US Immigration from Canada

Hi just a quick question,

I have my conditional greencard, valid until 2021, I will be moving back to California very soon, where we will make the drive from Austin, Texas to Los Angeles. I know there are inland CBP points, on the map I saw one in El Paso and Las Cruces that we will probably run into. Is a greencard all they will ask to see? Will I be pulled over, fingerprinted, etc or is it just a quick check for those who have experienced this?

just looking for experiences.

Thanks!

Hello,

I just received an RFE about my AOS paperwork asking for a long-form birth certificate. In Ontario, Canada we are usually only given one that is the size of a regular plastic card (SSN card, debit card, etc) that does not hold parental information on it.

I have been requested to provide one that does include parent information (my parents have never had one like that before) . I was just wondering if anyone else has ever been in this situation? I have applied for one online from back home, and I am unsure if I will be able to receive it due to the time restrictions I need it delivered by.

I'm just worried and wondered if anyone else has had this issue or not and can offer some comforting advice.

Thank you

Hello! I'm Christine and my husband is Paul. I'm from Canada and immigrating to be with my man in the USA. We finally filed on January 10th. The waiting has already become a struggle. We've been together for 3+ years. I can't wait to finally be with him! We're both nurses so at least our work can keep us occupied in the meantime.

I could use some moral support and would like to provide it to others as well! Even just to chat about the hardships of immigration. I'm a friendly person!

Hello,

I (F-1 student) recently returned from winter break (admitted at the border with F-1, I-20 states full time post-completion OPT requested, valid travel signature, my DSO said I'm okay to travel with this and return even though the OPT status wasn't confirmed) to find a few problems:

1. My mailbox was full and so USPS returned all my mail to sender (which was my error -- I didn't know you had to stop mail)

2. My OPT application was rejected due to "Form Not Signed and Incorrect Form Version". My entire application was mailed back to me on Dec. 16, but because USPS returned my mail to sender, I didn't receive the package back (which included the money order and original forms submitted). I called this morning to get the receipt number, given the mail situation, and was given the receipt number with the updated application status (that it was denied).

My DSO and I prepared these forms together to ensure they were accurate -- I made a complete photocopy of my application package for my documentation purposes, and the form is the correct version (the only version available online, with the correct numbers and expiration dates -- expires in 05/20) and the form is signed by me next to applicant signature.

My question is:

1. I was admitted under F-1 status at the border with OPT requested, but my OPT was denied (I did not know this) prior to my re-entry after break. Do I still have valid status in the US? My program end date is stated as Dec. 16 on my I-20. I do not want to accrue unlawful presence.

2. Has this happened to anyone before? I'm a little confused because I used the right form version (confirmed by USCIS when I called this AM to get the receipt number), and it was signed (confirmed by my photocopy). My DSO is also very confused and unsure why this would have happened.

3. How can I track the returned application package? USCIS gave me until Jan 16 to wait to receive the package (per the online status update check), but I know it's likely already been returned to sender. USCIS said they don't use tracking numbers when returning the application package. I want to be able to see the original document I submitted so I can triple check it was correct (even though my DSO and I already did this).

What are my next steps here?

Is it possible to change from consular processing to adjustment of status if we get a visitor visa or work permit and file I-485? Any knowledge or experience on the subject would be much appreciated. Thank you! (Husband immigrating from Canada)