ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
CanadaAny chance I'm already a dual citizen?
Ha,

Ignore everything I've said above, here is the correct info (which is really somewhat complex).

Any person born outside Canada from 15 February 1977, who has a Canadian parent at the time of birth, is automatically a Canadian citizen by descent.

If the Canadian parent is also Canadian by descent and the other parent is not born or naturalized in Canada, then Canadian citizenship will be lost on that person's 28th birthday unless the person successfully applies to retain Canadian citizenship.

Those born outside Canada between 1 January 1947 and 15 February 1977 are generally not Canadian citizens unless their birth was registered with the Canadian government before they were two years of age (and neither they nor their responsible parent subsequently lost Canadian citizenship by becoming citizens of another country before 1977) OR they applied for Canadian citizenship by descent before 14 August 2004. Applications for citizenship by descent fell into two categories: 1) delayed registration of birth abroad, which, when granted, made the person a citizen from birth (as if the birth had been registered with the Canadian government within two years as required by the 1947 Citizenship Act), and 2) a facilitated grant, in cases where the Canadian parent was the mother, not the father. The latter was not retroactive, so does not make children of the grantee born before the grant, Canadian citizens.

One class of Canadian citizens by descent who can still claim citizenship are those whose births were registered as required by the 1947 Act, but who then lost their Canadian citizenship when their responsible parent (normally the father) became a naturalized citizen of another country. In 2005, the Canadian Parliament passed a law allowing such persons who lost citizenship as minors to apply to resume Canadian citizenship without a residency or background-check requirement.
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2007-03-27 23:00:00
CanadaAny chance I'm already a dual citizen?
Sorry that info is for people whose Grandparents were born in Canada and parent was born outside of Canada.

You'd be considered a Canadian Citizen based on your mother's Canadian Citizenship and would need to apply for a certificate of citizenship in order to prove it.
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2007-03-27 22:49:00
CanadaAny chance I'm already a dual citizen?
It would depend on your date of birth. If your mother was born in Canada, she would still be considered a Canadian citizen even after she emigrated to the US.

You are a Canadian citizen if you were born outsideCanada and:
you were born after February 14, 1977; and
you had a parent who was Canadian at the time of your birth.

http://www.cic.gc.ca...rnout-info.html

Edited by jane2005, 27 March 2007 - 10:45 PM.

Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2007-03-27 22:42:00
CanadaAnother Police Cert. Question
You will require the court documents for the Adjustment of Status interview here in the US. I just called the courthouse where I had went (my charges were withdrawn) and they mailed me a copy of the court record (which included the police report). It was very fast and an easy process. I think all told it took under 2 weeks to have the records mailed to me here in the US.

Edited by jane2005, 28 April 2007 - 10:23 PM.

Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2007-04-28 22:22:00
CanadaMy Husband
He went to Maine and stopped and bought HIMSELF a Tim Horton's coffee and didn't bring me one. :blink:
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2007-05-04 13:00:00
CanadaWhat foods can I bring across the border?
I brought a live lobster back to Ontario from Maine (on the greyhound). I had a 4 hour wait in Boston too and had to take my lobster out with me while I did a quick tour of the city (they didn't have lockers). I just thought that was an interesting tidbit to share (even though it doesn't apply).
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2007-05-04 13:05:00
CanadaMontreal's attitude after THEY made a mistake

my husband and i knew each other way before all this happened for 4 years. it's insulting to have people assuming and questioning things.



People are just trying to understand your situation and trying to find ways that might be able to help you.


i'm just not understanding.... why when i post things i get skeptics, and when he does, he gets nothing but pages of sympathy and love.

i didn't sense any of that from that post that i just replied to. i didn't sense anything but accusation and skepticism.

heck, just go to his american posts and read it, that seems to make a huge difference


I have no idea who your husband, and I have no idea what your situation is, so I'll just stop reading and go to bed.
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2007-05-03 00:20:00
CanadaTims News
I email Tim Horton's every once in awhile requesting that they open one up in Boston. The last email seemed more promising than the usual one:

Dear Valued Customer,

I would like to thank you for taking the time to write to us with your
location suggestion as well as for your valued patronage.

Your suggestion has been forwarded to our Real Estate Department for their
review and consideration. It is through feedback from valued customers,
such as yourself, that we are continually able to grow as a company.

If you have any further questions or comments please do not hesitate to
contact us.


Kind Regards,

Sheila
Operations Services
The TDL Group Corp
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2007-05-08 23:04:00
CanadaI94 and 180 Day Question
It's 180 days/per 12 month period and it is cummlative, so a Canadian can come and go several times, but spend no more than 180 days in the US over the past 12 month period.

So you couldn't come to the US in July and stay until December and then come back in January and stay for another 6 months, because that'd be more than 6 months out of the past 12 month period.

Edited by jane2005, 24 August 2007 - 11:31 PM.

Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2007-08-24 23:30:00
CanadaFrom here to I-130.....
Yes, if he is allowed into the US, he can apply for his I-485 based on the pending I-130. One issue though may be preconceived intent to immigrate. Basically, it's not ok to enter the US as a tourist with the intent to immigrate. Filing an I-485 immediately may raise some flags (though chances are USCIS won't really care). I'd suggest that you contact an immigration attorney about this.
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2007-09-08 19:08:00
CanadaTransferring Pension Funds
I didn't bother to transfer mine, it's all still sitting there waiting to be dealt with at a future time.
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2007-09-12 17:31:00
CanadaWarning: Mega complicated question
Well, I looked into the overstay issue when I was applying for my AOS and this is the most current information that I could find:

"Subject: Advisory Opinion: INA 212( a)( 9 )( B ) and Canadians

Ref: ( a ) Montreal 1497, ( B ) Victars E57819, © 97 State 23545, ( d ) State 60539

Montreal's Reftel asks if the unlawful presence inadmissibilities, imposed by INA (a )(9 )(B )1 and 2, apply to Canadians, and Commonwealth Citizens Resident in Canada, who enter the United States following inspection by and INS officer, but have received neither a visa nor an I-94.

The INS General Counsel's office has informed VO that, a Canadian, or Commonwealth Citizen Resident in Canada, admitted following inspection, who has not been issued an I-94, should be treated in the same manner as a duration of status case, similar to an F or J.

As in duration of status cases, a Canadian, or Commonwealth Citizen Resident in Canada, who is found to have violated status and be removable by an Immigration Judge, or found to have violated status, by an INS officer, in the course of adjudicating a benefit, such as an extension of stay or a change of adjustment of status, is unlawfully present. The unlawful presence commences on the date when the immigration judge, or INS officer, makes the ruling, not the date the status violation began.

A Canadian, or Commonwealth Citizen Resident in Canada, like other aliens, who enters without inspection, accrues unlawful presence from the time of entry. However, as unlawful presence may not be counted in the aggregate, there must be an unbroken period of unlawful presence lasting at least six months after April 1, 1997, and following the applicant's eighteenth birthday, before a 9B bar could apply. "

I was also advised by a pretty decent immigration lawyer that while I had overstayed, I was not unlawfully present and not subjected to any bar and could travel on AP (which I didn't do). I would rather be safe then sorry, but I also believe that a bar issued to a Canadian could be challenged and successfully removed, using the above opinion.

Edited by jane2005, 15 May 2009 - 01:52 PM.

Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-05-15 13:52:00
CanadaWarning: Mega complicated question
A> Canadians who overstay the 6 months allowed, do NOT get a ban from reentering the US. It's different, because you do not get a visa with a specific date that you have to leave.

B> You will not be able to open a US bank account, without an ITIN or SSN.

C> If you go back to Canada, you will not be able to reenter the US as a tourist to work and will be required to get the approprite VISA (maybe a TN under NAFTA, not sure of your educational background).

Anyway, your whole situation sounds complex. It's a bad idea for you work in the US without first attaining the appropriate work VISA. Your friend could get in trouble as well, seeing as he hired someone without verifying that they could legally work in the US. Is your friend planning to assist you with getting the appropriate VISA?

You could apply for a passport from the US, just check out the Canadian passport site, or go to the Canadian embassy and report that you lost yours.

You don't need to go back to Canada to file as an independent contractor or open a Canadian bank account. Are you even filing Canadian taxes? You could just declare the income on your Canadian tax return, but seeing as you are not living in Canada and haven't been a resident there, I don't know if you would even be required to file a tax return, you would have to check the CRA website.

Edited by jane2005, 15 May 2009 - 09:11 AM.

Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-05-15 09:06:00
CanadaTim Horton's in Rhode Island
Well, I liked that chick stew thing in a bread bowl and Tim's made a really nice Ham and Swiss sandwich, that I used to get for lunch. I've tried some of the items sold for lunch at the local Dunkin Donuts and they are just gross. Who wants this overpriced tasteless flatbread sandwich for lunch??
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-05-20 06:28:00
CanadaTim Horton's in Rhode Island
QUOTE (jane2005 @ May 19 2009, 03:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am going to Rhode Island on the weekend and plan to stop @ Tim Horton's. Has anyone been there? Does the coffee taste like the Tim Horton's available in Canada?

Thanks smile.gif. I just like when someone else makes it! My coffee made at home, usually is crappy.

Edited by jane2005, 19 May 2009 - 02:25 PM.

Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-05-19 14:25:00
CanadaTim Horton's in Rhode Island
I am going to Rhode Island on the weekend and plan to stop @ Tim Horton's. Has anyone been there? Does the coffee taste like the Tim Horton's available in Canada?

Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-05-19 14:19:00
CanadaBirth Certificate
I was required to obtain a long form birth certificate for my AOS application. At that time it took several months for it to be issued, because the Registrars office (Ontario) had an 8 month backlog. Hopefully, it won't be an issue for you to get your birth certificate. If you do order one, make sure it is the long form one with you parent's name and not a short one (not sure how yur country works). Things may have changed, but when I applied for AOS, I was required to have a birth certificate.

Edited by jane2009, 26 May 2009 - 11:05 PM.

Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-05-26 23:03:00
CanadaPOE by land with no I-94
Hi Julie,

No my husband never had any status in Canada, other than as a visitor. He crossed back and forth from the US a number of times, staying a year the last time, he came over. We intended to get him status, but we were not married and he went back to the US for a job.

We put "none" in the space for the I-94 number. I believe that I attached a letter to the application and explained why I did not have an I-94.

I was going to tell them that I had came to visit and we decided to get married and then applied for AOS as we did not want to be seperated. I had some ties to Canada, a bank account and investments. My stuff was stored at my sister's house, as I was leaving the small town I had been living in (two hours from sister's house) and moving back to my hometown. I was unemployed, but at the time was still being paid by my former employment as part of deal the cut with my union, when the office I worked at closed. I was still on a recall list, so could have been recalled back to work if an opening became available within the next 2 years.

My plan was to return to Canada at the end of August and start looking for new employment, but my not then husband wanted me to stay beyond that time, so I agreed. We got married and were looking into immigration for both the US and Canada, not yet sure of where we permanently wanted to live. (I had planned to go back to Canada at the end of December and get a job). When it was time to go back to Canada in December, it wasn't really making a lot of sense, as my husband had a decent job and the job market here in the Boston area is a lot better than in my small Northern Ontario town.

I was not really nervous about being grilled or anything at the AOS interview. I figured the worst that could happen is that they would deny the application and I would return to Canada. At some point my husband would immigrate there or we would use another process for me to return to the US.

Hope this helps. To me, your change in plans, sounds pretty valid (but that's just my opinion). It can be stressful wondering if your application will be approved. Luckily, my application was processed in 5 months and I didn't need to wait for a lot longer, like some people have.

Edited by jane2009, 26 May 2009 - 11:27 PM.

Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-05-26 23:24:00
CanadaPOE by land with no I-94
No, I didn't get an I-94 or file one with my application. At the border they asked where I was going. Then they asked why I was going there. I said I was going there to visit and staying for a couple of weeks. They did not ask to see proof of anything (another time, I had been asked for proof of employment, when crossing into the US with my now husband).

They may ask you to prove your intent at your interview, I am not sure. At my interview, it came up that my husband had lived with me in Canada for quite awhile, prior to me coming to the US and prior to the marriage. They didn't seem to care about that. In fact, they seemed to just want to get me through my interview as fast as possible (it was ten minutes total). The IO made a comment. "You are Canadian, so I am not worried about you getting married just to get a green card" (wasn't that nice of him?!?). I was concerned that they may ask about my intent, seeing as I had recieved all these dire warnings, but it did not happen.

I think the onus would be on you to prove that you did not have intent to immigrate, but I believe that they do not ask for that very often (at least from things I have seen in this and other forums). Maybe if they have some reason to be suspicious or think the marriage may be fraudulent.

You might want to make an appointment with someone at the local USCIS office, explain your situation and see what they say. We were advised to do the I-130/I-485 concurrently.

Edited by jane2009, 22 May 2009 - 11:46 PM.

Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-05-22 23:43:00
CanadaPOE by land with no I-94
Did you check out the adjustment of status forum? If you are already in the US and didn't intend to immigrate when you entered, you can adjust your status from within the US. You would file the I-130 and I-485 concurrently (check out adjustment of status forum). That's the way that I did my immigration process. I didn't have to prove when or how I entered the US and didn't really have any proof, as they just looked at my passport and let me through.
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-05-21 22:56:00
CanadaDriving in California - A warning to all you non-resident newlyweds.
I think they will give you a lawyer for free if you need one, at least that is what they do here in MA and anywhere else I've ever been. That cop was clearly out of line giving you that ticket. It's quite ridiculous. He should have gave you a break. You didn't even know it was against California law. I've never gotten a ticket for any traffic type thing and have been stopped a number of times and each time admitted I was at fault and apologized. It seems to work for me. smile.gif
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-05-15 17:04:00
CanadaDriving in California - A warning to all you non-resident newlyweds.
QUOTE (thetreble @ May 15 2009, 10:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jane2005 @ May 15 2009, 10:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It'll be interesting to see what happens in court. I have been in the US since 2005, driving with my Ontario license with no issues. I just got my MA license this month as the Ontario one had expired. They didn't even ask to see my green card. I was stopped for speeding once, but the officer didn't care that I was using my Ontario license, he just warned me for speeding and let me go.



Really?

Because here in New Jersey it's against the law to drive a car with NJ plates and be using another state's or provinces driver's license. Your plate origin must match your license origin if you are a resident.


Yeah, he didn't really seem to care. My AOS was pending at the time and I explained that I didn't have a SSN and couldn't get a license for here in MA without one. He seemed a kind type and maybe was just giving me a break (as he did with the speeding thing too).
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-05-15 10:48:00
CanadaDriving in California - A warning to all you non-resident newlyweds.
It'll be interesting to see what happens in court. I have been in the US since 2005, driving with my Ontario license with no issues. I just got my MA license this month as the Ontario one had expired. They didn't even ask to see my green card. I was stopped for speeding once, but the officer didn't care that I was using my Ontario license, he just warned me for speeding and let me go.

Edited by jane2005, 15 May 2009 - 09:17 AM.

Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-05-15 09:16:00
CanadaNeo-Citrin= What is the "American Equivalent"?
QUOTE (uscandual @ May 27 2009, 01:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
None of these cold/flu "remedies" are worth a lick. They're all a waste of money.

Want to prevent illness?
Frequent hand washing, sneeze away from others, stay home and avoid work/school when ill.

Already have a Cold or Flu?
Get Rest and plenty of fluids - tea, broths and soups, apple juice.
If needed, take Tylenol or an ibuprofin (Advil, etc.) to lower fever and for aches/pains.
I try to avoid it since a low grade fever is the body's natural response to kill infection. Why reduce the effectiveness of your body's own defense mechanisms?

Obviously, if a more serious infection is feared, or you are running a high grade fever, or if young children or elderly people are involved, it's worth visiting a doctor and considering antibiotics or other appropriate treatments.



I would say that a really good sleep is worth a lot when you are sick with a cold. That's what Neo Citrin always provides for me. I personally think it's worth a fair bit. You probably recover faster, if you can get appropriate sleep.
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-05-27 14:47:00
CanadaPeople who refer to a father figure as "daddy"
I've never called my Dad - daddy, though sometimes I do with my husband in a playful way (not really secual, more as jokey sexual).
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-05-20 18:35:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionremoving conditons on residency
You could just start sending it in now and resending it everytime they send it back, until they finallyaccept it.
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2006-11-14 22:31:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionHELP - Major mistakes with check!!
Great, I'm glad it all worked out!
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2006-12-19 22:54:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionFiled I-751 on the Last Day
I would not worry about the cheque. I had made out a money order to USCIS based on old instructions and sent it in anyways. They accepted it with no problem. If your lawyer and the call center says she can work, then she should just keep working. Sounds like you have everything under control.

Edited by jane2005, 23 December 2006 - 03:43 AM.

Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2006-12-23 03:40:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionFEE CHANGE
Could you send back 2 cheques? One for $205.00 and one for $70.00 marked biometric fee and if there are any issues (and they don't want your $70.00, they can return it)?

Edited by jane2005, 23 December 2006 - 11:10 PM.

Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2006-12-23 23:10:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionFEE CHANGE
You can get a money order at any post office for $0.95.
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2006-12-23 22:02:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionGreen Card holder acquiring US passport?
She is flying ti Europe as part of a job, then she is going to be flying back to the US (where there is now a law requiring everyone even USC's to show a passport upon entry), so yes she probably should have a passport.

It's quite easy to get - just go to passport canada and follow the directions.

Edited by jane2005, 26 January 2007 - 05:28 PM.

Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2007-01-26 17:26:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionstupid question about copies...
My Canadian legal sized bc would not be copied properly on my HP copier at home. So i went to the local library and for 15 cents and 5 minutes of my time copied it properly. It was on legal sized paper, so i just folded up the bottom few inches so it didn't stick out of my package.

I suppose you could copy the top part of the page and then the bottom, but it doesn't really look good (I tried that and the b/c seal ended up on the second page). If the backs of the documents don't contain supporting evidence of your relationship, then I would not bother copying them (just my opinion though).

Edited by jane2005, 08 February 2007 - 05:28 PM.

Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2007-02-08 17:25:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionBiometrics done at Charlotte Application Support Center?
Mine (in Boston) was scheduled January 3rd and I returned the letter requesting a new time - new appointment was for January 20th.
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2007-03-29 23:46:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionBad News after I-751
I'd go open a joint checking account, maybe apply for a credit card or loan (even if you don't need it) jointly and ssend in some affidavits from friends/relatives. Can your spouse add you to the deed of the house? That might help too.
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2007-05-13 10:23:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionMigrating elsewhere after removing obtaining 10 year GC
Would they actually take away your status as Singaporian (sorry don't know if that is the correct term), even if you became a USC?
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2007-05-29 00:24:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionQuick Question
It's 2 years after the date that you received your conditional green card. I'd try contacting te coast guard regardless and see if you can get in.
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2007-06-10 10:56:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCan't afford the filing fee for I-751
http://www.illinoisl...p;contentid=702

The above legal aid site pretty much covers all you need to know about applying for a fee waiver. Make sure you include all the financial information that they request.

If they don't grant you a fee waiver, they will simply reject your application due to not having the correct fee and send everything back to you.

Edited by jane2005, 29 August 2007 - 04:31 PM.

Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2007-08-29 16:29:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI've heard nothing - card expires 9/13
Yippee!

QUOTE (James @ Sep 10 2007, 11:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Niagaenola @ Sep 8 2007, 09:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wow I am now a USCIS troll.......

so if you are going to a big store for a special sales event and you know that you have to arrive between 6:00am and 10:00am to get in the line or you miss out it is common sence that if you arrive at 6:00am you are going to be in plenty of time and will be ahead of the line... if you arrive at 9:00am you will still be in time but you are going to have to wait longer as there are more people in front of you....

seems like common sense to me....

Kez (USCIS Troll)


Let me put it this way. Your first post in this thread told the OP: "If you file late into your 90 day window then it is hardly their fault that you have not got your NOA1 with extension before your expiry date."

However, it is USCIS's fault. Sending out the NOA1 is a ministerial act. It should take nowhere near the amount of time that it does. Admittedly, if you file on day 89, you should not expect to timely receive an NOA1. But you certainly should if, like the OP, you file anytime in the first sixty days.



The OP was looking for help and not in anyway laying any blame. Thus "I told you so" type responses are out of line as well as very unhelpful and distracting (as no doubt is my response to this, but forgive me, I can't help myself).

Edited by jane2005, 14 September 2007 - 12:21 AM.

Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2007-09-14 00:20:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 sent today to NSC with new fee
I think separate checks is the smart way to go. I'm pretty sure that there are no issues from seperate checks (I did that with my AIS $325 & 70) and there was no issue. That way, if it is an error, they will accept the application and send you the $70.00 back.
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2006-12-27 01:02:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussioni-751 -I am way outside the 90 day time period-Am i screwed?Help.
If you can send the forms in prior to Oct. 1, then they are not late. Even if you send in a smallish package and later get an RFE, it's better to get it in on time.
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2007-09-26 07:25:00