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Udella&Wiz   325

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hey all - we're heading back tomorrow and we're bringing the following:

* GC

* Canadian passport

* marriage cert just in case since my docs have a mixture of maiden and married names

* Clean Tim Horton's travel mug - to be filled at first Tims we see once over the border :D

Seriously tho...anything else I need? This is our first time returning, nvr used the AP we got because the GC came so quickly afterward

Wiz(USC) and Udella(Cdn & USC!)

Naturalization

02/22/11 - Filed

02/28/11 - NOA

03/28/11 - FP

06/17/11 - status change - scheduled for interview

06/20?/11 - received physical interview letter

07/13/11 - Interview in Fairfax,VA - easiest 10 minutes of my life

07/19/11 - Oath ceremony in Fairfax, VA

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Removal of Conditions

12/1/09 - received at VSC

12/2/09 - NOA's for self and daughter

01/12/10 - Biometrics completed

03/15/10 - 10 Green Card Received - self and daughter

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eau_xplain   2

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You're all set! Have a fun and safe trip!

08/17/08: Mailed N400 to TSC

08/19/08: USPS attempted delivery

08/20/08: TSC received N400

08/21/08: TSC cashed check

09/02/08: Received NOA...........Priority date: 08/20/08

..............................................Notice date : 08/22/08

09/02/08: Received Biometrics Notification

09/18/08: Biometrics completed - Charlotte DO

10/24/08: Received Interview Letter

12/08/08: Interview @ 1:00pm. APPROVED!

01/05/09: Oath Ceremony 10:00AM. Now officially a USC!!!

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

01/17/09: Applied for US Passport and passport card

01/28/09: Received US Passport

01/29/09: Received US passport card

01/29/09: Received naturalization certificate back from passport office

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melusine   5

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question...

no need of AP if u get the temp GC ? for real ?

Removal of conditions

01.11.2011 Remove conditions GC I-751 ($590)

01.18.2011 NOA1

02.24.2011 Biometric

03.25.2011 Approved

03.28.2011 Notice sent

03.31.2011 Received new green card (and it's green !)
 

AOS/EAD/AP from K1

07.23.2008 Send AOS/EAD/AP

07.29.2008 Check cashed

08.01.2008 NOA1

08.08.2008 Biometric Notice received

08.21.2008 Biometric Appointment

09.22.2008 Approval notice sent for AP (CRIS email)

09.22.2008 Card production ordered for EAD (CRIS email)

09.25.2008 Card production ordered for EAD (CRIS email) and a couple of touch since (last one 09.30.2008)

09.27.2008 Reception AP

10.02.2008 EAD Received

02.23.2009 Notice for interview (1.5 month late compared to LA statistics)

03.16.2009 AOS Touch

04.01.2009 Interview in LA  // Approved 

04.06.2009 Welcome to the USA Letter

04.13.2009 Reception GC

Naturalization
06/2016 Request
03/2017 Interview

Almost at the end !

 

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Cassie   8

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erm, your tickets (if you are flying :D )

Have a GREAT trip! :)

question...

no need of AP if u get the temp GC ? for real ?

once you receive your GC (2 years or otherwise), you no longer need EAD or AP. :)

*Cheryl -- Nova Scotia ....... Jerry -- Oklahoma*

Jan 17, 2014 N-400 submitted

Jan 27, 2014 NOA received and cheque cashed

Feb 13, 2014 Biometrics scheduled

Nov 7, 2014 NOA received and interview scheduled


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~Laura and Nick~   5

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Have a great trip sweetie!!!! :D

Let's Keep the Song Going!!!

CANADA.GIFUS1.GIF

~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***

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Flames9_RN Grand Master

Flames9_RN   358

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Have a fun trip!! Saw hi to Timmy for me!!

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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BH45 Rising Star

BH45   0

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Have a great trip. I head back to Canada on the 23rd.

Psssst...I saw a Timmie's in Michigan. They are coming here. :dance:

April 13, 2009 - Welcome to the USA letter rec'd. PRC to be rec'd within 3 weeks.

April 16, 2009 - 2 yr GC rec'd in mail.

March 2, 2011 - Mailed in I-751 to CSC

March 4, 2011 - I-751 delivered to CSC

March 4, 2011 - NOA issued

March 12, 2011 - NOA received

April 14, 2011 - BIO Appt 5/6/11

May 6, 2011 - BIO done in 10 minutes...no re-takes this time :)

June 27, 2011 - Email rec'd "Status - Approved"

July 1, 2011 - 10 yr GC arrived

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David_n_Amber   3

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you should have an old fashioned game of street hockey when you're back!

k-1

I-129F Sent : 2007-04-28

I-129F NOA1 :2007-06-05

I-129F NOA2 :2007-11-28

NVC Received : 2007-12-20

NVC Left :2007-12-27 (due to holidays tongue.png)

Consulate Received :2007/12/28

Packet 3 Received :2008-01-07

Packet 3 Sent :2008-01-07

Medical Exam: 2008-01-24

Packet 4 Received :2008-01-14

Interview Date :2008-02-11---APPROVEDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!

Visa Received :2008-02-13

US Entry : 2008-02-20

Church Marriage : 2008-05-03

POE @ Edmonton International Airport: 2008-02-20

Courthouse marriage: 2008-02-26

ROC

ROC Filed with CSC: 2010-04-13

NOA1 recieved in mail dated: 2010-04-15

Biometrics Appointment: 2010-05-17

Approval Notice: 2010-08-03

Card Received: 2010-08-13

N-400:

N-400 sent 2013-12-02

NOA:|12/09/13|

BIOMETRICS:|12/27/13|

IN-LINE for INTERVIEW 12/31/13

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Marilyn.   340

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question...

no need of AP if u get the temp GC ? for real ?

it isn't a temp green card it is just a conditional card .....although I am not sure what the conditions are as you have all the rights a permanent resident has... like traveling without an AP :thumbs:

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Psssst...I saw a Timmie's in Michigan. They are coming here. :dance:

They've been in the US for well over a decade. Just not in many states. Mostly north-eastern.

it isn't a temp green card it is just a conditional card .....although I am not sure what the conditions are as you have all the rights a permanent resident has... like traveling without an AP

The condition is that it has to be renewed at 2 years, that's about it. And still able to show that the marriage is/was bonafide.

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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Udella&Wiz Mentor

Udella&Wiz   325

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We are back safe and sound as of last night!

Very smooth crossing back into the US. We handed over only our greencards (which i think they swiped through) and were asked about anything we had purchased. I had receipts ready, but wasn't asked for them. Don indicated that we had some groceries that we couldn't get in the US and some clothes and the guy said 'have a nice day'. 1-2 minutes tops. I had our Canadian passports ready if needed( which of course they weren't since we had the GC's)

It was freaking cold up there....Don is now sick this morning, crappy cold :(

I enjoyed my Tim's on a twice-daily basis at least...won 3 coffees and a $50 giftcard in the 'Rrrroll up the rim' contest ! We tried to redeem it right away, but you had to fill out a form, mail it in etc etc and had to even provide you SSN if you were an American...... so gave it to my brother and I'm sure he'll enjoy multiple visits!

Cheers

Wiz(USC) and Udella(Cdn & USC!)

Naturalization

02/22/11 - Filed

02/28/11 - NOA

03/28/11 - FP

06/17/11 - status change - scheduled for interview

06/20?/11 - received physical interview letter

07/13/11 - Interview in Fairfax,VA - easiest 10 minutes of my life

07/19/11 - Oath ceremony in Fairfax, VA

******************

Removal of Conditions

12/1/09 - received at VSC

12/2/09 - NOA's for self and daughter

01/12/10 - Biometrics completed

03/15/10 - 10 Green Card Received - self and daughter

******************

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We are back safe and sound as of last night!

Very smooth crossing back into the US. We handed over only our greencards (which i think they swiped through) and were asked about anything we had purchased. I had receipts ready, but wasn't asked for them. Don indicated that we had some groceries that we couldn't get in the US and some clothes and the guy said 'have a nice day'. 1-2 minutes tops. I had our Canadian passports ready if needed( which of course they weren't since we had the GC's)

It was freaking cold up there....Don is now sick this morning, crappy cold :(

I enjoyed my Tim's on a twice-daily basis at least...won 3 coffees and a $50 giftcard in the 'Rrrroll up the rim' contest ! We tried to redeem it right away, but you had to fill out a form, mail it in etc etc and had to even provide you SSN if you were an American...... so gave it to my brother and I'm sure he'll enjoy multiple visits!

Cheers

Welcome home. Glad to hear that TimmyHo's was benevolent to you with four wins. I am sure you didn't miss the snow and cold, its a good way to be extra grateful when you get home! =)

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Flames9_RN   358

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Some days I would have up to 4 Xl tims and not win a &(*&*& thing,lol

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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