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CanadaWeather & Road Report
A couple days ago it was 80F here...and in Saskatoon, SK it was -69F with the wind chill! brrrrr....glad I'm not there anymore! lol had 41 winters, that was enough for me! honestly, feels pretty weird to be wearing shorts in the middle of January!
hheaven67FemaleCanada2009-01-17 22:22:00
CanadaThe IRS/CRA Income Tax Thread
QUOTE (childress_london @ Feb 1 2009, 12:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (childress_london @ Feb 1 2009, 12:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I married my husband in August and of course he is still in Canada, has never been to the U.S. (and he is an Iranian citizen living in Canada.) I am trying to file Married Separately, but it seems I need a SSN for him, which of course he doesn't have. What do I do?

BTW he is a student and not currently working.



NV, I found out that I have to file as single, since he does not have a SSN.


My son does not have a SSN & is dependent upon my husband therefore, he needs an ITIN (a simple form that needs to be completed and sent in with the Income Tax Return):

Who needs an ITIN?
IRS issues ITINs to foreign nationals and others who have federal tax reporting or filing requirements and do not qualify for SSNs. A non-resident alien individual not eligible for a SSN, who is required to file a U.S. tax return only to claim a refund of tax under the provisions of a U.S. tax treaty, needs an ITIN.
Examples of individuals who need ITINs include:

Non-resident alien filing a U.S. tax return and not eligible for a SSN
U.S. resident alien (based on days present in the United States) filing a U.S. tax return and not eligible for a SSN
Dependent or spouse of a U.S. citizen/resident alien
Dependent or spouse of a non-resident alien visa holder

For those of you needing more info, here's the link: http://www.irs.gov/i...87,00.html#itin

Edited by hheaven67, 01 February 2009 - 04:18 PM.

hheaven67FemaleCanada2009-02-01 16:17:00
CanadaThe Canuck EI Thread
QUOTE (aravis227 @ Nov 14 2008, 03:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Galateia @ Nov 13 2008, 10:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (aravis227 @ Nov 13 2008, 01:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My husband came here on a K1 visa that expires in the middle of December. He just spoke with EI who told him that as soon as he got married it invalidated his visa and he can not collect EI because he is not legally able to work. Has anyone else had this problem? Is there a way around it?


Your i-94 is still valid, it was not invalidated by you getting married. blink.gif

I guess maybe sending in a copy of the SSN policy document that includes the info about K-1s having work auth. for as long as their visa lasts, which is 90 days. It's iffy if we actually have work authorization, some US bodies think we do, some don't.

I don't know if you can appeal, I am sorry they decided to be crusty about it.


That's what I told my husband about it...according to SSA he is authorized to work (he even has the SSN card), so I don't know what the lady at EI was thinking. He'll call again in the beginning of the week with the SSA document in hand, ready to send to them. It's almost moot now, the I-94 expires in the middle of December. blink.gif


He should be able to still get EI backdated to when his I-94 was stamped...if you're having issues with somebody telling you different, ask to speak to Donna at the 1-877-486-1650, she knows her stuff and she knows the difference between the visas!! You'll probably have to fax in the I-94 to 1-613-969-4017...whoever your hubby spoke to doesn't know #######...if he just called the regular EI number, that would be more than likely why he got that answer...good luck!

jen
hheaven67FemaleCanada2008-11-21 12:58:00
CanadaThe Canuck EI Thread
Your employer HAS TO have the ROE to you in 5 days, that's law (I worked at an employment centre so we had to know these things). Generally, a ROE must be issued within five (5) calendar days of the interruption of earnings or the date the employer becomes aware of the interruption.
You can apply online for EI as well as fill in your "cards" online: http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/
When EI gets your application, they will automatically send you cards in the mail (takes sometimes 2 weeks to receive them) and a "PIN" number. You can easily change your PIN by calling the toll free number (if the one they issued does not work). Getting cards does not mean you have been approved to receive EI - I got cards & thought that I was eligible until the website said the usual "we are processing your request, we hope to have a decision by Aug 14, 2008"...blah, blah, blah...I got a call today saying that I wasn't eligible...I was hoping that someone inexperienced would approve my app. Anyways, once to create a profile thru Service Canada, no need to mail anything, do it all online.
Hope this helps anyone entitled to their benefits they've paid into! Good luck everyone!

jen
hheaven67FemaleCanada2008-08-14 18:17:00
CanadaThe Canuck EI Thread
QUOTE (flames9 @ May 30 2008, 11:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Not sure why it would cost the US govt $$$$$, they are NOT the ones that are paying the EI, Canada is. Best of luck on your adventure. You would probably pay more for the lawyer,then one would receive from EI.


It's the US making the rules against K3's...not getting the temp work auth...EI's hands are tied as they only issue funds to those that have the stamp on the I-94. The directives to USBP is coming from the Department of State, in turn USCIS is involved there as well. I've done my homework.
hheaven67FemaleCanada2008-05-30 18:08:00
CanadaThe Canuck EI Thread
I just got off the phone with Donna from EI Interstate Claim Dept (1-877-486-1650), she said that it's the US making the rules regarding K1's and K3's becuz we're going thru the US POE... if I get the stamp then by all means, I'll be getting EI... huge discrimination issue against K3's and the US gov't... if I don't get it, I will definitely be contacting a lawyer... this would cost the US gov't millions if not billions of dollars as I do believe they would have to follow the statute of limitations... reimburse all K3's that were denied EI backdating 6 yrs plus the current year...

Either way, I'm gonna be politely begging for a stamp, if they say "no" then I will tell them the snowball effect this has... gotta wait to get driver's license, SSN, no EI, etc...

Good luck everyone!

jen
hheaven67FemaleCanada2008-05-30 10:27:00
CanadaThe Canuck EI Thread
QUOTE (Texanadian @ May 29 2008, 05:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So are K-3 people getting EI for the first 90 days or not? As far as I'm reading it, both the K-1 and K-3 get the same I-94 at the border. Correct? If that's the case, EI would be the same for either.


No, it's not, if you would've read back a bit, you would've read the document that Gala posted...K1's are able to get EI no matter if their I-94 is stamped or not...K3's don't get it unless they beg, borrow or steal a stamp...and that would be few & far between chance.

Edited by hheaven67, 29 May 2008 - 08:23 PM.

hheaven67FemaleCanada2008-05-29 20:22:00
CanadaThe Canuck EI Thread
Wow Gala...that is awesome information! Really conflicting tho between the USCIS & Canadian EI...they say there's no discrimination...ya right...
You have to really wonder why they made such a rule...a K visa is a K visa, bottom line, they should all be treated the same...you and I still have to apply for AOS & EAD...all that fun stuff...I just don't get it!

all the best.... good.gif

jen
hheaven67FemaleCanada2008-05-29 13:52:00
CanadaThe Canuck EI Thread
What I just found on the website: http://www.americanlaw.com/fiance.html

"Aliens admitted to the United States as K-3 or K-4 nonimmigrants are authorized to work incident to their status as are K-1 and K-2 nonimmigrants. However, like K-1 and K-2 nonimmigrants, K-3 and K-4 nonimmigrants must still obtain an employment authorization before commencing their employment.

Aliens classified as K-3 or K-4 who are seeking to renew their employment authorizations will be required to show that they are pursuing the immigration process. They will have to show that Form I-130 has been filed on their behalf and, if approved, that their application for an immigrant visa or their application for adjustment of status has been filed with USCIS or Department of State, as applicable."

Why aren't there many POE's following this? I am going to be copying this off & taking it with me to show them at the POE...I'm also going to be contacting this lawyers office to find out their source of info...can you imagine if this is correct and there IS discrimination between fiance & spouse...how much that could cost the Canadian gov't?

Btw Gala, I would've made sure I got the gals name & ask for a copy of this "rule" emailed/faxed to you to CYA...

Edited by hheaven67, 28 May 2008 - 11:15 PM.

hheaven67FemaleCanada2008-05-28 23:11:00
CanadaThe Canuck EI Thread
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QUOTE(Team J and B @ May 26 2008, 12:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
[quote name='hheaven67' post='1863535' date='May 22 2008, 11:48 AM']They are extremely strict but there are no consistencies, remember... this is government we are dealing with. You are not guaranteed EI tho...both K1 and K3 are non-immigrant visas and EAD must be applied for. The only way one can receive EI is to get a stamp on your I-94 at the POE or hope to God someone screws up on your application and approves it.[/quote]
Is this true? From what I'm reading in this thread, basically you need to have had an EAD stamp at one of those few and far between POEs (not mine when I entered on K1), mail a copy of your I-94 with that said stamp to EI in order for them to deem you eligible because that proves, "Yes, she is actively looking for work and this stamp proves she is ready, willing, and able to as soon as she finds a job within her expertise and level."

So no EAD stamp in your I-94, no EI?
[/quote]

EXACTLY!
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hheaven67FemaleCanada2008-05-26 13:49:00
CanadaThe Canuck EI Thread
They are extremely strict but there are no consistencies, remember... this is government we are dealing with. You are not guaranteed EI tho...both K1 and K3 are non-immigrant visas and EAD must be applied for. The only way one can receive EI is to get a stamp on your I-94 at the POE or hope to God someone screws up on your application and approves it.
hheaven67FemaleCanada2008-05-22 13:48:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionYeah I know its my fault
I am sorry for your circumstances...as the beneficiary, I remembered exactly when I had to mail in my app to remove conditions when I got my Conditional GC. Your husbands employment is based on his status, which he no longer has therefore, he is working illegally. I hope & pray that no one checks his employee file. Also, he should have only a temp drivers license based on his status as well...I know I have to mail in the extension letter to the DMV along with copies of my passport, etc. No drivers license = no insurance. Make sure you make triple copies of everything you send as I'm sure this application will mean an interview. You have been ill and yes, he's been busy BUT he should have known better...if he loses his job due to being here illegally, I'd hate to think what would happen to you financially and physically! Make sure HE sends in absolutely everything possible and HE writes the best letter of his life! Good luck to both of you!

Edited by hheaven67, 11 November 2010 - 11:51 PM.

hheaven67FemaleCanada2010-11-11 23:49:00
PhilippinesAt last ! ! !
QUOTE (ronmay @ Sep 26 2007, 10:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
CONGRATS!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

sulong kagay-anon whistling.gif


congrats!! wishing you all the love & happiness your future holds for you, may all your dreams & birthday wishes come true, sounds like you're almost all the way there after today's news!

jen
hheaven67FemaleCanada2007-09-26 17:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Visa Approved!
wishing you all the best...may all your hopes and dreams come true!

jen
hheaven67FemaleCanada2007-09-13 17:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED AND COMING TO AMERICA
congrats!! wishing you health, happiness & prosperity in sharing your lives as one!

jen
hheaven67FemaleCanada2007-09-13 17:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 to NOA2 Timeline
Could someone please add our timeline? I'm not sure how all of you are doing it by not quoting...don't wanna mess it all up as it looks so nice...thanks to all & prayers are with each & every one!

hugz...
jen
hheaven67FemaleCanada2008-01-16 21:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPresident Obama says he will fix our problem! Come and help please.
“Obama and Biden believe we must fix the dysfunctional immigration bureaucracy and increase the number of legal immigrants to keep families together and meet the demand for jobs that employers cannot fill.”

“Obama and Biden support a system that requires undocumented immigrants who are in good standing to pay a fine, learn English, and go to the back of the line for the opportunity to become citizens.”

"and creation of a pathway to citizenship - earned citizenship - for the 11 to 12 million people that are already here"...quote taken from: http://obama.senate....mmigration_ral/, DATED MAY 4th, 2006!

All this means is that they are FOR amnesty...all the illegals won't have to pay a cent for their greencards...those costs will be divided amongst the couples going thru the process legally! Good luck to everyone on this journey!!
hheaven67FemaleCanada2008-11-21 12:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase Complete For me!!
Our dear Gogo & Mrs...so happy to see that things are finally moving along for you!! Did a search for you to see where you're at...prayers are with you...

hugz...
jen & jim
hheaven67FemaleCanada2009-01-14 23:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresITIN - Documents - Passport, how to submit??
You attach the form (to the top of the Income Tax forms) and notarized copies of the ID stuff...passport, etc... that's all
hheaven67FemaleCanada2009-02-10 22:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurespay $400 again?
Wishing you & Mrs. Gogo all the very best...good luck with the interview gogo...SO happy to see you're FINALLY at that stage! Hope you have an awesome time together!!

jen & jim
hheaven67FemaleCanada2009-04-09 23:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshow long
Hey Mike...as per "Processing Times", the link on VJ top of page, it says approx. 402 days for the CR1...that's the way that we WERE going to go as it would allow me to work as soon as I got there but now we are going after the K3 for a spouse as it's only around 182 days! You would then file the I-129F as soon as you receive the NOA1...if you've already paid the fee for the I-130, you don't pay for the I-129F.



QUOTE (mike_2007 @ Sep 9 2007, 07:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
how long does it take for the nvc to process ur application ,lets say i get my i-130 approved,,how long does it take from the day they start ur case until the day they approved ur case at the nvc for cr-1?

Edited by hheaven67, 09 September 2007 - 08:36 PM.

hheaven67FemaleCanada2007-09-09 20:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 Taking long time
QUOTE (Elvis @ Sep 17 2007, 11:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Maybe I was confused with those names (NOA1 an 2)
What I meant is proof of receiving the application
they got it in Nebraska on 8-20-07 ( I got receipt from US postal office)
I know they are behind
The question was
1. do they have to send it to California?

2.If they send it to California when can I expect it to California ( so I can use the updates from USCIS they do now data entry for apps received on 8-5-07 or something like that)

I mean if they are late in Nebraska just God knows when they gonna be opening t\hose envelopes they got a month ago?
Am I right or maybe I don't know the process once they receive the app


No Elvis, it doesn't go to California...you sent it to the right place and as of Sept 14th, they've completed the input & processing for app's received up to Aug 5th only. You have awhile to wait unfortunately...from the USCIS website:

As of September 14, 2007, USCIS has completed data entry and issued receipt notices for applications and petitions received on or before the dates indicated:

Nebraska Service Center
Form Number Date Received

I-131 7/29/2007
I-140 7/29/2007
I-485 Employment
Based 7/29/2007
I-765 7/29/2007
N-400 7/26/2007
All Other Forms 8/05/2007

Keep checking the USCIS website as they update it every Friday:

http://www.uscis.gov...0004718190aRCRD
hheaven67FemaleCanada2007-09-17 12:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 Taking long time
QUOTE (Elvis @ Sep 14 2007, 05:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am confused now
NSC got my application for I 130 according to us post on 8-20-07
then they have to open the envelope to see that is a I-130 application
then they have to send it to CSC
what do you think how long it takes them to open the envelope and send it to California?
USCIS web site says NSC completed entering data for the other the applications on 8-5-07 other means also I-130
this means for my application that is gonna be maybe end of October when is in computer in California
am I right?



Elvis...they have to approve your I-130 petition, then send you an NOA1, it is then sent to the NVC (National Visa Center), once that is approved, you'll receive an NOA2, your petition won't be going to California. This is taking a VERY long time...our I-130 should have been received in California on Aug 9th or so & we still don't have any NOA1...we can't even inquire unless we don't receive anything in 90 days! I know it's hard on all of us, we're all trying to be patient. Go to the top of the page to 'Guides' section...read up on the Flowchart...you'll be more familiar with the process. Read & educate yourself as much as possible as it's a long, gruelling process with tons of paperwork & fees. Good luck to you!

jen
hheaven67FemaleCanada2007-09-17 11:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 Taking long time
They're now telling us to wait 90 DAYS before inquiring! Over a month of waiting for us! I just shipped off an email to: USCIS-COMPLAINT@DHS.GOV ..."expressed" my concerns! That's the reason for the fee increase right, to make for more efficiency in the process?! WE are paying these people...I strongly recommend others to join me in the email! Thank you & good luck to everyone in waiting!

hugz..
jen
hheaven67FemaleCanada2007-09-10 12:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresvisa = happiness
QUOTE (justbee @ Sep 17 2007, 12:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hiya! end of the road update-

on august 16th, we hit a really low point with being 4000 miles apart and my mom offered to buy me a ticket to go to wales to visit robbie. expensive but SO worth it!!! we spent a lovely week together and knew we were waiting to hear if they had finished up with our final paperwork and approved the visa. we had a friend call the state dept every day, but they never told us they received any of the paperwork. the day i had to fly back to omaha, we were walking around london and were near the embassy. we wanted to storm in and demand they give us his visa so he could fly back with me!!!! but of course we just have wild imaginations. so i flew back on my own. but we were hopeful it we would be reunited again soon. i was afraid it would take another 2-3 weeks to get the visa couriered, like it did last time.
so i flew home on a friday, and robbie called me saturday to tell me the courier came to the house but he wasn't in!
we were so perplexed, it couldn't be the visa, it was toooo fast! we had called every day and they said nothing! we then began to worry they were returning the passport without the visa due to another miniscule problem.... so he rescheduled delivery for the next wednesday and it turned out to be the magic ticket!!! a beautiful pass to enter the US legally as my husband!!! oh what joy such a simple piece of fancy paper can bring! so we flew him out 2 days later and we are soooo unbelievably happy to be together forever. never going to be apart again!!!!!

just wanted to say thanks for all the wisdom we have acquired here and all the helpful people to listen to our stupid questions. VJ truely helped us figure the small stuff out, and without it we'd still be apart moaning about how horrible immigration is.

bee


Congratulations! Wishing you all the best!
hheaven67FemaleCanada2007-09-17 14:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApplicant will most likely not be able to enter the US during this time.
QUOTE (Sangrita @ Sep 17 2007, 05:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (waiting4ever @ Sep 18 2007, 01:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
She will not be able to enter the U.S. during this time since she is now an intending immigrant.

QUOTE (neil wilson @ Sep 17 2007, 05:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
"Applicant will most likely not be able to enter the US during this time. "

This sound very scary to me.

My wife and I just got married and she is back home in Japan and still working. She plans to come here for a visit around Thanksgiving.

We sent in the I-130 and will send in the I-129F after we get the NOA. However, what are the rules for her entering the US before everything gets approved.

One other thing, Vermont received the I-129F exactly 3 weeks ago and I still have not received any notice and they have not yet cashed the check. Should I be worried?




She probably will not be able to get a tourist visa, but if she travels using Visa Waiver, that shouldn't be a problem.
I am also here on Visa Waiver, second time since this immigration process started.

Good luck!


Well, I am headed to California on Sept 29th to see my husband...the Border Patrol Officer can turn her away IF they feel she might immigrate illegally. I know I am taking any proof of my ties to Canada such as my son's school enrollment form, rent receipts, proof of employment (helps if the supervisor writes a letter stating she has taken holidays/vacation time & will be back to work on a certain date)...make sure she doesn't say anything more than what they ask...if they ask "are you travelling for business or pleasure"...you answer "pleasure" and if they ask WHO she's visiting, then she needs to be truthfull...if she starts telling them about the visa process & shows them proof that she'll be returning to her home, I think she'll be fine. I've heard more positive stories than negative. There is a CHANCE that she can be denied entry but she needs to stay calm & just go with the flow...good luck to you!

jen
hheaven67FemaleCanada2007-09-17 18:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresupdate from USCIS eff Sept 21
Hi all, hoping our NOA1 is on it's way!

As of September 21, 2007, USCIS has completed initial data entry and issued receipt notices for applications and petitions received on or before the dates indicated:

California Service Center
Form Number Date Received

I-130 8/12/2007
N-400 7/29/2007
All Other Forms 9/13/2007



Nebraska Service Center
Form Number Date Received

I-131 8/09/2007
I-140 8/09/2007
I-485 Employment
Based 8/09/2007
I-765 8/09/2007
N-400 7/29/2007
All Other Forms 8/05/2007



Texas Service Center
Form Number Date Received

I-131 7/19/2007
I-140 8/13/2007
I-140 concurrently filed
with I-485 7/29/2007
I-485 Employment
Based 7/29/2007
I-765 7/29/2007
N-400 7/17/2007
All Other Forms 9/16/2007



Vermont Service Center
Form Number Date Received

I-130 7/29/2007
N-400 7/25/2007
All Other Forms 9/11/2007



USCIS Lockbox
Form Number Date Received

TPS 8/27/2007
hheaven67FemaleCanada2007-09-21 18:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll done!
Congrats! All the best in the years to come!

jen
hheaven67FemaleCanada2007-09-21 18:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Approved what is next
QUOTE (sharif @ Jan 21 2008, 07:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thanks hheaven6
the posting didn't say if 230 comes before or after the DS-3032.


You're very welcome! If you click on the Guides again, go to the NVC Flowchart, that's where you'll find that out...

jen
hheaven67FemaleCanada2008-01-21 23:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Approved what is next
QUOTE (sharif @ Jan 21 2008, 05:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi All..
I need to know what come next after the I-130 got approved. I want to prefill some of the papers and ask my wife so send me any documents needed so I won't waste time waiting.
thanks


Hi sharif...click on the Guides link at the top of the page...there is all the needed info there... IR1/CR1 visa (Immigrant Visa - sometimes takes longer but she is able to work) or K3 Visa (Non-Immigrant Visa - apply for work authorization after moving to the US, work auth takes 2-3 months), you need to decide which route you're going...the flowcharts are great! Jim & I printed them off & have them hanging on our walls so we know what's coming next...good luck!!

jen biggrin.gif
hheaven67FemaleCanada2008-01-21 19:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurespetitioner cancelled the interview
If he was still married when he married your friend, then their marriage can't be valid, can it? anyone? very sorry for your friend & her son mostly...I hope that she finds peace somewhere, probably better off without the jerk! her son definitely doesn't need a father like that in his life! best of luck!

jen
hheaven67FemaleCanada2008-01-27 17:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNEW RULES: Before submitting Pkg3, read this!!!
Thank you in advance for posting this information! You've helped many others! Good luck to you!

Jen
hheaven67FemaleCanada2008-02-11 13:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOmsbdman office just called omg
well, if you're still within processing times, there's nothing that they will do for you but give you a bullcrap response or let you THINK they're doing something...their reply to my email:

Thank you for your email advising our office about the difficulties you are having with the USCIS regarding your I-130 and K-3 Visa Petition. If you have a specific case problem that you would like our office to research, please visit our website for information on how to submit a case problem using DHS Form 7001. www.dhs.gov/cisombudsman/. For privacy reasons, we require written consent before we can research your case. Information on our website may be helpful www.dhs.gov/cisombudsman. We recently held a teleconference, "K-3 Family Reunification Visa: How is it Working for you." We will be posting highlights from the teleconference and questions for USCIS shortly. That information may be helpful. We also recommend that you contact USCIS directly WHAT A JOKE! You may wish to call the USCIS National Customer Service number at 1-800-375-5283 and schedule an infopass appointment. If you have any further difficulties, please contact our office again with the details of the call or visit. Please note that CIS Ombudsman is independent from USCIS and cannot adjudicate immigration applications or serve as a substitute for the legal options offered by USCIS to correct a problem. It is outside the authority of the CIS Ombudsman to grant or reverse a denial of an immigration benefit. Thank you again for your time and input. CIS Ombudsman Office

I replied with:
Thank you for your prompt reply. We were contacting you regarding preventative measures...BEFORE we get to this state. You don't understand! You cannot call unless your case is outside of processing dates & if you do call, you NEVER get correct information! PLEASE CREATE A PROFILE ON VISA JOURNEY AND READ THE HEART-WRENCHING STORIES!! All we want is to be united with our loved one(s) and USCIS doesn't follow ANY sort of legislation as no one is enforcing the rules! They have NO due process and are getting away with it! MANY people have had their K3 visa applications cancelled due to the fee waiver (changes in effect July 30, 2007) and NO ONE IS HELPING US. WE are begging you to please do something!

Their last reply:
Thank you for your suggestion. Again, we regret that you are having such difficulties and we are looking into the K-3 visa process. You may also look up current processing times on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov.If your case is outside current processing times, USCIS instructs applicants to call the 1-800 # for a service request. If your case is within processing times, there is not much that a customer service representative can do. Our office is concerned if you are having difficulties with USCIS National Customer Service number. If you call again and are having difficulties, please note the officer, date, andtime of the call and email us at the address again. We understand that you are frustrated with the delay. Thank you again for your email. Sincerely, CIS OMbudsman

There you have it, in black & white! Another government organization who doesn't give a #######...just making all of you BELIEVE that they're doing something!

jen
hheaven67FemaleCanada2008-02-19 21:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGOGO GOOD LUCK
Good luck GoGo!! Wishing, hoping & praying all your hard work pays off and that you're reunited with your love!

hugz...
jen
hheaven67FemaleCanada2008-02-20 20:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresForcibly switched to CR-1 need some info
For those of you that paid for the I-129F & had it "administratively closed", if I were you, I'd be making a stink about it in a big way! That is YOUR RIGHT, to have a CHOICE as to which visa route to go! How can they get away with this if you PAID for that option??

jen
hheaven67FemaleCanada2008-02-22 23:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWe Finally got our Approval Notice NOA2!!!!!!!!!!!
congrats and HUGE hugz! I'm soooo happy for you and your love!! Breathe a sigh of relief my dear... with all that's going on over there, thank God!!

all the very best,
jen
hheaven67FemaleCanada2008-02-21 14:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Approved in Montreal - IR1
QUOTE (trailmix @ Feb 20 2008, 01:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just wanted to let you all know that my Husband's visa was approved yesterday. It took just over 11 months - from submitting the I-130 to his interview in Montreal yesterday.

Will write a review and post it in the Canada forum, but just wanted to thank you all for your well wishes and answers along the way!

Cheers!


Congrats Trail! All the best to you and your love...

hugz..
jen
hheaven67FemaleCanada2008-02-20 20:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 Anyone have a PDF that can be edited & saved?
QUOTE (MsZ @ Feb 29 2008, 08:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The State Dept's DS-230 cannot be saved to disk w/the form filled out which is ridiculous -- does anyone have one that can be?

http://www.state.gov...ation/81807.pdf


you can download a virtual pdf printer (just type that into the search) and then when you want to print it, choose the virtual pdf printer and check off the box that says "print to file"...then you can save it....good luck, hope this helps...

jen
hheaven67FemaleCanada2008-02-29 10:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSending the I-130 packet from outside the US.
QUOTE (Jamericanlove @ Mar 16 2008, 09:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for the reply....

DCF? Wat does that stand for? You lost me on that one!

Oh....just found something!

Petitioners who wish to file by private courier should use the following address:

USCIS
Attn: FBASI
427 S. LaSalle – 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60605-1098

Thanks for the help though!


DCF = Direct Consular Filing - If you and your non US Citizen spouse live overseas and want to move to the USA to live together then this is the place for you. (forum)

jen

Edited by hheaven67, 16 March 2008 - 10:23 PM.

hheaven67FemaleCanada2008-03-16 22:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMTL interview dates : could that be re-scheduled ?
Here is the link for possibly getting the interview moved up: http://www.amcits.co...a.asp#vancouver
I'm sure there's an email addy on there somewhere to contact them...good luck!

jen
hheaven67FemaleCanada2008-03-22 15:12:00