I-130 Application Questions

[Prairiegirl3 67]

3 minutes ago, rainbow-skies said:

It is only for the purpose of having my fiance (petitioner spouse) sign her signature. She doesn't have a printer in Florida. So all the scanning to PDF/computer will have to be done by me when I get back. Or I guess we can always use the phone apps that convert photos to PDFs.

 

Thanks

 

Ohhh I understand. if you want to be safe you could always just print out the page she has to sign and have her sign it now. We did that with a few of ours in the NVC stage. But I actually don't remember if the petitioner has to actually physically sign the form when they submit it online. I thought I remembered my husband not having to. I may not be any help for this, since I can't seem to remember the process. 

[Prairiegirl3 67]

14 minutes ago, rainbow-skies said:

It is only for the purpose of having my fiance (petitioner spouse) sign her signature. She doesn't have a printer in Florida. So all the scanning to PDF/computer will have to be done by me when I get back. Or I guess we can always use the phone apps that convert photos to PDFs.

 

Thanks

 

You may have seen this, but it could be a very helpful thread to you as well! 

 

[rainbow-skies 130]

This is a completely random question but when I enter the US under CR-1 and as a permanent resident, do I automatically lose my Canadian Citzenship? Is anyone aware if I have to give up my OHIP (ontario health insurance) ? 

 

Or even if I remain in the US permanently with my spouse, I remain a Canadian Citizen and then after 10 years I can apply for dual citizenship?

 

Thanks,

 

Melissa

[Ryan H 3,821]

On ‎6‎/‎12‎/‎2020 at 12:02 PM, rainbow-skies said:

This is a completely random question but when I enter the US under CR-1 and as a permanent resident, do I automatically lose my Canadian Citzenship?

 

No

 

On ‎6‎/‎12‎/‎2020 at 12:02 PM, rainbow-skies said:

Is anyone aware if I have to give up my OHIP (ontario health insurance) ?

 

I've seen other posters from Canada answer this in the affirmative; other members from Canada can answer definitively.

 

On ‎6‎/‎12‎/‎2020 at 12:02 PM, rainbow-skies said:

Or even if I remain in the US permanently with my spouse, I remain a Canadian Citizen and then after 10 years I can apply for dual citizenship?

 

Dual citizenship is not something you apply for.  After a certain period, you are eligible to apply for US Citizenship; however, it's your choice on whether or no you ultimately do so.  How going through the US Citizenship process affects your Canadian citizenship is not something I can speak to; hopefully other members from Canada will chime in soon on that issue.

[rainbow-skies 130]

On 6/13/2020 at 11:16 PM, Ryan H said:

 

No

 

 

I've seen other posters from Canada answer this in the affirmative; other members from Canada can answer definitively.

 

 

Dual citizenship is not something you apply for.  After a certain period, you are eligible to apply for US Citizenship; however, it's your choice on whether or no you ultimately do so.  How going through the US Citizenship process affects your Canadian citizenship is not something I can speak to; hopefully other members from Canada will chime in soon on that issue.

Thanks for your input on these questions. I definitely will look more into it and try to seek more information. 

 

Regards,

 

Mel

[rainbow-skies 130]

Hello again !

 

My I finally was able to visit my fiance again this week and we are now ready to file the I130 application ! We are excited. 

 

We reviewed the application together and havethe following questions we hope You can help us with:

 

1) my fiance (petitioner) has had 4-5 different addresses and more than 5 jobs in the last 5 years. She can recall year and months, but not necessarily the "start" and "end" dates. Does anyone know if we can just estimate the day number?

 

2) we have ran out of space on page 12 - the "additional information" page and we require more room. How can we add an additional page if we are filing online.

 

3) when on the additional information page,  we get confused with what to put the item number - when it comes to additional addresses and employers. Do we make up our own numbers?

 

4) question 61 asks if the beneficiary is the us and will apply for Adjustment of Status at a specific USCIS office. 

- i plan to do this but we dont know what office yet because we are just beginning this whole process

 

5) question 62 - The beneficiary will not apply for Adjustment of Status in the US, but they will apply for an immigrant Visa abroad at the US Embassy or Consulate in...

- i will apply for AOS later when my conditional visa is near expirey, but my fiance is petitioning for me from Florida. I will be doing my interview in Montreal Quebec as I am from Toronto.

 

We just need clarification with questions #61 and #62

 

We thank everyone kindly in advance

 

 

Mel

[NikLR 13,232]

Okay have you decided on the visa type you are seeking? This matters right now. You keep saying fiance but the I-130 is for a spouse.  

 

You wont apply for AOS at any point in time if you are seeking the CR1/IR1 visa.  You will apply for ROC (removal of conditions) if you have been married for less than 2 years upon entry with an approved IR1/CR1 visa.  As such you will interview in Montreal Canada for the visa. Leave the AOS question blank. 

 

Also you never lose your Canadian citizenship unless you formally renounce it in writing. You can have as many citizenships as you want and unless a new citizenship requires you to renounce your Canadian citizenship, you will always be a Canadian citizen. 

 

As a spouse of a USC you can apply at 3 years of being married AND an LPR for citizenship, or never apply for it an just renew your green card every 10 years. Your choice.  US citizenship is never a requirement of immigration. 

[rainbow-skies 130]

4 minutes ago, NikLR said:

Okay have you decided on the visa type you are seeking? This matters right now. You keep saying fiance but the I-130 is for a spouse.  

 

You wont apply for AOS at any point in time if you are seeking the CR1/IR1 visa.  You will apply for ROC (removal of conditions) if you have been married for less than 2 years upon entry with an approved IR1/CR1 visa.  As such you will interview in Montreal Canada for the visa. Leave the AOS question blank. 

 

Also you never lose your Canadian citizenship unless you formally renounce it in writing. You can have as many citizenships as you want and unless a new citizenship requires you to renounce your Canadian citizenship, you will always be a Canadian citizen. 

 

As a spouse of a USC you can apply at 3 years of being married AND an LPR for citizenship, or never apply for it an just renew your green card every 10 years. Your choice.  US citizenship is never a requirement of immigration. 

Hey there. Yeah sorry we are married. Haha still getting used to it. So we are going forth with CR1. Thank yoou for your response and especially with clarification regarding citizenship!

Mel