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Travelling to Canada while awaiting our NOA2 (Feb 13 filer - Vermont)

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Lou n Lee   0

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Hi all,

We are fairly new to this forum and this is my first posting. VJ has been most informative and great for our moral and keeping our spirits lifted.

My husband, a USC is currently visiting me in Australia and we are both due to leave next week and both have tickets through to Toronto for me to be able continue to be with him ( he lives 20 mins over the border and I will be staying in Canada) and meet his children and grandchildren for the first time !! I can't wait. I have been talking to them everyday on Skype !We currently are awaiting our NOA 2. (Feb 13 filer - Vermont) This will be my first visit overseas and I am so excited !We have a 3 hour layover in LA. I applied for and was granted a C1 Transit Visa. Just trying to do the right thing and be up front and honest.

My first question: Will this affect our I 130 ?

Secondly: Should I apply for the VWP too before I leave and try at the Canadian border ?

Thanks in advance :thumbs:

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VanessaTony Grand Master

VanessaTony   3,567

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You don't need the C1, apply for the VWP :)

Aussie K1 process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/206016-australian-beneficiaries-packet-3-to-interview-date/
AOS, EAD & AP - the Aussie Way (including document list) - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/235331-aos-ead-ap-from-k1-the-aussie-way-doc-list-included/
ROC April 2012 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/358760-i-751-april-2012-filers/ (includes document list)
N-400 April 2013 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/ (includes document list)

N-400 Interview review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6381814

N-400 Oath Ceremony review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6537699
Aussie Chat page continued - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/331922-new-2011-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/
Aussie Name Change on Passport Process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/248400-australian-passport-name-change-process/
Travel on maiden name passport with married name GC, tickets in married name - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/183541-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/page__view__findpost__p__4135806
Shipping Costs from Aus to US - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/293179-shipping-costs-aus-to-usa/

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- For my "standard" timeline please see timeline to the left
- For timeline with Aussie specifics & more detailed info, please see the "About Me" section of my profile

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KLS2010   30

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I don't have any experience related to the transit visa, but if you are eligible to use the VWP (ie don't have a criminal record, never been denied a visa (which I doubt you have been since you say it's your first overseas trip) then use it.

You really shouldn't have any issues, since you are only transiting through the US. And even if you weren't, there is nothing wrong with visiting your spouse in the US while your I-130 is pending.

Do the ESTA - it will only take about 10mins and you should get your approval immdediately.

Enjoy your trip!!

USCIS

30 Nov 2010 - Sent I-130 to Chicago

1 Dec 2010 - I-130 received at Chicago

18 Apr 2011 - APPROVED!! NOA2 text and email

NVC

29 Apr 2011 - Case entered into the system/Case number assigned; Medical Exam in Sydney

30 Apr 2011 - Police Check Application sent

2 May 2011 - Called NVC and got Invoice ID number

3 May 2011 - Sent DS-3032 email

4 May 2011 - Received email reply from NVC for DS-3032; Received Medical Exam results

5 May 2011 - AOS invoiced and paid

7 May 2011 - AOS package sent; IV invoiced and paid

9 May 2011 - AOS package delivered to NVC according to tracking

20 May 2011 - RFE for missing IV package....still waiting on Police Certificate!

24 May 2011 - Received Police Certificate after 25 days (so much for 7-10!); IV package sent

27 May 2011 - IV package delivered according to tracking

8 Jun 2011 - RFE for original marriage certificate; requested supervisor review since we KNOW it was in the package!

30 Jun 2011 - SIF and CC - FINALLY!!!!

13 Jul 2011 - Interview date assigned! Scheduled for August 9th @ 10am

9 Aug 2011 - Interview - APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

12 Aug 2011 - Visa in hand

24 Aug 2011 - POE @ LAX

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Lou n Lee   0

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I don't have any experience related to the transit visa, but if you are eligible to use the VWP (ie don't have a criminal record, never been denied a visa (which I doubt you have been since you say it's your first overseas trip) then use it.

You really shouldn't have any issues, since you are only transiting through the US. And even if you weren't, there is nothing wrong with visiting your spouse in the US while your I-130 is pending.

Do the ESTA - it will only take about 10mins and you should get your approval immdediately.

Enjoy your trip!!

Thanks heaps for your reply,

I just did the ESTA and was approved.

Can't wait to meet his children ! So excited !

Cheers

 
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