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julian2009   1

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Hello VJ members I am hoping someone can share some experience or give any advice on this topic.

Well I got my US immigrant visa approved on the 16 of October 2015. I received my visa on 21 October 2015.

I was admitted in the US at CBSA on 22 October 20015, but I had to stay back in Canada, because my daughter is still waiting for an interview date.

My passport was stamped and I got an alien number.

I came to Canada March 2009 and in May 2014 I filed for Canadian citizenship.

I was asked at the test and interview to provide evidence of my physical stay in Canada, which I did.

Now just to be clear I was sure I would get my citizenship. Because I am a stay at home mom.

So in August 2014 my USC husband decide to file the I-130 for me.

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On 2 November 2015 I received my oath letter to appear at the oath ceremony, for myself and my 6 year old daughter.

I am not sure what will happen at the oath ceremony, because I have US immigrant visa stamped in my passport. Plus I was admitted into the USA at CBSA.

Can someone please advice on this matter.

Thank you so much.

ray of sunshine Explorer

ray of sunshine   5

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Hello VJ members I am hoping someone can share some experience or give any advice on this topic.

Well I got my US immigrant visa approved on the 16 of October 2015. I received my visa on 21 October 2015.

I was admitted in the US at CBSA on 22 October 20015, but I had to stay back in Canada, because my daughter is still waiting for an interview date.

My passport was stamped and I got an alien number.

I came to Canada March 2009 and in May 2014 I filed for Canadian citizenship.

I was asked at the test and interview to provide evidence of my physical stay in Canada, which I did.

Now just to be clear I was sure I would get my citizenship. Because I am a stay at home mom.

So in August 2014 my USC husband decide to file the I-130 for me.

NOW

On 2 November 2015 I received my oath letter to appear at the oath ceremony, for myself and my 6 year old daughter.

I am not sure what will happen at the oath ceremony, because I have US immigrant visa stamped in my passport. Plus I was admitted into the USA at CBSA.

Can someone please advice on this matter.

Thank you so much.

What type of passport do you have? At the oath they don't ask for your passport only thing you will return back to them is your PR card. And once you apply for your Canadian passport you can travel with that back to USA but also make sure you have your other passport that is stamped with the visa or at least a copy of it. You will be fine don't stress about it too much..

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ditdot   46

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.., but I had to stay back in Canada, because my daughter is still waiting for an interview date.

I am curious about the difference in interview dates between you and your daughter.. I believe that your USC hubby either applied for CR1& CR2 OR IR1& IR2...yes..? So did he file for the both you at the same time?

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julian2009 Apprentice

julian2009   1

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He only filed for me, thinking that the kids will be derivative. I only knew we had to file separate application for each of us, until I was at the NVC stage. He filed for IR1 and IR2.

We filed for her on April 2015 and her case was completed on November 2nd 2015. We hoping she get interview date for December 2015.

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Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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ditdot   46

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He only filed for me, thinking that the kids will be derivative. I only knew we had to file separate application for each of us, until I was at the NVC stage. He filed for IR1 and IR2.

We filed for her on April 2015 and her case was completed on November 2nd 2015. We hoping she get interview date for December 2015.

Wow filing in April and getting case complete in November is pretty fast! :star: I wish you guys all the best! :thumbs:

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julian2009 Apprentice

julian2009   1

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Sorry I made a mistake we file in 24 June 2015 for the kids. Had their cases expedited at USCIS, because my case was already at NVC. Their case was approved in August 2015 by USCIS.

Started process at NVC in September 8 2015, and got completed on 2nd November 2015.

Yes it was pretty fast. They would have already get an interview date if NVC, didnt made a mistake and assign my daughter to the wrong embassy.

Thank you very much :)

ray of sunshine Explorer

ray of sunshine   5

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I have a Guyanese passport. Oh OK. My oath letter said for me to take all valid and expired passport with me. OK thanks a lot.

They do say that but they don't even look at it but just take it as you are required to do so, but they will not keep it that's for sure.

 
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