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trailmix Grand Master

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Ask the Ambassador – U.S.-Canada Issues

On December 14, at 3 pm (Ottawa EST) U.S. Ambassador to Canada David H. Wilkins will be available to answer your questions during a one-hour live web chat. The Ambassador is looking forward to discussing with you a range of issues on Canada – U.S. Relations

I spotted this on the embassy website, I actually sent a pre-chat question - ie: interviews in more consulates in Canada.

Anyway, in looking at the previous chat log, there are a lot of visa/immigration questions (surprise) not many answers where he elaborates. Anyway just thought I would share this in case anyone is interested.

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Ask the Ambassador – U.S.-Canada Issues

On December 14, at 3 pm (Ottawa EST) U.S. Ambassador to Canada David H. Wilkins will be available to answer your questions during a one-hour live web chat. The Ambassador is looking forward to discussing with you a range of issues on Canada – U.S. Relations

I spotted this on the embassy website, I actually sent a pre-chat question - ie: interviews in more consulates in Canada.

Anyway, in looking at the previous chat log, there are a lot of visa/immigration questions (surprise) not many answers where he elaborates. Anyway just thought I would share this in case anyone is interested.

Wow trailmix, that's really nice of you to post this. Thanks for sharing!

Carla (F)

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trailmix Grand Master

trailmix   77

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So I went back tonight to see the chat transcript from the chat on December 14th (and the Ambassador did answer the question I emailed - but anyway) what do you make of this question/answer?

Q [George]: Greetings, my name is George Childs and I am a Canadian citizen (senior 66 yrs. young). I inadvertently overstayed my allotted time in the U.S. while visiting my Fiancé (an American Citizen). Upon attempting another visit I was told by Border Patrol that I would have to establish "A Legal Presence" in order to enter. We are to be married here in Canada within one week and wonder if that would allow me entry while we work on my Visa from within the U.S.A.? We really hate being apart. Thank You in Advance, George Childs and Georgiana Guy

A [Ambassador David Wilkins]: Because you have established a legal residence in Canada and provided such proof to U.S. border officials, you should have no problem entering the U.S. Marrying a U.S. citizen will not affect your admissibility and is not an issue - at this point. Once you come to the U.S. with the stated intent to marry a U.S. citizen, you must file the appropriate paperwork with Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) and you will not be able to leave the U.S. while that application is still pending - unless you apply for and receive an I-512 'Parole' from USCIS which would allow you to travel back and forth. I hope this information helps, and congratulations on your pending marriage!

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isn't that like....fraud or something? :blink:

Let's Keep the Song Going!!!

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~Laura and Nicholas~

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Met online November 2005 playing City of Heroes

First met in Canada, Sept 22, 2006 <3

September 2006 to March 2008, 11 visits, 5 in Canada, 6 in NJ

Officially Engaged December 24th, 2007!!!

Moved to the U.S. to be with my baby on July 19th, 2008 on a K1 visa!!!!

***10 year green card in hand as of 2/2/2012, loving and living life***

Hmmm maybe we should move back to Canada! lol smile.png

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why would anyone ask a Canadian official about US immigration policy? :wacko: He probably doesn't even know Canadian immigration policy :P

divorced - April 2010 moved back to Ontario May 2010 and surrendered green card

PLEASE DO NOT PRIVATE MESSAGE ME OR EMAIL ME. I HAVE NO IDEA ABOUT CURRENT US IMMIGRATION PROCEDURES!!!!!

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Flames9_RN   358

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Bush is the President of the USA, and what does he know?? lol

(about 3.5 minutes in) lol

at the very end the kid is pretty funny!! lol

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Canadians Visiting the USA while undergoing the visa process, my free advice:

1) Always tell the TRUTH. never lie to the POE officer

2) Be confident in ur replies

3) keep ur response short and to the point, don't tell ur life story!!

4) look the POE officer in the eye when speaking to them. They are looking for people lieing and have been trained to find them!

5) Pack light! No job resumes with you

6) Bring ties to Canada (letter from employer when ur expected back at work, lease, etc etc)

7) Always be polite, being rude isn't going to get ya anywhere, and could make things worse!!

8) Have a plan in case u do get denied (be polite) It wont harm ur visa application if ur denied,that is if ur polite and didn't lie! Refer to #1

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trailmix   77

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Bush is the President of the USA, and what does he know?? lol

(about 3.5 minutes in) lol

at the very end the kid is pretty funny!! lol

I love the Rick Mercer's film!

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