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I was unable to attend final interview in Montreal (lived on West Coast) because they scheduled it a few days before Christmas (too expensive to get there). Sad to say my husband was killed in USA before I could be interviewed. I was advised file died when he did. AT NO time when I consulted with INS staff in person or on telephone did anyone tell me about widows petition. Two year time limit has elapsed and I am sole parent of USA citizens. Now that shock has worn off what are my options!
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I was unable to attend final interview in Montreal (lived on West Coast) because they scheduled it a few days before Christmas (too expensive to get there). Sad to say my husband was killed in USA before I could be interviewed. I was advised file died when he did. AT NO time when I consulted with INS staff in person or on telephone did anyone tell me about widows petition. Two year time limit has elapsed and I am sole parent of USA citizens. Now that shock has worn off what are my options! -
At the time that your spouse died were you married to him for 2 years? This is extremely important. If you were even one day shy of two years answer no to my question.Comment
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we were married 17 years.....i was only non usa citizen in the family waiting to move when he was killed.Comment
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since you have been married to him for more than two years, you can apply with the widow's petition. That's why Bronze lady was asking, and I am sure she'll give you the details.
Sorry about your husband.Comment
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spousal application was started in july 98 and interview was to be few days before christmas 99. I was advised numerous times that application died when he did. He died 2000 even though I had made numerous enquiries during the year following his death NO ONE at INS (either from my personal visits or by phone) advised me of the widows petition. I only just found out about it last week by an INS supervisor. Now what can I do since it is now 4 years since his passing. I have not remarried. Is there a a waiver or something I can ask for to waive the ''window'' of 2 years only?Comment
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Should I apply and then when it is rejected appeal it????Comment
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should i just move where i wanna in usa and then apply -- both kids will be attending school.Comment
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At the time that your spouse died were you married to him for 2 years?Comment
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