Stuck in Canada! 221g processing (merged)

[aaron2020 11,651]

OP seems unaware about days of unlawful presence and the bans upon leaving the US.  May have though that DACA wiped everything clean.  

Definitely, he did this without an attorney.     

[Redro 4,612]

OP should also be aware AP in Montreal can be very long.

Here is a spreadsheet of AP/DS5535 cases in Canada 

 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1L8T4Yp7oWm0imRrEOEES_28QicBY1DsKKvMmEGMVPd4/edit#gid=0

 

Even late medicals have a long waiting time after interview. 

I suggest you start looking for a more permanent location to live if you're currently staying at a hotel.  

I would not expect an approval but you're looking at a month or two before they reach a decision. 

Edited April 7, 2022 by Kor2USA

[nastra30 2,360]

12 hours ago, Bowtoledzep said:

 

My huge concern is how long will it take for them to process it and finally give me an answer to approve me? -  it's looking like you are not going to hear something within 2 weeks as you initially anticipated. Probably will take them more time than that.

And I don't think it's going to be an approved decision.

 

On top of that, I'm feeling homesick cause I miss my family, my dog, my girlfriend, friends, etc.  - Time to start talking to your gf about marriage so you can start preparing for your alternative in getting back to the US

 

 

[Crazy Cat 42,328]

I'm not sure why anyone with this history would even attempt to do this DIY......SMH.

[Crazy Cat 42,328]

13 hours ago, Bowtoledzep said:

https://citizenpath.com/after-i-130-is-approved-whats-next/#:~:text=Adjustment of Status After I-130 is Approved&text=The foreign national would file,adjustment of status application package.

 

I don't see how this is, at all,  relevant to your case.  You are outside the US.

Edited April 7, 2022 by Crazy Cat

[Crazy Cat 42,328]

13 hours ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

 

You are not an immediate relative.  You are a family preference.  Overstays are not forgiven.

In addition, once a person exits the US, overstays can trigger bans for immediate relatives, too. 

Edited April 7, 2022 by Crazy Cat

[Lemonslice 4,968]

8 hours ago, Kor2USA said:

OP should also be aware AP in Montreal can be very long.

Here is a spreadsheet of AP/DS5535 cases in Canada 

 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1L8T4Yp7oWm0imRrEOEES_28QicBY1DsKKvMmEGMVPd4/edit#gid=0

 

Even late medicals have a long waiting time after interview. 

I suggest you start looking for a more permanent location to live if you're currently staying at a hotel.  

I would not expect an approval but you're looking at a month or two before they reach a decision. 

This x 100.

 

Minor requests after the interview are rarely solved before 6-8 weeks in Montreal.  Notwithstanding other possible issues, you still have some time to wait.  You might request your passport back (you will have to return it later when/if the visa is approved). 

Edited April 7, 2022 by Lemonslice

[Boiler 46,125]

37 minutes ago, Lemonslice said:

This x 100.

 

Minor requests after the interview are rarely solved before 6-8 weeks in Montreal.  Notwithstanding other possible issues, you still have some time to wait.  You might request your passport back (you will have to return it later when/if the visa is approved). 

I think the passport reference was to enter the US

[aaron2020 11,651]

He's not going to be able to use that passport to get back into the US.   Necessary ID for OP who will need it to live in Canada.  

Edited April 7, 2022 by aaron2020

[S9471 60]

3 minutes ago, aaron2020 said:

He's not going to be able to use that passport to get back into the US.   Necessary ID for OP who will need it to live in Canada.  

random note, but don't folks on daca have the option to apply for AP they can use to re-enter? could be the case here.

[aaron2020 11,651]

11 minutes ago, S9471 said:

random note, but don't folks on daca have the option to apply for AP they can use to re-enter? could be the case here.

DACA recipients can apply for AP.   It is not without risk.  A denied immigration visa would likely affect the ability to use AP to enter the US.  

[Lemonslice 4,968]

42 minutes ago, Boiler said:

I think the passport reference was to enter the US

Might also be useful ID to get settled in Canada...

[Boiler 46,125]

Must admit I have zero knowledge of Canadian Id requirements 

 

DACA AP needs a reason and nothing to suggest this was applied for

[Crazy Cat 42,328]

1 hour ago, S9471 said:

random note, but don't folks on daca have the option to apply for AP they can use to re-enter? could be the case here.

With an existing 10 year ban?  AP won't overcome a bar to entry, will it? 

Edited April 7, 2022 by Crazy Cat

[aaron2020 11,651]

1 minute ago, Crazy Cat said:

With an existing 10 year ban?  AP won't overcome a bar to entry, will it? 

AP would work if OP was just visiting Canada and comes back.

 

The BIG QUESTION is how is AP affected if the person is denied a visa.   Something that is rare and we may not find the answer for.  Does a visa denial affect AP?  I would think so.  My guess.