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I didn't change my name. Too much hassle, especially when you involve multiple countries. We also were established with mortgage, title/deed for the house, vehicle registration etc, etc, etc so it just turns into a giant headache money grab (IMHO, of course ). And, I've had my name since I was born...how does my identity suddenly change when I get married? Anyway, to each their own but for the purposes of immigration, it doesn't matter.

Loaf on the stairs is the dangerous one.

So, I guess my question is what is your end game? You have Aus PR, which requires you to not be out of Aus for more than 12 months, but you want to become a permanent resident of the US, where you also can't be gone more than 12 months. Are you just moving to Aus on PR or have you been there for close to the 4 years required for citizenship? Where is your case presently sitting (ie where is your interview scheduled for)? Please fill in your timeline: https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=469247

Is your question a general one because HPV isn't a required vaccine for immigration purposes. Just want to make sure https://www.uscis.gov/tools/designated-civil-surgeons/vaccination-requirements

Hubs does not need the I-131. He needs his expired greencard and extension letter to reenter the US. Canadian passports are taking about 5 weeks at the moment. Since you're going to be in Canada, see if you can get an urgent passport renewal. Yes, it will cost a bit more, but then he will have his proper travel document within 2 days and won't be without the expired passport while the new one is processing, as would be the case if you renew from the USA. For your 2yo to get a US passport, you'll have to book an appointment at the local post office and all 3 of you will have to turn up to file the application. These were taking about 2 weeks not long ago. You can get a US passport card for your little one. Once you get the passport, have hubs apply for your kiddo's Canadian citizenship. Don't forget your own ID when you travel!

You should fill out your timeline so people are familiar with what Consulate or Embassy you're dealing with and can give you more accurate answers. https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=462064 Depending on the Consulate or Center, it can be completely normal. Because your document was missing, you'd have been put into Administrative Processing just meaning they are continuing to do the administrative parts of the job, including further verification of your information in their systems.

Should be your existing account. https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-fees/uscis-immigrant-fee#How_to_Pay_the_Fee

Interview letters are sent at different times depending on the type of visa being sought after. EB's are a different category and are subject to availability limits. FP's are another category that are subject to availability. Immediate relatives are not subject to visa availability and you'll see interviews for CR/IR categories come out even when no EB or FP interviews are given.

This. Just make sure you pay the greencard fee so your actual greencard will be issued and mailed out.

Montreal is a very slow consulate. It typically takes on average 6-8 weeks for them to reply to an inquiry. An expedite just means you have an opportunity to be placed in a shorter line. It doesn't mean that the line is being served expeditiously or immediately. Not to be insensitive, but immigration, expedited or not, isn't fast, cheap or for the faint of heart and is a privilege, not a right. There's also no guarantee that an expedite is going to protect you from being issued a 221g or a DS-5535. As others can attest, it really is take a number and the Consulate will call you when they are ready.

My question is why can't your fiancé visit you in Canada? If it's always a one sided deal, that's a bit strange.

If you already have the K1 in hand, I wouldn't waste the money and time starting over. EAD seems to be coming more quickly than it has been traditionally and you can file for Advanced Parole so you could leave the US and travel home until such time that your green card was issued. Just make sure you apply for your SSN prior to sending your AOS paperwork. I-130's are still taking more than a year. You require that before you can proceed with Consular Processing. So, you can be with your partner now, or you can wait another 12-18 months. 100% your choice.

I was going to suggest a buckwheat pillow. My friend swears by hers.

6-8 weeks is standard time for Montreal to reply to anything and as @JEN SHAH pointed out, it's typically just some copy and paste, standard issue message.

They'll just mail you the card. Next update should be tracking.

Informed Delivery from USPS had the information in there before the information was updated in MyUSCIS account, just as a FYI.

I understand the nervousness, and sorry to upset you, but I think it's important for people going through the process to understand all of the potential outcomes and not be blindsided if things don't go quite as expected. It's easier to move onto the next steps in any scenario if you know what the scenarios are. The interview isn't difficult if your relationship is legitimate. It's really more the formality of checking documents and making sure you are who you say you are. Deep breath - it will be ok!

Book with the airline. It's much easier and in the event of cancellation or other potential issues, the airline can assist you; 3rd party sellers often leave you stranded. Agree, too, with pay a bit extra and get a refundable ticket. Might be a bit before you can go anywhere but having that credit on your airline account is better than a big ole kick in the behind!

If they have their passports, what was used in the absence of the father or did he sign a DS-3053?

Also, "expedite" is a relative term in Montreal. Typically, it takes 6-8 weeks for Montreal to even look at something, let alone action it. Interview letters for January came REALLY late, and I don't believe anyone received them in February; I'd have to check the other thread. Fair warning, too. Just because an expedite was granted doesn't guarantee a 221g or DS-5535 won't be issued. Montreal is a challenging consulate these days.

Just due to language differences and for clarity purposes, custody of what, exactly? If it's a child, a court order is necessary.

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This might sound harsh, but it sounds like you need to take a step back and remember that immigration is a privilege, not a right. USCIS expects that CPR's are in the US and will abide by the T&C of the visa which they were granted. The ROC filing window is well known when you receive 2 year conditional residency. This is a big deal and it's probably best to shelf any travel unless it's absolutely necessary until you have this sorted out. Yes, people travel, but you were out of country during an important part of your immigration journey and plan to be absent yet again for a long period of time. Biometrics is but one part of the process, but missing biometrics can be considered grounds enough for an incomplete application and lead to USCIS filing for immediate removal and you having to appear before an immigration judge. When issued a NTA for removal proceedings, the burden of proof for why you weren't able to complete the required tasks for your petition to remove your conditions falls on you. Because you didn't expect biometrics to be issued so quickly isn't going to serve as a strong enough argument.

CBP won't touch the status. I asked about it when we did ours. It is not within their jurisdiction to change the status of an immigration application. That is entirely up to USCIS. CBP pull the records from the repository, verify the records are available, they match and that the immigrant is entering prior to the expiration of the visa in the passport and that's where their job ends. The information is sent onto USCIS to issue the green card.

Yep. We just used the I-551 in the passport to travel as it was still valid. Also used it to get a SSN.