Final Checklists

[Avery 0]

After reading everything I can find under the sun and getting countless information and help from all you wonderful wonderful people. (yes, wonderful twice) I have comprised 3 check lists referring to the stages that we will undertake. If you could please let me know if I am possibly missing something or have something incorrectly it would be greatly appreciated.

Husband = US citizen

Me = the hapless Canadian

My husband and I are traveling to Calgary May 3 from Winnipeg and hope our I130 gets approved! Much luck to us >< Alas, without further ado, the lists we have;

I130 – Check list

□ – Cover Letter dictating contents

□ – I130 Form – all boxes filled, papers signed & dated

□ – Birth Certificate (front & back) of my husband (copy)

□ – Marriage Certificate (front & back) (copy)

□ – G325A x 5 completed and signed by my husband

□ – G325A x 5 completed and signed by me

□ – Passport photo x 2 of my husband

□ – Passport photo x 2 of me

□ – Affidavit of Marriage written and signed by my father

□ – Affidavit of Marriage written and signed by family friend

□ – Proof of Co-habitation (copy of lease from 2008 and 2009)

□ – Proof of mingling finances (shared bank account)

□ – Additional proof of ongoing relationship

Once and if our I130 gets approved we will have with us on hand the paper work and forms to send the rest of the application to Montreal or Vancouver which ever they decide;

DS203 Package - Checklist

□ – Cover Letter dictating contents

□ – DS230 part 1 filled and signed by me

□ – DS203 part 2 filled and signed by me

□ – I864 w/3 yr history of taxes by my husband's mother

□ – I184 w/3 yr history of taxes by my husband

□ – Passport of me (copy)

□ – Birth Certificate of me (original)

□ – Marriage Certificate (original)

□ – Police Record for me (copy)

And then finally with the utmost luck for the interview;

Interview Day – Check list

□ – Cover Letter dictating contents

□ – Passport of me (original)

□ – Birth Certificate of me (original)

□ – Marriage Certificate (original)

□ – Police Record of me (original)

□ – I184 w/3 yr history of taxes by my husband's mother

□ – I184 w/3 yr history of taxes by my husband

□ – Medical Exam of me

□ – Passport photo x 2 of me

And we most definitely will be making copies of each package so we have one on hand at all times. I do appreciate all your help and support. =)

[canadian_wife 1,829]

Looks good, some minor additions

For the DS-230 you do NOT sign part 2.

Make sure your birth certificate is the long form, showing your parents' names. Some only go with the standard short one but I hear they can ask for the long form at the interview. Remember at the interview you also need to bring your interview letter.

Good luck.

[Flames9_RN 358]

Yes Birth certificate should be the long form one (it has your parents info on the birth certificate)

[trailmix 77]

Hi - just a couple of things of the top of my head

- For the DS-230 - you will want to include the original police certificate - not a photo copy.

- When you apply in Calgary you will need proof of your Husband's long term residency in Canada - provincial driver's license, health care card etc.

- They may ask in Calgary, they will ask in Montreal (the interview will definately be in Montreal - all IR1/CR1 interviews are held there) - for proof of your Husband's legal status in Canada (PR Card, copy of visa, whatever applies to him).

- Tax returns - did your Husband's Mother file separately? If she filed a joint return with anyone you will need to bring proof of her individual income (I don't know if you are using IRS transcripts or just the 1040 with slips, if it's the 1040 with slips this doesn't apply, of course)

Also, for the DS-230 package - have you addressed 'proof of domicile' in the U.S. for your Husband at all?

- $355 to file - U.S. dollars. I know Calgary will take a credit card for a U.S. passport, not sure how they want to be paid for filing an I-130, so you may want to take U.S. cash.

Edited April 25, 2009 by trailmix

[trailmix 77]

One other thing, I'm not sure about DCF, not sure if they take your original documents and forward them to Montreal with your forms (I-864 and DS-230).

If so, no need to get an additional original to take to the interview and if not, well then it would be a good idea.

Edited April 25, 2009 by trailmix

[Avery 0]

Thank you so much for all the input.

Couple of things I suppose I missed out was the payment. lol I was hoping they would do it all for free! *pout* I've adjusted my lists and do have all the things mentioned, just overlooked writing down that I actually needed them.

I was planning on carrying everything with me at all times so I would be prepared no matter what.

I am hoping we can send the package out immediately after we finish in Calgary. One week away though! =)

[Avery 0]

Seems I can't edit posts.. lol

My husband's mother filed separately we are submitting two affidavits of support. >< Clearly I like to over prepare. lol

I130 – Check list

□ – Cover Letter dictating contents

□ – I130 Form – all boxes filled, papers signed & dated

□ – Birth Certificate (front & back) of my husband (copy)

□ – Marriage Certificate (front & back) (copy)

□ – G325A x 5 completed and signed by my husband

□ – G325A x 5 completed and signed by me

□ – Passport photo x 2 of my husband

□ – Passport photo x 2 of me

□ – Affidavit of Marriage written and signed by my father

□ – Affidavit of Marriage written and signed by family friend

□ – Proof of Co-habitation (copy of lease from 2008 and 2009)

□ – Proof of mingling finances (shared bank account)

□ – Additional proof of ongoing relationship

□ – Provincial Drivers license, SIN Card, and Canadian work permit for my husband

□ – Payment $355

DS203 Package - Checklist

□ – Cover Letter dictating contents

□ – DS230 part 1 filled and signed by me

□ – DS203 part 2 filled by me

□ – Proof of domicile in the US for my husband

□ – I864 w/3 yr history of taxes by my husband's mother

□ – I184 w/3 yr history of taxes by my husband

□ – Passport of me (copy)

□ – Birth Certificate of me (original long form)

□ – Marriage Certificate (original)

□ – Police Record for me (original)

□ – Canadian work permit for my husband (copy)

□ – Payment $1010.

Interview Day – Check list

□ – Cover Letter dictating contents

□ – Passport of me (original)

□ – Birth Certificate of me (original long form)

□ – Marriage Certificate (original)

□ – Police Record of me (original)

□ – I184 w/3 yr history of taxes by my husband's mother

□ – I184 w/3 yr history of taxes by my husband

□ – Medical Exam of me

□ – Passport photo x 2 of me

[trailmix 77]

Thank you so much for all the input.

Couple of things I suppose I missed out was the payment. lol I was hoping they would do it all for free! *pout* I've adjusted my lists and do have all the things mentioned, just overlooked writing down that I actually needed them.

I was planning on carrying everything with me at all times so I would be prepared no matter what.

I am hoping we can send the package out immediately after we finish in Calgary. One week away though! =)

Looks good!

As for the Calgary consulate, don't know if you are familiar with Calgary - but it is right downtown. If you are staying downtown you might want to walk from your hotel or take a taxi, parking is expensive and can be difficult to navigate with all the one way streets.

At the consulate, you line up downstairs (inside) - you can't bring any electronic devices, no car remotes, cell phones etc - if you want to take those with you there is a kiosk in the same hallway, they will charge you around $5 a piece to check an item.

Couple of coffee shops there too.

Good luck and if you get a woman named Carolyn at the consulate, tell her I said hi

[trailmix 77]

Oh just thought of one other thing with parking.

If you are driving, you might want to park at city hall. You can walk right to the consulate, which is basically across the street (next block), via the walkway system and never have to go outside!

[trailmix 77]

And one more thing! Just reading Reeena's post about her interview etc.

She mentioned the $355 U.S. dollar fee she had to pay in Montreal (she did DCF as well) - so that's something to keep in mind for the day of the interview in Montreal.

Immigrant visa application processing fee (non-refundable, per person), Form DS-230 : $355.00 link