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    Canadian Passport From USA -- anyone applied recently ? how long did it take for you?

    I just applied 2 weeks ago and the website says 20 business days. i know that I might still need to wait another 2 week, but anyone here has any experience recently how long you got it? Thanks!
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    Green card renewal questions -- father might not be in US for biometric appt

    Hello, My father has a green card, since 9 years ago and it is about time for him to renew next year (within 6 months before expires). He has a business in home country, therefore he always go back and forth US and home country. Does anyone know once we file for the application to...
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    When to apply

    Hi, I got my green card based on employement and on the GC it says 11/01/07 date becoming PR. When can I start applying for citizenship? Thanks,
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    Can my father take citizenship test at US embassy abroad?

    Just curious if this is possible. He is traveling for business a lot and might be at home country more often. Thanks
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    Applying US citizenship from foreign country?

    My father has been a US resident for over 5 years. He is about 70 years old. He is more of a business person who comes to US for 2x a year while still doing and living in a foreign country. Can he apply for citizenship from the country he lives now through the embassy ? If not, I guess he...
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    US Citizenship application from abroad

    Can we actually apply US citizenship and take it at US consulate abroad where we stay for work temporarily right now? (Indonesia) It's been 6 years since my father got his GC thanks
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    GC mailing time after interview?

    Hello I finally got my GC for both me and spouse through employement based (I sponsored her). Got interview at local santa ana office and aced the interview, even it was pretty details. IO asked for evidence that marriage is bonafide and asked for pictures. She satisfied and approved...
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    AOS Interview questions

    Hello all, I will be having AOS interview at local Santa Ana USCIS office next month finally for employment based GC. From my lawyer comment, only 5% of AOS applicants get interview. Looks like I am one of the 5%. I suspect it is because I got married last december 06 to file together with...
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    Important question about marriage and I485

    Hi. I recently got approved for LC EB2 and ready to file 140+485. I am single now, but I have a fiancee, who's an foreigner. When is the best time to get married and get my fiancee a green card too as a spouse?
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    LC EB3 approved, but ?

    Hi All I got my LC EB3 approved recently and applying for I140. I'm a non-indian/chinese/mexico/phillipines citizen. I am just thinking if I should reapply for PERM EB2 to save years of wait in I485. 1. My company might allow that. But, do you think this is a good idea and will save...
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    EB-3 visa number backlog

    Anybody got any idea what the future of EB3 backlog will be? I heard there is a new law that will take effect, which might help. Any idea?
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    Health insurance required?

    Hi I'm a landed immigrant in Vancouver Are we required to apply for the health card? The premium is $57/month and it's pretty steep. What if we have another insurance that we can use? Will it be a problem for the immigration if I don't apply for the healthcard?
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    Approved?

    Hi all, I checked my case online today (my sister is sponsoring me for GC). This is what the system got back to me: Can you tell me what it means? Approved means I still have to wait for the visa number or something? Thanks!! Receipt date: sep 2002 Application Type: I130...
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    Got GC from employer and doesn't work for them?

    Hi. I am just wondering. If I have a family friend who owns a good company and willing to sponsor for LC and GC just for helping out. If I get the GC finally and don't work for them, will it be a problem or will it be investigated? what's the consequence according to anybody's experience here...
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    WHY DOES AFRICA RECEIVE 20400 GCs?

    Can somebody give me good reasons why africa is such a priority to US government in DV? 3X asia quota? I don't understand this numbering system Region All DV Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed Separately AFRICA AF 20,400 Ethiopia 18,950 Nigeria 12,350 ASIA AS 6,100...
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    Is I-130 process getting tougher?

    I just met a lawyer, who's been handling a lot of I130s, and she said right now immigration is very tough on I130. For example, husband/wife have to live together for 3 years and for cases like husband needs to work on projects at other state/city, there will be a problem, since immigration...
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    Crossing pacific hwy border, what to make sure?

    I am going to cross WA-BC border this month. Can someone tell me what we need to pay attention to when going to canada at US border inspection and coming back at US border inspection? I'm H-1b holder with no valid visa stamp and going there using auto revalidation. What exactly is done in...
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    Is it ok if we make appointment and doesn't show up?

    I am trying to get to Canada now using automatic revalidation, but just in case something is wrong i want to make appointment at nvars.com for h1b visa stamping. If i don't show up at appointment, is it ok or i'll be in blacklist or something? anybody knows? also, does anyone know...
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    Mexico stamping if worst case happens...

    Hi. If we get the worst case scenario for mexico h1b stamping, which is security clearance for a few weeks... Can we actually go back to US while waiting for this? I heard about this before, but please let me know. Thanks
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    H1b stamping in Canada experience?

    Can anybody share their experience on h1b stamping in Canada US Consulates? Especially, current condition and how hard it is and what to prepare... I'm from indonesia, by the way and in USA now under h1b working for major corp. Thanks!
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