ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
CanadaGot my passport renewal expedited!

I pick it up in 2 days at the passport office in Surrey BC at 3pm! costed $117 & they DO give back your old passport right away! She just stamped it cancelled and cut the bottom corner!


bccanadagirlFemaleCanada2012-12-04 00:37:00
CanadaGot my passport renewal expedited!
I pick it up in 2 days at the passport office in Surrey BC costed at 3pm! costed $117 & they DO give back your old passport right away! She just stamped it cancelled and cut the bottom corner!
bccanadagirlFemaleCanada2012-12-03 19:43:00
CanadaPassport less than 6 months from expiry by one week

Interview is in Montreal... Will this pose a problem? I thought it was July it expired but it's June 6th 2013 and my interview is on December 13th.

I went down to the passport office today and expedited for a new passport! Pick it up in 2 days wednsday at 3pm!! Thank- You everyone for all your help!
bccanadagirlFemaleCanada2012-12-03 19:40:00
CanadaPassport less than 6 months from expiry by one week

I renewed mine just before the interview. The change in passport number isn't an issue. I agree with the others, I'd apply now and rush it.

It doesn't? that's what I been worried about. For a passport renewal I have to turn in my current passport but I figure if I have a photocopy of my old passport and new passport I should be fine.
bccanadagirlFemaleCanada2012-12-03 00:40:00
CanadaPassport less than 6 months from expiry by one week

Possibly will. They are very "to the letter of the law" in the US. I would renew it and expedite it if at all possible. You can ask for the old one back so that you can take it to the consulate to show them both. I think an expedited request takes 24 hours. If you do it first thing on Monday, make sure to go to a Service Canada Centre in your area to get it done.

http://www.ppt.gc.ca...e.aspx?lang=eng

You could always email Montreal to see for sure, though.

I tried calling passport office but they couldn't tell me anything I guess 1st thing monday I go to the passport canada office and hope for the best... I hope my situation is enough reason for a 24hr passport.
bccanadagirlFemaleCanada2012-11-30 16:41:00
CanadaPassport less than 6 months from expiry by one week
Interview is in Montreal... Will this pose a problem? I thought it was July it expired but it's June 6th 2013 and my interview is on December 13th.
bccanadagirlFemaleCanada2012-11-30 15:42:00
CanadaUpdate on DHL/Loomis Opening Our Sealed Envelope

Praise the Lord! It arrived in my fiance's hometown this morning and the man who opened it is physically delivering it to him tomorrow. UNOPENED!

OH AWESOME! So happy for you two that it's all resolved! All I can say is that DHL guy is a JERK! I would be so angry! At least now you get to be with your fiance! Good luck! :dance:
bccanadagirlFemaleCanada2012-12-05 20:49:00
CanadaFly to Montreal tomorrow for 8 days!!
Soo happy the interview day is only 8 days away! Can't wait to get there!
bccanadagirlFemaleCanada2012-12-05 20:57:00
CanadaBonafide Marriage Evidence...

Hello!
Getting closer to the actual submission of our application... but kinda stuck on the bonafide evidence part.
We were working on purchasing a house together, but it didn't pass home inspection so we can't use jointly owned property as part of our bonafide evidence.
Also can't do the joint bank account or mignled finances as my hubby uses a local Credit Union as his bank in the USA and they will not accept Canadian ID to add me onto the account.

So my question for all of you is - what did you use? It's starting to look more likely that we'll need to ask friends and family to write affadavits for us... do they need to be long? I know what the instructions require be listed, but some actual experience would be greatly appreciated. :)

My Hubby & I don't have joint accounts either. Evidence can also be pictures of the 2 of you (like wedding pictures) also pics of you or him with your Mom/Dad ect..., trips you took & also itinerary's from when you would visit to see each other. Don't worry about not having joint account.
bccanadagirlFemaleCanada2012-11-30 10:18:00
CanadaGot my new passport but impossible to......

It shouldn't. Plenty of people have had to renew their passport during the process and it did not affect their petition. Just let the consulate know at your interview?

Hopefully someone more knowledgeable will chip in.

OK thank you! I didn't really think it would since you have to hand over to them both passports anyways. Just went into panick mode i guess.
bccanadagirlFemaleCanada2012-12-10 13:15:00
CanadaGot my new passport but impossible to......
Change passport number on my loomis/dhl registry! tried making new account but it won't allow me to add my daughter because her passport # is in the current one. Will this pose a problem at the interview or no?
bccanadagirlFemaleCanada2012-12-06 00:47:00
CanadaDrs visit at medysis in montreal

Good luck with everything! Can't wait to hear details!

thank-you oh I will write everything in great detail. I know how much that helped me with everything, is reading everyones experiences.
bccanadagirlFemaleCanada2012-12-10 23:07:00
CanadaDrs visit at medysis in montreal

Don't worry about it. Just occupy your time with other things. Go see a movie! Go to a cafe! :) Everything will work out! You just need to take a short vacation. B-) Good luck!! You won't need it, though.

Thanks yeah been keeping busy this city is so nice

Don't worry about it. Just occupy your time with other things. Go see a movie! Go to a cafe! :) Everything will work out! You just need to take a short vacation. B-) Good luck!! You won't need it, though.

Thanks yeah been keeping busy this city is so nice
bccanadagirlFemaleCanada2012-12-10 22:33:00
CanadaDrs visit at medysis in montreal
The Drs visit went well and I pick up results on wednesday. It's a lot of waiting around for your name to be called but the whole thing was done within 2 hrs.Now for the interview this Thursday... Very confident Everythings in order as it should be now but still nervous cuz you neer know lol
bccanadagirlFemaleCanada2012-12-10 13:11:00
CanadaDoes anyone else have their interview date December 13th at the montreal consulate?
Out of curiousity. Wondering if I will see anyone from VJ.
bccanadagirlFemaleCanada2012-12-10 23:21:00
CanadaApproved! without signing the DS-230?????

ok so this is what i found:

http://montreal.usco...-checklist.html

specifically:•Form DS-230 (175KB PDF), parts I and II, or Confirmation Page of the electronic form DS-260.

so I guess I am safe?

Mine was done electronically too. I think you're fine If you have the DS-260 confirmation page that's all you need. i'm bringing the DS-230 aswell just in case they ask.
bccanadagirlFemaleCanada2012-12-11 12:38:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRECEIVED NOA2 ..WHATS NEXT?

Two things:



thanks Dan for the info...that was a big help!
cheers! Denise

check out the Canadian forum as well.............we get quite a grumble goin in there ;)



sounds interesting! where do I find the Canadian Forum?
Denise :o}
cdancerNot TellingCanada2006-11-04 23:28:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRECEIVED NOA2 ..WHATS NEXT?
Hi all...new to this forum...I have just received my NOA2 on November
3rd via e mail on both my I129F(K-3 ALREADY MARRIED) and I130...whats the next hoop to jump?
and roughly how long? will the next hoop notice.... waiting period will
be?

Thanks in advance!

I feel like a frog! trying to get to the other side of the pond!
Denise
cdancerNot TellingCanada2006-11-04 18:37:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresquestions and misery
regarding the G325 "A" ///for your information

submitting our I130 . it required a G325 (1 copy per person with pictures)
which we filled out and sent off
with the full petition application. no problem!!!

once I received the NOA1 for the I130

next step...

since we are already married I129F for K-3 visa
the petition was to include a "G325 "A" form filled out 4 times per person????
I could not see the difference in the G325 form to the G325A form. I almost
photocopied the G325 form 4 times.....when I realized there was a difference!!!

when you print out a G325A form it comes in a PDF and prints 4 copies...

the key is to notice the lower left hand corner of the application form...
there are 4 different dept names that each application will be forwarded to!

sooooo....I think you may be way behind in the application process since you
have not completed the full I129F petition. You will probably have to rectify
this ASAP!

did you take photocopies of your application petition with supporting documents???

cheers!
Denise
cdancerNot TellingCanada2006-11-18 00:58:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresScrewed up big time
hmmmmmm..after reading all that...I think its time to go wash my hair....
or go pick up dog poop in the backyard...
cdancerNot TellingCanada2006-12-10 02:41:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresScrewed up big time
OH AND DRIVING ACROSS THE BORDER IN PROBABLY YOUR EASIEST BET!
cdancerNot TellingCanada2006-12-08 16:46:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresScrewed up big time
correction CUSTOMS AND IMMIGRATIONS! HOW'S THAT?
cdancerNot TellingCanada2006-12-08 16:44:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresScrewed up big time
being a canadian travel agent....effective the 23 January 2007...Canadian or Americans will need
a "valid passport" to cross the border...so if you only have a Canadian Birth Certificate and your
drivers licence you are good to go back to Canada at this time no problem! If you arrive in Canada
prior to the 23 Jan 2007
you can arrange for a passport in Canada, takes about 2 weeks to get a passport. If you stay in the
USA, you can go to the nearest Canadian Consulate obtain one! I really don't think its a problem
going back to Canada no matter how long you have stayed in the USA as you are dealing with
'CANADIAN CUSTOMS" NOT USA CUSTOMS!
I don't thinks its all that bad..you just have to deal with it in the right manor!
good luck!
Denise
cdancerNot TellingCanada2006-12-08 16:31:00
CanadaMade it to Oregon
HOLY #######!!!!! I have to say I did learn something from you...the little quiet CAN/USA border crossing, what you would think to be a quick entry is not always the case! My new home will be Oregon also! I live
near Victoria BC and was thinking of taking the Victoria to Port Angeles Ferry to do my formal entry (k3)into the USA. I sure hope they have their Sh*t together! I guess it doesn't hurt to have extra passport photos on hand up front. Anyway! Congrats on making it this far for the process! Gee talk about the Oregon Trail! LOL Denise/cdancer
cdancerNot TellingCanada2006-11-07 00:13:00
CanadaDivorce and mariage certificate
Hi
I just received my packet 3 from Vancouver US consulate today. Going for
K3.
That question confused me too...it says under Divorce and Death Ceritificates
",obtain one certified copy of your marriage certificate and one certified copy
of your devorce decree, annulment, or death certificate" for prior marriage!

I can't believe they need a marriage certificate from my husbands previous marriage
I would think the divorce cert would be good enough!

Denise
cdancerNot TellingCanada2006-12-05 20:23:00
CanadaI 864 petioners form????
Hi Sandy...thanks so much for your explanation!


I guess I have to educate myself on the CR/IR1

The way I saw it...was to get my K3,
finally get into the country to live with hubby
apply for an EAD , then get a SS #
have the ability to have multiple entry/in and out of the USA
until I AOS

My plan is to be moved to the US legally by the end of March.

not really interested in travelling from Vancouver to Montreal
this whole thing is costly enough...LOL!

I hope I am going about this the correct way!

any suggestions

thanks ...much appreciated

Denise
cdancerNot TellingCanada2006-12-09 15:54:00
CanadaI 864 petioners form????
OH Man... LOL now I am really confused!!!!

I know that I 130 & 129 F were both approved on the same day!

then we both received our "choice of agent forms" (which is ourselves and sent them both
off to the address requested)

my husband received a letter stating I would be sent my packet 3 from the Vancouver Consulate,
which I received this past Monday and have now faxed back the check list and now waiting
for interview date confirmation.

My husband had to send a $70 fee for the "affidavit of suport "...it was noted...once the
fee is received they will send the I864 forms with further instructions! At this time he
has not received the forms!

OK so whats your take on this????? Riblet & cmartyn???
cdancerNot TellingCanada2006-12-09 02:02:00
CanadaI 864 petioners form????
well I thought it was an I 134 also...but the letter my husband received mentioned
I 864 ...
when I go online to check out the form down load...it says the I 864 form has an
expirey date being the Sept 2006. I am not sure if they are still referring to the
form???

thats another confusing thing!

Thanks
Denise
cdancerNot TellingCanada2006-12-08 18:25:00
CanadaI 864 petioners form????
we are doing a K3 Visa. I have submitted by fax my check list and I am waiting to be appointed
an appt. date.
My husband has not received the I 864 form as of yet! How does this work? anyone
know? my question is...does it has to be submitted prior to interview? at interview?
or has to be submitted at time of AOS? I find reading the downloaded form and
instruction online to be a little confusing?

Thanks
Denise
cdancerNot TellingCanada2006-12-08 17:00:00
CanadaVancouver interview/medical
regarding medical appointment!
I am doing a medical appointment in advance not
on the same day as the visa interview (way to much stress)
...contacted Laura at the
the Dr's office in Vancouver. she gave me a choice 13 Dec or the
Thursday 21 December...as they are not doing appointments on Wed.
I chose the 13 to get it done and over with and not having to do the
Dec 21 xmas transportion nutty traffic!

so just to let you know ...the 21st is available to book

contact laura woking medical@hotmail.com
or call her and leave a message 604 681-8873

hope this helps
Denise

PS and I still think the medical fee of $275 is way to friggen much!
Man!
cdancerNot TellingCanada2006-12-10 14:54:00
CanadaVancouver interview/medical
I just received my K3 pack 3 today and in the check list it suggest to
have the medical done at least weeks prior to your interview
Denise
cdancerNot TellingCanada2006-12-05 20:32:00
CanadaVancouver - Who is faxing/sending back Checklist this week?

also..I could not believe the medical exam cost!!! $275 BUCKS!!! HOLY #######!!

I know the Vancouver cost for medical is crazy and I can't believe that vancouver is the only place in bc to get an exam. Anyway as you can read in my signature I faxed back my checklist on Dec 5th requesting Jan 9th they gave me Jan 4th and I got my packet 4 on Dec 8. I had already previously done my medical in vancouver. Good luck to everyone ;)



I faxed back my checklist on Dec 5th requesting Jan 9th they gave me Jan 4th and I got my packet 4 on Dec 8.

WOW! your turn around time was fast! hopefully I will have that information by the end of this
week!

Cheers!
Denise
cdancerNot TellingCanada2006-12-10 14:39:00
CanadaVancouver - Who is faxing/sending back Checklist this week?
Hi...I just got my packet 3 this past Monday from Vancouver! Confirmed my medical exam appt. for next Wednesday 13 Dec. Faxed back my check list this morning and requested an interview date for the 22 Jan or after as I am on holiday prior to this date!

Typically how long does it take before you are notified of your interview date?

also..I could not believe the medical exam cost!!! $275 BUCKS!!! HOLY #######!!

Denise K-3
cdancerNot TellingCanada2006-12-08 01:58:00
CanadaShould we try to visit?
regarding immigration border crossing into the USA. It has been my experience. The Vancouver Airport..is way more thorough than the driving across the border crossing.
It makes sense to drive across the border to Bellingham or Sea Tac Airport and fly to your
destination from there! I have never been denied entry ...but have been pulled over once and
questioned at Vancouver Airport. It seems there was no problem! Now that I am married..
and waiting for the process to go thru...
I am always asked... what's my destination and who I am visiting..once I say my husband, then
the red flags go up, for more questions...LOL. (here we go again) my line is "he is american and I am not" next question is...so why are you not living together? we are in the Visa process and thats
it! How long am I staying for?..(which is usally the weekend) they let me go!

I guess I am just lucky to have not had problems!
Denise
cdancerNot TellingCanada2006-12-10 14:24:00
CanadaAppproved!!!
I just read your post! congrats to you both! Cheers! and Merry Christmas!
Denise from the Island
cdancerNot TellingCanada2006-12-08 01:46:00
CanadaREPORT ON VANCOUVER MEDICAL TODAY

Good news! Were there many forms to fill out or just one page?



It was 2 pages...but you were only asked to fill out your name and passport number DOB
etc. then section 2 of your medical history yes or no. and then read the legal
liability stuff...hand write 2 lines and sign! that was it! Too simple!
nothing major!
Think of me on your medical date...its my birthday! LOL
Denise
cdancerNot TellingCanada2006-12-15 00:18:00
CanadaREPORT ON VANCOUVER MEDICAL TODAY
Hi all!
I just returned from Vancouver with my sealed medical envelope and chest X-ray!
after reading other peoples experiences and tips it was pretty much right on!

I was told to be there at 6:30 AM, got there with coffee in hand at 6:15 AM and
there were already 6 people ahead of me! I was lucky to fill out my medical
form fast and handed it in to the desk to get #2 spot! waited till 7:45 am and
called 4 of us for blood tests. next room was X ray and by this time it was 7:20 am
it was fast...the wait was for the Dr to come in and start processing us at 8 am.
I think I was 3rd for his routine check and I was done at 8:45 am and was told
to return at 2 PM for results. In total there was 18 of us. The only thing that
hurt was the $275 fee (Ouch!)

as for out of towners wanting to stay near the office building. The Dr's office is
located right across the street from St Pauls Hospital. The Burrard Motor Inn
is right next door. Definately a low end hotel. otherwise there is the Century
Plaza Hotel next to St Pauls Hospital and then there is the Sheraton Wall Center

now waiting for my interview appointment!!!!

Denise
cdancerNot TellingCanada2006-12-14 02:04:00
CanadaAT LAST!! INTERVIEW DATE CONFIRMED!!!
yesterday was the Medical...today ...went to the Post Office Box and there
was my interview date 22 January as requested!

Everything is falling into place nicely!

Denise
cdancerNot TellingCanada2006-12-14 17:07:00
Canadaphoto requirements
Hi every one...
last week i completed my packet 3.
as you all know they are requesting 5 passport photos

3 for Medical exam regular passport size OK

2 for the DS156 form (in duplicate) if you notice on this
form...you are required to have one passport photo cut down
to 50 X 50 as shown in the picture space of this form.

I was chatting with a woman while we were waiting for our
Medical result envelopes...she had just come from her
Vancouver interview. she had regular size passport photos
for her DS156 forms and the interviewer sent her across the
street to get new photos taked with the correct 50 x 50 size.

DETAILS...DETAILS...DETAILS....

Denise
cdancerNot TellingCanada2006-12-16 01:47:00
CanadaEI questions

I have been reading all the posts here...when you say "EI" do you mean UI unemployment insurance benefits???
the reason why I am asking...I will be leaving a 25 yr job...can I still collect this benefit...living
outside Canada?

after paying into this fund for so many years....wouldn't this be a beautiful thing!
Denise

You can apply for EI (was called UI). The pinned thread should still have links to the forms and questions on the EI website, or check them out on servicecanada.gc.ca.

As a K3 you will not receive any $ until you send them a copy of your EAD or GC, but you would still file for EI before receiving either of those. Do not wait to apply for EI until you receive them.


As for the checks, I get them directly deposited to my Canadian bank account that I left open just for this reason. I then take the money out here at an ATM. Because my bank account is in my maiden name, my EI file is also in my maiden name.


Hi Carrie....thanks for the info! I hope to get my K3 Visa on the 22 Jan and then make my entry into the the USA change my status and apply or an EAD to get the ball rolling and then officailly move from Canada at the end of March! so by the time this happens I should have my EAD approval to apply for EI!

Denise
cdancerNot TellingCanada2006-12-15 15:47:00