US Immigration from Canada

Hello everyone, it's been a long time since I logged into the site. And it's beena long two years for my husband and me.

Please see this thread

for an explanation of what happened, and also you can check my timeline for a fuller picture if you like.

My husband and I have stayed in close contact during our period apart, spending a lot of time together online via Zoom etc.

So basically, we both had plenty of time to contemplate, talk things through, and we want to give the marriage another shot.

Today we began to fill out the paperwork for an I130.

However, in the instructions for filling out the I130, under the heading: You may NOT file Form I-130 for a person in the following categories,

Part 6B: Spouse: Your spouse has lived outside the United States, after the marriage, for a period of at least two years;

I am not sure exactly if this applies to our situation.

We did live together in his home in the US for six months from my arrival on March 26 2018, to my exit on Oct 3 2018.

We were married on June 14 2018.

My online research doesn't return much helpful info. Could anyone shed any light on what this means/whether it applies to us?

Is there perhaps a different visa or procedure we need to be looking at?

Thanks in advance for any responses!

Hi guys,

so because of my situation and getting an interview date really soon, I called to book a medical and they told me they had no openings before my interview. But they can do it a day after.

Has anyone ever had their interview before their medical exam?

I'm assuming they ve done that before ... or maybe started because of covid. Just wondering if I should be cool about it or inquire more?

Because everything I m reading says to get the medical beforehand.

Thanks!

I will soon be an American citizen and was wondering what the best path forward is for bringing my parents to the United States as GC holders.

My parents both live in Canada, so I know I can file the I-130 and wait for that approval.

But if they enter the United States and then are currently in the United States, I should be able/eligible to file Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status, at the same time as you file Form I-130.

What is the better path?

I would prefer that they remain in the United states while their applications process, but will that hurt their chances?

Hi guys

I have to go back to Canada to visit my family during Christmas. I have a Canadian passport and a 2 years green card that is expiring by next year October. I think I can enter Canada fine but will I be allowed back in the states with my temporary green card during COVID restrictions?

thank you for answering