Husband trying to move to US

Reba
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Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 6:36 pm

 

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Plus, with a US spouse and the TN visa being a non-immigrant visa, he may not be approved for it as he clearly has immigrant intent. TN also needs to be renewed annually, and this could become a pain I imagine. The IR-1 would be good for 10 years, with eligibility for citizenship application in 3 years.

Your best bet is the IR-1. The current filing fee is $190 just for the petition, but all the fees are going up next week I think it is. I don't remember what the new fees will be. There are other costs as well that you will need to consider, like the cost of the medical exam, (not covered by provincial healthcare insurance), cost of the police certificate, travel to Montreal for the interview etc etc etc.
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Tammy
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Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 10:06 am

 

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We would have to travel to Montreal? They won't do it w/out the interview? What about the US consulate in Toronto? They don't do them there?

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waterwaterwaterloolooloo
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Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 10:27 am

 

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Yes you would. Not every consulate does certain things. Montreal is the only place that does IR-1 interviews,. Just the way it is. If you live near toronto, Montreal isn't that far away. (6 hours from toronto) PLUS montreal is such a great city! Why don't you go for your interview and plan a few days there or something. A little rendezvous perhaps?
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nelsona
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Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 12:05 pm

 

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. and a immigrant petitioner is not allowed TN in any event, so the EAD which will be obtained 3 months after filing I-485, which will be filed after arrival in US, will be the only legal way to work in US.

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flames9
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Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 3:38 pm

 

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for the cr-1, or ir-1 in ur case, Montreal is the ONLY consulate that handles the interviews! Doesnt matter if you live in Vancouver, off to Montreal you go!
Not sure how long it is taking to do a DCF from start to finish! Back in 2004 whenb Iwas doing my cr-1 (not DCF--just the reg route which iss suppose to take longer) was 6 months! BUT now everything seems to be taking longer! In some cases close to a year! But dont quote me on that!

The immigration process to the USA (at least marriage based) can be very frustrating! 2 people can start at the same time, go through the same district offices, yet complete the process months apart! Some things make no sense,lol and one is almost best not to try and make sense of it, if ya try to, will just end up with ulcers or an alcoholic! Not trying to scare you, it can just be a stressfull process! Whats working in ur favor, is that ur with ur spouse already! Many spend the time apart!

Not sure why you could not log onto Visajourney? Did you make a profile? I dont think you can post as a guest. It is a super site with lots of good information--all free! Best of luck.

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Reba
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Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:30 am

 

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They are not filing an I 485 though, they're going for the IR-1, which is an immigrant visa, complete with employement authorization.

Here is a link that is posted at Visa Journey for information about DCF in Canada. I do not know how up to date it is
http://www.amcits.com/immigration_usa_relative.asp

Here is the thread, there may be some updated info http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=621

When I went through all this, DCF was not possible in Canada, so I have no clue how it all works.
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flames9
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Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 7:39 am

 

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And for a bit earlier this Yr, DCF was suspended for awhile, think it was due to the adam walsh law, but I think its back and rolling! I'm not sure exactly about the DCF procedures, but all explained on VJ. I do belive the USA citizen must be a resident of Canada. One files the paperwork at the closest USA consualte in Canada, but ur interview will be in Montreal. It should be ur fastest "realtionship" visa route! When it first started up only took a few months, but for awhile (and maybe even now) it really slowed down! But im sure there is current info on VJ.

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nelsona
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Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 7:44 am

 

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In fact, Tammy has not decided on either course -- that is the point of her posting.

I was merely confiming what reba said, that even if eligible for TN, one would not be granted, and that going to US first, which many do, would require a 3 month wait to work, which is may be less than current Ir-1 backlog.

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