DS-230 Question 13-Present Address

[Hannah777 8]

I'm already in the USA, staying/living with my fiance. I no longer have a Canadian address. On the form DS-230 where it asks your present address, do I need to put a Canadian address or do I put the USA address?

[Rob & Monika 87]

If you are already living illegally in the US, telling them that isn't the smartest thing to do. Then again, lying isn't good either. There is no right answer since the K-1 is to move to the US, and you are already in the US. But in all honesty, we did everything over email so we didn't have to worry about anything being shipped to the wrong address. Your only issue will be where to pick up the passport. Do you have a place to stay in Canada while you wait for your passport to be returned?

[Hannah777 8]

If you are already living illegally in the US, telling them that isn't the smartest thing to do. Then again, lying isn't good either. There is no right answer since the K-1 is to move to the US, and you are already in the US. But in all honesty, we did everything over email so we didn't have to worry about anything being shipped to the wrong address. Your only issue will be where to pick up the passport. Do you have a place to stay in Canada while you wait for your passport to be returned?

I'm not here illegally. My passport is stamped that I can stay til February. For me, I have nothing to go back to in Canada. I have an address I can use which is what I'll do but I just thought that they must have seen this before with Canadians. We are allowed to come to the usa for 6 months legally.

[NikLR 13,232]

You're supposed to be "visiting" not "living" there. Which means you should still have some sort of Canadian address?

[Hannah777 8]

Yes, I mentioned earlier I have an address I can use in Canada. I've been through border interrogation a few times, border security will look at it as living not visiting. Really doesn't matter the wording in here. I was just curious to see if anyone has done it. I know they have, seen tons of posts of excited fiance's waiting out their 'time' in usa. Anyways, this topic should be closed.

[Udella&Wiz 325]

I think you need to put a Canadian address - you're goign to have to go back for various things along the way - get any letters they send you , medical, background check etc....where will you be staying?

[pro_star 52]

Don't you have to go back for the interviews anyway? (montreal or vancouver?)

[NikLR 13,232]

Put down the Canadian address. Also make sure you have a place to stay after the interview until you get your passport and visa back.

I guess you moved your stuff down already? What an amazing border crossing! Wanna fill us in where this was?

Your NOA2 took as long as mine did! LOL!

[Hannah777 8]

Put down the Canadian address. Also make sure you have a place to stay after the interview until you get your passport and visa back.

I guess you moved your stuff down already? What an amazing border crossing! Wanna fill us in where this was?

Your NOA2 took as long as mine did! LOL!

Yes, I've put down the Canadian Address. I'll be staying in a hotel. Yes, most of my stuff is here already. Crossed the border in Halifax, NS (airport). Showed him the NOA2, he said: You know you should wait for everything to be finished before trying to cross the border? I said: Yes, but I miss him. And he let me across. Also, I was pulled into for interrogation because I am redflagged at the border. One year ago I was denied access to the USA so believe it when I say I've done everything legally and crossed my t's, dotted my this time around! (Last year, I didn't have enough ties to Canada)

Don't you have to go back for the interviews anyway? (montreal or vancouver?)

Yes but from my hometown to Montreal is 10 hours away. I'll be staying in Montreal for the week it takes to get the medical and interview done.

I think you need to put a Canadian address - you're goign to have to go back for various things along the way - get any letters they send you , medical, background check etc....where will you be staying?

Letters will be forwarded to me. Packet 3 and 4 are from what I've read "useless", packet 3 is all downloaded from the embassy website and packet 4 will be sent by email. Background check is already done. Medical is done in Montreal when I go up for the interview.

[NikLR 13,232]

Rather nice CBP officer you got there. Aren't you the lucky duck!

It may take a few weeks in Montreal. It takes 3 days after the medical date to get your results back (not including weekends) and then it can take up to a few weeks to get the visa back. Lately, most people are able to get them next day, but some haven't, just an fyi.

I stayed at the Best Western Hotel Europa. It was a small queen room, and it was small but it had a desk, comfortable bed and a small fridge. It was a 10 min walk to both the consulate and the medical (in different directions.)