CarmenD

OHIP eligibility as you describe it relates to residents making an initial move into Ontario from other provinces, not existing residents already having OHIP coverage. Dual residency tax implications is a different ball of wax and independent if this Ontario Health discussion LOL 😂 A “re-entry permit” is never required for a Canadian citizen, nor for a Canadian Permanent Resident with an active/non-expired status as such, to return to Ontario or to anywhere in Canada, for that matter. I’m going to go with the information provided to me via two telephone conversations with Ontario Health representatives which I’ve already outlined previously. Plain and simple

Nor will I, but I’m willing to bet that if my husband were to require medical care in Ontario after activating his US IV, OHIP coverage would not be denied while we are back in Canada temporarily, packing to move permanently. End of story

Crossed the border yesterday out of Toronto-Pearson to activate IV. The BPO took fingerprint impressions and led us into secondary which turned out to be less than a half hour wait. The date imprint stamp was placed on the page next to the IV foil page in the passport. The Alien registration number and visa type were handwritten in. Were processed in secondary by a grumpy and not friendly officer. She didn’t even say “Welcome to America” to my husband 😂

I provided a telephone number for Ontario Health in the reply. Reach out to it for your own edification. I worded my question very carefully to both representatives I spoke with to make it abundantly clear that my husband would be crossing the US border so we could search for/be shown/secure a home to move to, BUT that we needed to return to Canada to orchestrate both a UHaul and a moving company consolidated truck, followed by the permanent move. I asked if the mere act of activating the US IV would invalidate OHIP coverage. I was told not, not until such time as the permanent move is complete.

http://www.house.gov/representatives. Good luck 🤞🏻

I called Ontario Health (800/2678097) this morning to inquire directly, as I was under the impression that OHIP coverage is not necessarily lost the moment one crosses the border (solely due to) to activate a US IV. I specifically mentioned crossing the border to activate, returning to Canada to conclude steps shortly after, and move away for good at that time I wanted to confirm OHIP coverage as our exit plan consists of flying to the U.S. to activate my husband’s GC, meet with realtors to view and secure a rental property, and fly/return to Canada 10 days or so after to orchestrate and carry out the permanent move to the US You can cross/activate and return to your existing home in Ontario and still be eligible for healthcare; as in Ontario's eyes, you are considered a resident until you physically permanently move out of the Province You may temporarily be outside of Canada for a total of 212 days in a 12-month period and still maintain your OHIP coverage as long as your primary place of residence is still in Ontario, which will be true in our case In other words, until we permanently leave Canada and move to the US, Ontario will remain as our primary place of residence, US IV activation notwithstanding I am a US Citizen with Permanent Resident status in Canada. Being a US Citizen does not hinder or negate my ability to be covered by OHIP unless and until I no longer meet the yearly minimum days for eligibility. Same applies for a Canadian citizen activating a US IV (US Permanent Residency) Eligibility is all they are concerned with, I was informed both times I called, speaking to different representatives

YES

You’re welcome! 🤲 🙏🏻 your case processes soon and no WOM needed

How exciting!!! Congratulations 🥳 Yes, crossing the border will activate both of those. She can return to Canada to deliver the baby, but should move/emigrate permanently to the U.S. as soon as possible thereafter. Good luck 🤞🏻

Husband’s IV stamped Passport delivered yesterday. Long journey from start of process in May 2021 filing I-130. Just a few days over a year in AP/DS-5535. This forum has provided a wealth of information in the short span of time I’ve participated. This chapter is closed. Moving on to orchestrate the next (moving) phase. Good luck to all 🤗

CORRECTION; 7 weeks from from Consulate passport request after AP clearance (that took a bit over a year) TO Issued status (no longer Refused)

It seems you have all the answers, but again, not how it works. If your case is pending at/under Consular processing in Canada, Medical must be done in Canada, passport for IV stamping sent to Consulate from within Canada, to be returned to you with IV foil sent to a Canadian address using the Canada Post tracking numbers, or (for delivery to you at home) the expedited service via Purolator.

Not going to happen, my friend. Not possible. Forget about it

Yes. Our case received an update all 3 times a Congressional Inquiry was received, and replied to

You now have a Machine-Readable Immigrant Visa (MRIV) on your passport Once you arrive in the US a CBP agent will see the MRIV, and will stamp your passport (again) That stamp — sometimes called the Alien Documentation, Identification & Telecommunications (ADIT) stamp will show: • Your status as a lawful permanent resident (LPR) — you’ll notice the temporary I-551 designation at the top of the stamp • Your date of admission (crossed the border) • The date of expiration for your temporary I-551 The MRIV, together with the ADIT stamp, will prove your LPR status for NO MORE THAN one (1) year following the date of entry Employers should, therefore, accept the MRIV, with the ADIT stamp, as “List A” documents proving your identity and authorizing you to work Once the date of expiration listed on the ADIT stamp is reached, you will need to provide the official I-551, otherwise known as your GC (good for either 2, or 10 years) You now have a Machine-Readable Immigrant Visa (MRIV) on your passport Once you arrive in the US a CBP agent will see the MRIV, and will stamp your passport (again) That stamp — sometimes called the Alien Documentation, Identification & Telecommunications (ADIT) stamp will show: • Your status as a lawful permanent resident (LPR) — you’ll notice the temporary I-551 designation at the top of the stamp • Your date of admission (crossed the border) • The date of expiration for your temporary I-551 The MRIV, together with the ADIT stamp, will prove your LPR status for NO MORE THAN one (1) year following the date of entry Employers should, therefore, accept the MRIV, with the ADIT stamp, as “List A” documents proving your identity and authorizing you to work Once the date of expiration listed on the ADIT stamp is reached, you will need to provide the official I-551, otherwise known as your GC (good for either 2, or 10 years)

It took exactly 7 weeks for us from passport delivery to upgraded Issued status. Hang in there. It’s coming!!!

Send in both. The old (expired) one should have holes in it or be mutilated somehow. Add a note explaining new vs expired. I’m sure they’ll figure it out.

I do not believe that is in the cards. To my understanding all needs to be done within Canada. You’ll have a tracking number with Canada Post sent from authorized locations going into the Consulate, and I highly doubt it’s permissible for your IV passport to be sent to the US

No. Only a designated Courier Facility listed @ ais.usvisa

Montreal-IV-DV@state.gov is the correct email to contact the Consulate for your situation. It seems passports are requested even if already in their possession. Not the first time I’ve read about this happening. Good luck 🤞🏻

Congratulations 🥳 🎉 🥂🍾🍾🍾 We’re anticipating receiving ours today, Oct 2

It will be an email from the AIS website. If you requested expedited (Purolator) delivery and provided a cell number, will also receive text updates

Happy trails to you! 😃

Did you go through the entire process of updating every section in the IV application and completing it in full? It makes no sense that just by solely tapping on “Re-opened” it “became incomplete”

Correct. After clearing AP and receiving email to proceed with required documents (passport, etc) we mailed (as per instructions found on the ais.usvisa. com website) the passport, RMPC Cert, and 2 b&w passport photos. Medical plus proof of recent COVID shot were digitally sent directly to the Consulate by Dr Lee