Commuter green card

[CANADA_TO_US 0]

50 minutes ago, Allaboutwaiting said:

On the second link I posted they mention the I-151 to be stamped, which happens to be an old version of the I-551 -permanent resident card-; the I-551 CANNOT be stamped.

Some people still have the I-151, therefore the CBP agent being confused.

 

As yours is new, it cannot be stamped. 

 

The USCIS site, states the following:

 

"You will need to replace your Green Card if:

• You have been a permanent resident residing in the United States and are now taking up commuter status."

 

So, it seems there's no other way but to file the I-90 and pay the fees.

Thank you so much for your answers. I dont think there is a fee for the I-90 when changing to commuter green card.

[Allaboutwaiting 2,503]

13 minutes ago, CANADA_TO_US said:

Thank you so much for your answers. I dont think there is a fee for the I-90 when changing to commuter green card.

Unfortunately, there is a fee.

[HRQX 4,145]

14 minutes ago, CANADA_TO_US said:

Thank you so much for your answers. I dont think there is a fee for the I-90 when changing to commuter green card.

$540: https://www.uscis.gov/i-90

See (H1)

[CANADA_TO_US 0]

Just now, Allaboutwaiting said:

Unfortunately, there is a fee.

Wow! thanks for the screenshot. Can you share the link please?

[Allaboutwaiting 2,503]

3 minutes ago, CANADA_TO_US said:

Wow! thanks for the screenshot. Can you share the link please?

It is the one @HRQX shared. 😊

https://www.uscis.gov/i-90

Edited May 27, 2019 by Allaboutwaiting

[NikLR 13,231]

Domicile is a huge issue for Montreal.  One that you may be on the wrong side the fence with.   Please feel free to visit the Canada regional forum.  We have a multi-year many page thread on the subject.  

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1 hour ago, NikLR said:

Domicile is a huge issue for Montreal.  One that you may be on the wrong side the fence with.   Please feel free to visit the Canada regional forum.  We have a multi-year many page thread on the subject.  

Thanks. I am aware of the domicile requirements of Montreal. I am curious though - why does it matter now that I already have the IR1 visa approved? Did you mean that I am on the wrong side in case I apply again for IR1 in future?

[CANADA_TO_US 0]

A rather stupid question but open for anyone who wants to take a crack at it -

 

Given all the discussion here it looks like the commuter green card might be too tough to swing for me right now. We might just end up staying and letting the IR1 visa expire (bye bye all the money we spent on it). Currently my spouse and I are both Canadian PR. I wonder which one of the following increases my chances of getting a US  visitors visa so I can visit family in the US:

1. Activating and then surrendering green card.
2. Just letting the IR1 visa expire.

If 1 is preferred, can the CBP officer issue me a visitor visa at the border when I submit I-407 to surrender the green card?

[payxibka 10,047]

CBP does not issue visas

[CANADA_TO_US 0]

14 minutes ago, payxibka said:

CBP does not issue visas

I seem to have confused them with CBSA then I suppose. I think CBSA can issue visitor visas at the border.

[payxibka 10,047]

Just now, CANADA_TO_US said:

I seem to have confused them with CBSA then I suppose. I think CBSA can issue visitor visas at the border.

Maybe they can, unfortunately they are on the wrong side of the crossing 

[Calicolom 266]

8 hours ago, missileman said:

Thanks...This is great....I have learned something today....😁

So did I

[NikLR 13,231]

53 minutes ago, CANADA_TO_US said:

Thanks. I am aware of the domicile requirements of Montreal. I am curious though - why does it matter now that I already have the IR1 visa approved? Did you mean that I am on the wrong side in case I apply again for IR1 in future?

Interesting they gave you a visa without domicile for your wife? That's a first.

 

You must go to the thread to share what you guys did for domicile so that others can benefit!  

[NikLR 13,231]

30 minutes ago, CANADA_TO_US said:

I seem to have confused them with CBSA then I suppose. I think CBSA can issue visitor visas at the border.

Yes CBSA can issue visitor visas but CBP cannot really...[ Canadians get a B1/B2 whenever we cross regardless, even if it's nor recorded in your passport. ]   That's why you can enter Canada with the intent to immigrate as a spouse of a Canadian citizen and you can't in the USA. 

I really don't think this thread belongs in this forum but I'm unsure where to move it to.... 

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1 minute ago, NikLR said:

Interesting they gave you a visa without domicile for your wife? That's a first.

 

You must go to the thread to share what you guys did for domicile so that others can benefit!  

We did have domicile proof like current credit cards, drivers license, living arrangement, and a job offer.