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SaraDee   9

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I have PR status in the U.S. and am a Canadian citizen. I made the trip to Cuba for a few days and just arrived back in the USA. I was pretty foolish about it. I thought since I was a Canadian citizen I could travel there and since they had loosened the travel restrictions on U.S. Citizens I didn't think it would be a problem. I now realize it's not that simple. As a person under U.S. Jurisdiction they are still pretty strict. Does anyone have experience with this? I told the truth and the officer let me back into the U.S. but there is a stamp now in my passport from Cuba so I could be asked about it again. I now realize technically this could effect my status and possibly my chances of getting a passport. What are the chances of that happening? Has anyone heard of someone loosing their status because of a trip to Cuba?

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TBoneTX   45,914

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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Thread is moved from the Off Topic forum to the Working & Traveling forum.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

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10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

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08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Idy Fdez   34

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Hi! i'm sure nothing will be affected there's more than 20 Full flights to Cuba daily to different destinations. while "Tourist Visa" are not accepted by US, any of this category are approved by DOS when traveling to the Island. I'm was born there I know hundreds of peoples traveling to the Island very often. The agency that sold you the ticket should have informed you about it. :-)

1. Family visits

2. Official business of the U.S. government, foreign governments, and certain intergovernmental organizations

3. Journalistic activity

4. Professional research and professional meetings

5. Educational activities

6. Religious activities

7. Public performances, clinics, workshops, athletic and other competitions, and exhibitions

8. Support for the Cuban people

9. Humanitarian projects

10. Activities of private foundations or research or educational institutes

11. Exportation, importation, or transmission of information or information materials

12. Certain export transactions that may be considered for authorization under existing regulations and guidelines.

 
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