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  7. WaitingEB-1AJan23
    Hi, my DQ was Jan 2024! … there is a typo.
  8.    Canadian24 reacted to a post in a topic: Montreal embassy EB-2 interview wait time-Part 2
  9. WaitingEB-1AJan23
    We had our interview last week, and it went well—my green card was approved! I am so happy and relieved! I first contacted the lawyer and started the process two years ago! - After a 30-minute wait, we were invited to a counter to show our original paperwork: birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce certificates, police certificates, and translations … This took around 45 minutes. I had everything organized and also copies of everything. Please note that they wanted a few copies, so it was also essential to bring them! I had a new passport and the old one with me. This was also important! I also needed to provide a copy of the new passport. In the end, the officer asked for the two photos. It was a relief that all the paperwork was accurate. I believe this was not the case with many people before us. -After a 15-minute wait, we were invited to a counter to take our fingerprints. That was fast. - After another 15-minute wait, we were invited to the interview (another counter). We were first asked to swear/affirm that we were telling the truth. I was then asked about the reason for my ‘extraordinary ability’ (I applied EB-1A ). I discussed my research. The officer then asked where do we plan to move. I said we don’t know yet. The next question was about my birth of origin, whether I have lived somewhere else but in Canada and my native country, and where and when. He also clarified this from my spouse. Then he asked if we had been in the US before and had ever been refused. He then asked if we were ever arrested. Then he said that he was approving our green card application! He explained that we would receive the passports in two weeks and then explained the landing process. We must land before early September but can land anytime after we receive the package… we can come back to Canada to arrange the final move. He also told me I could clarify the US address when we landed (the address to mail the green card). -Everyone was very kind and friendly. The atmosphere was welcoming—people were smiling! We were congratulated in the end. It was a smooth process that took less than two hours. -We did not bring bags or phones; I had everything inside a large document folder. I got an updated CV and some degree certificates, but they were not asked. At the end of the interview, they returned all the original birth certificates, etc., -The embassy entrance is between the pharmacy and RBC. The door is next to the bank’s door. No signs are outside, but the street number is on the door. We entered 15 minutes before our interview time. After we entered the external door, the officer came out from the door on the left and asked to see our passports. Then we were asked in, and there was a security check, just like at the airport. They put a sticker on our passports and gave us a number. We then went to an elevator and upstairs. -I forgot to ask when/how to pay for the green cards… Perhaps we will receive that information with the package.
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    I just spoke with another cross-border accountant, who clarified that I will automatically become a USA tax resident when I land! That’s what I had read and was hoping to. I need to give my employer 2 months’ notice. Not sure if I should do that after the interview or on the day of landing… I could work those final 2 months online! I'm also wondering if we should ‘land’ with the moving truck? Has anyone done that - or did you move later?
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  15. WaitingEB-1AJan23
    Yes, I tried to explain this to him. But he kept saying that I should remain non-tax resident during the first year (2025). Perhaps I should find another cross border accountant! I wonder if you could recommend yours?
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  17. WaitingEB-1AJan23
    I have a question about deeming non-resident in Canada for tax purposes. Our interview is at the end of March, and if everything goes well, we plan to 'land' at the end of May, after (hopefully) closing our house sale. I would need to continue working for my Canadian employer during the transition phase, likely until summer 2026 (online). I met with a cross-border accountant yesterday, and he recommended that in 2025 (our first year in the US), we would remain tax residents in Canada. He suggested we 'land' as late as possible, i.e. early September. He said it would be less complicated if we claim to become US tax residents starting Jan 2026 (and remain Canadian tax residents for 2025). He said this would give us more time to clear everything in Canada (bank accounts, investments...) He referred to a particular form (I think Form 8938 for reporting specified foreign financial assets) that newcomers need to fill out for the IRS (this would include all the worldwide assets). He said this would be complicated if becoming a tax resident in the US in the middle of a calendar year. He explained the tax treaty, but I find it confusing that we may end up paying taxes in both the US and Canada during the first year! If you plan to 'land' this year, when will you submit Form 73 to the CRA? Form 73 is a form used to declare your departure from Canada for tax purposes. Or do you wait and only do your departure taxes in April 2026? My accountant suggested this; He said the CRA would take 8-12 months to process Form 73. Are you planning to have any Canadian work during the transition phase? If so, are you planning to submit Form NR5 to the CRA as well? Form NR5 is a form used to declare your non-residency status in Canada for tax purposes. What do you plan to do with OHIP - and how/when to launch the Health insurance in the US?
  18. WaitingEB-1AJan23
    Interesting! Also, I brought all my original vaccination documents (had sent them digitally earlier). the originals were not checked. He reviewed the form I filled (me and my husband). After that he said, good news, no blood tests needed! My appt was at 12, Were were done with he x-ray at 12:25 already!
  19. WaitingEB-1AJan23
    Dr. Lyndon M. (toronto) told us no blood word needed. Just the chest X-ray.
  20.    Drifto reacted to a post in a topic: Montreal embassy EB-2 interview wait time-Part 2
  21. WaitingEB-1AJan23
    Hi, I had my medical yesterday. I did not have to do any lab tests - only the x-ray. It all took less than 30 minutes.
  22. WaitingEB-1AJan23
    Congratulations!
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  30. WaitingEB-1AJan23
    Thanks for letting us know! … it is all nerve breaking!😂
  31. WaitingEB-1AJan23
    I have not submitted anything. I don't think they asked to…
  32.    Canadian24 reacted to a post in a topic: Montreal embassy EB-2 interview wait time-Part 2
  33. WaitingEB-1AJan23
    Yes, I obtained a new ‘just in case’. Someone last fall experienced that they had to provide a new after the interview because it was over a year. So, I simply decided to play safe and obtained a new one last fall.
  34. WaitingEB-1AJan23
    I obtained new one- my first one was issued sept -23. My dq is end of Jan -24 and my interview will be end of March.
  35. WaitingEB-1AJan23
    Congratulations!
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