ian-mstm

He has received incorrect information from the 3rd party contractor he spoke to at the call center in Scotland. Only call USCIS when you want incorrect information.


No, he won't.


The I-864 is nothing like an I-129F. The I-864W however, is similar to the I-864. The children require an I-864W. You require an I-864.


No, you can't. This, again, is incorrect information.


Oh dear god... do not act on any of the information you've received. It's a train wreck waiting to happen. Never call them again!

Ian

ian-mstm

Immigration is not a minefield - but it does require: 1) that you pay attention to details; and 2) concentrate only on the appropriate visa. Different visas have different requirements - yes, even different marriage-based visas. When you start reading about different visas you will become confused if those requirements are not the same as what you have been told or are expecting. This is normal... and results from the fact that you are violating #2 above. Stop reading stuff (= K-3) that has nothing to do with your specific visa.

I'll also add that immigration takes time. Everyone want everything to happen quickly - but that's not realistic. Immigration doesn't work that way. You, for example, want to get the kids into school before the fall term starts. If they're USCs, that won't be a problem... but from what you've written, I doubt they are USCs.

Ian

Noorah101

From the OP's original post, it sounds like her husband is currently in the USA. So he received incorrect information from the 3rd party contractors working in the USA.

Rene

ian-mstm

Oops... good catch! My bad!

I really wish she would answer some of our questions rather than just keep asking more questions. We have no idea whether or not she's understanding what we're saying, or paying attention to the details - especially as it relates to the children.

Mapleleafbull: I'm guessing that you wouldn't take tax advice from someone who has never completed a tax return... it's the same with US immigration. I can pretty much guarantee that the people who answer the phone have never been through the US immigration process. We have! We aren't going to steer you wrong.

Ian

Noorah101

Just out of curiousity, if your husband didn't yet have proof of his US citizenship, in what capacity did he enter the USA? Is he there as a Canadian citizen where he didn't need a visa to enter the USA?

You say an opportunity came up regarding work in the USA. Is he currently in the USA, working?

Rene

mapleleafbull

Hi All,

Yes my husband is in the US now and entered as a Canadian citizern, he isn't working yet, he had an interview for a job which is perfect for him. Unfotunately the outcome all depends on the outcome of his N600, we were hoping it would be finalised now as the processing time was 6 x months, but there is now a 3 x month delay on applications. He is allowed to remain in the US for 6 x months as a Canadian but can't work until he has his citzernship approved.

Thanks for all your advice, I guess this is going to be a longer process than I first thought, it is so frustrating though when you speak to so call immigration specialists at the USCIS (in the States, as this is where my husband called) and they mis inform you. It must be awful for people that aren't aware of websites such as this and depend on the USCIS for information.

As soon as he has acceptance of his N600 we will submit the I-130 and go from there! I am grateful of your advice as I was about to resign as I am on a 3-6 x month notice period with work......but think I will hang on in there for the time being

ian-mstm

We sympathize... because it is frustrating to get misinformation.


Don't quit your job and don't buy plane tickets until he has the immigrant visa in his passport.

Ian

Noorah101

Just to clarify, your husband already IS a USC. He's just waiting for the certificate so he can prove it. He should look up Form I-9 and review it, because he will be asked by any new employer to fill this out and return it to them, showing proof of right to work in the USA. He should make sure he can meet the documentary requirements on the I-9.

Even if he stays in the USA beyond 6 months, he should be OK because he's a USC and has the right to live in the USA.

Rene

Noorah101

You mean until SHE has the immigrant visa in HER passport. He's the USC, she's the immigrant.

Rene

ian-mstm

D'Oh! Is it Friday yet? I so need Friday to hurry up! Either that... or more coffee! MUCH more coffee!

Ian

mapleleafbull

Thanks all for your advice, I will let him know about the I-9 and will no doubt be asking further questions soon