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I wouldn't stress too much about the CC. If they want to look at bank accounts, they will. Not unusual for the mortgage to be in one name. Being on the insurance is good though. Don't overly stress. If your relationship is legitimate, that will translate. You sound like everything is covered - the mundane, yet important, day to day is covered. Just put yourself in the shoes of the Officer. All you got were pictures and a tax return...that raises an eyebrow or two for a whole multitude of reasons from fake relationship to spousal abuse. A couple in a bonafide relationship making the effort of naming one another on all these insurances, accounts and documents in addition to presenting themselves as a married couple to family and friends appears pretty well rounded. When you can confidently answer questions regarding the relationship and all that's gone into it during the interview - it's just confirming the legitimacy of it.

Dec. 1, the SSA went to appointment only. But, an appointment can potentially be booked now, if one knows when they are arriving in the US.

I'd definitely find a highly competent cross border accountant now and discuss all of the scenarios. I had a corporate sponsored move which included tax assistance for the first year. PWC was who they offered me. My pre-departure consultant was good but the actual tax accountants caused a lot of headaches. The operative here was accountants - more than one. You really need one that does both sides taxes and understands both sides tax rules and treaty rules. That would have made life a lot easier.

Take a selection; don't send 50 photos. If there's identifying information, even better. For example, we had photos of hubs at the kids' elementary school for a parent event. The name tag he had to wear stated his name, the date and the school. It was a great example of us interacting as a family and involved in the community. Not required, but it definitely puts a timeline together. Stronger evidences are best. Named beneficiaries on life insurance, pensions and retirement plans. Shared bills, leases/mortgages, vehicle insurances, etc. Authorized user on a credit card and/or shared bank accounts. Photos show you're together, but it can be an outward facade to others. The officers want to see that you're sharing marital property and behaving as a married couple, both in public and behind closed doors.

No problem! Better to be prepared than not! I have PTSD from dealing with CRA a few years ago when we had a rental property and then sold it a year after moving to the US. It was a nightmare. Filing taxes for the rents was terrible. Obtaining the certificate of disposition when we sold was a real headache. I don't wish that on anyone!

Please fill out your timeline: https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=483124 Food for thought: would you marry your partner tomorrow? If not, you best meet up some more and get through the "we think we like each other but not sure" stages. K1's used to be fast and it was suitable for people who knew with certainty that they wanted to be together. You need to be sure this is your person. Additionally, you need to discuss whether your UK partner is comfortable giving everything up and becoming 100% dependent on you for however long it takes for their work authorization and travel documents to become available. This is typically quite difficult for people who come from western countries who are often very independent. It can create some serious strife in a relationship, especially when the beneficiary has moved country and has no friends, no driver's license and can't work. Not sure what your employment history is but if you had a gap in employment, this may factor into the perception of the Consulate regarding your financial ability to support your partner. Do you have a joint sponsor lined up if this is the case?

https://cardinalpointwealth.com/2022/07/27/us-taxation-of-your-canadian-rental-home/#:~:text=How is my Canadian rental,to Canada on your rental. Its a bit of a headache. You have to file a non-resident Canadian tax return and you have to hold on to 25% of the gross rental earnings for the CRA. The article has all of the information.

Please fill out your timeline: https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=473678 All cases go through AP. All cases will be statused as "refused" until AP is cleared. If your name is common, if it's the same as another person's, if you've visited other countries, etc can all delay AP. Montreal is traditionally a slow consulate. There were delays because of President Carter's funeral, MLK Day and the Inauguration with some moving targets with some executive orders being signed. If you didn't receive a 221g or the notification to watch for a DS-5535, I'd chill out for a bit here. As I'm sure you've realized, there is absolutely nothing fast about immigration.

Passport card works for DOMESTIC air travel, too, if you don't have a Real ID compliant DL (pretty rare these days and obviously applicable to citizens only). Permanent residents and visa holders are supposed to carry proof of status at all times and some people who normally wouldn't carry that ID are a bit concerned with the sweeping executive orders being signed. Make sure you take photos of your documents if you're not going to physically carry them and have those photos with you.

Depending on what state your in, an endorsed marriage license from the officiant and county clerk IS your marriage certificate. In Texas, once it's signed by both, embossed and recorded by the county, it's your official record, no matter which one you call it. I think the key is you have to have the paperwork that proves the marriage was registered in the county you married in. Have your FIL write up a formal lease agreement with utility amounts included that you and your partner sign. It could be a month to month lease, 3mo lease, it could be a year long lease. It just has to be done in a fashion that is legally binding.

It's not been taking that long. Many cases are 4-8mo, start to finish. I do understand the OP's concerns with potentially losing Dutch citizenship. Maybe The Netherlands will take a page from Germany's book and change the rules. One can hope!

You've been on the forum for some time now. Please fill out your timeline. People could help you with state specific information if your timeline was up to date and available. https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=467284 As stated previously, it will depend on the state you are moving to. However, I would highly recommend getting your provincial driver's abstract and insurance history from your insurer so you can provide these to your state DMV/DPS to prove driver history and to your American insurance agent so they can see insurance history. Both of which should allow you to demonstrate history rather than start from scratch as a zero history driver in the US and should help your insurance rates.

Your picture is on the GC...how did that work? I'm sure you don't look like twins...

From the date your greencard says "permanent resident since".

If your aim is for her to continue to work, CR1 is the best and cheapest route. Yes, it will take time, but you can both still travel to visit one another and you can both work from your respective countries. Personally, I find that people coming from western countries that try to adjust status and cannot work have a more difficult time adjusting. Going from being an independent person with a job, driver's license, money, friends to a new country where they become fully dependent on their partner for money, meeting people, rides (many states won't give a driver's license) and without a job is EXTREMELY challenging on the mental health of the beneficiary as well as it puts strain on the relationship. Part of what brought people together can be erased while they wait out the process. Please factor this consideration into your decision with your partner. Being apart and waiting sucks, but if you're preparing for a relationship that should span the rest of your life, this is but a finite blip in time.

I suppose a good way to look at it is the petitioner sends a request to USCIS to ask if they may be allowed to bring a person to the US. USCIS is kinda like the first level of screening for HR when you recommend someone for a position - they decide that the beneficiary's resume (I-130) meets the basic requirements to be sent to the next step (I-130 approval). The Department of State are the hiring HR and the hiring manager - they decide if the beneficiary really is who they say they are, that their qualifications are legitimate (review the DS-260 and the I-864 and verify documentation) and give them the start date (issue the visa). They tell the beneficiary where to go through security for day one (CBP when the beneficiary enters the US) and what fees need to be paid to be issued their security badge (greencard fee for card issuance).

2.5" of snow (sorry @TBoneTX - dunno the Pmaths for this one!) here overnight. I've never seen a map of Houston with so many roads closed until this morning, but no time like the present! Hard freeze tonight so tomorrow is likely to prove a proverbial 💩 show after all the melting. I'm thankful I'm not further east as NOLA looked even worse off. I expect this back home and people are more prepared, but here...not so much.

Maybe this sounds harsh, but what is more important? Your partner or your job? If your job is a priority over your life with your partner, you got your greencard under false pretenses to begin with.

Please fill out your timeline to get more accurate answers: https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=474216

I know it's not funny...but it looks like Christmas lights... My fingers are crossed that this is just CEAC bad IT, that the update just isn't saving properly and they have printed and affixed the visa to your passport!

Since you have multiple threads, I'll reiterate: 1. Has this child's case actually been documentarily qualified? 2. What is the category for the child's case in CEAC? Sounds like they have them classed as a FP category IR cases typically have interviews scheduled for them, not the other way around where you do the scheduling. Additionally, as stated before, Montreal takes weeks to respond. If you sent an inquiry, it's only been about 3 weeks and there has been the New Year and MLK day holiday. Enough time hasn't passed since you sent the inquiry.

Was that child actually documentarily qualified? Typically IR interviews are scheduled for you - you don't schedule them.

Yup, this. My ex and I don't have any court ordered agreements, either. He did sign a letter stating he was fully aware and in full support of the kids emmigrating from Canada to the US on a permanent basis with me and we had a Canadian lawyer notarize it. A copy went on each of our immigrant files with the Consulate. If the Canadian parent signs the DS-3053, you can still get the passport. Kids' dad signed and we had no issues.

Why did the baby enter as an IR2 if the CRBA was an option?

@Adam RS I've been on this forum for a long time and I have never seen this before. Definitely keep everyone posted.