Port of Spain Office, Trinidad and Tobago

[shemaine]

dunno but they got my passport on the august 10 and i'm able to track my passport returning yesterday,

 

[Coquecinelle]

dunno but they got my passport on the august 10 and i'm able to track my passport returning yesterday,

Oh wow you're lucky ! I'm still waiting for the return of my husband's passport!

 

[shemaine]

dont worry you will have it in no time

 

[Canadianinlove]

I agree with Ryan your lawyer will tell you the worse case scenario so that you can't calling them and asking them where it is all the time.
Legally - the process is max they can keep your passport for 3 months

That being said you should expect it shortly. I would day in another week or so.

Hi everyone! I have a quick question : did any of you ever see someone Who took 2-3 months before they got their passport back? I asked my lawyer today and she told me that's how long it might take!! The passport is in POS since August 8th.

Thank you again!!

 

[Canadianinlove]

Congratulations again. Thank you for sharing your landing story. I got teary eyed reading it as I remember all of the emotions when my husband landed and we were finished.
It is an unreal feeling with so much happiness.

Best wishes for your ceremony. Now you are really on a path to a new life.

Hey Hey

My wife finally landed. I was in NJ for this past weekend, and we drove back - crossing at Rainbow Bridge Niagara Falls.
It's deff a sigh of relief - no more waiting, no more flying, no more, busing, no more car trips to NJ or in between.

 

[Canadianinlove]

Below is the link for the online application
it is pretty complex and they ask for a lot of information. I had to save it a few times - get additionally information and log back in and complete it.

https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/

Once it is completed then you have to contact the US Embassy in your city and book an appointment - it is different for each US Embassy in different cities. In Toronto I had to go to another site and book an appointment on line.

Which form did you complete? I tried locating it and got so confused!

 

[shemaine]

as i am sponsored by my husband ,how much money do i have to land with or am i expected to land with money

 

[triniluv2117]

Hey Hey

My wife finally landed. I was in NJ for this past weekend, and we drove back - crossing at Rainbow Bridge Niagara Falls.
It's deff a sigh of relief - no more waiting, no more flying, no more, busing, no more car trips to NJ or in between.


When we crossed, we met the border agent - provided all passports (her, her mom, my mom, sister-in-law, and I - Everyone wanted to see for themselves).
From there, he directed us inside, where we met Agent 2 - I provided passport for her, and I, plus my driver's license, everyone else passport was returned and asked to sit in the waiting area.

At that point, we waited about 10 minutes, and finally called up by Agent 3 - simple questions of the following:
- How much money was she entering with
- Did she have any high-value items coming back separately
- Agent 3 - reread the sponsorship clause (live together for 2 years, etc...)

We returned to the sitting area, and then called back for the Record of landing.

We were advised of the following:
- OHIP can be applied for after getting a mailing address verification (bank statement) need to apply at a Service ONTARIO location
- PR Card will be mailed in 10 weeks
- SIN can be applied for right away - need to apply at a Service CANADA location (we went the next day)

All in all we were in and out in about 30 mins, if that.

We spend a few hours at the falls, driving around seeing all the lights, and beautiful Canadian side.

Its been two days, and I think im still in a state of bliss - of having her with me, at all times, going to bed, waking up, her physical present is odd to me - and Im now sharing a bed, a washroom, a room, etc.... but its awesome feeling. Interesting story, we went to Hareys' yesterday and relaxed and ate dinner before going to the CNE - was pretty nice, its def going to take getting use to. Getting used to doing family stuff, stuff together. Then we spent countless hours eating, and walking about. She was in awe, a new place, nice ppls, etc...

Next week, we're having our ceremony wedding, followed by reception, so krazy busy with that. Ill have the following week off, and we're gona hit up some attractions in Toronto.

Now im finally able to do those things couples do ...holding hands, not feeling that we have to run-down the next 24 hours because im going back home. Just going grocery feels so nice. We went to the CNE yesterday spend hours just walking around, taking pictures, hugging up, kissing...

Sigh finally!


It's unfortunate that im back at work (still doing a day and night job) so back to the grind for the next 3 days, but im taking off next week, so I'll be with her a lot more.


What else?....I think thats it.


Cheers,

Ryan

congrats Ryan! i know the feeling, so happy for you and your wife and congrats on the upcoming wedding such a nice landing story was a pleasure to read.

 

[Anxiouswifey]

Below is the link for the online application
it is pretty complex and they ask for a lot of information. I had to save it a few times - get additionally information and log back in and complete it.

https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/

Once it is completed then you have to contact the US Embassy in your city and book an appointment - it is different for each US Embassy in different cities. In Toronto I had to go to another site and book an appointment on line.

Thanks for the information!!

 

[ryanr]

as i am sponsored by my husband ,how much money do i have to land with or am i expected to land with money

You don't need to bring anyting, other than your fine self, the landing docs and your passport.

They're more so concerned if you have $10K or more, and any large, high value items you are either bringing in OR coming separately.

Cheers

Ryan

 

[shemaine]

ok thanks ryanr was concern about ,that can wait to land..... ;D

 

[ryanr]

ok thanks ryanr was concern about ,that can wait to land..... ;D

Oh and for the record, of you are bringing more than 10K, you are allowed, in addition to any other Hugh value item.

They just need a list of all items so they may allow it at the port of entries as it comes in. This way you will not pay duties and taxes.


Cheers
-Ryan

 

[shemaine]

passport recieved today with stamp visa today. yay me.... ;D so happy ,just wanna say thanks guys for all the info and advice u shared ,and i pray ifor good news from cic for you all.

 

[Canadianinlove]

Amazing news! Congratulations! I am so happy for you! It was a quick and speedy process for you!
God bless and now you can look forward to a new life together!
:-* :-* :-* :-*

passport recieved today with stamp visa today. yay me.... ;D so happy ,just wanna say thanks guys for all the info and advice u shared ,and i pray ifor good news from cic for you all.

 

[Canadianinlove]

Just a quick update on me

Hubby had an interview this morning for his US Visa so we could do and see his mom who is visiting his sister in NYC. He got denied by the US Consulate.

We aren't really upset because we kind of expected them not to issue him a visa because at the same time we were also handing back his greencard. I think the IO was a little annoyed that my husband did not want to live in the US and only wanted to visit. lol

We will apply again but probably in a couple of years.

Next vacation for us is sweet TNT - although Canada has been hotter than Trinidad this summer!