tuberculosis and 2. a piece of paper with your vaccination history on it that the doctor at the medical exam fills out. The vaccination worksheet is VERY IMPORTANT because you will need it to adjust your status- so make sure they remember to give you one of those (you pick it up along with the envelope.)

4) I know I need a police record check for my interview. I went to the police station here in Ottawa, and got one the same day. It's just a form I filled out and the office filled out the last part, stamped it and printed a reciept on it. It's titled Ottawa Records Check and it says "This is to confirm that no criminal convictions nor outstanding charges have been found in the Canadian National Repository of Criminal Records as a result of a search based on the above name and date of birth. The search has not been confirmed by fingerprints." Is this all I need? I was expecting to have to way to get a records check in the mail, but instead I just got this paper when I went in. I'm a bit worried that it's not good enough.

This police check is fine. Fingerprints are not required unless you have a criminal history. Otherwise the check just has to show that your name was searched in the CPIC or National Repository (as yours does.) My police check was just a piece of paper the I filled out my info on and then got stamped by the lady at the police station and Montreal had no problem with it.

5) My Package 3 was send out to me on June 15, I haven't received it yet. It's ok for me to send in Package 3 regardless of whether I got it in the mail right? (I just want to make sure, I know others have done this)

Yes, you can send your packet 3 back now. It is not uncommon for Packet 3 and 4 to arrive extremely late or sometimes not even show up in the mail at all. Therefore it is prudent for you to send out Pakcet 3 as soon as it's logged, which it already has. Then you can call DOS to ask if packet 4 has been logged and as soon as it is you can schedule an interview on the CSC website.

6) I don't get the whole registering for DHL thing, what is this for and how do I do it?

DHL is the courier service Montreal uses to mail your passport back to you after the interview. It is important that you register with DHL before the interview. You can register for DHL any time. Here are the instructions Montreal gives on registering for DHL:

"You may send the documents to the U.S. Consulate General in Montreal using courier services that are offered at no extra cost for the applicant. Please visit http://usvisa-info.c...ier_information and follow instructions for ?IV Applicant Needing to Register for DHL? and ?Sending Document to the Consular Section?. If you have any further inquiries about the courier services, please visit http://usvisa-info.c...rvice_options."

You do not have to send packet 3 via DHL (expresspost is better) but it's free to use DHL.

Sorry for all my questions, I get answers to questions only to have 100 more pop up.

Hope this helps!

Edited by pocheros, 28 June 2012 - 06:46 PM.

pocheros

Female

Canada

2012-06-28 18:41:00

No, ONLY the I-134 for K1s. The checklist is for both spouses and fiances. Spouses bring the 864, fiances the 134. You will complete the 864 when you AOS.

There have been a lot of questions flying around lately about this. Everyone please be reassured that the K1s complete the I-134 for their interview.

pocheros

Female

Canada

2012-04-12 21:51:00

Here is a link to Packet 4, as of December 2011: http://photos.state....t4-montreal.pdf It seems they updated their packet 4 along with the website, although it is quite similar to what I receive in the mail last year. Please note in packet 4 it asks K1 applicants to bring the I-134.

Edited by pocheros, 10 April 2012 - 06:27 PM.

pocheros

Female

Canada

2012-04-10 18:27:00

Please note that although it is currently not listed on the website, K1s are supposed to submit an I-134 on the day of the interview, not the I-864. CAdreamer e-mailed the Montreal consulate regarding the issue and got the following reply:

I think that Montreal has again (this week) updated the P3 checklist so this point may now be moot, but I did get a response back from them via email, so I thought I should post. I asked whether it was the I-864 or I-134 that was needed for the K1 visa.

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Me: I have been gathering documentation in preparation for my interview for a K1 visa at the Montreal consulate. Up until 10 days ago, the required Support documentation was listed as the I-134, but now the checklist for the interview (in the Packet 3 documentation) lists the I-864, I-864A, I-864EZ, or I-864W. Could you please confirm that the I-134 is no longer acceptable for the K1 visa process and that the I-864 is what is now required?

Response:
We thank you for your message. Please kindly be informed that the Affidavit of Support applicable to your visa category is the I-134. We hope this information is helpful to you.

pocheros

Female

Canada

2012-02-24 16:03:00

Heads up, this is the new link to the packet 3 instructions on the montreal consulate general website. http://montreal.usco...applicants.html

If for some reason one can't access the URL, here is a quote from the website for posterity:

Packet 3 provides instruction materials for immigrant visa applicants once the case file has been received at the Consulate, but before an interview can be scheduled. If you have received a "Packet 3" letter from the U.S. Consulate General in Montreal, please follow the instructions below to send to the Consulate the required forms and checklist.

NOTE: You are NOT authorized to make an interview appointment at this time. All unauthorized appointments will be cancelled without notice.

If you are a Fiancé (K-1) applicant:

DS-230, Part I only ? one copy per each applicant, including children.
DS-156 ? 2 copies.
DS-156K (292KB PDF) ? 1 copy.
Confirmation receipt regarding Form DS-160 - one copy, available online at ceac.state.gov/genniv.
Checklist of documents to gather for the interview ? one copy per family is sufficient.
2 color photographs (Photograph Requirements)
Photocopy of the biographic data page of the applicant's passport.

You may send the documents to the U.S. Consulate General in Montreal using courier services that are offered at no extra cost for the applicant. Please visit the Visa Services website and follow instructions for "IV Applicant Needing to Register for DHL" and "Sending Document to the Consular Section". If you have any further inquiries about the courier services, please visit the U.S. Visa Services website.

Here is also a handy appointment checklist: http://montreal.usco...-checklist.html Note that you do NOT need to bring your x-ray with you unless you have tuberculosis.

Appointment Checklist - Immigrant Visas

Appointment Date: ______________

Appointment Time: ______________

Please prepare all the necessary forms and documents before coming to the interview.

Make sure you have the original and a copy of the supporting documents you want to submit during your interview.

To prevent unnecessary delays during your interview, please arrange your documents in the following order:

Valid Passport and photocopy of the biographic page.
Ticket with your number (will be given at the Consulate).
Medical Examination in a sealed envelope (X-ray is not required, unless there is TB).
2 color passport-size pictures (5 cm X 5 cm or 2 inch X 2 inch).
Form DS-230 (175KB PDF), parts I and II, or Confirmation Page of the electronic form DS-260.
Birth Certificate, English translation and a photocopy.
Marriage Certificate, English translation and a photocopy.
Divorce Certificate, English translation and a photocopy.
Custody documents, English translation and photocopy.
Police Certificates from Canada and other countries of previous residence.
Court / Criminal records and photocopy.
Military records and photocopy.
Evidence of Support (I-864, I-864A, I-864EZ, I-864W) and photocopy of IRS transcript or photocopy of the most recent Federal income tax return.
Recent Letter from the U.S. employer (for employment cases).
Copy of the U.S. petitioner status in the USA.
Copies of documents proving petitioner's U.S. domicile.

We take fraud seriously. If it is discovered that you have provided false information or documents, you may be found ineligible for a visa.

Edited by pocheros, 15 February 2012 - 05:49 PM.

pocheros

Female

Canada

2012-02-15 17:43:00

This definately settles my concious. I mean, have it 85% filled out...but that one note on UCSIS really made no sense. Yes, i was one of the confused individuals. I was going back n forth and scratching my head worrying what to do. My gut felt I should do it, but my mind was playin tricks...or maybe the butterflies in my stomach...lol.

I greatly appreciate your insight. I can finally move ahead with confidence.

cheers

It's okay

I can't count the number of times I've had confused moments throughout this process! Reading instructions written by bureaucrats all day long will make you go crazy

pocheros

Female

Canada

2011-10-17 23:14:00

Thanks again for your input and time to answer.
Im still not sure if I should or not though. Maybe someone else closer to my timeline might have some insight.

Best,

Yes, you should do it. I did it as well. If you look at the Montreal website here http://montreal.usco...ument=visa_pkt3 it's still a requirement. I had my interview only two months ago and it was required.

At the very least, you won't be harmed by filling out just another form, but the process would potentially be harmed if you were to neglect it. I would strongly suggest you fill it out

On the USCIS website link you provided here http://travel.state....forms_4230.html it states that K applicants do not use form DS-160, but then right below it says in Montreal they have their own requirements and you should check their website to see what they want- that is you have to fill out BOTH the DS 160 and DS 156 if you go through Montreal. In fact, it looks like that message is there to inform K applicants going through Montreal to fill out the DS 160 as well, because there is often a lot of confusion regarding the forms. I assure you they want BOTH the DS 156 and the DS 160!

Remember every individual consulate has its own procedures and requirements in addition to what USCIS outlines. If you were going through another embassy you would not need the DS-160.

Edited by pocheros, 17 October 2011 - 11:04 PM.

pocheros

Female

Canada

2011-10-17 22:59:00

Excellent post :thumbs:

I think this should be stickied since it's succinct and would be quite helpful since a large percentage of VJers in this forum are K1s going through Montreal. It seems like the most commonly asked questions are how to assemble Pkt 3 and how to schedule an interview which this post details.

Edited by pocheros, 01 September 2011 - 07:51 PM.

pocheros

Female

Canada

2011-09-01 19:46:00

Canada Immigration and K1 Guide for Vancouver

This thread should be stickied!

pocheros

Female

Canada

2012-08-09 22:47:00

Proving domicile when not living in the U.S.

Sorry if this is a silly question- but are you going through the Montreal consulate, or a consulate in France?

The requirements between consulates vary, and Montreal is just a bit harsh for evidence of domicile. It might be different in France, and so you might have a better idea of what you'll need if you post in the appropriate regional forum if you're not going through Montreal.

Edited by pocheros, 19 February 2013 - 02:43 PM.

pocheros

Female

Canada

2013-02-19 14:41:00

Proving domicile when not living in the U.S.

If the USC does not permanently reside outside the US there is no need to establish evidence of domicile. I don't know if it's an issue with the military- I assume that being stationed at whatever base/boat/etc. counts as living in the USA. Maybe someone else can chime in? Although I doubt it's a problem.

Edit: Answered in another thread.

Edited by pocheros, 18 November 2011 - 01:42 PM.

pocheros

Female

Canada

2011-11-18 13:40:00

I'm just wondering if there's any new info from the latest posts. I will POE in a couple of weeks, and have read this thread but still have things I'm not sure of.

- I'm concluding that it is best to wait until I'm in the States, and then apply for EI online.

- I should keep the EI office updated until I have my EAD.

- It looks like 3 months! is the average time to receive an EAD.

- Does anybody know if biweekly "cards" are sent physically by mail, or are filled out online/by phone?

I think that's enough for now! Good luck to all!

I'm not too knowledgeable on EI, but I think you have to apply for EI within 4 weeks of quitting your job. Applying for an EAD separately from AOS/green card is a waste of money (it's $300 or something) plus it only allows you to work for 90 days after entering the States but if you apply for it along with AOS it's free. And I believe the cards are done through snail mail...

Minu Luvs Pinu: I think you have to work a certain number of hours to qualify for EI, but I don't know how much specifically.

pocheros

Female

Canada

2011-10-09 19:59:00

Okay, I'm a little confused with how to go about this process. I quit my job on August 19th and POEd on September 9th. Since you're supposed to apply for EI within 4 weeks of leaving your job I applied online a few days after my POE. Then Service Canada mailed some forms to me to get additional information on my immigration status/whether or not I'm allowed to work. The letter instructed me to respond within 10 business days but naturally I received it 10 business days after the date of the letter e_e At the end of the letter it says "you may provide your response by fax, addressed to the Interstate Claims Unit at <phone number>." So here are my questions... I've been looking through this thread but it's kind of big and bloated and while I'm finding some useful information I can't find the particular answers I need, so here goes:

1. I haven't applied for AOS/EAD/AP yet and it's probably going to be another 6-8 weeks before I do so since we have to come up with the $1K filing fee. It's not ideal but that's the situation. Do I still need to send a reply ASAP? Are they just going to dismiss me since I don't have an EAD yet? Do I just include a letter explaining I intend to apply for an EAD soon and merely applied for EI since you have to within 4 weeks of quitting your job? I understand I can't receive EI until I have an EAD or green card.
2. Does the response have to be faxed?
3. The form asks if my visa allows me to work. I know this sound dumb, but I don't know if I answer Yes or No to this, because a K1 visa allows you to apply for an EAD and green card and therefore "allows me to work," just not as soon as I enter the States, so on the one hand it sounds like "yes." On the other hand I'm not authorized to work without an EAD or green card so I want to say "no," but that doesn't sound right.

The next question asks what date I became available to look for and accept employment in the US if I'm authorized to work, which seems to contradict answering "yes" to the question I just outlined above.

Theeen afterwards in the following questions it asks if you applied for an EAD and a green card if your visa does not allow you to work, so it seems to me the correct answer is "no" to whether or not your visa allows you to work, and then to perhaps attach a letter detailing that I am going to apply for and EAD and a green card soon. I should do this ASAP and not wait till I've actually applied for AOS/EAD yet, right? I'm also kind of leery about faxing this- is that what you guys did as well?

4. Also, as far as I know they don't have my ROE. My employer gave me a paper ROE, of course, which I have handy. Do I have to fax them a copy of it?
5. I got report cards for the last three weeks. I'm not working, obviously, so do I just keep filling these out (saying I'm not employed) over the next few weeks and return them to Service Canada?

Sorry if any of these are dumb or obvious! I'm going to return to this thread later and scour it a bit more and hopefully find some answers. Thanks in advance for any answers!

pocheros

Female

Canada

2011-09-27 13:09:00

You mentioned that you can't quit your job too far in advance. I'm planning on quitting one week after my interview, although I feel tempted to quit before then. I may not actually move until 4-6 weeks after I quit. Is that too soon?

Edited by pocheros, 24 July 2011 - 03:40 PM.

pocheros

Female

Canada

2011-07-24 15:39:00

Even though as a K1 you can't collect it until u get ur EAD, one still has to apply for it as soon as possible before u leave canada. Well u can do it once u enter the USA too. As well, 1 does not want to quit their job too far in advance. 1 VJ member was denied EI because she quit too far in advance

Ah, thanks for the info. Even though it's free money I don't think I'm gonna worry about it because my fiance can take care of me on his income anyways, and I want to minimize the headaches this process gives me in the meantime.

pocheros

Female

Canada

2011-07-23 21:37:00