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We've been married for 16yrs....Does this mean I have to go with IR-1/CR-1?

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BIGG DADDY   0

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We find ourselves here after raising 3 kids in Toronto for the last 16 years. Due to an illness in my wifes family we had to uproot and start this ridiculos process.

When I met my wife we decided to start a family in T.O instead of L.A and it literally took us 3 months before this girl got her PR, her SIN, her drivers license....health card....etc. etc...if we would of decided on LA.....based on these wait times I would of missed the births of my first two kids!!

Anyways.....I'm here in sunny L.A. wondering if they're gonna make me go the IR-1/CR-1 route.....we have filed both petitions but does the I-129 still mean anthing for someone who's been married for 16years?

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We find ourselves here after raising 3 kids in Toronto for the last 16 years. Due to an illness in my wifes family we had to uproot and start this ridiculos process.

When I met my wife we decided to start a family in T.O instead of L.A and it literally took us 3 months before this girl got her PR, her SIN, her drivers license....health card....etc. etc...if we would of decided on LA.....based on these wait times I would of missed the births of my first two kids!!

Anyways.....I'm here in sunny L.A. wondering if they're gonna make me go the IR-1/CR-1 route.....we have filed both petitions but does the I-129 still mean anthing for someone who's been married for 16years?

being there that long why not roll with DCF. Most definately you meet the requirements.

Go for it and get it done quick.

9/2006 Met in Sweden

2/2007 Began Dating in Holland

11/24/2007 Married (nairobi)

Clerk wedding 12/14/2007 (nairobi)

12/21/2007 Filed DCF

2/13/2008 Interview 221g

Waiting

3/26/2008 Approved

3 months 6 days from filing to approval including 221g AP.

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pushbrk   12,895

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We find ourselves here after raising 3 kids in Toronto for the last 16 years. Due to an illness in my wifes family we had to uproot and start this ridiculos process.

When I met my wife we decided to start a family in T.O instead of L.A and it literally took us 3 months before this girl got her PR, her SIN, her drivers license....health card....etc. etc...if we would of decided on LA.....based on these wait times I would of missed the births of my first two kids!!

Anyways.....I'm here in sunny L.A. wondering if they're gonna make me go the IR-1/CR-1 route.....we have filed both petitions but does the I-129 still mean anthing for someone who's been married for 16years?

You can do K3 if you want. I wouldn't advise it but the option is not taken off the table based on the length of the marriage.

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SqdnGuns   21

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Can anyone tell me what DCF filing is?

Gogle is awesome:

USCIS + Toronto + DCF

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rlz...amp;btnG=Search

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funkyab   0

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Can anyone tell me what DCF filing is?

Gogle is awesome:

USCIS + Toronto + DCF

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rlz...amp;btnG=Search

MY GOD MAN!!!

there is a section here called DCF, including pinned explinations.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=304

just fill out your forms and turn them in at the embassy in Canada. you wont have to deal with uscis dos etc.. IF YOU ARE LUCKY,, and will get your issues sorted quickly.

9/2006 Met in Sweden

2/2007 Began Dating in Holland

11/24/2007 Married (nairobi)

Clerk wedding 12/14/2007 (nairobi)

12/21/2007 Filed DCF

2/13/2008 Interview 221g

Waiting

3/26/2008 Approved

3 months 6 days from filing to approval including 221g AP.

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Delicia Proficient

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Yep, DCF is the fastest way to go and since you qualify for DCF, go the IR-1 route. Check the guides here.

Additionally, there is a VJ Canada forum with lots of smart Canuks hiding out there drinking Timmy's and eating poutine.

My blog

10/01/2005: Married in Toronto

02/15/2006: Began Canadian Immigration

09/19/2007: Withdrew CIC application (they still hadn't processed anything)

10/01/2007: Moved back to U.S.

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IR-1 application through Montreal Consulate

10/26/2007: I-130 mailed to CA Service Center

10/29/2007: USPS confirmation of receipt of I-130

02/13/2008: NOA-1 received (107 days)

07/02/2008: I-130 approved

07/22/2008: AOS filed including EAD and AP

07/25/2008: NOA-1s for all 3 received

08/20/2008: Biometrics appointment

08/22/2008: Received RFE for Affadivit of Support and Medical

10/21/2008: Submitted I-865W in lieu of co-sponsor and medical info to NSC

11/14/2008: online case status not updated since filing of AOS in July 2008

01/20/2009: Received another RFE for Affadavit of Support Info

02/02/2009: Responded to RFE with brand new AOS based on 2008 tax return (if that doesn't shut them up, dunno what will)

02/19/2009: EAD card received in mail (no updates on Online Case Status ever made)

02/23/2009: AP received (again, no online updates)

02/26/2009: Received interview appointment letter for 4/6/09

04/06/2009: AOS approved for unconditional GC

04/21/2009: GC received

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If they're already in LA and have already filed both peititions already, I think DCF may be off the table as an option.

*have* you already moved to LA somehow without an approved visa?

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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