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    Houston TX
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    Canada
  • Our Story
    I lived in the US on an L1B visa for 5 years, 2 months. I met my husband in that time and we married. I left the US to prevent a visa overstay.

    Initially, DH was a PR. He received his citizenship in Jan 2019. We upgraded our petition at that point. After I-130 was approved, we endured 89 days, 22.5 hours of waiting before my I-130 magically showed up at NVC. The CEAC website was undergoing maintenance when I was trying to fill out the IV. After some frustration and losing data more than once, I learned how to manipulate the system to work and got the forms filled out. RFE setback for my CRC and a request for a marriage certificate for my Littles and we were finally DQ.

    We narrowly escaped the covid Consulate closure - our interview was the Monday, the Consulate closed Friday. We were approved and finally headed "home" on April 1, the day after our 2 year anniversary.

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  1.    Cindy_CA reacted to a post in a topic: Montreal Consulate EB-2 Interview Wait Time - Part 3
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  3. mam521
    Adding to what @appleblossom mentioned - if your visas are valid past the 3 month mark that you require to officially move, I'd plan to land at that time. Taxes are a pain in the rear to begin with. Any time you can keep it "cleanER", it makes it easier, especially if you have a house to sell and TFSA's to deal with. I'd honestly consult a cross border tax specialist before landing.
  4.    mam521 reacted to a post in a topic: Montreal Consulate EB-2 Interview Wait Time - Part 3
  5.    mam521 reacted to a post in a topic: Jackpot in the Mountains:  The Lithium Surprise Hiding in Appalachia
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  7.    mam521 reacted to a post in a topic: Jackpot in the Mountains:  The Lithium Surprise Hiding in Appalachia
  8. mam521
    FAKE NEWS...LOL Appalachia deposits are largely classified as undiscovered, but based on requisite knowledge from other pegmatite deposits and assay results combined with lithium prices, the potential mineable result has been determined by USGS. This has a LONG way to go before anything is done with it. There's already proven resource under full development in the Smackover Formation in AK. It is of significantly greater quantity and more easily accessible because it's brine, so it's drilled utilizing standard petroleum drilling equipment and techniques. The lithium carbonate is extracted from the fluids using a new DLE (direct lithium extraction) technique and the mined waters are reinjected back subsurface. No evap ponds, no blasting, crushing, roasting, leaching, refining. DLE is really the quickest and most efficient way to get battery grade lithium quickly. USGS from 2019: https://www.usgs.gov/news/national-news-release/unlocking-arkansas-hidden-treasure-usgs-uses-machine-learning-show-large Update from last week: https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/2118-tsx-venture/sli/201753-standard-lithium-reaches-major-operational-milestones-at-arkansas-demonstration-plant.html Standard Lithium have entered a JV with Equinor and Exxon are also in there.
  9. mam521
    I don't remember which Jackass movie it was, but 2 words: paper cuts. Still gives me the heebie jeebies. Every day here. This is why I despise DST. The sun would be up if we were still on standard time. As long as you aren't hot boxing the wife...
  10. mam521
    Some people just can't do it. I can't do tons of it - I typically stick to half n half in my coffee and some yogurt. Kid2 was horribly allergic to dairy proteins when he was a baby. We found out at around a year of age when he stopped nursing. My poor carpet - we had like 18 incidents in 21 days when we were trying to transition him onto regular dairy milk. He did outgrow it, but he's not ever been a lover of cheese or chocolate as a result. Hubs went through a period where he couldn't do any US dairy. We went to Europe for 3 weeks and he had no issues there. He seems to do OK now, but he only consumes select things. Mozzarella is a big one because we have a forno pizza oven. He lived in Italy for 3 years, so the pizza has to be "correct" or bust. If you want to pay big bucks, you can get Buf water buffalo cheese from Whole Foods. But, he can tolerate a couple of the better quality Italian style mozzarella cheeses found in the deli section at HEB. Can Mini-B tolerate non-cow dairy?
  11.    mam521 reacted to a post in a topic: Notice of Cancellation of Immigration Heraing
  12.    OldUser reacted to a post in a topic: N-400 & Re-Entry Permit
  13. mam521
    Sorry, not sorry, but dairy in the US is gross compared to Canada and Europe. Mini-B probably does need lactose free milk and it can be easier on the system considering how poor the dairy is here.
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  17. mam521
    In addition to what the others have said, your partner needs to meet both continuous residence and physical presence requirements to be even remotely eligible for naturalization. https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/continuous-residence-and-physical-presence-requirements-for-naturalization Not sure how much travel out of country has happened until this point, but if one isn't actually interested in residing in the US applying for naturalization in the US?
  18.    mam521 reacted to a post in a topic: N-400 & Re-Entry Permit
  19.    mam521 reacted to a post in a topic: Consultation Regarding Entry to the U.S. with an E11 Immigrant Visa Marked "SNG" (Single) After Marriage Registration
  20.    mam521 reacted to a post in a topic: Consultation Regarding Entry to the U.S. with an E11 Immigrant Visa Marked "SNG" (Single) After Marriage Registration
  21. mam521
    There's a ton of psychology on this. https://behavioralscientist.org/why-dont-people-return-their-shopping-carts-a-somewhat-scientific-investigation/ And a You Tube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClMUlr8yHymYgSe58DpUH7w
  22.    OldUser reacted to a post in a topic: N-400 and my minor child
  23.    mam521 reacted to a post in a topic: Notice of Cancellation of Immigration Heraing
  24. mam521
    The biggest challenge people face typically is proving they lived with their parent in the US. Usually, this is years after the fact, so it becomes increasingly challenging as the years wear on. A new 18 year old - easy peasy Never know, if you were to file at the same time, you might be able to have your oath ceremony together, if that's something that's potentially important to you.
  25.    TBoneTX reacted to a post in a topic: N-400 and my minor child
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  28. mam521
    Honestly, as a parent who had to fork over over $2000 for 2 certificates on top of the N-400 fee for myself when I did it, I agree, The current $710 fee for the N-400 is far more appealing than the $1335 for the N-600. At 18 years of age, the required evidence shouldn't be that big of a challenge to obtain.
  29. mam521
    I don't know how long the N-400's are taking where you're at, but it might surprise you both. Also keep in mind, mom just has to receive her certificate of naturalization before he turns 18. Even if it's 2 days before his 18th birthday, he gets derivative. If not, not a massive deal and will ultimately give him the choice on whether or not he wants citizenship.
  30.    mam521 reacted to a post in a topic: N-400 and my minor child
  31. mam521
    Agree
  32. mam521
    Echoing @MMRF's question as to where the 17yo is. If he entered the US with his mother and she receives her citizenship before he turns 18, he will become a derivative citizen and the next move would be for her to get him a passport and then file an N-600 to get his Certificate of Citizenship. If mom doesn't obtain citizenship until after her son turns 18, he will be responsible for meeting the requirements, filing his own N-400 and going through the process. Both scenarios depend on when he became an LPR.
  33. mam521
    You son will have to file his own N-400, but if he became a PR and resident of the US on that same date, then yes, he can apply under the 5 year rule.
  34. mam521
    No issues. It's understood passports expire. I'd still ask for your old one back, though, just to have on hand, should there ever be any questions.
  35. mam521
    Maybe that's your problem, TBone...you're shopping for the love of your life at an Aldi discount equivalent, but want the Trader Joe's quality. Gotta switch up the game!
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