How does my daughter enter?
Feb 7th 2008, 8:24 am
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Re: How does my daughter enter?
It is much faster if you petition in Canada: http://www.amcits.com/immigration_usa_relative.asp
Not that it is 'fast' by most standards. Just faster than petition in the US.
You might really want to consider a private consultation with an attorney.
Not that it is 'fast' by most standards. Just faster than petition in the US.
You might really want to consider a private consultation with an attorney.
If so, never mind my post about having to send it to the USA.
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Feb 7th 2008, 8:31 am
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Re: How does my daughter enter?
I disagree. I-130s for Immediate Relatives can be filed in Canadian Consulate (exception Quebec City last time I looked).
Feb 7th 2008, 8:58 am
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Re: How does my daughter enter?
I suppose if one is told it'll take 4 months here but 8 months there, it's more comforting if one goes the '4 month' route. Or maybe it is just a form of self-delusion.
Thanks for the advice - looks like Canada it is.
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Feb 7th 2008, 10:31 am
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Re: How does my daughter enter?
Please don't discount a $100-$200 consultation with a US Immigration attorney who is awake.
Feb 7th 2008, 12:30 pm
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Re: How does my daughter enter?
The problem with Immigrant Visas in Canada is that they all go through Montreal. MTL is notoriously slow with giving out interviews; recent timelines are long.. as in 9-12 months petition-->interview. While this can of course change at any time, it's only BEEN changing in one direction (slower).
Please don't discount a $100-$200 consultation with a US Immigration attorney who is awake.
Please don't discount a $100-$200 consultation with a US Immigration attorney who is awake.
Regarding the interview, who exactly do they interview when the applicant is a child? My daughter is 6 years old.
Feb 7th 2008, 1:57 pm
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Re: How does my daughter enter?
A quick google shows that for an Immigrant Visa, the child MUST appear in person (not so for non-immigrant or derivative visas).
Feb 7th 2008, 2:11 pm
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Re: How does my daughter enter?
Thanks for that info.
However, it's interesting that the last part of the info on the Child Citizenship Act ("Other Provisions") states "The child lives abroad in the legal and physical custody of the American citizen parent and has been lawfully admitted into the United States as a nonimmigrant." - wouldn't entering on a VWP be "lawfully admitted ... as a nonimmigrant"?
(I suppose now that things are sorted for me I want us both to get into USA legally and permanently, as quickly as possible - I'm just looking for the fastest route).
However, it's interesting that the last part of the info on the Child Citizenship Act ("Other Provisions") states "The child lives abroad in the legal and physical custody of the American citizen parent and has been lawfully admitted into the United States as a nonimmigrant." - wouldn't entering on a VWP be "lawfully admitted ... as a nonimmigrant"?
(I suppose now that things are sorted for me I want us both to get into USA legally and permanently, as quickly as possible - I'm just looking for the fastest route).
I looked up that link. I will admit that I had totally forgotten about 322(a)(2)(B) where you could use YOUR mother's prior residence in the United States [at least five years, 2 while over 14]. [I will say "I may be a lawyer, but I'm not your lawyer." I've never done one of these, and you learn something new every day].
The N-600K can be filed at ANY local "field office" -- so you can look on line as to which one has the shortest backlog. It seems that Buffalo is pretty quick while Seattle is pretty backlogged [I was looking at "border" CIS field offices].
When you get the interview date, that is considered a ground for a "B-2" visa and entry -- so it seems that that VWT would be appropriate with.
I will say a retained consultation might have gotten you to that result quicker [I dig deeper when I'm paid for it. I post general information on this forum].
FWIW, Andrew Wilson of this list [email protected] and James Eiss, [email protected] are two excellent lawyers in Buffalo.
Good luck.
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Feb 7th 2008, 5:27 pm
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Re: How does my daughter enter?
Hi:
I looked up that link. I will admit that I had totally forgotten about 322(a)(2)(B) where you could use YOUR mother's prior residence in the United States [at least five years, 2 while over 14]. [I will say "I may be a lawyer, but I'm not your lawyer." I've never done one of these, and you learn something new every day].
The N-600K can be filed at ANY local "field office" -- so you can look on line as to which one has the shortest backlog. It seems that Buffalo is pretty quick while Seattle is pretty backlogged [I was looking at "border" CIS field offices].
When you get the interview date, that is considered a ground for a "B-2" visa and entry -- so it seems that that VWT would be appropriate with.
I looked up that link. I will admit that I had totally forgotten about 322(a)(2)(B) where you could use YOUR mother's prior residence in the United States [at least five years, 2 while over 14]. [I will say "I may be a lawyer, but I'm not your lawyer." I've never done one of these, and you learn something new every day].
The N-600K can be filed at ANY local "field office" -- so you can look on line as to which one has the shortest backlog. It seems that Buffalo is pretty quick while Seattle is pretty backlogged [I was looking at "border" CIS field offices].
When you get the interview date, that is considered a ground for a "B-2" visa and entry -- so it seems that that VWT would be appropriate with.
However, please could you explain what "... so it seems that that VWT would be appropriate with" means? I read that again and again and it didn't seem to make sense grammatically. Also what does VWT stand for?
Feb 7th 2008, 8:57 pm
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Re: How does my daughter enter?
The processing times stated is the time to do what exactly?
Feb 8th 2008, 1:11 am
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Re: How does my daughter enter?
The visa waiver program is for entry as a "B" visitor for pleasure minus the visa. VWB is the equivalent of a "B-1" business entry and VWT is the equivalent of a "B-2" visit for pleasure. The CIS interview notice for a 322 citizenship interview is set forth as qualifying as a B-2.
Feb 8th 2008, 1:14 am
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Re: How does my daughter enter?
Hi:
"Exactly" is a term which can't be used. However, CIS does post processing times on its website and you can check what THEY say about processing of N-600's. BTW, at those interviews, if all the ducks are in a row, you walk out with a certificate of citizenship for your daughter.
"Exactly" is a term which can't be used. However, CIS does post processing times on its website and you can check what THEY say about processing of N-600's. BTW, at those interviews, if all the ducks are in a row, you walk out with a certificate of citizenship for your daughter.
Feb 8th 2008, 7:42 am
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Re: How does my daughter enter?
Hi:
The visa waiver program is for entry as a "B" visitor for pleasure minus the visa. VWB is the equivalent of a "B-1" business entry and VWT is the equivalent of a "B-2" visit for pleasure. The CIS interview notice for a 322 citizenship interview is set forth as qualifying as a B-2.
The visa waiver program is for entry as a "B" visitor for pleasure minus the visa. VWB is the equivalent of a "B-1" business entry and VWT is the equivalent of a "B-2" visit for pleasure. The CIS interview notice for a 322 citizenship interview is set forth as qualifying as a B-2.
Feb 8th 2008, 7:44 am
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Re: How does my daughter enter?
Hi:
"Exactly" is a term which can't be used. However, CIS does post processing times on its website and you can check what THEY say about processing of N-600's. BTW, at those interviews, if all the ducks are in a row, you walk out with a certificate of citizenship for your daughter.
"Exactly" is a term which can't be used. However, CIS does post processing times on its website and you can check what THEY say about processing of N-600's. BTW, at those interviews, if all the ducks are in a row, you walk out with a certificate of citizenship for your daughter.
Ok, I should have just said "what does the processing time relate to"?
1) From 'receipt of application' to 'provision of certificate'?
2) From 'receipt of application' to 'notification of interview'?
3) Any other combination of events?
