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  1. appleblossom
    Yes, it was just that you've posted this in the DCF section, which is why I checked. But no worries. Good luck.
  2. appleblossom
    Direct Consular Filing. Which would usually be much quicker. So if you are doing that, then yes, 400 days would be unusual. But if you're not (and I assume not from what you've said), then you're still well within normal processing times.
  3. appleblossom
    You've put this in the DCF section but I assume it's not a DCF case? If not, then yes, this is perfectly normal. Officially processing times are currently at 15.5 months (https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/), but about 14 months seems to be the norm at the moment, so hopefully you'll get approval next month. Good luck.
  4. appleblossom
    One becomes tax resident in the US as soon as one becomes a LPR. Ontario law says that the place of residence for OHIP eligibility is determined by, amongst other things, "anticipated future living arrangements". If you've become a US LPR and then returned to Canada briefly to wrap things up before moving to the US permanently, then it's clear that those "anticipated future living arrangements" aren't in Ontario. If you have a re-entry permit and are returning to Ontario for longer, then it would be different though.
  5. appleblossom
    I don't know how he'd have your case info/DOB unless you gave them to him. Personally I'd report him as well, to USCIS/NVC. As you say, he's scamming people.
  6. appleblossom
    Up to 90 days, highly unlikely to receive it in 2 weeks. 4-6 weeks seems to be about the norm. No issue re entering though, your I-551 acts as a temporary green card for a year so works just the same as the plastic one would do.
  7. appleblossom
    @longtimelurker There you go. 😊
  8. appleblossom
    The older one may have aged out already then, so wouldn't be included. When was the I-130 approved? The person that earns $200k may be ok as a joint sponsor, but it depends on how many of those previous 4 people they're still responsible for and if the 5 family members are also counted. You'd need to work out the exact number of people and then crunch the numbers. https://www.uscis.gov/i-864p
  9. appleblossom
    OK, so March 2006, only 3 months for processing - which means your son has aged out it appears. I thought that humanitarian reinstatement was only possible if you are in the US, but presumably that's what the revocation/reinstatement was about.
  10. appleblossom
    Unfortunately that doesn't. You need to know the exact date the I-130 was approved, as the time was pending for can be taken off your child's age for CPSA calculations. For example (as a very basic example), if it took 2 years to be approved, then your child would actually be eligible to get a visa up to the age of 23, as you'd add that 2 years on to their real age.
  11. appleblossom
    Looks like your child has aged out. But when you say your 'case was approved in 2019', do you mean the I-130? If not, when was that approved?
  12. appleblossom
    He's absolutely wrong, and it's unbelievable that a lawyer has said that! The I-551 is exactly the same as the plastic green card, it's just evidence of your permanent resident status. I travelled internationally twice before my plastic card arrived, my daughter lost her green card just after she got it (grrrr!) and is still travelling on her I-551 stamp with no issues at all. Point him in the direction of this webpage - https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/after-we-grant-your-green-card/international-travel-as-a-permanent-resident Or this one - https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/temporary-i-551-stamps-and-mrivs
  13. appleblossom
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technology_Alert_List If you've lived in the ME that could be it, particularly if it was somewhere like Iran. Or it could just be that it was the weekend, so I wouldn't worry yet. If you were verbally approved and not given a 221g or DS-5535 that's usually a good sign.
  14. appleblossom
    You'd still need a joint sponsor it seems. And pretty sure you do - but have a look at the I-864, and hopefully somebody else will confirm. How old are all the children?
  15. appleblossom
    What have you paid so far? Is your wife a green card holder or citizen? If you still can, you might want to delete your screenshots as they contain full names.
  16. appleblossom
    Everybody has Admin Processing, but it's usually just the final checks on your application before a visa is issued, to check that every box has been ticked. But if you're put in 'proper' AP (i.e. it's sent off to DHS for more checks) then it can be for any reason. Usually links to a high risk country (Middle East, Pakistan, Nigeria, etc), or experience in an occupation on the TAL list. But it can also be something as simple as sharing a name with somebody dodgy, or a criminal record that needs checking out. Basically for a myriad of reasons, and you usually don't know why.
  17. appleblossom
    Up to you. They'll only ask you for specific documents, so whatever will help you find them quickest amongst the rest of the docs. I had mine in clear plastic folders (one for each of us - 4 applicants), in a specific order so if they asked for all of our police certs (for example) I could get to them fairly quickly.
  18. appleblossom
    OK, so presumably the conviction wasn't declared on the ESTA? And that's where the misrep has come from? I think you need to forget travelling next year, not going to happen, but you need to find out if you have a lifetime ban or if it may be possible to overcome this in the future. Maybe worth doing a FOIA request to get a copy of your file? And I'd definitely consult a good lawyer, this isn't a DIY case IMO.
  19. appleblossom
    OK. VWP or B2?
  20. appleblossom
    You don't. They will decide at the interview if you are eligible for a waiver. Did you mean 'unintentional'? What is the exact reason for the misrep? Did you travel on VWP or a B visa?
  21. appleblossom
    Forget the crime, as said above, that's not the issue here. The misrep is, and there's no chance of you travelling to the US next year. Might be worth consulting a really good lawyer? To see if there's any chance of overcoming this at some point in the future.
  22. appleblossom
    There's really no need to be so rude, particularly when it seems you requested an expedite from the wrong place. SalishSea said you could reapply at any time, and you did.
  23. appleblossom
    Mine was AP for just couple of hours, before it changed to issued. I had no reason (links to high risk countries, TAL occupation etc) for it to be 'proper' AP though. Hopefully yours changes very soon too, congrats!
  24. appleblossom
    He would never be denied treatment, he'd just be billed for it, the same as any other non-resident.
  25. appleblossom
    Yes, she can start it, she could have done that as soon as she had her green card. The only difference is processing times - her child will be considered an 'immediate relative' if she's a citizen, but have a preference category with her as a green card holder. So she should get the application submitted asap (see the guide at the top of the page for more info on the process), and then once she is granted citizenship she can send proof of that to upgrade the application.
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