ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
CanadaDon't you love it when...
QUOTE (Krikit @ May 27 2008, 10:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wow. Those pictures are gorgeous, Spirit. I'm homesick for BC now, too, Bluegreen. sad.gif I'm hoping our next transfer is to the northwest so I can be close to my family out there. I'd move there in a second.


Yes, thanks for the photos, Spirit - so pretty - there is nowhere else quite like here:) My husband always said he didn't think he could handle living in the rain up here, but he was just up for the weekend and it was finally one of those amazing few days where it is sunny and perfect, and he is changing his tune...hurray!! We might not ever do it, but I like knowing it's an option we could both be happy with! Krikit I hope you get that transfer!!
bluegreenFemaleCanada2008-05-27 10:26:00
CanadaDon't you love it when...
You get your pretty new Target Visa card (which you applied for as a Canadian) in the mail the day before you get your SS Card in the mail, so you call customer service and advise them that you have emigrated from Canada to the States and they apply all your new info, and then you are instantly building credit in the US. Now I don't have to use my Canadian cc with the stupid 2.5% surcharge in the US, and I have avoided getting a secured card. Yay! And whoever posted here on VJ about this idea - THANKS!!

Also, I love it when you wake up on Vancouver Island and look out the window and there is mist and cloud caught over the lake and the low lying hills, and it is also sunny and it is also raining lightly. It was like that here in Victoria thi morning (I'm visiting my parents).
bluegreenFemaleCanada2008-05-27 00:41:00
CanadaThe IRS/CRA Income Tax Thread
QUOTE (one_day_at_a_time @ May 3 2009, 07:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You should have claimed the HBP/RSP withdrawal as income on your 2007 tax return - I would suggest that you will have to send in an amended 2007 return.

QUOTE (bluegreen @ Apr 28 2009, 12:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does anyone know about HBP? I withdrew funds for the HBP in 2007. I have not repaid any yet, since you have two years to start doing that. However, I understand now that I need to claim that money as income, since I no longer qualify for that program. The CRA site says I have to claim it on the return of the year in which I withdrew it, but other reading suggests that I claim it on my departure return (which will be 2008). Which is it?? So far I have entered it on line 129 of my departure return, even through the T4rsp is from 2007. It is nice becasue it is pretty much the only income I am claiming for the entire year. If I had to go back and add it to 2007 it would have way bigger implications, I think. I am so not au fait with this stuff.

However, I am still confused about whether I was a deemed resident for 2008 (I think so. I still have a house, po box, bank accounts, cell phone.....and I spent a good chunk of the year in Canada). If I am a deemed resident am I allowed to cash out of the HBP plan? I, of course, cannot get through on the International Tax 1-800 number, since I am a major procrastinator and it is constantly busy starting at 6 am.

ALSO, does anyone know if I can use Quicktax for my departure return? The departure return is just a general T1 return with a departure date included, right? I am confused because although Quicktax has kind of figured out that I am now a non-resident (It asks for worldwide income, etc) it does not explicitly ask for the departure date like it does right on the first page of the T1 form.



Hmmm. I don't think I should have done that because at the time I was a resident and still participating in the program. I added it the return as an HBP withdrawal, but obviously I was not taxed on it since I was participating in HPB. Now I need them to know that I am no longer participating. SO maybe NOW it is appropriate to file an ammended return?

I have not filed my taxes yet because I still haven't been able to contact that international tax office—it is busy non stop! Hopefully today I will find a human to talk to.
bluegreenFemaleCanada2009-05-03 09:16:00
CanadaThe IRS/CRA Income Tax Thread
Does anyone know about HBP? I withdrew funds for the HBP in 2007. I have not repaid any yet, since you have two years to start doing that. However, I understand now that I need to claim that money as income, since I no longer qualify for that program. The CRA site says I have to claim it on the return of the year in which I withdrew it, but other reading suggests that I claim it on my departure return (which will be 2008). Which is it?? So far I have entered it on line 129 of my departure return, even through the T4rsp is from 2007. It is nice becasue it is pretty much the only income I am claiming for the entire year. If I had to go back and add it to 2007 it would have way bigger implications, I think. I am so not au fait with this stuff.

However, I am still confused about whether I was a deemed resident for 2008 (I think so. I still have a house, po box, bank accounts, cell phone.....and I spent a good chunk of the year in Canada). If I am a deemed resident am I allowed to cash out of the HBP plan? I, of course, cannot get through on the International Tax 1-800 number, since I am a major procrastinator and it is constantly busy starting at 6 am.

ALSO, does anyone know if I can use Quicktax for my departure return? The departure return is just a general T1 return with a departure date included, right? I am confused because although Quicktax has kind of figured out that I am now a non-resident (It asks for worldwide income, etc) it does not explicitly ask for the departure date like it does right on the first page of the T1 form.
bluegreenFemaleCanada2009-04-28 11:18:00
CanadaNo Idea Where to Start

So this question I'm sure has been posted time and time again but here is the situation:

I'm Canadian, my boyfriend is American. We travel back and forth to visit each other. Recently I stayed in the USA for 2 months of the summer living with him. I was unemployed because I did not have a Visa or Green Card to work.
I recently came back to Canada for a weekend wedding and was denied entrance back into the United States because I could not prove "Strong enough ties to Canada". I know I need a work visa, or something to work there, but I was under the impression I was able to visit the United States for up to 6 months per calander year.

I really want to move there, unfortunately I have no "skill" (other than an Arts degree) that "no other american can/will provide" to get a company to sponsor me. I'm also not about to take out a huge debt for a student loan when I have already attended post-secondary education in Canada.

I have no idea how to get down there legally now, We're not 100% ready for marriage, and I'm red flagged at the border.
Does anyone have any idea of where i could START to begin to look at some options?
The immigration websites are extremely overwhelming and I have no idea what I could qualify for...if I do at all...

Any link or information would be greatly appreciated.


Thanks!



You mut have told them that you are visiting your boyfrined and that you lived with him. Right?
Juan & NanMaleThailand2011-09-13 21:02:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionOrganizing I-751
i will remember this as well when i put together my i-751. :lol:
aySMaleCambodia2006-11-04 21:06:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionwhat evidence needed
i wanted to get started early so i woulden't have to be in a rush to get filing on our i-751 paper work. I wanted to make sure i didn't want to miss anything as far as evidence go before we send it off. my question is what did you guys send off as evidence that we are together? bank statements?, bills that come to the house with our names on it. anything else? or what should be sufficient? thanks in advance everyone! :dance:
aySMaleCambodia2007-03-11 01:30:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussioni-751
QUOTE (pinaymama @ Aug 18 2007, 11:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
it took almost 2 months for us!!! my GC arrives just today! I think it depends on the jurisdiction of your state...


hope it's quick and successful! kicking.gif
aySMaleCambodia2007-08-23 16:49:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussioni-751
QUOTE (bubibu @ Aug 17 2007, 01:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, ayS,

We sent mine on the 15th too; I expect it to be there today. So hopefully both of us would have good luck and get the good news soon... blush.gif


i hope so! we gotta keep our fingers crossed! and hope it get's approved quickly! kicking.gif kicking.gif
aySMaleCambodia2007-08-18 17:53:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussioni-751

8 months since submission, and still waiting :whistle:

fairly quick at CSC....2 MONTHS on average recently, my approval took 35 days only at CSC.

BEST OF LUCK!


sweet! they will mail a letter letting you know if they approve or not correct? thanks for the best wishes! :dance:
aySMaleCambodia2007-08-16 23:28:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussioni-751
just sent out my i-751 yesterday. how long is the average process to get this approved based on everyone's experiences of course. :)
aySMaleCambodia2007-08-16 13:04:00
CanadaMinnesota Outdoors
Great photos!!.
We live in Northern Minnesota next to Lake Superior and enjoy, among other things, going to Gooseberry Falls State Park.
moonlight7FemaleColombia2010-04-09 08:53:00
CanadaI-485 for AOS - Mistake in Example Form?

Thanks marriedtomrg!

And yeah, I figured there was no country called 123-67-8945, I just thought maybe you were supposed to put your A# or something...

I'm not that retarded! :P


:lol: I wish it was all that easy to figure out what to put in all the forms.
bruno.MaleFrance2010-09-17 13:35:00
CanadaI-485 for AOS - Mistake in Example Form?
Yaeh, that looks like a mistake since there is no country called 123-67-8945.

If you are Canadian then just put Canada
bruno.MaleFrance2010-09-17 12:52:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionBack in line in Nebraska

Sent mine to Nebraska on Jan 13, checks were cashed on Jan 19. Nothing in the mail yet.


Update: Got the NOA today, Feb. 6. Also recieved biometrics appointment for Feb. 14 at Portland ASC.


Update 2: Had biometrics done today, Feb. 14. Very quick fingerprints, photo and signature in Portland. Had to drive over 500 miles to have it done. There's only one place for this in the whole state of Oregon :angry:
jennybirgittaNot TellingSweden2007-02-14 22:18:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionBack in line in Nebraska

Sent mine to Nebraska on Jan 13, checks were cashed on Jan 19. Nothing in the mail yet.


Update: Got the NOA today, Feb. 6. Also recieved biometrics appointment for Feb. 14 at Portland ASC.
jennybirgittaNot TellingSweden2007-02-06 19:52:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionBack in line in Nebraska
Sent mine to Nebraska on Jan 13, checks were cashed on Jan 19. Nothing in the mail yet.
jennybirgittaNot TellingSweden2007-01-31 19:48:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionChange of address and Service Center after filing
Hi everyone,

I filed in January to Nebraska Service Center. On April 1 we moved from Oregon to California. I changed our address online, got the confirmation letter in the mail about a week later.

Does anyone know what happens to the actual petition? Does it get sent to California for processing or does it stay in Nebraska? When I check the case status online it still has the same LIN-number. I am wondering since CSC seems to be very fast compared to Nebraska.

Thanks,
Jenny
jennybirgittaNot TellingSweden2007-04-15 20:45:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 approved so fast
I don't think it matters for removal of conditions. I'm from Sweden too. See my timeline below.

Lycka till!


QUOTE (Lugn @ Aug 22 2007, 10:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does it matter which country you are from?
Are some petitions approved faster if they belong to a citizen of a country sending a smaller number of immigrants every year?
Maybe citizens of some countries experience less background checking?

I'm not trying to say anything here, just curious. Personally I think my journey has been relatively fast and was thinking that it may have to do with the fact that not too many people come here from Sweden every year. Then again, I may just be lucky. blush.gif

jennybirgittaNot TellingSweden2007-08-22 14:41:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 NSC
I agree, it sucks. Not even moving to CA helps, we lived in Oregon when we filed (Jan -07) but the petiton was not transferred.


QUOTE (Frances @ Aug 23 2007, 07:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Petition sent on April 2nd, check cashed April 5th. And no indication that there's been a transfer to CSC. That pisses me off that once again petitions that are filed after ours get transferred while our's sits around getting moldy. mad.gif

jennybirgittaNot TellingSweden2007-08-23 14:14:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionReceived Green Card Today from CSC
QUOTE (hotairguy @ Sep 1 2007, 02:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We sent our to the f**king NSC in December of 2006, still it sits.



Our NOA is January 18. It will take at least one more month. I hate Nebraska mad.gif
jennybirgittaNot TellingSweden2007-09-02 00:47:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI751 NSC 2006 Filer
Congratulations, that's great news! kicking.gif


QUOTE (haozi101 @ Sep 15 2007, 06:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just an update for my case. This morning, I FINALLY got an email from USCIS stating that "On September 14, 2007, we ordered production of your new card". So I went on USCIS website and checked my case status. The current status is "Card production ordered".

good.gif

Thanks for everyone.

jennybirgittaNot TellingSweden2007-09-16 23:32:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI751 NSC 2006 Filer
Great news, Congratulations! kicking.gif


QUOTE (BeZenK3 @ Sep 13 2007, 07:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello,

We received two e-mail notifications on 09/7/07 - Current Status: Card production ordered.
And another two e-mail notifications on 09/11/07 - Current Status: Approval notice sent.
Hubby just received his 10-yr green card today ! woohoo smile.gif

Thanks to everyone here, you have been a great help through our k-1 journey star_smile.gif
Good luck to all that are still waiting... you should hear from uscis any day now yes.gif

jennybirgittaNot TellingSweden2007-09-13 23:33:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI751 NSC 2006 Filer
We filed in January -07, but I'm joining in anyway. See timeline below.
jennybirgittaNot TellingSweden2007-09-05 00:06:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionNebraska? does the center even exists?
QUOTE (Bertrand @ Oct 24 2007, 09:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Almost 10 months since NOA1 and still nothing since biometrics... should I call USCIS??? dead.gif


Maybe an Infopass appointment? And definately contact your congressman. I am 3 weeks behind you and that's what I will do if I don't hear anything.
jennybirgittaNot TellingSweden2007-10-24 22:56:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionNebraska? does the center even exists?
QUOTE (zyggy @ Oct 12 2007, 01:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We've also been waiting since April and it does look like the timeline for them is about 9 months... so we're looking at a January approval. No big deal.. it's not like we've lost anything. It's just more annoying than anything else.


My NOA is January so the 9 months is about now. I doubt it though, the current processing time is Dec 22 2006. Maybe by Thanksgiving. Or Christmas. Or.... unsure.gif
jennybirgittaNot TellingSweden2007-10-13 12:57:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionTimelines for Nebraska
O boy, my NOA is January 18 and I was hoping it would be my turn soon. Please keep us informed how your infopass appt goes.

QUOTE (Waiting4GC @ Nov 1 2007, 12:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Here is my timeline:

July 2006: I-751 sent and received
July 2006: NOA received
July 2007: Biometrics taken
July 2007: NOA expired.
Currently: Waiting...

I have an infopass appt for Nov 13. If nothing goods comes out of that I will be applying for the N-400. Why are they so slow?/?

jennybirgittaNot TellingSweden2007-11-01 15:57:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionTimelines for Nebraska
Congratulations, that's great news! kicking.gif

QUOTE (hotairguy @ Sep 24 2007, 05:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
NOA1 12/28/06
biometrics in Jan 07
Finally email stating card is on the way
09/24/07.

Marilyn and Peter.

jennybirgittaNot TellingSweden2007-09-24 21:41:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionTimelines for Nebraska
We filed in January and moved to California in April, which generated another welcome-to-America letter. As far as I know the petition is still in Nebraska.
jennybirgittaNot TellingSweden2007-08-20 11:26:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionANY recent Nebraska approvals, filed early 2007?
There was a couple of people who had late December NOA dates that were approved in the last few weeks. It looks like the dates that are posted on the website are pretty real, their pace looks like two weeks of progress each month. So when the dates past on Nov 15, we should be about Jan 15 or so.
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Yes, you're probably right. I am asking because I remember people posting that had early January dates, I was wondering if they've heard anything.
jennybirgittaNot TellingSweden2007-11-08 19:50:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionANY recent Nebraska approvals, filed early 2007?
Have there been any recent approvals from Nebraska Service Center, filed before the CSC transfer started? I believe there are some people on the board with NOA dates before mine, Jan. 18. unsure.gif

The last approval on this list is 09/14/07.
jennybirgittaNot TellingSweden2007-11-08 17:39:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionAnyone moved from one service center to another lately?
QUOTE (zzz123 @ Nov 23 2007, 08:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jennybirgitta @ Nov 20 2007, 06:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (zyggy @ Nov 20 2007, 01:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We did the same thing... moving does not change where the petition will be processed. Just change your address on the USCIS website including the option to change the address on your petition. Any further notices will be sent to the new address.


That's right. We did the same, changed address online and mailed the sponsors change of address. They sent a confirmation letter to the new address. I didn't ask for a transfer, I have never heard of anyone doing that.



Are you going to file N400 soon with CSC? I wonder if you i751 is still pending at NSC and you file your N400 at CSC, how will the service centers handle the A-file? Assuming the A-file is with the pending i751 application at NSC, now that they see your new N400 application at CSC, will they just move the A-file from the i751 queue at NSC to join with the N400 at CSC. I read that you are supposed to have 1 and only 1 A-file at any given time.


I will apply for citizenship in mid January. I don't know how they handle the applications if they are at different service centers, maybe someone else knows?
jennybirgittaNot TellingSweden2007-11-24 02:37:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionAnyone moved from one service center to another lately?
QUOTE (zyggy @ Nov 20 2007, 01:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We did the same thing... moving does not change where the petition will be processed. Just change your address on the USCIS website including the option to change the address on your petition. Any further notices will be sent to the new address.


That's right. We did the same, changed address online and mailed the sponsors change of address. They sent a confirmation letter to the new address. I didn't ask for a transfer, I have never heard of anyone doing that.

Edited by jennybirgitta, 20 November 2007 - 07:38 PM.

jennybirgittaNot TellingSweden2007-11-20 19:36:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionAnyone moved from one service center to another lately?
I moved from Oregon (NSC) to California after filing I-751. I filed at NSC early January, moved to CA in April. Petition is still at NSC and has been sitting there for over 10 months now and not been tuched at all. mad.gif

QUOTE (zzz123 @ Nov 20 2007, 10:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (fwaguy @ Nov 20 2007, 12:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Confused, what do you mean exactly?


I mean moving from one state under one service center's jurisdiction to another. Like moving from TX to CO, so TSC to NSC. i751 originally filed at TSC and is still pending. My question is will TSC transfer my case to NSC? any chance it will end up in CSC since all the new i751's are going there?

Edited by jennybirgitta, 20 November 2007 - 02:53 PM.

jennybirgittaNot TellingSweden2007-11-20 14:52:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionNSC working on I-751 petitions dated 1/27/07??
QUOTE (Peter T @ Nov 30 2007, 12:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think it is the latter: When they published the latest processing date 1/27/07, your application before 1/27/07 was still unanswered (GC or RFE) and therefore outside the processing date. If you still haven't received anything 30 days after the publishing of the latest processing date, your spouse can contact e.g. your US representative (you can always contact them earlier, but they might just ask you to wait a bit longer). On the other hand, do you think it is worth to invest your time and thought into this when you can travel and work anyway? I plan to just get a I-551 stamp at my local office if my NOA expires, before I get a RFE or GC, and wait another year, before I seek outside help.

Haelsning,

Peter


I will definitely contact my congressman. I think all of us in this situation should contact our representatives. What worries me is if I need to apply for a new job. With an expired green card and a paper (or stamp) that says you can only work for a year beyond its expiration date, how attractive are you? I know it’s enough to show SS card and driver’s license, but with the competition on the job market I’m afraid I wouldn’t have much of a chance if they have several qualified candidates to choose from.

I hope you are right about the 30 days. I guess I have to call them and ask.
jennybirgittaNot TellingSweden2007-11-30 14:38:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionNSC working on I-751 petitions dated 1/27/07??
QUOTE (zyggy @ Nov 29 2007, 12:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jennybirgitta @ Nov 24 2007, 12:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I called them on Wednesday. They told me to wait 30 days after my NOA date became current. What a load of #######.



You can write a letter to your Congressperson and the USCIS ombudsman regarding the time it is taking them to process cases. It probably won't do any good, but if enough people do it, it may result in them putting more resources toward some things.


That's what I will do. But I believe I have to wait until my case is 30 days outside the processing date. I'm confused about when that is; my NOA is Jan. 18 so do I have to wait until Feb. 18, or later, is the current processing date? Or is it 30 days after my NOA date became current, which was on Nov. 14 when they published the latest processing dates (which now is Jan. 27) unsure.gif
jennybirgittaNot TellingSweden2007-11-29 22:50:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionNSC working on I-751 petitions dated 1/27/07??
I called them on Wednesday. They told me to wait 30 days after my NOA date became current. What a load of #######.

Edited by jennybirgitta, 24 November 2007 - 02:50 AM.

jennybirgittaNot TellingSweden2007-11-24 02:48:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionNSC approval - waiting since dec 2006
Congratulations! kicking.gif

But this is strange, since you have applied for citizenship you should not get the card at all. I called customer service last week to ask about my case, and I asked specifically about this. I was transferred to a real immigration officer and she assured me I would not get the 10-year card after sending the N-400. Both applications will be processed together at the naturalization interview she said.
jennybirgittaNot TellingSweden2008-02-02 13:36:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionConfusing conversation with USCIS re:NSC
I am getting the same every time I call too. Last time I called I got through to an immigration officer and she said that I-751 processing at NSC now takes 1 year and 30 days. One person on the NSC-list, Bertrand, fits into that timeframe. But no one has been approved after that as far as I know.


QUOTE (iansig40 @ Feb 15 2008, 04:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Guess what …I called them today also and all I could get was "call back in 30 days" suggesting on the same time to keep checking on USCIS website like we don't know already how much ####### they post on their website . NOBODY KNOWS FOR SURE ..what's the processing time date for I-751 right now at least at Nebraska Service Center .
I contacted again my Congressman today and one of their clerks told me that Nebraska replied back to their request (my case) saying that some cases will take a lot longer based on the applicant place of birth .Hmmmm…..I'm Canadian so I'm just wondering how long will take to process an application coming from an Iranian, Syrian, or any Arab nationality ?????? Let's admit this is another screw-up like we got accustomed to see coming from USCIS
Their solution to my problem was " go and get a stamp on your passport " WELL…..I DON"T WANT THAT . I WANT MY GC not all kind of extensions .I hope someone from USCIS is checking on this website and maybe will make some notes!!!!!!!


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jennybirgittaNot TellingSweden2008-02-15 20:28:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionFinally - my husband's turn has come!!
That is wonderful news! kicking.gif Congratulations to you both and good luck with the surgery.
jennybirgittaNot TellingSweden2008-05-12 19:37:00