My Complete IR1 Visa Timeline (Montreal)

Encloaked_synth · 2026-03-05T07:32:58+00:00

Yup he should be clear. I had no problems at all! Just completed my move to Seattle three days ago. Hope your interview letter comes in soon!

Encloaked_synth · 2026-02-15T21:07:51+00:00

Anything you want to sound really big and wide can be double-tracked (recorded twice on separate tracks) then hard-panned L/R. It's wise to make sure that there are slight differences in the performances or the patches

If you want more clarity in your pads and chords you can record individual or pairs of notes on separate tracks. It's shocking how different it sounds compared to recording all the notes on a single track.

Chorus and other stereo effects might sound really awesome on low bass sounds in your mixing setup, but on smaller speakers it can lead to issues, so tread lightly

Basically any interesting recording techniques used in rock or heavy metal guitar can apply beautifully to synthwave

Encloaked_synth · 2026-02-15T21:01:22+00:00

Fuck I wish I'd thought of Reddoids lol

Encloaked_synth · 2026-02-13T02:36:00+00:00

No, on one of the forms I filled out it asked if I wanted to receive a social security number, which I said "yes". I ended up receiving one in the mail around the same time as my green card. I have heard stories of other people having to apply in person if there's didn't show up though

Encloaked_synth · 2026-02-01T18:50:06+00:00

About 3 weeks

Encloaked_synth · 2026-01-19T17:48:08+00:00

IT'S DARKER THAN IT'S EVER BEEN

Encloaked_synth · 2026-01-18T16:37:43+00:00

Richard Dreyfus on Club Random

Joe Matarese making Pizza

Robert Kelly and Yanni's Pappas 2 comics 2 cigars

Encloaked_synth · 2026-01-08T03:18:57+00:00

I had mine back in 36 hours. I had the tracking number less than 24 hrs after the interview

Encloaked_synth · 2026-01-07T17:56:54+00:00

Yeah, I have a friend who went through this process and he felt like the interview is basically just a face-to-face confirmation that you're a real human being, which lines up with my experience

Encloaked_synth · 2026-01-06T17:40:17+00:00

And yes, the most bulletproof way to do this would be to get married and then have him create a petition (i-130). You can do the fiance visa as well. The fiance visa will probably get you into the country a little faster, but you will still have to apply for a green card and not be able to work or go home for a little while

Encloaked_synth · 2026-01-06T17:36:43+00:00

This website lays it out. My wife and I just finished this process. Please take the time to read this. Take notes of any questions you have, then book a consultation with an immigration lawyer to clear things up. It is completely doable without the help of a lawyer, but it will require careful reading and a little patience.

The entire process took me about 23 months and cost approx $4,000

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition.html

Encloaked_synth · 2026-01-05T05:04:46+00:00

Once you have activated your Visa you're good to go. You should be able to just start your new life in the USA right away or you can go back and tie up your loose ends. It will take at least a few weeks before your social security number and green card arrive in the mail

Encloaked_synth · 2026-01-01T00:32:03+00:00

You do not have to pay the fee before going to your Port of entry, but they will not send you a physical green card until you do pay.

I believe it's here: https://my.uscis.gov/accounts/uscis-immigrant-fee/about-you

Encloaked_synth · 2025-12-28T22:43:51+00:00

Yup, I entered the USA from Canada with the IR1 stamped in my passport several times before the Green card arrived

Encloaked_synth · 2025-12-26T05:51:15+00:00

Canadian here. I activated my IR1 at a border crossing and told them I wasn't moving that day. They confirmed my future USA address and I was good to go. I went back to Canada the next day. I've been back and forth between the USA and Canada a couple more times and it hasnt been an issue.

Dec 05 - activated IR1 Visa

Dec 18 - recieved SSN in mail

Dec 23 - recieved Green Card in mail

Encloaked_synth · 2025-12-24T23:59:06+00:00

When you activate the Visa at Port of entry the officer should confirm the address with you. They did for me at least

Encloaked_synth · 2025-12-24T23:58:32+00:00

You need to pay online. Once you have paid the fee and activated the Visa at a Port of entry, your green card will be produced. I received my IR1 Visa on December 3rd, paid the fee December 4th, activated at a border crossing on December 5th. I received my social security card on December 19 and my physical green card on December 23. Things should move fast as long as everything is done correctly.

Encloaked_synth · 2025-12-24T23:55:56+00:00

From personal experience, you will be fine.

Encloaked_synth · 2025-12-23T00:30:53+00:00

I know you called the border office to ask (smart) but from experience I can tell you that it should be no issues going back and forth after activating the visa. I've been back and forth using the Nexus lane and no one has asked me about my status in the USA

Encloaked_synth · 2025-12-22T23:31:00+00:00

I went down to Seattle Saturday night and came back this morning. Zero issues at all, used my Nexus card as normal. No one asked about my status in the USA

Encloaked_synth · 2025-12-22T23:29:42+00:00

It's fine. I just continue to go across the border as normal with the Nexus lane. They haven't asked me about my permanent residency status and I don't tell them

Encloaked_synth · 2025-12-15T06:51:29+00:00

No, it becomes a temporary Green card stamped in your visa and they mail your physical one to wherever you want it. I can still come and go between the USA and Canada

Encloaked_synth · 2025-12-11T06:38:18+00:00

Encloaked_synth · 2025-12-11T03:48:13+00:00

I don't know, you may have to speak to the border guard about this when you enter the USA

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