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Canadamy sister is mad at me and my package 3 is supposed to go to her address
thanks guys. Well, my mom passed away afew years ago and if she were still here I sure wouldn't have this problem with my sister. I guess I will have to call uscis. She will do it out of spite. I feel sick just thinking about it. Thanks again for your help

QUOTE (itsallgreektome @ Dec 13 2007, 10:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thanks guys. Well, my mom passed away afew years ago and if she were still here I sure wouldn't have this problem with my sister. I guess I will have to call uscis. She will do it out of spite. I feel sick just thinking about it. Thanks again for your help

Oh, about filing in my timelines. I thought I did. I'm not good with computers so I really don't know what I am doing. Can you advice me where to go to do it. I did fill out something on this site with my info.
itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2007-12-13 10:53:00
Canadamy sister is mad at me and my package 3 is supposed to go to her address
Hi everyone,
I have just developed a big big problem. I am staying in the u.s. My husband just got NOA 2 for both the I-130 and I-129 petition. My package 3 is supposed to go to my sister's address and she was going to let me know when it gets there. She is not talking to me. I have emailed her and she won't respond to me. What should I do now? Any suggestions. Should I just get my husband to send in the I-864 and get the I-130 going through (this may give me more time to change my address with uscis) or should I try to changed my address with ??????? who???? uscis or us embassy in Montreal or NVC???? Does anyone forsee any delays because of my predicament? I'm so confused? Thanks for any help.
itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2007-12-13 10:37:00
Canadacan I apply for both i-130 and i-129 then go with which one gets me the interview first
QUOTE (bradcanuck @ Dec 14 2007, 06:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I would recommend CR-1 also....

Thank you for your relies.
itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2007-12-14 18:35:00
Canadacan I apply for both i-130 and i-129 then go with which one gets me the interview first
Hi there,
I got approved for both the I-130 and the I-129. Can I send in the I-864 for the CR-1 and then when (or do I get) a package 3 for the K-3 visa and then send that off. Then I can just go with the one that gets me the interview soon. Thanks guys.
itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2007-12-14 16:49:00
CanadaQuestion - I130 and I 129
QUOTE (michellea @ Dec 14 2007, 11:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Okay. helpsmilie.gif
So I have the interview in Montreal In Jan.
It has our MTL number on it.

However I am not sure which one they are processing the 130 or the 129F. wacko.gif
Is there a way someone can tell me which one it it?
I have to go for my medical.

I have looked at http://visajourney.c...php/t42997.html But honestly I don't know which one they have processed. I have received the completed/approvals for them both already.

Oh.. and is it true that if you go into the states on the 130 or the 129F that you can't re-enter the states for 2 years unless you have prior approval? I would like to go on our honeymoon but not sure if I can or not and don't want to get stuck apart again.

Thanks!

And off topic, Happy Holidays to everyone!

Hi there,
Maybe you should call uscis to find out which application they are interviewing you for. Did you send back I-864 when you got your NOA2. They would have kick started your I-130 application.
About going into the us while applying for your visa. I have gone back and forth afew times. I have managed to get into the u.s. but others haven't been so luck. It depends on the officer you are dealing with. I hope this helps.
itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2007-12-15 09:28:00
Canadacan I pick up my approved k-3 visa the following day at the embassy rather than mailing it to me
QUOTE (Krikit @ Dec 20 2007, 07:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (itsallgreektome @ Dec 20 2007, 06:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey everyone,
First of all.....MERRY CHRISTMAS to all.
Does anyone know if I can just go back to the us. embassy the following day after my interview to pick up the passport or do I have to wait till it comes in the mail?

Also, what is a "choice of agent" mean?


Thanks

I would ask at the interview. They can only say no. But bring along your envelope just in case. Sorry I can't help you with the choice of agent question.

thank you very much
itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2007-12-20 12:19:00
Canadacan I pick up my approved k-3 visa the following day at the embassy rather than mailing it to me
Hey everyone,
First of all.....MERRY CHRISTMAS to all.
Does anyone know if I can just go back to the us. embassy the following day after my interview to pick up the passport or do I have to wait till it comes in the mail?

Also, what is a "choice of agent" mean?


Thanks
itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2007-12-20 06:53:00
Canadachanging K-3 interview to a cr-1 interview
QUOTE (MarilynP @ Jan 11 2008, 01:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
if the CR-1 paperwork gets sent to Montreal before your K3 interview there is a chance they will change it to a CR1 interview but i don't think you can request that change ....

makes sense.......thanks. So, i would have to have sent off all the paperwork for the cr-1 and had it approved by NVC before my interview date for the k-3 interview date. Am i reading you right. Thanks again. I don,y know what I would have done without VJ.
itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2008-01-11 13:45:00
Canadachanging K-3 interview to a cr-1 interview
Hi everyone,
If I get an interview date for my K-3 visa in Montreal and my CR-1 gets approved in the meantime, can I ask to have the interview changed to CR-1 interview. Thanks in advance.
itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2008-01-11 13:12:00
Canadads 156 made an error - can I redo it after I've printed one
QUOTE (David_n_Amber @ Jan 20 2008, 07:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The bar code only contains all your information that you filled out on the form. It is meant for easy computation (ie, entering into the computer with just one scan of the code) you can fill it out as many times as you want. just remember to print the bar code page everytime.

thanks for your help. Good luck on your interview!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2008-01-21 07:18:00
Canadads 156 made an error - can I redo it after I've printed one
Hi everyone, I just filled out the electronic ds 156 and I didn't fill in some answers with na. I printed it with the barcode and now I have to redo it and add the na in. Can I do it or have I only got one chance at filling out the ds 156 with only one barcode #?
itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2008-01-20 18:42:00
Canadapackage 3 -
QUOTE (Reba @ Jan 19 2008, 11:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You have to go back to Canada for the interview and medical exam anyhow, so how is a trip back to Canada "needless"? You can't have your medical exam done in the US, it has to be done by a panel physician in Canada. You also have to personally go to the RCMP or police station to apply for the police certificate, they don't do those by mail.

And as mentioned above, Montreal does not accept faxed copies of the checklist, you have to mail it to them.

thanks for your feed. I will go back for the interview but I didn't want to make a trip back for the package 3 if all I have to do is mail paperwork back. I will do the police report and medical when I know when the interview is and I'll just go back to canada afew weeks before the interview and get that all done. I have to wonder.....why can't I get the medical done down here. He is a civil surgeon who is also working for the USCIS just like the doctor up in canada. What do you think?
itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2008-01-20 16:24:00
Canadapackage 3 -
QUOTE (Lona.C. @ Jan 19 2008, 11:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JoeCanuk @ Jan 19 2008, 11:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (itsallgreektome @ Jan 19 2008, 06:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi there,
I hope there is someone who can help me. My package 3 arrived in canada. Can I get my sister to mail it down to me in the u.s. and I can fax it to Montreal? Do I need to send the police report and all my other documents like the I-134 (ready to go). So, what exactly do I send back (fax? Mail? or email?) after I get my package 3. Thanks.


I don't understand why you're down in the U.S. in the first place? huh.gif

I visited my babe every month for a week or 2 ,while this K1 was in process and yup my package arrived in montreal while I was visiting my babe , i had to go home that weekend to send it in , but went back to the states 3 weeks later for ano0ther 1 week visit
( we where lucky was only 4 hour drive )

Ya you sure were. I is a 10 hour drive. He works so I have to do all the driving so when I do come down here I make it worth my while and stay for afew months at a time. Thanks for your help. I really do appreciate it.

QUOTE (flames9 @ Jan 19 2008, 11:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Many Canucks visit, I sure did. Stay up to 6 months a yr with POE officers approval!!

thanks for the reassurance. I do worry about that alot because I have been in the u.s. more than I have in Canada. Thanks for your help. Hope I can do the same for you one day.
itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2008-01-20 16:19:00
Canadapackage 3 -
QUOTE (Lona.C. @ Jan 19 2008, 10:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (itsallgreektome @ Jan 19 2008, 06:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi there,
I hope there is someone who can help me. My package 3 arrived in canada. Can I get my sister to mail it down to me in the u.s. and I can fax it to Montreal? Do I need to send the police report and all my other documents like the I-134 (ready to go). So, what exactly do I send back (fax? Mail? or email?) after I get my package 3. Thanks.

am not to sure in your case , but as a K1 I send them back the checklist they mailed me , and brought the rest to the interview , sorry I dont know if you can fax it maybe someone might be able to answer for you

thank you very much for any help.

QUOTE (JoeCanuk @ Jan 19 2008, 11:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (itsallgreektome @ Jan 19 2008, 06:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi there,
I hope there is someone who can help me. My package 3 arrived in canada. Can I get my sister to mail it down to me in the u.s. and I can fax it to Montreal? Do I need to send the police report and all my other documents like the I-134 (ready to go). So, what exactly do I send back (fax? Mail? or email?) after I get my package 3. Thanks.


I don't understand why you're down in the U.S. in the first place? huh.gif

I've been here visiting/staying with my husband while my visa is process.
itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2008-01-20 16:14:00
Canadapackage 3 -
Hi there,
I hope there is someone who can help me. My package 3 arrived in canada. Can I get my sister to mail it down to me in the u.s. and I can fax it to Montreal? Do I need to send the police report and all my other documents like the I-134 (ready to go). So, what exactly do I send back (fax? Mail? or email?) after I get my package 3. Thanks.
itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2008-01-19 06:37:00
CanadaMTL PK3 - Plz Confirm (sorry for the re-post)
QUOTE (jonandmary @ Feb 20 2008, 09:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I know there are packet 3 questions sprawled all over the site. I did a lot of reading last night.

Mary received the packet 3 and I just wanted to confirm a few things.

Mary is going to schedule a medical exam and get her police & immunization records.
Mary already has her long form of her birth certificate.
Mary is going to fill out (fill out pdf and print) (2) DS-156, DS-156K, and DS-230 (Part 1) and mail (xpresspost) them in with the checklist.

We'll then wait for the packet 4?

Sometime closer to the interview I'll get my 134/Support Affidavit ready?

If we don't get our packet 4 by the expiration date on the NOA2 I'll write MTL a friendly email asking them to be sure to extend it?

I've been over it a million times and I just want to make sure I didnt miss anything. It's very stressful and we need to send it in asap just in case we do have to wait 6 months for an interview. Thanks!

The only thing I would do is start to get the I-134 going. There maybe somethings that you will have to get right up to the last minute like most recent paystubs and maybe 2007 tax return. That's about it.
itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2008-02-20 10:41:00
CanadaPacket 3 and 4
QUOTE (wolverine @ Feb 20 2008, 01:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello all.

My fiancee is awaiting receipt of Packet 3 from Montreal. Does anyone know if those forms (not sure how many) can be completed online? Also do the police report, medical, and I-134 need to go back with Packet 3, or do we just need to bring all those items to the interview? Any assistance with these questions would be much appreciated. Thanks

itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2008-02-20 10:31:00
Canadajust got my k-3 interview date!!!!!
QUOTE (trailmix @ Mar 12 2008, 09:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (itsallgreektome @ Mar 12 2008, 07:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi eaveryone,
Just to let you all from Canada who is waiting for k-3 visa for Montreal, I just got told my Operator 6 (by email) that my interview is scheduled for April 14, 2008. Hey, does anyone know where the casino is from the embassy. I am bringing my girlfriend along and she wants to go to the casino there. Great news, aye? Hope I have shed alittle hope for anyone else out there waiting. Operator 6 is wonderful to deal with.



Congratulations itsallgreek - great news!

If you mean the Casino de Montreal: http://www.casino-de...eal/nav/en/home

The Embassy is at: 1155 rue St-Alexandré the casino is at 1 avenue du casino (how appropriate!)

From: 1155 Rue St-Alexandre
Montreal, QC, Canada

Drive: 6.1 km – about 11 mins
Thank you so so much for the directions. I will take them with me........wish me luck......with the casino and the interview!!!!!!!!

1. Head southwest on Boulevard René-Lévesque O toward Place du Frère-André 0.3 km
2. Make a U-turn at Rue University 35 m
3. Turn left at Rue University 16 m
4. Make a U-turn at Boulevard René-Lévesque O 0.6 km 2 mins
5. Continue on AUT-10 E 1.3 km 2 mins
6. Take exit 2 toward Pierre-Dupuy Ave/Port of Montreal/AV. Pierre-Dupuy/Port de Montréal 0.2 km
7. Merge onto Chemin des Moulins 0.3 km
8. Turn left at Avenue Pierre-Dupuy 1.6 km 3 mins
9. Continue on Pont de la Concorde 1.1 km 2 mins
10. Continue on Pont des Îles 0.2 km
11. Continue on Avenue Pierre-Dupuy 0.3 km 1 min
12. Turn right at Avenue du Casino 43 m

To: Avenue du Casino
Montreal, QC, Canada

itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2008-03-13 07:09:00
Canadajust got my k-3 interview date!!!!!
QUOTE (MissStacey @ Mar 12 2008, 08:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Awesome!!! Congrats!!

Thank you very much. I can't think straight right now.!! have a great day!!!
itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2008-03-12 10:37:00
Canadajust got my k-3 interview date!!!!!
Hi eaveryone,
Just to let you all from Canada who is waiting for k-3 visa for Montreal, I just got told my Operator 6 (by email) that my interview is scheduled for April 14, 2008. Hey, does anyone know where the casino is from the embassy. I am bringing my girlfriend along and she wants to go to the casino there. Great news, aye? Hope I have shed alittle hope for anyone else out there waiting. Operator 6 is wonderful to deal with.
itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2008-03-12 08:19:00
CanadaHad my first trouble at the border
QUOTE (sandozwalker @ Mar 16 2008, 08:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Believe it or not, I had this experience the last time I came into CANADA. My fiance was in the car with me, and I've never ever had a Canadian border guard even look at my ID! I used to make the trip every weekend too...so I understand where you are coming from. But, I had been in Canada at that point for about 2 months, and we left to go to visit a friend in Pittsburgh. When we came back-I had an experience that was pretty much the same as you, but in Canada. They took issue of course because I didn't have a job-or any major ties back to my home. But once we went inside, the lady in there was very understanding. I was like 'look, we're trying with everything we can to just get HIM into the USA....legally of course. We would do nothing to jeopardize our visa application & I have no desire to reside permanently in Canada'. She understood & sent us on our way wink.gif I've been in Canada ever since-about 3 months! But now, I'm nervous about leaving again because I'm scared they'll give me a hard time to get back in.

Hey, I completely understand!!! I am afraid to leave the u.s. to go back home to canada till my k-3 interview because they might give me an even harder time to get in from the last time I crossed over (Sarnia Ontario). I really do like how you were totally honest with them. They probably liked that too.
MC
itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2008-03-16 16:40:00
Canadahow long is the wait to rec'd visa in the mail
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Mar 19 2008, 04:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Mine took about a week.

thank you guys!!!
itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2008-03-20 08:39:00
Canadahow long is the wait to rec'd visa in the mail
Hi everyone,
How long should I plan to wait to get my visa in the mail before I make plans to move to the U.S. My husband has to let his work know when he needs the time off. Hope someone can help. I tried to check others timelines but am having difficulty clicking on ALL of them.
Maria
itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2008-03-19 14:26:00
Canadastayinin u.s. waiting for k-3 interview-can I be denied at interview?
Ya, I thin Reba is probable right. I could be in big trouble when I get to the interview. Thanks for your input.
itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2008-03-22 16:50:00
Canadastayinin u.s. waiting for k-3 interview-can I be denied at interview?
QUOTE (Caladan @ Mar 21 2008, 08:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
"Out of status" usually means "entered legally, but has no legal status currently." One can fall out of status in a lot of ways, but the one that would concern you here is by overstaying the time one is allotted in the country.

For a Canadian entering as a tourist, you've got it right: you would go out of status on day 181, because the first 180 days are part of your legal stay. But there isn't a fixed penalty for being out of status until you've accrued 180 days out of status.

Now, as the law is written, each new entry resets the clock. So if I stay 15 days, then leave, and then come back, my first day back isn't day 16 of the previous 180 period, but day 1 of a new 180 period. I've spent 16 days in the country, but they were part of two separate entries, and none of the time counted as an overstay. If I'd stayed 200 days the first time, then left, and come back, I would be starting over on day 1 of a new 180, but I'd have 20 days out of status time.

On none of your previous trips did you overstay (you have a number of trips, all under six months), so you didn't accrue any out of status time. So in terms of worrying about falling out of status, you'd count days from the last time you crossed the border. Let's say you came at the beginning of November and leave March 30: 30, 31, 31, 29, 31 gives us 151 or so? You're fine.

(There is a bit of disagreement as to whether a Canadian is permitted to stay six months per visit, or six months per recent twelve months per all visits, but I can't find a citation to settle that. But in any case, that wouldn't be accruing an overstay time, which is what the waiver business is all about.)

p.s. no I have never stayed in the u.s. longer than this time around. I just assumed that I could stay for 6 months....go back to canada for 2 weeks and then my 6 months starts all over again. I have never been under so pressure as I have today. Thank you again.
itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2008-03-21 21:45:00
Canadastayinin u.s. waiting for k-3 interview-can I be denied at interview?
QUOTE (Caladan @ Mar 21 2008, 08:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
"Out of status" usually means "entered legally, but has no legal status currently." One can fall out of status in a lot of ways, but the one that would concern you here is by overstaying the time one is allotted in the country.

For a Canadian entering as a tourist, you've got it right: you would go out of status on day 181, because the first 180 days are part of your legal stay. But there isn't a fixed penalty for being out of status until you've accrued 180 days out of status.

Now, as the law is written, each new entry resets the clock. So if I stay 15 days, then leave, and then come back, my first day back isn't day 16 of the previous 180 period, but day 1 of a new 180 period. I've spent 16 days in the country, but they were part of two separate entries, and none of the time counted as an overstay. If I'd stayed 200 days the first time, then left, and come back, I would be starting over on day 1 of a new 180, but I'd have 20 days out of status time.

On none of your previous trips did you overstay (you have a number of trips, all under six months), so you didn't accrue any out of status time. So in terms of worrying about falling out of status, you'd count days from the last time you crossed the border. Let's say you came at the beginning of November and leave March 30: 30, 31, 31, 29, 31 gives us 151 or so? You're fine.

(There is a bit of disagreement as to whether a Canadian is permitted to stay six months per visit, or six months per recent twelve months per all visits, but I can't find a citation to settle that. But in any case, that wouldn't be accruing an overstay time, which is what the waiver business is all about.)

You know, what you are saying makes alot of sense. I've lived in Canada for 50 years and I don't ever remember anyone saying that they have accummulated a certain number of days in the U.S. and they only have a certain amount of time left on their 180 days. Do you know what I am trying to say? I can sure understand how it can get sooooo confusing but come Tuesday I as going to call some government offices to find out. But if you think about it we are kinda tourists but we are also under a different status as we wait for our visas so I think we are in the middle . All in all, it does come down to the officer at the interview or the border office. Thanks for your imput, I really appreciate it alot.
Maria
itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2008-03-21 21:41:00
Canadastayinin u.s. waiting for k-3 interview-can I be denied at interview?
QUOTE (Caladan @ Mar 21 2008, 05:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Kathryn41 @ Mar 21 2008, 07:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes, I didn't mean to imply that you are out of status after you have been here 6 months - but that if you have 6 months worth of out of status
time accrued that earns a 3 year ban, and a year of out of status time earns a year ban. Still not sure that it isn't 6 months in a year - I know that is what I was told when I dated a US citizen for 9 years and was crossing the border very regularly - that I was not allowed to accrue more than 6 months worth of time spent within the US in any one year.


I've heard the latter, too, but can't find a citation for anything but 'no more than six months at a time.' But I'm sure you're right on this point. zyggy?


You know what you guys....I have tried all day to find out on all these different gov sites there is nothing that is so specific in regards to this issue. It is so frustrating. I'm also not to use what you mean by out of status. So if I am here for 181 days I am out of status by 1 day, right?
I am still very nervous and unsure. If it wasn't a holiday I would have calle some of these agencies but they are all closed...I guess till Tuesday. Oh brother.
Maria
itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2008-03-21 18:54:00
Canadastayinin u.s. waiting for k-3 interview-can I be denied at interview?
Thanks to all of you. I've ruined my day with this worry. I'm so tired. "What will be will be". I'm sure you all understand. God bless you all.
Maria
itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2008-03-21 15:24:00
Canadastayinin u.s. waiting for k-3 interview-can I be denied at interview?
QUOTE (Crikey! @ Mar 21 2008, 12:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hugs are nice. smile.gif And, yes, it's scary because there is a lot riding on the outcome of a mysterious process. You have not done anything illegal so there is nothing to be worried about. You'll need to find something else to worry about to take your mind off this. laughing.gif

your funny, thanks
itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2008-03-21 13:41:00
Canadastayinin u.s. waiting for k-3 interview-can I be denied at interview?
QUOTE (Crikey! @ Mar 21 2008, 12:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes it makes sense and yes you are going to be okay, Maria. rose.gif Please remove this from your worry list. smile.gif

Hi Crikey,
If you were standing right here with me I would give you a big fat hug!. I needed to hear that. I really appreciate everyone's input but someone times if can get very scary. I am still very nervous but my gut is telling me there is something wrong with staying in the u.s. this long but then again, I am not de-facto and I am not working here. I am not ILLIGAL. Gosh, I don't know but thanks for your help.
Maria
itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2008-03-21 13:22:00
Canadastayinin u.s. waiting for k-3 interview-can I be denied at interview?
Hi everyone whw is trying to help me. I just called the u.s. border and the customs officer told me that when someone like "us" who are waiting for a u.s. visa the 180 days does not apply to us. She said that if I didn't get an I-94 card that states the dates in which I can stay then the 180 days doesn't apply to me. When I entered the u.s. to visit my husband I proved that I was going to come back to the u.s. That's why they let me in. They did not issue me a I-94 card. Does this make any sense to anyone here. I was so nervous talking to her that I got probably 1/2 the story. I think I should be o.k.
Maria
itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2008-03-21 12:45:00
Canadastayinin u.s. waiting for k-3 interview-can I be denied at interview?
QUOTE (spauldingjeffrey @ Mar 21 2008, 10:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I would just chill out a little if you were not issued a green I-94 card at the border when you entered it is pretty hard track. here is a link to a some info and a study that explains the tracking of overstays from canada and mexico with out being issued an I-94.http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d0482.pdf
If the consulate see that you have traveld back and forth from canada and the us it could be enough for them to see that you are aware of the laws and tha you abide by them.

good luck!

Can you explain what a waiver is?
itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2008-03-21 11:38:00
Canadastayinin u.s. waiting for k-3 interview-can I be denied at interview?
QUOTE (spauldingjeffrey @ Mar 21 2008, 10:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I would just chill out a little if you were not issued a green I-94 card at the border when you entered it is pretty hard track. here is a link to a some info and a study that explains the tracking of overstays from canada and mexico with out being issued an I-94.http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d0482.pdf
If the consulate see that you have traveld back and forth from canada and the us it could be enough for them to see that you are aware of the laws and tha you abide by them.

good luck!

thank you very much
itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2008-03-21 11:24:00
Canadastayinin u.s. waiting for k-3 interview-can I be denied at interview?
QUOTE (Kathryn41 @ Mar 21 2008, 09:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It is 6 months in the 12 month rotation. I believe that if you have an overstay sufficient to create a ban, then at the interview they deny the visa and tell you that you need to submit a waiver to overcome the bar. The overstay that creates a ban is 3 years for a 180 day overstay and 10 years for a 1 year overstay.

Kathryn41. How do you know for sure. I am going to be so sick. My body is shaking.
itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2008-03-21 11:01:00
Canadastayinin u.s. waiting for k-3 interview-can I be denied at interview?
QUOTE (Len_and_Bren @ Mar 21 2008, 09:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Kathryn knows her stuff. I guess you can always begin to prepare the waiver, can't hurt to be ready.- that's why in theory we're supposed to wait in Canada for our interview. Hope it works out for you.

I am going to be sick for sure.
itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2008-03-21 10:18:00
Canadastayinin u.s. waiting for k-3 interview-can I be denied at interview?
QUOTE (Kathryn41 @ Mar 21 2008, 09:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It is 6 months in the 12 month rotation. I believe that if you have an overstay sufficient to create a ban, then at the interview they deny the visa and tell you that you need to submit a waiver to overcome the bar. The overstay that creates a ban is 3 years for a 180 day overstay and 10 years for a 1 year overstay.

How sure are you about this? I think I am going to be sick.
itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2008-03-21 10:15:00
Canadastayinin u.s. waiting for k-3 interview-can I be denied at interview?
Hi everyone,
Since I married my u.s. husband I have visited the u.s. fregquently. In April for 10 days, May for 5 days, june for 5 days, from july 4 to Aug 10 '07 (approx 37 days) then, Aug 25 to Oct 28 and this last stay (and I am still here but going back for my interview on April 14 '08) from Nov 10 to March 30. '08 (5 months for this stay) . Would I be considered overstaying. If so, would they not have noticed that on my package 3 and not granted me an interview based on my visits.? I am so so worried. I have read on this site about the 6 month limit and some say that it is from Jan to Dec and others say it is a 12 month rotating period. I am so not sure. I hope one can help me with this. If they deny me a k-3 visa at my interview how could I appeal that decision.
itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2008-03-21 08:22:00
Canadano one's being denied a visa because of visiting the u.s.
QUOTE (Caladan @ Mar 22 2008, 06:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Staying longer than 180 days cumulative (on more than one trip) in a year does not count as an overstay. The link Crikey! gave showed that. It's more than 180 days for a Canadian entering as a tourist.

There have been a number of people who have spent a lot of time (legally) in the U.S. before getting the visa. They've been fine.

Thank you very much for the info
itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2008-03-22 19:28:00
Canadano one's being denied a visa because of visiting the u.s.
You're funny. Too much to worry about. I've never overstayed but if staying longer than 180 days in the last 12 months consistutes overstay then I am in big trouble but if it is only 180 days per visit then I'm o.k.
Thanks
itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2008-03-22 17:49:00
Canadano one's being denied a visa because of visiting the u.s.
Hey everyone.
I don't think I have ever heard of anyone being denied a visa because they visited the u.s. for the time that the visa was going through the process and approval. Has anyone ever heard of someone? Please let me know. I would appreciate it.
Maria
itsallgreektomeFemaleCanada2008-03-22 17:24:00