I-485 Pending - Travel to Canada?

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Hi all,

My wife has a TD extension pending (I-485), but has been called by Citizenship Canada to write her citizenship exam? Can she go for exam and then apply at the US Consulate in Ottowa, or come back here? Please note that her last visa has now expired at least two months ago. Please help!

Thank you!
 
Why don't you edit your original post.

Her pending TD will be cancelled when she leaves, but who cares? She will apply for TD visa at consulate, and enter on TD status when she comes back, at the border/airposrt. She needs proof of your TN and marriage.

Her I-539 kept her in status, as it was intended.
 
Canadian Citizenship Residecy Days

Cheif said:
Hi all,

My wife has a TD ... but has been called by Citizenship Canada to write her citizenship exam...

Thank you!
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Hi Chief,
My wife is also on US TD status (with Canadian Permanent Residence status), and we have been trying to figure out how she can complete the remainder of her residency requirements as per Canadian Citizenship rules.

Can you explain how your wife was able to do this? Your response will be very helpful. Thanks.
 
advance parole

Can Canadian citizens in US awaiting their 485 approval, travel to canada? Do they need advance parole to cross the border by land?.....Me and my wife are on H1 and H4 visa respectively.
 
windsorguy2005 said:
Can Canadian citizens in US awaiting their 485 approval, travel to canada? Do they need advance parole to cross the border by land?.....Me and my wife are on H1 and H4 visa respectively.
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If you have H1/H4 status, you can re-enter using that instead of AP. Being Canadian makes no difference.
 
TNDV2008 said:
Hi Chief,
My wife is also on US TD status (with Canadian Permanent Residence status), and we have been trying to figure out how she can complete the remainder of her residency requirements as per Canadian Citizenship rules.

Can you explain how your wife was able to do this? Your response will be very helpful. Thanks.
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Your wife can submit the Canadian citizenship application even without meeting the residency requirement. Refer to their website for details.

Thanks
 
nelsona said:
Why don't you edit your original post.

Her pending TD will be cancelled when she leaves, but who cares? She will apply for TD visa at consulate, and enter on TD status when she comes back, at the border/airposrt. She needs proof of your TN and marriage.

Her I-539 kept her in status, as it was intended.
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Thank you for your response. Are you sure that her I-539 kept her in status, and that it is ok to apply at the consulate? Is there any US immigration documentation that we can refer to as evidence?

Thank you!
 
Cheif said:
Are you sure that her I-539 kept her in status, and that it is ok to apply at the consulate?
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Absolutely. So long as the I-539 was submitted and received by USCIS before the I-94 expired, she's fine. You may want to bring the receipt to the consular interview just to be safe.
 
Hi~ RealCanadian-

I have been called for Canadian citizenship test and the question I have is about showing my passport. If they see all those exit/entry stamps they may refuse me the Canadian citizenship.
Will that be ok if I tell them that I misplaced my passport?
What will be the consequences for that?
 
sa7797 said:
Hi~ RealCanadian-

I have been called for Canadian citizenship test and the question I have is about showing my passport. If they see all those exit/entry stamps they may refuse me the Canadian citizenship.
Will that be ok if I tell them that I misplaced my passport?
What will be the consequences for that?
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Great way to start your Canadian life -- with a lie.

Twit.
 
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sa7797 said:
Hi~ RealCanadian-

I have been called for Canadian citizenship test and the question I have is about showing my passport. If they see all those exit/entry stamps they may refuse me the Canadian citizenship.
Will that be ok if I tell them that I misplaced my passport?
What will be the consequences for that?
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Why would they deny it? They will deny only if you lie on your application or if you do not complete the physical presence requirement for the citizenship.
 
TheRealCanadian said:
Absolutely. So long as the I-539 was submitted and received by USCIS before the I-94 expired, she's fine. You may want to bring the receipt to the consular interview just to be safe.
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What if we submitted the application the same day that her TD was expiring and they received it about two days later?
 
She will likely be considered out of status. This is not a big deal as long as she does not exceed 180 days. When she leaves US, this will be wiped clean, and she can get TD visa at consulate, based on your TN.

Next time be a little bit more timely.
 
windsorguy2005 said:
Can Canadian citizens in US awaiting their 485 approval, travel to canada? Do they need advance parole to cross the border by land?.....Me and my wife are on H1 and H4 visa respectively.
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if you are working with a valid H1 and with the same employee, you can travel to canada or anywhere because H1 allows dual intend. h1 and i485 are for the same employer?
 
guys this is a US immigration forum. you keep forgeting US/Canada relationship is strong and they do share information at the borders.
 
nelsona said:
She will likely be considered out of status. This is not a big deal as long as she does not exceed 180 days. When she leaves US, this will be wiped clean, and she can get TD visa at consulate, based on your TN.

Next time be a little bit more timely.
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Nelsona is absolutely right. there is a chance that the CBP or Consulate officer will give your wife hardtime and it is their Discretion to issue the visa.
 
sshakeny said:
Nelsona is absolutely right. there is a chance that the CBP or Consulate officer will give your wife hardtime and it is their Discretion to issue the visa.
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There appears to be some conflicting messages on this? Did anyone have similar experiences on this?

Thanks.
 
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