SamuelTheKitty
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SamuelTheKitty replied to emstat653's topic in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures
Did you encounter any anecdotes or stories about individuals in a similar case and how things went for them? We are likely going to submit our DS-260 and associated documents soon after delaying at the NVC stage. While my wife will be established in the US and is working currently, there is an outside chance that by interview time, we may need to rely on my income from a Canadian source that will continue after I move. Any anecdotes or testimonials about how Montreal views that situation (i.e., the intending immigrant "self sponsoring", so to speak, on the I-864) given how narrowly they seem to interpret everything else? -
I'm in a similar boat now. I'm at NVC, have paid my fees, and have largely filled out, but not submitted, the DS-260. I would like to delay the process for a 1-4 year period. My intention is to log in monthly and submit to AskNVC every six months to maintain contact. Is there a reference or body of anecdotal evidence that indicates that withholding submission of the DS-260 past one year will have no adverse effect regarding termination of a case provided the actions above are taken?
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TBoneTX reacted to a post in a topic:
NATO-2 to Permanent Resident (CR/IR-1)
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You pretty much nailed it. Only difference from your summary is the I-130 is already processing (submitted Feb 2024). Additionally, one can not AOS out of a NATO visa - it must be done via CP, hence the planned returned to Canada. Your summary and the unknowns regarding a potential stint in AP lead me to conclude that the best course of action will be to wait until the conclusion of my assignment to complete the remainder of the process so as to remove my current NATO status as a aggravating variable. Thank you for your response.
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I am currently a NATO-2 visa holder on assignment in the US with my US Citizen wife. Prior to obtaining my visa, we completed the I-130 submission which is still being adjudicated. Upon receipt of the I-130 approval, we are considering pressing ahead with the remainder of the Consular Processing (Canada) and establishing my US Permanent Residency while concurrently continuing to serve on the temporary assignment for which I was granted the NATO-2 visa. Remaining a US resident at the conclusion of the assignment will not a concern. My desire to complete the process while in the US now is due in part to the fact that the domicile requirement for my wife will be a non-issue - usually a challenge for those coming from Canada - given we are currently located in the US. My question - is there any reason this won’t work? If for some reason the case goes into AP or is otherwise delayed, would there be any impact on my current visa? If everything goes smoothly, what would be the implications for my current NATO visa, given it is in my official passport (separate from my “personal” passport)? My intuitions tell me it would simply be cancelled. Any insights anyone has would be appreciated.
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I’m currently living in the USA temporarily on a NATO-2 visa with my USC wife. After this posting, we are planning on returning to the USA from Canada at the end of my time in the military, so in the mean time I am trying to set the conditions for that eventual return while we enjoy our time here in the interim. I’ve recently applied for and received my SSN card annotated as “valid for work only with DHS authorization”. Other than calling my bank and credit card (RBC Bank through their cross border banking and American Express) and having my SSN added to my banking/credit card profile with a W-8BEN form, is there anything else I should do to ensure I am starting to build a US credit rating? Thanks!