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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

Well looks like you have more proof than we did, so hopefully that will gain your approval. How "exactly" we are supposed to prove it to them is the part that is challenging, because they do not give us exact steps, or even vague ones, really. I wish I knew, but at this point the only thing we can do to hopefully guarantee him being approved is for us to move down there. Which we are now making plans to do so. And as far as the timeframe, my guess is however quickly we can get them more proof, and from there how quickly they can process it....my guess is a few months....but really, really hoping that it will go quickly I really hope all goes well for you and that you aren't put in the same awful predicament!

Thank you, I am sending you lots of positive vibes that you are approved asap. And again I am just so sorry you are dealing with all of this, good luck!

Parrish77

Female

Canada

2014-03-09 15:01:00

IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

When is your interview? Do you have family in the states? I would move down there to be with them and get as much proof as you can, otherwise it's very likely you will get as far as we did and be denied. After going though this, I would not wish it upon anyone. I'm so sorry you are in a similar situation, the unknown is so hard to cope with sometimes....all the best to you.

Ours was just complete last week we are waiting for the date. Thanks for the advice, I pretty much go back and forth quite often so I guess I just need to focus on getting even more. I can show a job offer letter showing I have already started working in US and an airline ticket close to the interview date showing I flew back from the US to CA for the interview....I hope this, on top of what I already have will work because if not I have no other ideas. I have the proof because we have honestly taking the steps to move back, just like you guys. It blows my mind that they essentially want us to be seperated from our spouse and children long term as proof. Insanity!

How exactly are you supposed to prove to them? More evidence? And what is the time frame before they will give you the visa???

Parrish77

Female

Canada

2014-03-09 12:20:00

IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

What I find absurd is the rejection itself; the mere fact that a family is pursuing the legal route to move to the US should be proof enough of their intention.

Why else would a young family choose to go through the immigration process if they don't have the intention of moving there?

I honestly don't understand their rationale.

EXACTLY! This is just plain crazy and heartbreaking for those involved.

Parrish77

Female

Canada

2014-03-08 17:55:00

IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

I thought it was pretty much understood that with Canada the spouse had to basically move back first to prove domicile.

Especially for Canada, I feel that your evidence was a little light.

For us, and keeping in mind that Canada is harder, we did the following:

- Current US driver's license

- Current active library card and AAA membership

- Communication with school for daughter's enrollment

- An accepted will by the probate court and real estate evaluation showing that I was the sole inheritor of a house in America

- Proof of being on my mother's car insurance in America

The attempt is to show that you actively live in a place - car insurance or things that you'd only have if living there. Sending mail to an address or transferring funds is not really showing that. Think about having utilities in your name, actually moving in with your father for a few months, registering your car in America, etc.

I don't think you need to rent an apartment if you are planning on living with your father. Just grin and bare the couple of months to get the domicile in order. I can almost assure you that if you move in with your father (and have proof of living there like receipts, etc.) and you do some of the normal activities of life like car insurance, you'll have no problem in meeting the requirements.

Did you get a 221(g)?

We are in the exact same position and I would like to get your take on our evidence, how do you think this looks:

-US Voter Registration

-2 US Bank Accts

-2 US Credit Cards

-Maintained my US retirement fund

-Maintained payment of my US student loan

-Filed US consular report of birth abroad for my 2 kids

-Contract from realtor showing our house for sale in CA

-Letter from former business partner showing sale of my CA business

-Affidavit of residence for condo rental with my sister in US

-Letter from Mazda certifying our car meets standards to move to US

-Letters from US schools regarding enrolling my kids

-UPack Moving Quote

Parrish77

Female

Canada

2014-03-08 17:00:00

Wow, we are in the exact same situation, like exact, exact and now I am terrified. I really thought we had enough and have almost the same evidence. I am panicking, not sure what else I can do before we get our interview date. Holy #######!!! I am so so so so so sorry you are going through this.

Parrish77

Female

Canada

2014-03-08 16:48:00

Thanks for the quick reply, and yes, oops...Canada, and I meant NYC not NCY, jeez. I appreciate the feedback, I guess we will just have to wait and see.

Parrish77

Female

Canada

2013-06-28 08:02:00

Just wondering if anyone can answer the question above, our attorney says the application will stay at the National Benefits Center because our physical address is in CA but I am worried it has gone to the NCY office as there have been more than a few applications sent after ours that have already been approved.

Parrish77

Female

Canada

2013-06-28 07:04:00

Thanks guys, can you tell me when in the process I will have to show proof of domicile? Is there a form that asks for it?

Parrish77

Female

Canada

2013-06-21 08:45:00

Anybody? You guys have me freaked out....

Parrish77

Female

Canada

2013-06-21 07:38:00

We used our address in Montreal as our current address on the biographical information for both my husband and I. We used my Mom's address as the address as the perm address in us where we intend to live....so are we still screwed?

Parrish77

Female

Canada

2013-06-20 12:11:00

We used my Mom's address in NY, but we will be moving to Austin, TX. I will use my sister's address in Austin for anything domicile proof related. Thanks!

Parrish77

Female

Canada

2013-06-20 10:59:00

Would it make a difference if the US address you use of credit cards and bank accounts is not in the same city as you plan to live?

Parrish77

Female

Canada

2013-06-20 06:59:00

Nevermind guys, found it! And thanks again.

Edited by Parrish77, 19 June 2013 - 08:13 PM.

Parrish77

Female

Canada

2013-06-19 20:13:00

Can you please tell me where I can find the Canada forum?

Parrish77

Female

Canada

2013-06-19 20:02:00

Thanks so much for this! We have decided to move our family (we have 2 kids) to the US to be closer to my family.

We are using an attorney but I am trying to wrap my head around all of this as well, the more I know the better I will feel. As for the domicile proof that scares me as I have been living in CA for the last 10 yrs as a Perm. Resident...I have virtually no ties to the US at this time. I let my DL, credit cards etc.. go many years ago.

Parrish77

Female

Canada

2013-06-19 17:04:00

Hi,

I am an American living in Canada with my Canadian husband, we filed our I-130 in March and I was wondering, because we are filing from Canada, what local office will it be sent to?

Thanks.

Parrish77

Female

Canada

2013-06-19 13:51:00

Passport Size Photos

Great! Thanks so much! So to be on the safe side I will get him to get at least 6 more, jeez...those little pics are not cheap.

Parrish77

Female

Canada

2013-07-21 08:01:00

Passport Size Photos

Hi,

I am sponsoring my husband and right now we are waiting on his i130, we are using this time to get everything we will need ready for the next stage. Yesterday I asked him to go and get his photos taken, he only got 2 instead of 4. My questions is this, do the photos have to be exactly identical? Can he go back on Mon and get 2 more or should I send him back to have 4 more done? These pics are not cheap but I don't want to do anything that could cause a problem down the line...

Thx!

Parrish77

Female

Canada

2013-07-21 06:34:00

Evidence for reestablishing domicile

so you have a utility bill in your name on a house in the USA?

or a yearly tax invoice on the house in USA?

if no to either, you not maintain a domicile (per DoS standards)

I currently rent a condo in the US as of Jan of this year, all of the bills are paid by my landlord and are included in my rent but yes I do get mail there. Since Jan I have been going back and forth while waiting for my husband and children to come when able.

Edited by Parrish77, 25 March 2014 - 04:44 PM.

Parrish77

Female

Canada

2014-03-25 16:42:00

Evidence for reestablishing domicile

I am including both, since I moved to Canada I have maintained domicile by keeping multiple accounts, voter reg, student loans, etc... I have also taken steps to re-establish domicile fully by signing a lease, excepting a job, selling our house in Canada. I feel like it is better to cover all of the bases but that is just my opinion.

Parrish77

Female

Canada

2014-03-25 15:12:00