Help.. Please!!!

[A & C 22]

Hello VJ'ers

About a month ago now I posted a huge long life story on here asking several questions, most going unanswered. So here I am again to ask once more. As of tomorrow my husband and I will have been married for 2 weeks... And he has gone home back to the USA to work and move into the new house he has just bought us... Did I mention being apart SUCKS and is excruciatingly painful. Although I am sure many of you can relate... So here are my couple questions as we are just gathering all of our documents and filling out all the forms.

I am going to visit my Husband for 2 weeks over Christmas (because I can not imagine spending our first Christmas as a married couple apart), can we send our package away while I am there or is it best to wait until I return home to Canada?

For proof of a bona fide marriage... If we have people write us letters, how many people should we get to write us letters? And do they have to be a relative of him the petitioner or can they be my relatives the beneficiary?

I am also stressing about the G-325A form that my Husband is to fill out about himself... Because his mothers maiden name is the same as her husbands name. And NO they are not related in any way, other than being husband and wife. Will they not question this and think its weird?!

And even though we are not that far in the process yet... I am curious about the affidavit of support. My Husband landed himself an excellent job this year after graduating from University and completing his intern-ship. He makes far above the poverty line but does not have 3 years of previous filed taxes as this is his first 'REAL' job due to being in school. He even makes more than his parents (who would be the ones to sponsor). Because he doesn't have 3 years of previous filed taxes does this mean we will have to go ahead and have his parents (or one of them) sponsor?

I hope this wasn't too many questions all in one go and I pray someone... ANYONE can answer them for me! It would be greatly appreciated!

C

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

1. Why wait to file at Christmas? I would file now, you'll be living together over a month sooner that way. You can still visit the US while the immigration stuff is pending.

2. They can be anyone. Canada is extremely low-fraud, so I would not send too many of them, just the a few people closest to you.

3. They won't be investigating his parents too much. if you want, you can add a little explanatory note.

4. They usually go off of current income, so if he still has his job, sounds like you won't need a co-sponsor. Your husband is always the primary sponsor no matter whether he uses a co-sponsor or not.

[The Mean Lady 604]

1- If you can file now, file now, it's helps as a tie for crossing the border for Christmas. If not, file while down there (obviously mailing from the US will be faster than mailing from Canada, amiright?)

2- I sent none (though I was just received last week) because Canada is a low fraund country and affidavits hold the smallest amount of validity, however my husband and I have been married for 2 years so we have joint taxes, a lease together (even though we live in separate countries), shared bank accounts, B2 stamps in his passport, about 30 pictures (printed on 7 sheets of paper), and my beneficiary form for my 401k. If you have little solid proof (such as phone records, emails, etc) then I would really only suggest you send 2-3 affidavits at most. I had NO emails or phone records and very little photographs prior our wedding, but I feel confident with what I supplied, that we look like a legit couple lol.

3- I would add the explanatory note if not to explain that you didn't fill it out wrong. Don't need them coming back in 5 months with an RFE saying you didn't give his mother's maiden name just because they didn't look into it.

4- This is up to the discretion of the NVC. They can accept it, or they can deny it. Best to have a co-sponsor ready for backup just in case.

Edited November 19, 2012 by KDubovik

[pushbrk 13,166]

1. Why wait to file at Christmas? I would file now, you'll be living together over a month sooner that way. You can still visit the US while the immigration stuff is pending.

2. They can be anyone. Canada is extremely low-fraud, so I would not send too many of them, just the a few people closest to you.

3. They won't be investigating his parents too much. if you want, you can add a little explanatory note.

4. They usually go off of current income, so if he still has his job, sounds like you won't need a co-sponsor. Your husband is always the primary sponsor no matter whether he uses a co-sponsor or not.

Good answers but "letters" are meaningless. You would need "affidavits" that conform to the I-130 instructions, if you send anything like this at all. I would NOT send any affidavits for a Canada case. It's best to actually file when you are NOT in the USA. Either before or after your visit is fine. No worries on the parent.

Just as a point of note, the day I proposed to my first wife we had been returning from another city with a carload of friends. Within a week two of those women were engaged to marry men with their same last name. It's not an issue.

[The Mean Lady 604]

Good answers but "letters" are meaningless. You would need "affidavits" that conform to the I-130 instructions, if you send anything like this at all. I would NOT send any affidavits for a Canada case. It's best to actually file when you are NOT in the USA. Either before or after your visit is fine. No worries on the parent.

Just as a point of note, the day I proposed to my first wife we had been returning from another city with a carload of friends. Within a week two of those women were engaged to marry men with their same last name. It's not an issue.

How is it best to file when not in the US?

A lot of people file from the US because they have to have USD checks put into their paperwork which was my exact situation. I mailed all of my paperwork to my work (because I am currently visiting in Canada) so that my mother could put the check in.

Not to mention the initial packet is a request from the USC so naturally, most often, they are living in the US.

[pushbrk 13,166]

How is it best to file when not in the US?

A lot of people file from the US because they have to have USD checks put into their paperwork which was my exact situation. I mailed all of my paperwork to my work (because I am currently visiting in Canada) so that my mother could put the check in.

Not to mention the initial packet is a request from the USC so naturally, most often, they are living in the US.

You are the US Citizen. The OP is the foreigner. It is best to file when the foreigner is NOT in the USA, when practical. This is because of the question on the I-130 that asks if the beneficiary is in the USA. If you can answer "NO" then there is no confusion about whether it is a visa case or for adjustment of status.

[The Mean Lady 604]

You are the US Citizen. The OP is the foreigner. It is best to file when the foreigner is NOT in the USA, when practical. This is because of the question on the I-130 that asks if the beneficiary is in the USA. If you can answer "NO" then there is no confusion about whether it is a visa case or for adjustment of status.

Ahhh good point.

Well if you ARE on a visit, then, you should have that checked as NO you are not in the US hehe

[pushbrk 13,166]

Ahhh good point.

Well if you ARE on a visit, then, you should have that checked as NO you are not in the US hehe

Only if it is the truth. Check the box based on what will be true the day the petition is filed. In this case, I'm recommending the petition be filed before or after the visit.

Edited November 19, 2012 by pushbrk

[A & C 22]

Thank you all for the helpful answers. If we can gather all of the things we need we will most likely send it away prior to me travelling down to the states at Christmas. Although I have this extreme fear of being denied entry. Don't they have the right to deny you entry to the states when you have pending visa stuff going on? From all of the stuff I have read on here over the past few months that is what I have gathered. I mean I realize you need to prove strong ties to your home country which I would have no problem doing, but customs always makes me feel like I did something bad. Haha! I know it's their job! We just bought a house together in the states so we have joint owner ship of the property and we are planning on sending in photos as well as photocopies of our stamped passports from visiting one another. Can we also send in travel itineraries and old plane tickets? Or just gather that stuff and have it on the ready for later?

C

[The Mean Lady 604]

I always feel instantly guilty when approaching the border patrol. For no good reason at all lol

[Ms Hogan 295]

They can deny your entry at any time for whatever reason. Having your case submitted might make it more difficult but only because they want to make sure you're not planning to stay yet. I submitted our petition at the end of October and have visited twice since then and will for a third time this week. I was just completely honest, as always, but instead of going to visit my "boyfriend" I was going to visit my "husband". I wasn't asked anything other than the normal questions they ask every time I cross. I don't know your situation and whether or not you make the border crossing on a regular basis but what a lot of folks here suggest is bringing items to show your ties to home so they know you're coming back. Pay stubs, letter from your employer etc.

They can deny your entry at any time for whatever reason. Having your case submitted might make it more difficult but only because they want to make sure you're not planning to stay yet. I submitted our petition at the end of October and have visited twice since then and will for a third time this week. I was just completely honest, as always, but instead of going to visit my "boyfriend" I was going to visit my "husband". I wasn't asked anything other than the normal questions they ask every time I cross. I don't know your situation and whether or not you make the border crossing on a regular basis but what a lot of folks here suggest is bringing items to show your ties to home so they know you're coming back. Pay stubs, letter from your employer etc.

[pushbrk 13,166]

Thank you all for the helpful answers. If we can gather all of the things we need we will most likely send it away prior to me travelling down to the states at Christmas. Although I have this extreme fear of being denied entry. Don't they have the right to deny you entry to the states when you have pending visa stuff going on? From all of the stuff I have read on here over the past few months that is what I have gathered. I mean I realize you need to prove strong ties to your home country which I would have no problem doing, but customs always makes me feel like I did something bad. Haha! I know it's their job! We just bought a house together in the states so we have joint owner ship of the property and we are planning on sending in photos as well as photocopies of our stamped passports from visiting one another. Can we also send in travel itineraries and old plane tickets? Or just gather that stuff and have it on the ready for later?

C

You can be denied entry for any reason at any time, but they will not know about the filing of a petition, so it's a non-issue. I would give a truthful, generic answer when asked the purpose of your visit. "Visiting, two weeks for the holidays" sounds good.

[Darnell 8,479]

Once you're visiting in the USA, get some work done on

having the utility bills in both names and setting up a joint bank account.

File after that, IMO.

Good Luck !

[pushbrk 13,166]

Once you're visiting in the USA, get some work done on

having the utility bills in both names and setting up a joint bank account.

File after that, IMO.

Good Luck !

Here is why I disagree with that idea. Joint utility bills in the USA imply the "visitor" is residing in the USA without authorization. This is a Canada case. No need to go overboard on relationship evidence, as they are able to spend a lot of time together. There will be plenty of time to get the immigrant's name on "business mail" between immigration and removal of conditions, when such is actually helpful.

[NikLR 13,232]

Thank you all for the helpful answers. If we can gather all of the things we need we will most likely send it away prior to me travelling down to the states at Christmas. Although I have this extreme fear of being denied entry. Don't they have the right to deny you entry to the states when you have pending visa stuff going on? From all of the stuff I have read on here over the past few months that is what I have gathered. I mean I realize you need to prove strong ties to your home country which I would have no problem doing, but customs always makes me feel like I did something bad. Haha! I know it's their job! We just bought a house together in the states so we have joint owner ship of the property and we are planning on sending in photos as well as photocopies of our stamped passports from visiting one another. Can we also send in travel itineraries and old plane tickets? Or just gather that stuff and have it on the ready for later?

C

You can visit for sure. I just did for 9 days. I said "I'm visiting my husband." She said "Oh how did you meet this gentleman?" I said "Playing online computer games" *smiled* She said "Have a nice trip" No stamp or anything. Worst part of the trip was missing my connecting flight in Seattle. I also visited in August for a week and we were married in May. He is coming up here for xmas

For our proof we sent in pictures of us together, pictures of our wedding with family, a photocopy of the jeep insurance in the USA (has my name on it) a copy of our bank account with both of our names on it, photocopies of boarding passes and itineraries, an affidavit from my mother (who was the minister at our wedding btw) and a notarized affidavit from his best friend.

As for the support issues, they look at the most recent work stuff. He can include pay stubs and a letter from his employer stating how much he makes per year when you guys get to that point.

Also because you're from Canada you really want to check out:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/347629-moving-to-the-us-summary-list-canadian-immigration-guide/

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_for_Montreal_Beneficiaries_%E2%80%93_Electronic_Processing_and_New_Online_Forms

Also it's good to note that you will be doing your interview in Montreal. There is no other option for immigrant visas in Canada.