ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCheque Cashed!!!
QUOTE (trailmix @ May 11 2009, 11:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (emjaykain @ May 10 2009, 12:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So my husband just sent an I-130 on April 20th and it was FINALLY received on May 1st..(Canada Post said 4-6 days but USPS IS SO SLOW that it took 10 days!!!) and we just noticed that our cheque was cashed on Wednesday May 6th...does this mean that our I-130 is alright and we'll receive a notice of action without any RFE's???

We sent everything including stuff that was optional and we tabbed all our documents and created an index that corresponded to every tab we provided.

I hope it means that we're on our way to receiving my CR-1 Visa!!


Hi emjay and welcome,

Having your cheque cashed really just means....they got your cheque smile.gif

Now they will start processing your file, this can take several months. Once USCIS approves your application, you will receive confirmation of this in the form of a piece of paper called an NOA2 (notice of action).


After that, your file will be sent to the National Visa Center, once all of that paperwork is done and approved your file will be sent to Montreal, after NVC schedules an interview for you.

You will probably want to read the guides (just click on the guides tab at the top of the page here)

Question for you, you mention you sent the application from Canada - do you both live in Canada? If so you could probably have done direct consular filing.



Sorry..seemed to have gotten a little too excited. Actually we've gone through the guides already and have a very clear idea of what we're doing and what to expect. We've just been ancy worrying that USPS might have lost the package and to hear the cheque is cashed is a relief smile.gif.

We cannot actually use DCF as he's here on an expired temporary work visa. We met when he was brought up from Chicago to work for the same company that I do in Toronto. His visa expired later and he could not get it renewed due to the economy thus didn't have a legal reason to really be here since his visa had expired.
emjaykainFemaleCanada2009-05-11 12:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCheque Cashed!!!
So my husband just sent an I-130 on April 20th and it was FINALLY received on May 1st..(Canada Post said 4-6 days but USPS IS SO SLOW that it took 10 days!!!) and we just noticed that our cheque was cashed on Wednesday May 6th...does this mean that our I-130 is alright and we'll receive a notice of action without any RFE's???

We sent everything including stuff that was optional and we tabbed all our documents and created an index that corresponded to every tab we provided.

I hope it means that we're on our way to receiving my CR-1 Visa!!
emjaykainFemaleCanada2009-05-09 23:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA-1
QUOTE (Riggs @ May 26 2009, 07:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello all,

I received I-797C NOA letter from the USCIS today, I am assuming it is the NOA-1 that everyone mentions, am I correct?

In this letter there is a paragraph that states"If this case is an I-130 petition"...and metions that this is only the first step and that you have to wait for a visa number and sometimes it could take years. Is this just a standard paragraph on all the NOA-1 letters or is there something wrong here?

Thanks much


Steve . Lilley


Hi There,

Yes it's a the NOA-1 that you've received and as well it's a standard paragraph.

Good luck!
emjaykainFemaleCanada2009-05-26 20:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 approved!!!
Thanks smile.gif I'm so relieved!!!!
emjaykainFemaleCanada2009-06-16 19:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 approved!!!
I finally got my notice of approval and I was shocked that it was approved less than 6 weeks after we sent in our petition!

smile.gif Maybe people are actually getting work done there smile.gif
emjaykainFemaleCanada2009-06-16 19:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes a denial at POE affect K-1?
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Jun 22 2008, 03:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello Mike from Toronto

I don't know about a 'more educated opinion'... but your reasons for being denied a visitor's visa wont affect you at the interview. Good luck!



Hey THX guys for your encouraging info to make me sleep tonight.........lol. And actually my phone conference with my Lawyer today just confirmed things!!!!!

God am I a little old lady here or what????

Peace Always.......Mike
Mike & DebMaleCanada2008-06-24 13:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes a denial at POE affect K-1?
QUOTE (Eric_and_Corinna @ Jun 22 2008, 03:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Mike & Deb @ Jun 22 2008, 03:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ May 20 2008, 08:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
First question..... no0pb.gif It won't effect your K1.

Second question, I don't know...lol I'm sure someone can help you!

Best of luck!!!



Hi Guys this is Mike from Toronto and first of all............CONGRATULATIONS to you both on passing your interview!!!!! FABULOUS!!!!!! Mine is on the 30th of June(GOD, that's next Monday for heavens sake.......LOL) so doing flip-flops emotionally at 3 in the morning......lol.

Sorry I don't have a profile up yet as I just discovered this amazing site last week but I couldn't help notice your advice on having a denial on your record. Last April, based on my frequency and duration of visits to see Debra was asked to "Withdraw my Application for Admission" at Pearson Airport because at the moment I didn't have documents(utility bills, proof of employment, etc) to prove my intent to return but came back a week later and was given a 6 month B2 Visitors Visa. Then just on May 13th past I was refused a TN work Visa(before I received my interview letter) based on the fact that my 1977 Guelph University degree said "Bachelor of Science" as oppposed to "Bachelor of Computer Science"......lol, can you believe that???

So sorry to be so long winded about asking if you think that these 2 denials spaced more than a year apart will adversely affect my interview. All other extensive documentation as been given to me by my Lawyer and it seems like almost a slam dunk........lol, but just wanted perhaps a more educated opinion about things!!!!

And once again............all the BEST!!!!!!




Mike.

We have the same withdrawal of application of admission from Toronto Pearson. I asked a CBP officer the last time I was thru and he said it shouldn't affect anything; that the K visa would basically wipe out the Denial.



Hi you two and TNX so much for your relieving info!!!!! Lol......actually I read it just 10 mins before my telephone briefing with my Lawyer in San Diego and he just reitterated what you said so perhaps, just PERHAPS.........lmao.......I can get a straight nights sleep tonight without thinking of the bad guys????????????

Anyway I thought perhaps, since I am having my interview before yours I might just give you a heads up on what to expect so you can sleep well too.......lol.

Anyway, Peace Always........Mike
Mike & DebMaleCanada2008-06-24 13:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes a denial at POE affect K-1?
QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ May 20 2008, 08:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
First question.....no0pb.gif It won't effect your K1.

Second question, I don't know...lol I'm sure someone can help you!

Best of luck!!!



Hi Guys this is Mike from Toronto and first of all............CONGRATULATIONS to you both on passing your interview!!!!! FABULOUS!!!!!! Mine is on the 30th of June(GOD, that's next Monday for heavens sake.......LOL) so doing flip-flops emotionally at 3 in the morning......lol.

Sorry I don't have a profile up yet as I just discovered this amazing site last week but I couldn't help notice your advice on having a denial on your record. Last April, based on my frequency and duration of visits to see Debra was asked to "Withdraw my Application for Admission" at Pearson Airport because at the moment I didn't have documents(utility bills, proof of employment, etc) to prove my intent to return but came back a week later and was given a 6 month B2 Visitors Visa. Then just on May 13th past I was refused a TN work Visa(before I received my interview letter) based on the fact that my 1977 Guelph University degree said "Bachelor of Science" as oppposed to "Bachelor of Computer Science"......lol, can you believe that???

So sorry to be so long winded about asking if you think that these 2 denials spaced more than a year apart will adversely affect my interview. All other extensive documentation as been given to me by my Lawyer and it seems like almost a slam dunk........lol, but just wanted perhaps a more educated opinion about things!!!!

And once again............all the BEST!!!!!!
Mike & DebMaleCanada2008-06-22 14:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan't Mail to PO Box
Ok,

How are you supposed to MAIL your forms from Packet 3 in? Because Montreal consulate for USA is a PO Box....no one will mail it, not Fed-ex, not Purolator, and not Xpress-Post. What's up with that. I actually already Faxed it in 3 weeks ago, but figured they might need the originals as I still have yet to get a Packet 4, why the delay?

Lloyd
LordfalcoMaleCanada2007-07-26 18:41:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionGetting a different residency
It's my understanding that this will not INTERFERE with you lifting conditions. However, you may need to work extra hard to prove that you are really truly married.

You know, proof like babies, joint bank accounts, that kind of thing :blink:
daisy16Not TellingCanada2006-07-01 11:13:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWill this hurt our case?
IMHO, I would think proof that you ARE working together doing intense counseling would prove that you have a viable commitment to the relationship.

Splitting up or giving up on the problems would lead them to question your relationship.

You may want to get an affidavit from your counselor to add to the proof of your ongoing relationship.
daisy16Not TellingCanada2008-01-15 07:57:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionfiling paperwork
check the guides! guides6ly.gif
daisy16Not TellingCanada2008-01-21 16:47:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiontime to file I-751 for removing conditions
Check the guides here on VJ for clarification.

You apply within the 90 days prior to the expiration of your Green Card.

For example, mine expires March 30 2008, so I better get on it! yes.gif
daisy16Not TellingCanada2008-01-22 13:10:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionHelp me Please
I just went to my bank yesterday to get my cheque. I was told they don't do certified cheques any more, but I got a bank cheque instead. So the funds were pulled from my account right away. The bank also guaranteed that I could go back to them and find out when the cheque was cashed.
daisy16Not TellingCanada2008-01-31 20:45:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionMajor RFE Received
Hang on! You're doing great! smile.gif

Since it's tax time, I'm finding it easy to collect joint tax stuff. Perhaps you've had some tax documents come in that you can use also?
daisy16Not TellingCanada2008-01-31 21:06:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCheck cashed @ VSC
QUOTE (mawilson @ Jan 17 2008, 02:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It would be nice not to have to deal with immigration ever again. kicking.gif


Amen to that!!!
daisy16Not TellingCanada2008-01-31 21:16:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCover Letter
Hi! I kicking.gif just sent off our package for lifting conditions. Here is our cover letter. I know it helps to see what others have written and included in their package. Good luck to all and speedy filing!





February 4, 2008

USCIS Vermont Service Center
75 Lower Welden Street
St. Albans, VT
05479-0001

RE: I-751 Joint Petition to Remove Conditions of Status
Name
A# XXX

Dear USCIS Examiner:

Enclosed please find a JOINT I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions of Status regarding my wife, XXX. My wife entered the U.S. on a K-1 Visa on July 3, 2005 and we married on July 7, 2005. Her Adjustment of Status petition was approved on March 30, 2006. We have happily establishing a life together and request that this petition be accepted for removal of conditions on the residence of my wife XXX.

Please find enclosed a copy of her Permanent Resident Card, front and back, and a certified check payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security in the amount of $545 to satisfy the $465 Filing Fee and the $80 Biometric Fee.

We provide the following documents as evidence to verify the status of our ongoing marriage relationship:

Statements
• Sworn Affidavit from Michael XXX
• Sworn Affidavit from Jarrod XXX

Tax Records
• Copy of our Joint 2006 Federal Tax Return
• Copy of our Joint 2006 state Tax Return
• Copy of our Joint 2006 New York Tax Return
• Copy of joint form 1099-G
• Copy of joint document 31541262 from the state of New York
• Copy of joint Form 1099-INT from Bank


Financial Records
• Copy of our joint account information for 08/2005 and 01/2008
• Copy of our Bank joint account information for 01/2008
• Copy of our 2007/2008 Lease agreement
• Copy of notice of a $20 payment owed
• Copy of our utilities account statements for 01/2006 and 01/2008

Insurance Records
• Copy of our insurance policy on our home, covering 08/2007 to 08/2008
• Copy of our property insurance statements indicating insurance coverage for our vehicles and for our home, for 02/2006 and 01/2008
• Copy of hubby's life insurance policy designating wife as the beneficiary
• Copy of our Evidence Certificate from old Health Plans
• Copy of our introductory records for new health plan
• Copy of our health insurance cards showing joint coverage

Social Activity Records
• Copy of the airline itinerary for our joint vacations in 07/2005 and 07/2007
• Copy of our registration forms for our Social Ballroom Dancing Class
• Copies of Christmas cards received from family and friends


Please feel free to inquire at any of the sources of enclosed documentation for verification. You are always welcome to visit our home should you desire to do so. Please advise if you have any further questions or concerns related to this petition.

Sincerely,




(Typed name)
daisy16Not TellingCanada2008-02-06 20:18:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionBiometrics Appointment - New York City
I just got my biometrics letter yesterday and appointment is next Friday, March 7th in the Bronx!

Unfortunately I have to reschedule until the end of March.

If you have to reschedule there are instructions on the letter on what to send.
daisy16Not TellingCanada2008-02-29 07:04:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionTravel when Green Card Expired
In mid March I drove to Ontario Canada and then back to the US through the Queenston/Lewiston crossing. Both the Canadian and US agents commented on the expiration of my Green Card on 03/30/08.

On the way to Canada I was told that I need a stamp in my passport when the card expires. I told her that I have a letter already that allows me to travel, she said that was okay.

When I came back, the US agent told me that I cannot travel with an expired card! I was anxious to get my Timbits home so I didn't bother correcting him.

However, it is clear that US officials don't know the rules! Be careful!
daisy16Not TellingCanada2008-03-31 15:15:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionPassport Expiring - will that affect lifting conditions at all?
Thanks all good.gif

I'll renew passport in the summer before it expires in October 08, that way I'll be ready for the stamp.

I'm not holding my breath that New York will get me processed before March 09, but miracles do happen! jest.gif
daisy16Not TellingCanada2008-04-01 10:28:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionPassport Expiring - will that affect lifting conditions at all?
Hi,

My Green card expired yesterday and I have filed for lifting conditions, had biometrics, etc. I am being realistic - I know they won't get to my file before 2009. But my Canadian passport expires October 08. Of course I will renew it.

Will this affect the US process in any way?
daisy16Not TellingCanada2008-03-31 15:47:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionDoes Filing N-400 Stop I-751 Processing?
I will be applying for citizenship asap (summer 08) for several reasons:

- I want to be able to vote, since political decisions affect my life, and the only way to vote is to be a citizen
- travel is easier
- I am fortunate that Canadians can have dual citizenship
- No greencard to renew in 10 years laughing.gif no more USCIS
daisy16Not TellingCanada2008-04-02 18:04:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionReturning with one day left on my green card
If you can, take the NOA with you; hopefully you'll get it in time, just for insurance.

I like the idea of getting the stamp from the embassy, but you'll have to prove you sent off the petition. Would you be able to get the stamp here before you go?

I travelled to Canada in mid-March 08 with my card expiring 3/30/08, and the immigration official told me not to travel with an expired card! Obviously they cannot be expected to know all the rules!
daisy16Not TellingCanada2008-04-02 17:42:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionVSC I-1751 Status List
UserName............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date.......Biometrics......Approved
miri................02/10/07..........02/22/07........03/23/07........08/08/07
A_C.................02/18/07..........02/21/07........03/15/07........--/--/-- (<TSC 02/22/08)
moben...............02/26/07..........03/20/07........03/28/07........--/--/-- (<TSC 02/13/08)
kn687...............02/27/07..........03/21/07........03/29/07........--/--/-- (<TSC 02/13/08)
runeasy.............03/??/07..........03/06/07........03/29/07........03/28/08 (<TSC 02/13/08)
tweety..............03/06/07..........03/09/07........04/06/07........--/--/-- (<TSC 02/13/08)
westy77.............03/10/07..........03/14/07........02/04/08........--/--/-- (<TSC 02/13/08)
burs................03/15/07..........03/19/07........04/12/07........--/--/-- (<TSC 02/13/08)
Boscouple...........03/16/07..........03/21/07........04/10/07........09/19/07
jsouthwick..........03/??/07..........03/30/07........??/??/07........--/--/-- (<TSC 02/22/08)
licianne............04/05/07..........04/20/07........04/25/07........--/--/-- (<TSC 02/22/08)
us1415..............04/09/07..........04/18/07........05/12/07........03/31/08 (<TSC 02/13/08)
utopiacowboy........04/15/07..........04/19/07........05/22/07........03/31/08 (<TSC 02/22/08)
James...............04/18/07..........04/20/07........05/31/07........--/--/-- (<TSC 02/13/08)
Yashar..............04/18/07..........04/24/07........05/31/07........--/--/-- (<TSC 02/13/08)
Angel7422...........04/20/07..........04/25/07........05/24/07........--/--/-- (<TSC 02/13/08)
gatorlink...........04/2?/07..........04/26/07........05/29/07........03/25/08 (<TSC 02/13/08)
ihavenoclue.........04/20/07..........04/27/07........05/25/07........--/--/-- (<TSC 02/22/08)
smartie.............??/??/07..........05/03/07........06/09/07........--/--/-- (<TSC 02/22/08)
Gringa..............04/27/07..........05/24/07........06/22/07........10/24/07
Big Papi............04/30/07..........06/08/07........07/03/07........11/28/07
aussie girl.........05/02/07..........06/14/07........06/27/07........12/14/07
Cassie..............05/08/07..........05/09/07........06/04/07........--/--/-- (<TSC 02/22/08)
baunzerbrudi........05/11/07..........05/19/07........06/14/07........--/--/-- (<TSC 02/22/08)
USnoiva.............05/16/07..........06/08/07........06/29/07........11/28/07
rhenryv.............05/17/07..........05/30/07........06/18/07........--/--/-- (<TSC 02/22/08)
mirax...............05/19/07..........06/11/07........06/29/07........11/30/07
imailin.............06/01/07..........06/07/07........08/??/07........--/--/-- (<TSC 02/22/08)
Joel'sWife..........06/08/07..........06/08/07........07/07/07........12/06/07
thea................06/09/07..........06/25/07........07/06/07........01/04/08
alice_awaa..........06/18/07..........07/03/07........07/26/07........12/19/07
andyzm..............07/12/07..........07/26/07........09/22/07........02/23/08
aussie girl (son)...07/16/07..........07/30/07........09/07/07........--/--/--
ForYou..............07/20/07..........08/06/07....... 09/08/07........03/05/08
gadgetfreak.........07/25/07..........08/07/07....... 09/30/07........02/10/08
gwsmith01...........08/03/07..........08/22/07........09/07/07........--/--/--
Gemma12nel..........08/07/07..........09/04/07........10/02/07........03/28/08
misterscn...........08/13/07..........08/25/07........09/21/07........02/19/08
sheepnfish..........08/17/07..........08/23/07........09/04/07........03/12/08
Kez.................08/24/07..........09/01/07........10/02/07........--/--/--
DougandNancy........09/04/07..........09/06/07........10/03/07........--/--/--
mlspyl..............09/06/07..........09/11/07........10/11/07........--/--/--
Whodat..............09/10/07..........09/19/07........10/16/07........--/--/--
Aussielad...........09/11/07..........09/12/07........10/10/07........--/--/--
Nina C..............09/13/07..........10/04/07........11/01/07........--/--/--
vega1x1.............09/17/07..........10/14/07........11/24/07........--/--/--
littlebear..........09/20/07..........10/09/07........11/03/07........--/--/--
kbf.................09/26/07..........10/04/07........10/29/07........03/10/08
rrp.................09/27/07..........10/14/07........11/09/07........--/--/--
supersonic..........10/09/07..........10/10/07........11/29/07........--/--/--
RS330...............10/13/07..........10/19/07........12/07/07........--/--/--
peter&piper.........10/15/07..........10/23/07........03/11/08........--/--/--
arijit..............10/18/07..........10/23/07........12/18/07........--/--/--
tdegrenier..........10/29/07..........11/02/07........12/20/07........--/--/--
noone...............10/30/07..........11/05/07........01/15/08........--/--/--
gatorubio...........10/31/07..........11/05/07........12/13/07........--/--/--
derekkj.............11/05/07..........11/07/07........01/10/08........--/--/--
katand7.............11/05/07..........11/15/07........12/15/07........--/--/--
ashleyernesto.......11/26/07..........12/10/07........01/10/08........--/--/--
missmariemc.........12/01/07..........12/07/07........01/12/08........--/--/--
designermedusa......12/08/07..........12/27/07........03/20/08........--/--/-- (<TSC)
bettenan............12/10/07..........12/14/07........01/30/08........--/--/--
tnh9479.............12/10/07..........12/26/07........02/14/08........--/--/-- (<TSC)
Kajikit.............12/10/07..........12/27/07........01/30/08........--/--/-- (<TSC)
jodyangel...........12/12/07..........12/23/07........--/--/--........--/--/--
minha_raposa........12/13/07..........01/03/08........02/13/08........--/--/-- (<TSC)
Bootylicious........12/14/07..........12/27/07........02/08/08........--/--/-- (<TSC)
gaijin..............12/17/07..........12/28/07........02/07/08........--/--/--
Erica&Terry.........12/20/07..........12/26/07........02/21/08........--/--/-- (<TSC)
NigerLa.............12/21/07..........01/02/08........--/--/--........--/--/--
skoopie.............12/24/07..........01/03/08........02/22/08........--/--/--
krysia..............12/26/07..........01/09/08........02/02/08........--/--/--
gyenigun............01/02/08..........01/18/08........02/14/08........--/--/-- (<TSC)
Linda&Dave..........01/02/08..........01/23/08........02/29/08........--/--/--
Bunny...............01/03/08..........01/16/08........02/12/08........--/--/--
awaterlily..........01/04/08..........01/15/08........02/14/08........--/--/--
ChuckandKim.........01/07/08..........01/14/08........02/14/08........--/--/--
CarolineM...........01/08/08..........01/31/08........02/22/08........--/--/-- (<TSC)
pauluk..............01/09/08..........01/16/08........02/21/08........--/--/-- (<TSC)
ianletz.............01/25/08..........02/06/08........--/--/--........--/--/-- (<TSC)
Daisy16..............02/05/08.........02/14/08.........03/22/08......
sjb1221.............02/13/08..........--/--/--........03/20/08........--/--/--
natalyok............02/16/08..........02/21/08........03/20/08........--/--/--
rajthebam...........03/03/08..........03/12/08........--/--/--........--/--/--
RositaL.............03/11/08..........--/--/--........--/--/--........--/--/--
WenRI...............03/11/08..........--/--/--........--/--/--........--/--/--
daisy16Not TellingCanada2008-04-02 17:52:00
Middle East and North AfricaIT HAPPENED!!!!
:dance: :dance: congratulations! You've had such a long wait :dance: :dance:
daisy16Not TellingCanada2006-02-03 06:32:00
Middle East and North AfricaAn article in today's New York Times
Very interesting. Thanks for the post
daisy16Not TellingCanada2006-03-08 07:37:00
Middle East and North AfricaCase denied
:no: Don't DO that! You scared me :lol:

Congrats! :dance: :dance:
daisy16Not TellingCanada2006-03-22 06:01:00
Middle East and North AfricaHE GOT IT!!!!
:dance: :dance: :dance:

I'm so happy for you both!
daisy16Not TellingCanada2006-07-10 12:19:00
Middle East and North AfricaADMIN PROCESSING!!! (((( good news )))
I can't believe I missed this! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

I am so dayum happy for you :D :D tears in my eyes! ***shakes head**** what a sap :lol:
daisy16Not TellingCanada2006-07-10 12:07:00
CanadaThe IRS/CRA Income Tax Thread
Hi Zyggy,

You asked that I post this in the thread so here it is. ANy help is appreciated. I've seen your posts and you seem to be the resident expert here on US/Canadian taxes. I'm wondering if you may be able to help me with a couple of questions about an RRSP sale (while living is US). My wife and I have been living in the US for about 2 years now and in 2008 we sold our last RRSP in Canada. We paid the 25% non resident tax to the Candian gov't.

So to do our US tax return we've been getting mixed information about the amount we record on the US return. Some people say you only have to record the gains on the RRSP between the day you left Canada and the day you sold them, and other people say you have to list the entire amount of the sale (in US dollars) on your US return as income on the 1040 - so a $10 000 sale = $10 000 of extra income which really affects our return.

I'm hoping its just the gains, as this would make more sense considering we've already paid the 25% non-resident tax to Canada and (from what I've read about the 2008 tax treaty) the US treats it at that point like an IRA - so when you cash it out you just pay the capital gains. We went to two accountants and they both did it opposite - one just the gains, the other the full amount. The difference in our return is amlost $2000 so we want to make sure we're doing it the right way. Any information you could pass along would be really helpful and greatly appreciated!

Thank you

Darryl

DarrylNot TellingCanada2009-02-24 21:00:00
CanadaThe IRS/CRA Income Tax Thread
QUOTE (zyggy @ Jan 26 2009, 11:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Darryl @ Jan 25 2009, 06:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all,

My wife (Canadian+US citizen) and myself (Canadian Green card holder) have been living in the USA for about 1.5 years now. Last year we filed both US and Canadian taxes because we had moved halfway through the year and had both Canadian and US income (from our jobs). This year we've both only got US income. So my question is this - at the beginning of 2008 I sold some RRSPs that I had from when we lived in Canada (to close out the Canadian account) When I did this I paid 25% right off the top as a 'non-resident tax'. So my questions...

1. Do I have to list that sale anywhere on my US return? If so, where?
2. Do I have to file a Canadian tax return reflecting that sale, and if so is there any tips on how to file that with no Canadian (job related) income (just US work income)?

I'm wondering if this is something I need to be really careful with or if I can just do the turbo tax straight return in the USA (we have nothing complicated other than this RRSP thing) not listing anything about the RRSPs as it was in Canada and than file a simple return in Canada just listing that RRSP sale - OR - if I need to go to a professional as this is super complicated?

If anyone can shed some light here I would appreciate it - I just don't want to get stuck paying some expensive accountant a ton of money if there is an easy way to do it on my own (if it's simple).

Thanks for you help (in advance).


Darryl


1. Yes, you must report the sale of the RRSP's as a pension distribution on a 1040. You take the 25% non-resident tax as a foreign tax credit. You also must file the form to report the RRSP amount that I mentioned earlier in this thread (the number escapes me right now)

2. You have no obligation to file any return with Canada as they took out the non-resident tax.



Thanks for your help on this Zyggy! I have a couple more questions - you mention that I have to report the sale on a 1040 - do I have to report the full amount withdrawn or just the gains (total amount when we left Canada - value when cashed out)? It seems like if we put the entire sale amount in TurboTax it calculates our refund as if it's taxing that whole amount as additional income and says we have to pay like 25%-30% of the total amount - which I don't see as being possible considering we already paid the 25% non-resident tax.

I hope this isn't getting too detailed but would it be possible to provide some details on how to record all of this in TurboTax (or can it be done in TurboTax)? As for the form you mentioned - were you talking about the 1116 or 8555? Can this be done in TurboTax as well?

Thanks again - your help is greatly appreciated

Darryl



DarrylNot TellingCanada2009-01-26 11:58:00
CanadaThe IRS/CRA Income Tax Thread
Hi all,

My wife (Canadian+US citizen) and myself (Canadian Green card holder) have been living in the USA for about 1.5 years now. Last year we filed both US and Canadian taxes because we had moved halfway through the year and had both Canadian and US income (from our jobs). This year we've both only got US income. So my question is this - at the beginning of 2008 I sold some RRSPs that I had from when we lived in Canada (to close out the Canadian account) When I did this I paid 25% right off the top as a 'non-resident tax'. So my questions...

1. Do I have to list that sale anywhere on my US return? If so, where?
2. Do I have to file a Canadian tax return reflecting that sale, and if so is there any tips on how to file that with no Canadian (job related) income (just US work income)?

I'm wondering if this is something I need to be really careful with or if I can just do the turbo tax straight return in the USA (we have nothing complicated other than this RRSP thing) not listing anything about the RRSPs as it was in Canada and than file a simple return in Canada just listing that RRSP sale - OR - if I need to go to a professional as this is super complicated?

If anyone can shed some light here I would appreciate it - I just don't want to get stuck paying some expensive accountant a ton of money if there is an easy way to do it on my own (if it's simple).

Thanks for you help (in advance).


Darryl
DarrylNot TellingCanada2009-01-25 20:37:00
CanadaMontreal August 2011 Interviews!
That's all i can hope for really haha, well I'll let you know what happens.
feanorMale02011-07-31 14:41:00
CanadaMontreal August 2011 Interviews!
Well i won't have a long form birth certificate, i leave tomorrow... anyone know where i get one ??
feanorMale02011-07-31 13:02:00
CanadaMontreal August 2011 Interviews!
i should not have read your checklist. long form birth certificate /?? copy of all p3 documents ???
feanorMale02011-07-31 05:04:00
CanadaMontreal August 2011 Interviews!
August 2nd... Not sure how I feel about this, so nervous. sucks I'm on my own, hope all goes well haha. don't want to have to make a bad phone call.
feanorMale02011-07-31 05:01:00
CanadaMontreal August 2011 Interviews!

I'm resigned to not rescheduling earlier now, and things actually work out really well with the date we got. I know there's a lot of us with August interviews, when will everyone be around?

Mine's August 3rd at 8:01! :)


Mines August 2nd 8:30 am. anyone know when this place opens ?
feanorMale02011-05-23 16:34:00
CanadaWaiting for our passports from Montreal
What is the DOS phone number ??
feanorMale02011-08-11 15:25:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 June 2011 Filers
Had a follow-up infopass appointment today (Queens Field Office) and found out that my case was approved on 3/25, and they said I should get my notification in the mail within 2 weeks. Updating VSC with my approval date.

California Service Center (33 applicants, 29 approved 88%)

VJName...............Date of I-751......NOA1 Date......Biometrics......Approved
VISACHECK............06/01/11...........06/02/11.......07/11/11........12/21/11...(card received 12/28)
KIWIANA..............06/01/11...........06/02/11.......07/11/11........--/--/12....(interview 04/24)
SOMBERCAT............06/01/11...........06/02/11.......07/08/11........12/08/11...(card received 12/14)
HONEYBEAR1...........06/01/11...........--/--/11.......07/11/11........--/--/12...(early bio 07/01)(RFE received 02/13)
MIMO1985.............06/01/11...........06/04/11.......07/11/11........02/01/12...(RFE received 01/09, responded 01/23)(card receive 02/06)
DEBANDPHIL...........06/01/11...........06/07/11.......07/25/11........10/05/11...(early bio 07/04)
C.A..................06/02/11...........06/06/11.......07/06/11........12/14/11...(card received 12/20)
SHAMROCK4............06/02/11...........06/07/11.......07/11/11........--/--/12
PATITA...............06/02/11...........--/--/11.......07/11/11........12/22/11
DAVE_N_GENNA.........06/02/11...........06/09/11.......07/11/11........01/19/12...(card received 01/25)
*GIULY AND ROCKY*....06/03/11...........06/07/11.......06/27/11........12/19/11...(card received 12/23)
SUMMERSURF...........06/06/11...........06/08/11.......07/11/11........12/27/11...(card received 12/31)
RUMRUNNER01..........06/06/11...........06/09/11.......08/05/11........10/19/11...(card received 10/26)
CARAMELLA............06/06/11...........06/12/11.......07/18/11........??/??/11...(card received 9/01)
MSDELILA.............06/07/11...........06/09/11.......07/22/11........08/04/11...(card received 8/11)
R_I..................06/08/11...........06/10/11.......07/19/11........10/10/11
SCRATCHY.............06/08/11...........06/13/11.......??/??/11........01/06/12
FELB.................06/10/11...........06/22/11.......--/NA/--........11/01/11
INDY&BENJI...........06/13/11...........06/15/11.......07/21/11........09/07/11...(card received 9/13)
STEVE D..............06/13/11...........06/27/11.......07/??/11........--/--/--...(RFE received July, responded Sept, "Relocated" notice received Oct, no update since)
PETERANDYA...........06/14/11...........06/16/11.......07/26/11........08/17/11...(card received 8/22)
SURFING_PUMPKIN......06/14/11...........06/15/11.......07/15/11........09/08/11...(early bio 07/14)
TWEETY1369...........06/14/11...........06/16/11.......07/22/11........08/01/11
ERIKAANDHAMIT........06/15/11...........06/24/11.......07/13/11........01/15/12
GOODBOY..............06/17/11...........07/25/11.......08/19/11........02/03/12...(Originally didn't receive NOA and requested)(card received 02/09)
DWMC.................06/18/11...........06/20/11.......07/08/11........12/??/11...(card received 12/??)
OANA31...............06/22/11...........06/27/11.......07/22/11........08/11/11
NO_WHERE_MAN.........06/22/11...........06/24/11.......07/15/11........08/09/11...(early bio 07/14)(card received 8/15)
RORA2006.............06/23/11...........06/24/11.......07/25/11........--/--/11...("Relocated" notice received on 10/29?)
KEVIN@ANNA...........06/23/11...........06/24/11.......07/29/11........11/28/11...(RFE received 10/30)
SHASHAR..............06/16/11...........06/??/11.......07/13/11........09/13/11...(card received 9/18)
VILLASPURS...........06/27/11...........06/28/11.......07/28/11........10/25/11...(card received 10/29)
STARBURST............06/28/11...........06/30/11.......08/01/11........10/31/11...(early bio 07/25)(card received 11/04)

Vermont Service Center (52 applicants, 35 approved 67%)

VJName...............Date of I-751......NOA1 Date......Biometrics......Approved
ALBO_ENG.............??/??/11...........06/01/11.......??/??/11........03/13/12...(early bio 07/07)(card received 03/21)
ANURAG...............05/27/11...........06/03/11.......07/17/11........02/??/12
PCSBHAT79............06/01/11...........06/06/11.......07/13/11........01/31/12...(early bio 06/29)
DAMIAN&KELLY.........06/01/11...........06/06/11.......07/13/11........02/02/12
HIHELLO..............06/01/11...........06/06/11.......07/19/11........03/13/12...(early bio 06/29) (card received 03/21)
BAUSER...............06/01/11...........06/08/11.......07/20/11........03/25/12
ABBYNSHERYL..........06/01/11...........06/??/11.......--/--/11........--/--/12
ESTRELLA.............06/02/11...........06/06/11.......07/20/11........--/--/12
LILIES...............06/02/11...........06/06/11.......07/12/11........02/24/12
BELINDA63............06/??/11...........06/06/11.......07/19/11........--/--/12...(RFE received 02/10?)
CHRIS ME LIL D.......06/03/11...........06/06/11.......07/08/11........02/25/12
JOMARICHAN...........06/03/11...........06/06/11.......07/20/11........02/08/12...(card received 02/21)
VICKYDEUTSCH.........06/03/11...........06/07/11.......07/13/11........02/08/12
GJ_1980UK............06/03/11...........06/07/11.......07/18/11........03/06/12
D_S..................06/03/11...........06/07/11.......07/19/11........03/15/12
KINITO_2K3...........06/03/11...........06/07/11.......08/04/11........03/08/12
SAMARENB.............06/04/11...........06/07/11.......07/11/11........02/11/12
1STTIMEMOM...........06/07/11...........06/10/11.......08/02/11........02/??/12
GRECOS...............06/??/11...........06/10/11.......07/22/11........02/10/12
PHP2.................06/08/11...........06/13/11.......08/01/11........--/--/12
PUI..................06/08/11...........06/13/11.......09/14/11........02/03/12...(early bio 08/25)(card received 02/17)
VIVIAN678............06/08/11...........06/13/11.......07/25/11........--/--/12
KIM & CHRIS..........06/09/11...........06/13/11.......07/28/11........02/28/12...(card received 03/20)
KELLOGZZZ............06/09/11...........06/13/11.......07/29/11........02/21/12...(early bio 07/14)
BRIJO................06/09/11...........06/15/11.......08/15/11........02/18/12...(card received 03/07)
DBEARS...............06/10/11...........06/14/11.......07/29/11........--/--/12
WEARETOGETHERNOW.....06/13/11...........06/15/11.......07/22/11........--/--/12
NAKSAH...............06/13/11...........06/17/11.......07/14/11........03/08/12...(card received 03/22)
SWEETS85.............06/13/11...........06/17/11.......07/15/11........02/27/12
ILARROTTA............06/13/11...........06/24/11.......07/14/11........02/??/12
HONEY N WALID........06/15/11...........06/20/11.......07/18/11........02/10/12...(card received 02/18)
JERSEYBOY............06/16/11...........06/22/11.......07/18/11........02/24/12
KERRAN...............06/16/11...........06/22/11.......07/25/11........02/28/12
ROMVI................06/17/11...........06/2?/11.......07/11/11........01/25/12
NINAOQUINN...........06/17/11...........06/24/11.......08/08/11........03/09/12...(card received 03/21)
TEEKOL...............06/20/11...........06/27/11.......08/18/11........--/--/12...(early bio 07/27)
SHANNON AND MARCO....06/20/11...........06/23/11.......08/10/11........03/05/12
TH3MO................06/20/11...........06/23/11.......07/22/11........--/--/12
TXLADYKAT............06/20/11...........06/23/11.......--/--/11........--/--/12
GUINNESS301..........06/20/11...........06/27/11.......07/15/11........--/--/12
MON AMI..............06/21/11...........--/--/11.......--/--/11........--/--/12
BOXSTERM911..........06/21/11...........06/24/11.......07/18/11........--/--/12
AMEENA M.............06/22/11...........06/27/11.......07/19/11........02/27/12
KEVINBUI86...........06/23/11...........06/27/11.......08/05/11........--/--/12
MON AMI..............06/24/11...........??/??/11.......??/??/11........01/31/12
ZERO_COOL............06/24/11...........06/28/11.......08/05/11........02/28/12
JHONSCOTLAND.........06/24/11...........07/01/11.......08/02/11........--/--/12
BOTEVINKA............06/25/11...........06/27/11.......07/25/11........03/15/12...(card received 03/26)
EVA21................06/27/11...........07/01/11.......07/24/11........03/16/12
NYRHYTHM ............06/27/11...........07/07/11.......08/03/11........--/--/12 (No Update since Bio)
HOLLIDAY.............06/28/11...........06/30/11.......07/29/11........01/20/12...(card received 02/09)
KKP..................06/28/11...........07/01/11.......07/26/11........--/--/12

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bauserMaleCanada2012-03-27 10:43:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 June 2011 Filers
Today I went in for an infopass appointment to verify that my online change of address was successful. Turns out the online form worked exactly as expected and that they had my new address on file.

I also had the bonus news that as of yesterday (2/28), my case was actually being reviewed by someone and that I should expect the decision in the mail within 30 days. The gentlemen behind the counter also informed me that moving during the lifting conditions process often results in a slight delay in processing. He didn't suggest a service request or anything like that, but simply to wait for the decision or make another infopass appointment if I didn't get anything in the mail next month.

The moral of the story is -- making an infopass appointment is painless and very much worthwhile if you can go. You don't have to stay on the line on hold to talk to someone and all you have to do is show up at the appointed time. I definitely felt that it gave me peace of mind to talk to someone in person.

Hope to share another update (with my approval) soon!
bauserMaleCanada2012-02-29 23:14:00