ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
CanadaNeed some advice on planning
Another FL couple! WAHOO!

As for what everyone's saying...I agree with the way you guys are going about it if you really want to be with each other without going through the waiting period. Who knows how much money we've spend flying back and forth to see each other during all this time! We see each other pretty much every month! Westjet loves us! he he he

Good luck with the I130?
T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-02-22 11:07:00
CanadaVisting during VisaProcess for Dual Citizens
Canadian passport all the way......
T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-02-26 14:34:00
CanadaLosing a furbaby...
my condolences about your cat....we have a cat and dog...they are our pseudo children as well. We both know that when the day comes that it will be a very difficult time for the both of us.

My thoughts and prayers are with you....
T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-02-20 19:49:00
CanadaAP Approved!! FINALLY!!
congrats!
T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-02-21 11:42:00
CanadaMontreal Interview Review
congrats!
T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-02-25 11:50:00
CanadaMontreal Interview Review
Congratulations!
T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-03-03 09:26:00
CanadaI got a puppy!!
awe...makes me want to add another addition to our furbaby family!
T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-02-22 11:09:00
CanadaLeaving Your Home Behind
Reba, I can understand part of where you're coming from. No doubt you're in a difficult situation and I hope things get better for you soon....

On the other hand, at least you are with the one you love rather than being miles and miles apart. blush.gif
T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-02-25 12:29:00
CanadaLeaving Your Home Behind
OMG too funny! You know what! Just for laughs, I'm going to start a topic just for words/pronounciations!

Crikey! you rock! smile.gif
T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-02-20 13:06:00
CanadaLeaving Your Home Behind
Good topic!

for you avid Starbuck drinkers...try ordering a 'London Fog' at a U.S Starbucks and look at their perplexed faces! I had to break it down for them...earl grey tea misto, with steamed milk and a shot of vanilla. jest.gif

I completely understand where everyone is coming from and I at times feel the same way. Granted the longest I stayed down in the U.S was for a month and even at that point I could feel the change seeping in. I live in Toronto so just as another VJer said, there's mass transit every where! In Florida where he lives, it's just beach. Doing anything requires a car which is going to be another added expense. No doubt there will be changes and people poking fun at me because I'm Canadian (if I hear someone ask me how I say 'A B O U T' one more time I think I'll scream! or say 'EH!'), but the bigger picture is that I will be marrying the man of my dreams. I know that he would do the same for me had we decided to have him immigrate to Canada.

In the meantime when I finally make the move down, I'll be making my list of things that I want to join/do once I move and the list of care items my family is welcome to send on a regular basis! Sirop d'erable SVP! Tarte au sucre! Authentic Chinese food minus the Chicken balls!! YUMMM!

oh yea one more thing...anyone notice:

Canadian pronounciation: Niche = neeche

U.S. pronounciation: Niche = nitch

???? is it just something that is said that way in Florida?
T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-02-20 12:57:00
CanadaToronto Pearson Airport
Congrats! Another Cdn VJ arrives in Florida! =)
T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-03-06 16:35:00
CanadaDS-230
on my DS 230 I put my education from high school and up....

As for addresses/places I've lived....I only put the month and year. =)
T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-03-05 08:17:00
CanadaMovies that make you cry!
Beaches - Bette Midler & Barbara Hershey

This movie made me really cry....a story about frienship, growing pains between friends and compassion....I get misty eyed thinking about the movie.
T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-03-11 12:16:00
CanadaFavorite Things Now That You're in America?
oh I want to add SUPER TARGET! It's better than Target...It's Super Target! Everything you need at one store! Some of their own line of foods remind me of President's Choice stuff...granted I haven't moved to Florida yet....I may have to just stock up on some Pres Choice stuff and bring it down with me! AHHHHHH
T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-02-25 12:42:00
CanadaFavorite Things Now That You're in America?
-10 zillion channels which I'll never get to watch all of them
-Fluff! My future mother in law introduced that stuff to me and I make fluffernutter san-miches...he he he
-Spirit Airlines! $9 flights!
-lower cost for cell phones & land lines
-gotta love window shopping at Saks, Nordstrom's & Neiman Marcus (the only upscale store we have in Canada is Holt Renfrew - kind of sad)


yes sorry...Target = Tar ghey (said with the French pronounciation) he he he
T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-02-22 16:24:00
CanadaFavorite Things Now That You're in America?
TARGET! I just love that store....

oh yea...and my other half of course...he he he tongue.gif
T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-02-22 11:24:00
CanadaHow long could an interview in Montreal take?
1pm might be a safe time....

we were first in line at 720am and done by 945am.
T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-03-06 16:33:00
CanadaPOE from Canada to U.S Review
Nope I was not given an EAD...I think that's a rare thing now....????
T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-03-13 15:30:00
CanadaPOE from Canada to U.S Review
QUOTE (Galateia @ Mar 12 2008, 05:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Did they give you the EAD? I am terrified that they won't give it to me and I desperately need it.


I did not get an EAD...I got the I94 which enabled me to apply for a SSN....is that what you're after?

http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10096.html

"To prove your U.S. immigration status, you must show us the current U.S. immigration document, I-94, Arrival/Departure Record, issued to you when you arrived in the United States."

Thanks to fellow VJer Liz Legend 'n Ol....

Edited by T.O_2_FL, 12 March 2008 - 08:04 PM.

T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-03-12 20:03:00
CanadaPOE from Canada to U.S Review
QUOTE (kimmbo @ Mar 12 2008, 06:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Great POE review... sounded very quick and painless..were still debating which way to go to get to Vegas, either Buffalo or Detroit..my husband is leaning more toward Detroit so he has more stops at Tim Hortons before he has to say goodbye!..He said he may cry when hes holding his last Timmies.. LOL

we also have a longggg drive 33 hours...*sigh*... glad to hear you made it safely and are out of this nasty TO weather... enjoy the Florida sun!


Well incase you go the Buffalo route...if you're going through PA we saw a Tim Horton's there! =) Stopped for a coffee too!
T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-03-12 20:00:00
CanadaPOE from Canada to U.S Review
QUOTE (charlene @ Mar 12 2008, 10:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
does you medical packet get taken at the border?

What are they supposed to do ....just look at your paperwork.....or do they keep part of it???

I want to make sure I know this before I head over.....all the details so I know what to
expect and if they are doing the correct thing!!!!!!!!!

Thanks


your medical packet is handed in to the Consulate during your interview. Then when they mail back your Visa to you, there is a 8.5 x 11 envelope that has 'do not open' all over it and is sealed. Only the U.S Immigration can open it. I've never seen what was inside but I'm guessing some of your medical perhaps and some other paper work that the immigration dept needs.

Don't worry about things.......they'll tell you what they need and what they don't. =)

QUOTE (warlord @ Mar 12 2008, 11:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Crikey! @ Mar 7 2008, 10:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WHOOOOO! I didn't realize you were here, T.O.! Congratulations, and welcome to Florida! kicking.gif I love the drive to/from Florida. It's so scenic. I'm hoping to do it again for Mother's Day. I think I told you I'll be in your neck of the woods next week with my girlfriend. She's flying in on Sunday and we're heading to Melbourne.


I rember doing this many times (party buses for Spring Break), Christmas break with my folks and then when I was out on my own used to drive there quite a bit to see friends. Last time I drove there was from Colorado non-stop by myself. Began to realize these 20-34 hrs non-stops were killing me.

But yeah I liked driving down from Ontario to Florida though, once I got across the Teneesee border or the NC border (depending on the way) suddenly everything became really senic. Kind of miss I-95 and I-75 in those areas. Oh well, won't be ever doing that again I doubt (unless I really want to take a really long out of the way detour and head from here to I-75 then down)...


Yea when we got to the I 95 part there was a section where there were those tall Australian pines in the middle of the highway where the sun was shining through....became kind of hypnotic with the pattern of the sun filtering through...Zzzzzz...thank goodness for those Rest Stops!!!!
T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-03-12 15:59:00
CanadaPOE from Canada to U.S Review
Florida is definitely night and day change for me. Granted I'm lucky I had the chance to visit my Fiance all those times to see what it was like. It was really hard leaving home and having my parents crying in the drive way hugging us and waving bye as we drove off..... sad.gif

The brighter side of things is that we are finally together after all this K1 stuff and now our lives as a family will begin...a new chapter in our lives....Florida also gives my family and friends an incentive to spend holidays down here in warm weather with a place to stay! wink.gif

It was a long drive indeed....I think we did pretty good time wise and wouldn't mind doing it again during warmer weather like spring or fall when there's no snow in the norther states. We have to do the trip via car one more time to pick up the things that didn't fit in the SUV the first round. he he he And I can tell you, we didn't leave any of my shoes behind! he he he *a girl thing perhaps*? NOT THE SHOES! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Thank you everyone for your welcomes and well wishes! The reality will probably sink in after the wedding since I'm staying very busy with all the planning.....

P.S. to all the Toronto/Ontario VJs...good luck with the snow storm that's about to hit...I truly feel for ya...I'll try to send up some warmth and sunshine. Be safe!
T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-03-07 15:54:00
CanadaPOE from Canada to U.S Review
QUOTE (Crikey! @ Mar 7 2008, 09:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WHOOOOO! I didn't realize you were here, T.O.! Congratulations, and welcome to Florida! kicking.gif I love the drive to/from Florida. It's so scenic. I'm hoping to do it again for Mother's Day. I think I told you I'll be in your neck of the woods next week with my girlfriend. She's flying in on Sunday and we're heading to Melbourne.


Yes I remember you mentioning Melbourne!

We are busy getting all our wedding plans in order! Less than 2 months away now! AHHHHHHH the crazy running around started when I arrived for all the stuff I couldn't do remotely up in Canada!


QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Mar 7 2008, 10:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WOO HOO! kicking.gif
Must be lovely in Florida! You are missing out on some serious snow!!! LOL
;)
Question, when you got to the border..do you go to a specific place or just the regular customs booth....don't know if there is a certain place to go if you are entering with any type of visa, such as the K1.
Congratulations!!!!


We just drove to the regular booth and told the guy I was entering with my K1 Visa...no special booth or other area required even if you're coming in a van or SUV.
T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-03-07 15:48:00
CanadaPOE from Canada to U.S Review
QUOTE (DESIGAL @ Mar 3 2008, 01:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Do you need to talk to immigration officials once you enter US ,IF so by land where to confirm you landed or by air ,any stamp to get?


Nope we didn't talk to them....they just did their paper work and then sent us off.....they entered all the information into their computer and affixed a little slip showing when I entered the U.S on the Visa....everything is electronic! =)
T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-03-04 09:34:00
CanadaPOE from Canada to U.S Review
Hi ya Trailmix!

We're right by Cocoa Beach (East Coast of FL)!

Someone should start up a thread on where all the Canadian VJers are located in the U.S!

I know Crikey is in FL too... =)
T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-03-03 12:50:00
CanadaPOE from Canada to U.S Review
We just arrived in Florida driving all the way from Toronto, Canada yesterday! What a trip! Took us a day and half with 1 sleep over stop for 6 hours to sleep. All in all, weather cooperated up north and I'm glad to finally unpack my stuff!

Here's my review on my POE with my K1 Visa:

Entered via the Rainbow bridge from Canada to the U.S. When we got to the Customs booth, I told the Customs officer that I was entering on my K1 Visa. He took at look at my passport page where the K1 was attached and told us to head over to the Immigration building on the left and that he would have someone bring in our passports.

We went into the building and sat in a waiting area for about 10 minutes. My name finally got called and this Immigration officer confirmed if my new mailing address was correct. I confirmed it and also gave him the sealed envelope that the Consulate had given me. He then told us to sit down and wait again. Another 10 - 15 minutes passed and he came over with our passports and showed me the I94 that was stapled into my passport while informing me of the expiry date.

That was it!

He didn't confirm my prints via the scanner nor did they ask what I was bringing in (we had a Trailblazer packed all the way up to the roof!). Oh well, the detailed packing list is definitely coming in handy for me while I'm unpacking! =)

Anyway, the rest of it was just driving from Toronto down to Florida.....was funny since we started with the heater on and ended up with the AC on! he he he

Bienvenidos a America!

Edited by T.O_2_FL, 03 March 2008 - 09:37 AM.

T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-03-03 09:36:00
CanadaEmail interview date?
Yes, they replied to my inquiry to notify me of the interview date...don't forget to provide your case number and names.
T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-03-13 16:25:00
CanadaWhat is your Astrological Sign?
me: Cancer, him: Sagi

Things said about these 2 signs seem to fit us however I think most zodiac descriptions can be pretty vague. I don't think they say much about our signs getting along well but we haven't had any difficulties to date.

Funny enough though, our chinese zodiac signs say that we are completely wrong for each other! he he he
T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-02-06 09:16:00
CanadaGood luck to Gypsyangel,beatrix kiddo,and Ontarkie
best wishes! Eat some poutine for me! he he he

you guys will do fine!
T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-03-11 09:32:00
CanadaUS Bank Account...
I opened a Wachovia account and only needed to show them my passport and some mail with my U.S. mailing address. They will make you sigh an Anti Terrorist form which states that your funds do not get used for such purpose nor are they from any Terrorist related activity.
T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-03-25 13:38:00
CanadaPuppy dog from Can. to US
We bring our doggie back and forth from T.O and FL all the time....best to check on the U.S aggriculture website...I know that for our dog he began travel when he was under 6 mos old...we just had to have all his vacination papers with us. That's what was required for his age. But for a young puppy they will for sure need proof of their vacines up to date.
T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-02-15 19:05:00
CanadaAny canadians here have info about getting a US driver's license?
QUOTE (jzoom6 @ Mar 27 2008, 02:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well I could see holding onto your Canadian license for certain circumstances. My fiance and I were pulled over by a cop for rolling through a stop sign and he let her off with a warning once she handed the officer her Nova Scotia license. I think having one is better than nothing at all, but I wouldn't suggest anyone get too "comfortable" with one and get a legal/official one as soon as legal and feasible. Also, can anyone point me in a useful direction for scooters? She has one, its 49.4cc which is under the minimum 50cc listed as a motorcycle. Therefore, I think she will be able to simply get a standard automobile operator license and not need special endorsement. Any help wouuld be apprecaited, hope I'm not hijacking the thread. If so, my apologies.



I don't know about the U.S. but I know in Ontario that in order to operate a scooter you need a motorcycle license....49.4 cc...best to check on the DMV site?
T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-03-28 19:06:00
CanadaAny canadians here have info about getting a US driver's license?
QUOTE (Earmuffs @ Mar 27 2008, 01:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
so what really is the point of having the Ontario one?

If you move back there all you would have to do is trade in your FL one?


Well I plan on visiting back home and renting a car there or even driving our car up there....I mean it's not mandatory that I take the 'All States' driver's license and there is no cost difference so we thought why not keep a part of 'home'. I guess I'm just sentimental like that...if it's not going to hurt anything then why not.

No, if I move back to Ontario I do not need to trade in my FL one. I can keep both.
T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-03-28 19:04:00
CanadaAny canadians here have info about getting a US driver's license?
I think maybe the state of FL has different types of licenses since there are so many Snow Birds that come down here and may need the FL license to get insurance for a U.S vehicle?
T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-03-27 12:31:00
CanadaAny canadians here have info about getting a US driver's license?
QUOTE (Earmuffs @ Mar 23 2008, 11:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (T.O_2_FL @ Mar 10 2008, 02:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Then she asked if I wanted a FL State only license (this is the one where you can keep your Ontario license) <---- I went with this one

OR

The FL license which is recognized in all other States (this is the one where they take your Ontario license).

Printed out a piece of paper and said this was my temporary driver's license and that my FL State license should arrive in a week or so.

Hope this helps!

so basically you cant drive in any other states?


good choice rolleyes.gif


Nope they told me I would just use my Ontario license in the other states out of Florida. I only really needed the FL license to get insurance for a car.
T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-03-27 12:28:00
CanadaAny canadians here have info about getting a US driver's license?
just to add my 2 cents....

We went to the DMV during lunch and no big line up....waited about 5 minutes....then again I'm out at Cocoa Beach Florida.....not a big city.

Told them I needed a FL Driver's license and they asked for:

-My passport
-Driver's license in Canada
-2 pieces of mail with my name and the address here in FL
-$25 USD ($20 for car + $5 for motorcycle)

She scanned my passport and driver's license and entered in my FL address. Asked if I ever had a DUI charge, license suspended, etc.

Then she asked if I wanted a FL State only license (this is the one where you can keep your Ontario license) <---- I went with this one

OR

The FL license which is recognized in all other States (this is the one where they take your Ontario license).

Printed out a piece of paper and said this was my temporary driver's license and that my FL State license should arrive in a week or so.

Hope this helps!
T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-03-10 13:59:00
CanadaTrailmix Glorious Travels
Hey Trailmix!

Take it easy and drive safe!

I'll pray to the weather Gods down here to keep the torrential rains away during your travels! good.gif come on down and share in the wonderful humidity! he he he
T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-04-01 15:44:00
CanadaWedding finally
Congratulations....soon!

I found that the wedding date came up real soon! Sooner than we thought!

We too used a wedding planner but I told them that I wanted to be involved some what since it was our wedding and I wanted to feel like I was involved and not too removed from the 'wedding experience'. But then again that would probably explain why I got a few white hairs after it all! he he he

Just enjoy the day that's about to come and for us, we feel really elated that we are married now. We feel a deeper level of commitment and also a deeper respect for one another since this will be a life time that we will be sharing. There will always be compromises along the way and 50/50 is just the beginning. There will be 60/40 days and many other mixes. smile.gif

Take lots of pictures!

Oh yea and it doesn't hurt to read up on the AOS and start getting that prepared if you're bored. wink.gif
T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-05-10 15:26:00
CanadaHi All! AOS Time!
Thanks and good luck with you too! Just think...AOS shouldn't be as long as a wait as the K1 was....at least you're waiting with your loved one this time around! wink.gif
T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-05-11 16:52:00
CanadaHi All! AOS Time!
BA HA HA HA Trailmix! You're killing me! he he he
T.O_2_FLFemaleCanada2008-05-09 22:49:00