part IV, the big IR1/CR1 DQ'd message group...

[throwitaway 190]

On 5/10/2022 at 3:25 PM, From_CAN_2_US said:

That note on the website is obsolete. There is no longer any package for you to carry. It is all sent electronically directly to CBP by Consulate/ USCIS.

Just a note that not all visas are eligible for this, in case other visa types are reading this thread. DV is still paper envelope, sealed to present when crossing. They are working on transitioning everyone to electronic submission but it will be a few years yet. 

Edited September 25, 2022 by Throwitaway1988
Clarification

[ConsistentCut 17]

Sometimes forms and real life don't exactly go together. We are doing a revised I864 to upload for our interview and I just have a quick question maybe someone can help with.

 

My wife has a contract with an online teaching company that is still valid, but she isn't getting any hours of work from them and hasn't for most of the year. Her income for 2022 could be $0. The last 2-3 years she has made around $10k a year at this job. She is currently looking for a new job in the States.

 

Do we put $0 for current income, or what she made last year? Do we even say she is employed, or is it better to just say unemployed on the new I864 since she isn't making money? The truth is that she is employed/contracted but makes $0 income, and I feel this could come across as very confusing on the form, but of course I could always clear it up at the interview if asked.

 

I'm not too concerned about the income since we have a cosponsor, but I dont want to cause unnecessary confusion.

Edited September 26, 2022 by ConsistentCut

[ConsistentCut 17]

I just realized we can probably put down that she has a contract with a company but makes $0, but then add an explanation letter and that she is seeking new employment? 

Edited September 26, 2022 by ConsistentCut

[JB1514 1]

On 9/22/2022 at 4:25 PM, kkeys said:

Yup! 

She called me after a few emails and made me an appointment that would work with flying in from NS same day. 

I'll be in at 115, then a 30ish min taxi to the appointment. My apt is for 3pm but she said if I'm early we can start early. That it takes about 2h. 

Trying to decide if I should book the 6pm flight home, or the 6am ... Not paying for a hotel so I'd be bumming around then at the airport to wait... 

 

Hi,

 

I  also had my appointment at Dr. Lyndon Mascarenhas office back in August. I would definitely allow more than 2 hours in your schedule. 

The actual appointment is fast (in/ou about 15 minutes)  then you are sent downstrairs for your RX (also fast, 5-10 minutes for me as I was the only patient waiting) but you will also be sent to another facility for your bloodwork. Once there (really close to Dr. M office), it could be 15 minutes to 4 hours depending on how many people they were when you arrived. it's first come first serve, you don't have an appointment booked. Personally, it was 3 hours for bloodwork.  

 

Hope this helps.

[DavidCall 0]

Posting again about my case as I was DQ’d on June 6th and still didn’t receive an IL this round   Any ideas on what might be wrong with my case? Status says case is at NVC and location is Montreal so there’s nothing wrong there. So disappointing as there is no way to find out more

[mam521 2,062]

On 9/26/2022 at 12:21 AM, ConsistentCut said:

Sometimes forms and real life don't exactly go together. We are doing a revised I864 to upload for our interview and I just have a quick question maybe someone can help with.

 

My wife has a contract with an online teaching company that is still valid, but she isn't getting any hours of work from them and hasn't for most of the year. Her income for 2022 could be $0. The last 2-3 years she has made around $10k a year at this job. She is currently looking for a new job in the States.

 

Do we put $0 for current income, or what she made last year? Do we even say she is employed, or is it better to just say unemployed on the new I864 since she isn't making money? The truth is that she is employed/contracted but makes $0 income, and I feel this could come across as very confusing on the form, but of course I could always clear it up at the interview if asked.

 

I'm not too concerned about the income since we have a cosponsor, but I dont want to cause unnecessary confusion.

If she is CURRENTLY making $0, then the correct number is $0.  

 

All the DoS is really worried about is that you're not going to become a ward of the state.  Your cosponsor hypothetically covers for this, so just put $0 for your partner, ensure your cosponsor has sufficient income to cover you according to the requirements and just be prepared to answer any questions, should there be any.  They're probably going to just look at the cosponsor's income.  

[ConsistentCut 17]

13 hours ago, mam521 said:

If she is CURRENTLY making $0, then the correct number is $0.  

 

All the DoS is really worried about is that you're not going to become a ward of the state.  Your cosponsor hypothetically covers for this, so just put $0 for your partner, ensure your cosponsor has sufficient income to cover you according to the requirements and just be prepared to answer any questions, should there be any.  They're probably going to just look at the cosponsor's income.  

Thanks very much. I talked to a lawyer and cleared all this up. I am going to include a letter of explanation with her I864 to avoid confusion.

Edited September 28, 2022 by ConsistentCut

[kryptonite 43]

Hi guys,

 

I currently live in Canada and work from home for a Canadian company. I am a Canadian citizen as well. After I get the US green card and move to the US, does anyone know if there is an issue if I keep my job for a little while as I look for another in the US? At that time I would be a Canadian Citizen, have a US Green Card, work for a Canadian company but, live in the US. 

I of course will abide by the tax rules and regulations and will pay the taxes as necessary. 

[Ontarkie 14,223]

2 hours ago, kryptonite said:

Hi guys,

 

I currently live in Canada and work from home for a Canadian company. I am a Canadian citizen as well. After I get the US green card and move to the US, does anyone know if there is an issue if I keep my job for a little while as I look for another in the US? At that time I would be a Canadian Citizen, have a US Green Card, work for a Canadian company but, live in the US. 

I of course will abide by the tax rules and regulations and will pay the taxes as necessary. 

As long as your Canadian employer agrees to it you're fine. Just make sure they know to tax you as a non resident. 

[waterlooengineer 30]

Do we need to register for anything prior to the interview appointment in MTL?

Where and how will they register us for passport delivery?

[kryptonite 43]

5 hours ago, waterlooengineer said:

Do we need to register for anything prior to the interview appointment in MTL?

Where and how will they register us for passport delivery?

You need to register your interview appointment by using the website below. This will also allow you to schedule the delivery of your passport.

 

https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-ca/iv

[ClemsonC 62]

@Hawk Riders my interview got changed from Oct 11 to oct 5. Just got a new IL this afternoon. Just letting you know for the spreadsheet 

[kkeys 40]

Just now, ClemsonC said:

@Hawk Riders my interview got changed from Oct 11 to oct 5. Just got a new IL this afternoon. Just letting you know for the spreadsheet 

Why did your date change?

[ClemsonC 62]

2 minutes ago, kkeys said:

Why did your date change?

I’m not sure. I think something to do with the expedite im assuming 

Edited September 30, 2022 by ClemsonC

[ClemsonC 62]

May I ask what everyone’s turnaround time is with Zatzmans office is like lately these days? We had our medicals today (Thursday) and our interview is Wednesday. 
I don’t know if the clinics all have the holiday tomorrow which will push everything back a day