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  1. pilot787
    It took exatly one month. They took my picture Sept 20, and my GC was delivered Oct 20th. Also, when they mail you the biometrics letter, you can switch the date and location. Still don't understand how they could have lost our pictures.
  2. pilot787
    Good luck! Actually, it worked for us. Got the GC finally!
  3. pilot787
    Oh, wow. we actually scheduled our medical in Lisbon at that time. Too bad that she closed her practice. How long do you have to wait for your results? I think it usually takes 2-3 weeks for the results to get to the consulate. So, don't worry!
  4. pilot787
    Had the same happening to us. Landed July 7th. And have had the same status for 2 months. I sent an erequest, and they replied that they are missing some biometrics. We had to go to USCIS and take another picture, now the stays changed to the “Card Being Produced”. You have to ask them why your status doesn’t change.
  5. pilot787
    They actually were missing our pictures. Not sure why, but they needed to take them again.
  6. pilot787
    yeah, but won't they assign it based on my US address?
  7. pilot787
    Question for anyone who encountered this. We landed as PRs on the 7th of July at the Piece Bridge. They took our pictures, fingerprints. We got our SSN a week later. However, the GC hasn't been processed. When we sent an enquiry, they replied today saying, that they are missing our biometrics and now have to schedule an appt in the closest Application Centre, when they get availability. But we did give them our biometrics during the landing process. we called USCIS, but it will take a month to get a call from an officer back. Should we drive back to the Piece Bridge and try to find out what happened to our biometrics? Any suggestions? Thanks a lot! I feel like this immigration journey will never end..
  8. pilot787
    So, we landed July 6th, and still haven't received our GC. We sent the e-request to USCIS, and they just replied saying that they lost our biometrics and have to reschedule an appointment for us in the closest centre. I know there is an option to reschedule, but can I choose a different centre? or it has to be based on my address in the US. Thank you.
  9. pilot787
    Thanks for the info. We got the SSN within a week, so, it seems that they did process our files after we lansed. Hopefully, it won't take that long as 177 days, but with USCIS there is no hope...
  10. pilot787
    Thank you so much for all this info!
  11. pilot787
    She was born in the US, and lived there till she turned 3, and then moved to Canada and married a Canadian man, and they had my friend in Canada.
  12. pilot787
    sorry, not sure what you mean by USC?
  13. pilot787
    Definitely, will advice them! Yes, she was a US citizen,when he was bor. He is single. What do you mean that he is "ruled out"? Thank you!!
  14. pilot787
    Oh, ok, I see. I didn't expect it to be such a long wait. If the visa bulletin doesn't change, it will be years for him to immigrate. He probably might have more chances through employment category... But thank you so much for all info!!!
  15. pilot787
    Definitely! He is in his 30s. Just wants to move to the US from Canada.
  16. pilot787
    My friend's mom is a US citizen, who is also a Canadian citizen, and paid her taxes in Canada, but she didn't file them in US. Is there any way for her now to sponsor her son for a GC. I understand, she'll have to backfile the taxes in the US. But she is afraid she will owe a lot, however, I guess, since she was filing her taxes and was working in Canada, where it was her primary residence, it shouldn't be so bad, no? Would be grateful for all advice they can get!
  17. pilot787
    I was checking the forum where others are sharing their timelines with GC, and it mostly takes 2 weeks - month. May be it also depends on the location of crossing. We had really bad experience with USCIS in general, when it took us 3 months to get a number with NVC, instead of 2 weeks.
  18. pilot787
    We landed on July 7th, and the status hasn't changed yet. Still shows only that the fees are received. But we got the SSN in a week. Not sure why it's taking so long for the card to be printed.
  19. pilot787
    I believe all your diplomas have been already verified on the NVC level. The interview is just to make sure you are not a criminal and check the originals required by the consulate. During our intervew they just asked about the level of the highest degree. I would not worry about bringing the original diplomas. You can always bring a copy, just in case, if it gives you more confidence.
  20. pilot787
    But can you transfer your Canadian history to US with HSBC? Or you will start blank there. And it's useful only for transferring the funds?
  21. pilot787
    oh, wow. 3 years!
  22. pilot787
    Oh, perfect. thank you! Will look into it. Do you by chance, what is the min time to build the credit? are we talking about months or years? I'm also thinking of may be opening a US costco card. I've been a member for 3 years, may be it will be easier there. I've had Platinum Amex in Canada for 2 years, but not a primary memebr. I guess, I won't be able to use it.. I've heard good reviews about BMO. But will look into the Discovery card for sure!!! Thank you so much for all these suggestions.
  23. pilot787
    Hi, guys! Looking for your great advice as always. What would be the best bank to open our accounts in the US, escpecially, considering that we have 0 credit history there. Debating between BMO, RBC or TD for easier transfer of the funds from Canada. Also, I read on this forum that opening Amex might help with credit history transfer. Has anyone done it? Like, you open a card in Canada, and in 3 months you apply for another one in US, and they could transfer history too. Is it true or just a rumour? Thanks again!
  24. pilot787
    Oh, interesting! Well, we are definitely going to the tax advisors first. Just to calculate what we might owe to IRS..Just hoping not to lose lots $$$
  25. pilot787
    I don’t see how lawyers would help me, to be honest. Except taking my money. I’m still planning on joining my husband when he’s going to land. But it will be interested to see if they mail my card now, before he activates his card.
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