We have decided to go with CR-1 & We Have Some More Questions! (merged topics)

[rainbow-skies 130]

50 minutes ago, mtplace said:

When I moved here, from Winnipeg, I had set up a bank account with RBC and then a US Royal Bank a few months before moving here. You can transfer money between your Canadian account and US account very quickly and easily.

Then, when you're all moved, you can either close the Canadian account, or leave it open. I do recommend closing it though, otherwise it looks like you're trying to keep ties to Canada, when you're trying to move here.

 

 

As far as getting your passport back, which will contain your Visa, mine was mailed to me, and I had to go pick it up at Canada Post, as I had to show ID to get it.

When I was in Montreal, I had gotten my medical and Consulate interview the same week, so I was able to spend three days waiting for my medical package to be complete, and then bring it with me to the Consulate.

 

(on a side note).... I stayed in a hotel in the neighbourhood of the Consulate (just down the street actually) and it had a fantastic deli in the main level.....Lester's Deli. If you love poutine, and are a fan of Montreal smoked meat, I do HIGHLY recommend their poutine with smoked meat. It was FANTASTIC!!!

 

(on another note).... If you're looking for a really good Immigration Lawyer, I can highly recommend one, out of Florida. My mom used him, and then I used him to get my CR1 all sorted. I removed conditions myself, but really appreciated his help with the whole immigration process.

Thank you for ALL of this. It is very helpful.

 

I am going to try to only stay in Montreal solely for the interview and try to do the medical exam in Toronto (where i'm from). Less time spent in Montreal the better so i can work still and save some money.

 

Also thank you for mentioning RBC. I am with BMO right now and their plan kind of sucks haha. so you just had an existing RBC Chequing here in Canada, and then closer before your departure opened a US Dollar Chequing? and Simply transferred all your funds over with no issue?

 

I was considering a lawyer, however I am trying to use that as a last resort as I am trying to save as much money as possible in this process.

 

My main concern is 1) properly getting the CR1 completed and 2) ensuring that I handle all Ontario/Canadian affairs before my departure

 - I have actually called and already figured out what I need to do with my driver's license and health card prior to leaving

- so my finances and taxes are really the biggest thing. like do I need to complete departure taxes or certain tax forms prior to leaving Canada? I do not own any real-estate/property, i have no dependents, no RRSPs, no vehicles. The only big thing i'd be moving is my savings which at that time should hopefully be about 30-50 CAD

 

[PeachesMagee 62]

2 minutes ago, missileman said:

True. Waiting has its benefits for ROC.  I agree, getting married now would prevent the ROC hassle later..........(If only my wife had waited 30 days...true story...LOL)......

....36 days for me 😆

[rainbow-skies 130]

14 minutes ago, ineedadisplayname said:

Might be that whoever said it didn't explain why. Maybe it would be to get an IR-1 so she/he doesn't need to remove conditions...

 

Actually if the plan to move in 2022 I would get married ASAP so could skip the ROC since the wait times for it is just crazy.  Does it really matter to get married now or in 2021?

I'd have to discuss with my partner. But it is something we could do. The only thing is I am worried if for some reason the CR1 is processed earlier and I would have to go settle there before 2022. The reason I want to move there then is to stay in CAD at my current job and make enough money for a move like that.

[rainbow-skies 130]

2 minutes ago, mtplace said:

....36 days for me 😆

Is the ROC process really that bad haha?

 

Let's say we wed within the next few months. Do we simply wait out 2 whole years and then file an IR1? or Would it still be a CR1 depending on when we want to file?

[ineedadisplayname 502]

Just now, rainbow-skies said:

I'd have to discuss with my partner. But it is something we could do. The only thing is I am worried if for some reason the CR1 is processed earlier and I would have to go settle there before 2022. The reason I want to move there then is to stay in CAD at my current job and make enough money for a move like that.

You would get married now and file only in 2021. You don't need to file right away.

I don't think being married would cause problems (denied entry because of immigrant intent on a tourist visa) with just visiting for Canadian citizens. 

[TBoneTX 45,778]

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[rainbow-skies 130]

1 minute ago, ineedadisplayname said:

You would get married now and file only in 2021. You don't need to file right away.

I don't think being married would cause problems (denied entry because of immigrant intent on a tourist visa) with just visiting for Canadian citizens. 

And do you say to get married now and file then to show like that the relationship is genuine and that it will result in less issues when dealing with ROC?

[Crazy Cat 42,027]

3 minutes ago, rainbow-skies said:

Is the ROC process really that bad haha?

 

Let's say we wed within the next few months. Do we simply wait out 2 whole years and then file an IR1? or Would it still be a CR1 depending on when we want to file?

If the age of your marriage is 2 years or older at the time of entry into the US, you will receive a 10 year Green Card......instead of a 2 year Green Card....

Edited February 28, 2020 by missileman

[Crazy Cat 42,027]

2 minutes ago, rainbow-skies said:

And do you say to get married now and file then to show like that the relationship is genuine and that it will result in less issues when dealing with ROC?

Marry now.....and file 12-18 months prior to the time you want to move to the US.

[ineedadisplayname 502]

1 minute ago, rainbow-skies said:

And do you say to get married now and file then to show like that the relationship is genuine and that it will result in less issues when dealing with ROC?

No.

 

You need to do some more research on CR-1/IR-1 visas and steps for ROC.

 

If you are married for two years when you enter (or interview? not sure) you won't need to do ROC at all.

 

 

[rainbow-skies 130]

Just now, missileman said:

If your marriage is 2 years or older at the time of entry into the US, you will receive a 10 year Green Card......instead of a 2 year Green Card....

Oh so if we wed now (or even Sept-Dec 2020 at earliest for us), and file the I-130 (CR1) sometime next year 2021, by the time the visa is approved/issued it could potentially hit the 2 year mark and thus, 10 year green card?

[ineedadisplayname 502]

Just now, rainbow-skies said:

Oh so if we wed now (or even Sept-Dec 2020 at earliest for us), and file the I-130 (CR1) sometime next year 2021, by the time the visa is approved/issued it could potentially hit the 2 year mark and thus, 10 year green card?

Yep.

[Crazy Cat 42,027]

Just now, rainbow-skies said:

Oh so if we wed now (or even Sept-Dec 2020 at earliest for us), and file the I-130 (CR1) sometime next year 2021, by the time the visa is approved/issued it could potentially hit the 2 year mark and thus, 10 year green card?

The key is the length of the marriage at the time you enter the US...

[rainbow-skies 130]

16 minutes ago, missileman said:

If the age of your marriage is 2 years or older at the time of entry into the US, you will receive a 10 year Green Card......instead of a 2 year Green Card....

Okay this makes sense.  I had initially thought that we needed to marry - wait 2 years and then file for IR-1 instead of CR-1. 

thank you

[SalishSea 18,016]

28 minutes ago, rainbow-skies said:

The only thing is I am worried if for some reason the CR1 is processed earlier and I would have to go settle there before 2022

It won't be.  Wait times are increasing for petition approval, and Montreal is known for being quite backed up.