k1 filers - NOV-DEC 2018 NOA2-->Consulate.

[Kkimpala 33]

Just now, Kathanael said:

You should be getting an email with a tracking number!

So far no email:( you think it may take a day or so for them to send over the tracking number?

[CarrollAm 108]

Just now, Kkimpala said:

So far no email:( you think it may take a day or so for them to send over the tracking number?

Yes. It can take a day to receive the email with the tracking info. Then it can take another day for Canada Post to have any tracking available when you check the tracking. 

[Kkimpala 33]

Just now, EdmoAm said:

Yes. It can take a day to receive the email with the tracking info. Then it can take another day for Canada Post to have any tracking available when you check the tracking. 

Perfect thank you so much 

[CarrollAm 108]

Just now, Kkimpala said:

Perfect thank you so much 

You're welcome.  Patience is still key in this seemingly neverending process. 

[Kkimpala 33]

1 minute ago, EdmoAm said:

You're welcome.  Patience is still key in this seemingly neverending process. 

It really is! All the best to you:)

[Kathanael 83]

On 4/4/2019 at 11:47 AM, Kkimpala said:

So far no email:( you think it may take a day or so for them to send over the tracking number?

I don't think so. I got the tracking number right away...I'm surprised they haven't sent it yet! But maybe they haven't physcially mailed it yet, and that's why?

[Kkimpala 33]

8 hours ago, Kathanael said:

I don't think so. I got the tracking number right away...I'm surprised they haven't sent it yet! But maybe they haven't physcially mailed it yet, and that's why?

Thankfully got a notification later in the day yesterday with all my tracking info and it says expected delivery is Monday!:) 

[Kkimpala 33]

Happy to say our visa should arrive Monday but now I have a few more questions I’m hoping someone here may know the answers to? 

I am wondering if transferring all my finances from my Canadian bank account is as simple as closing my account and opening a new one in the states ? I’ve heard mixed things about how difficult it can be and it is not as simple as just walking in and opening an account since the currency is different. We plan to open an account with my fiancé’s bank. Just wondering if anyone has any advice on this or may be able to direct me to a thread ? Thank you to everyone so much and all the best!:)

[MeghanK 629]

41 minutes ago, Kkimpala said:

Happy to say our visa should arrive Monday but now I have a few more questions I’m hoping someone here may know the answers to? 

I am wondering if transferring all my finances from my Canadian bank account is as simple as closing my account and opening a new one in the states ? I’ve heard mixed things about how difficult it can be and it is not as simple as just walking in and opening an account since the currency is different. We plan to open an account with my fiancé’s bank. Just wondering if anyone has any advice on this or may be able to direct me to a thread ? Thank you to everyone so much and all the best!:)

Congrats on visa! You might want to check the pinned threads at the top of the Canada main page. Lots of good resources for all things moving related. My fiance has RBC and they have the option to add a U.S. account so we are looking into and probably doing that. We haven't started it though, so no info on how much effort it actually is.

[Nashvan 133]

1 hour ago, Kkimpala said:

Happy to say our visa should arrive Monday but now I have a few more questions I’m hoping someone here may know the answers to? 

I am wondering if transferring all my finances from my Canadian bank account is as simple as closing my account and opening a new one in the states ? I’ve heard mixed things about how difficult it can be and it is not as simple as just walking in and opening an account since the currency is different. We plan to open an account with my fiancé’s bank. Just wondering if anyone has any advice on this or may be able to direct me to a thread ? Thank you to everyone so much and all the best!:)

You don't have to close your Canadian bank account but that's totally up to you. If you plan to visit Canada often and spend money, it may be convenient to hold onto your account to avoid foreign transaction fees. Each bank and account types have their own rules and fees for transferring money, usually depending on how you plan to transfer (foreign cheque, ACH, etc). Some US banks won't let you open an account without a SSN so it is advisable to apply for one as soon as you enter.

Some Canadian banks like RBC, TD, and Scotiabank have US dollar accounts which may make transferring money to a US bank easier since it's in the same currency. There's also other options like Transferwise which make it easier to transfer CAD > USD or vice versa without having to open a Canadian US dollar account. Lots of options available!

[Kathanael 83]

On 4/5/2019 at 10:00 PM, Kkimpala said:

Thankfully got a notification later in the day yesterday with all my tracking info and it says expected delivery is Monday!:) 

Yay!!

[Kathanael 83]

So I crossed the border with my fiancée yesterday, and it was a breeze! Took only about 20 mins, and it was basically all just waiting. We crossed at the Detroit border and will be flying to Seattle in about two hours! ☺️ It was honestly the fastest/easiest part of the whole process, and all the border guards were super nice. We just handed them the packet, they went through it and put another small document in my passport to say when the K1 expires, and that was it! So great! It was a crazy nine-month process, and it all worked out so perfectly! 

[NicoleS 189]

Visa on hand today!!!

[CarrollAm 108]

I'm so happy for everyone! (and I'm so sad for myself.)

 

I have to wait until the end of the week before being told what to do re: my Passports/Visas. 

The Consulate sent me an email today saying that if I report my passports as lost to Passport Canada, then I will have to start the entire visa process over again without compensation. I was strictly told to not do ANYTHING until I get told to do so, and to only work with them until told otherwise. 😞 

It sucks so bad being so helpless and being stuck in limbo. 

[Hook_Grapp 26]

3 minutes ago, EdmoAm said:

I'm so happy for everyone! (and I'm so sad for myself.)

 

I have to wait until the end of the week before being told what to do re: my Passports/Visas. 

The Consulate sent me an email today saying that if I report my passports as lost to Passport Canada, then I will have to start the entire visa process over again without compensation. I was strictly told to not do ANYTHING until I get told to do so, and to only work with them until told otherwise. 😞 

It sucks so bad being so helpless and being stuck in limbo. 

Really sorry you and your family has to go through this. I hope there is a positive outcome very soon. I can definitely relate to the helplessness feeling.