ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
CanadaAny recent EADs at the Windsor / Detroit POE?
So after we get married, it may take them up to 90 days for that card?? I'm total confused here, but thats nothing new LOL. From what I know, we have 90 days to get married from the day I activate the visa. Does that mean with us waiting about a month and a half to file for an AOS, the visa will expire before I get that card? Do I also need to file an AOS for my son? I just saw on here last night that the fees went up and I'm looking at paying $1610 for us both? I'm sure the fees will always increase, but that won't stop no one. I guess it looks like I'll have some time on my hands waiting for everything once we get down there. I've been going down there almost 3 years now. I've been able to see him every few months and it's been great. I already know my way around everywhere. I just need to get a license. Thats another thing I have to worry about. I never did get my license here. I always said I was going to get it, but never did. Big mistake. So when I can get that once I'm there? Gawd, I'm going to have a million questions before we even move LOL. Its nice to know that theres so many helpful people here on VJ. Don't know what I'd do without it LOL. Thanks again Kathryn!!!
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2007-09-19 14:55:00
CanadaAny recent EADs at the Windsor / Detroit POE?
Well thats one less thing to worry about lol. Thanks Kathryn!!
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2007-09-19 05:06:00
CanadaAny recent EADs at the Windsor / Detroit POE?
So how long will it take for me to get that stamp?

Hopefully I get approved at my interview on Oct 24th (dont see why I'd be denied) and I should be moving down there on or before Nov 15th. We were planning on getting married just after January 1st. We chose around that date because with it being so close to Christmas, plus with his birthday in Feb, that we'd have it done somewhere in between. I do plan on getting a SSN within the 2 weeks. Do I need to get one for my son as well? He's 4 years old.

I'll be moving to Conyers.
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2007-09-18 19:29:00
CanadaAny recent EADs at the Windsor / Detroit POE?
So does this mean that me going through Toronto airport, that I wont get an EAD??? That will be the only way that I can get to Georgia. I have no car, my fiancee can't make the drive up here. What am I going to do??
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2007-09-18 16:21:00
CanadaMontreal Review
Congrats! Great review. I'm glad everything went smoothly.

Mary
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2008-01-30 12:33:00
CanadaOrdered
Congrats!!
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2008-02-13 08:16:00
CanadaQuestion about biometrics appt for AOS
Hopefully they'll let my husband in. I'd hate for him to have to sit in the truck for who knows how long.
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2008-02-13 12:59:00
CanadaQuestion about biometrics appt for AOS
I'm sure this is just a simple question and an even more simple answer, but I'm still half asleep and couldn't find anything on here. I have my biometrics appointment scheduled in 3 weeks for me and my son and I wanted to know what all is involved when going there. I'm guessing it is pretty painless. Do they also fingerprint my son? He's only 4 years old. Also, can my husband come to the appointment with me, or do I have to do this alone? I know I need to bring the letter for me and my son, along with our passports. Is there anything else that they didn't mention in the letter I need to bring? Thanks for any responses.

Mary
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2008-02-13 08:24:00
CanadaWEATHER gets wackier day by day
That video made me cold just watching it. I'm glad I don't have to deal with the snow like that again. It was warm here in Georgia yesterday. I think it got up to 68'F. Today on the other hand, with strong wind gusts, it feels like 26'F.
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2008-02-13 13:19:00
CanadaJust Arrived
Welcome to VJ! Anytime you need help with something, just ask. Theres plenty of us to help you along your way.

Mary
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2008-02-21 08:00:00
CanadaHow long could an interview in Montreal take?
My interview was for a K-1 and K-2. I was there at 7am, and was in and out by 10am.
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2008-03-07 11:00:00
CanadaAnyone have Kaiser Permanente Insurance in the USA?
Thanks again everyone. I'm going to get my husband to call them on his next day off. I don't like Kaiser either, but that is what his employer has, so I'll just have to deal with it.

Mary
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2008-03-31 06:21:00
CanadaAnyone have Kaiser Permanente Insurance in the USA?
Thanks everyone. We were going to get a test tonight, but my husband can't seem to get himself off his WOW game. I swear, I married the game sometimes lol. Anyways, as soon as we know, I'll let everyone know. Thanks again for your help.
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2008-03-30 18:02:00
CanadaAnyone have Kaiser Permanente Insurance in the USA?
Hey y'all,
Well here's the situation, I just got my EAD card so now I can go back to the SS office and get my SSN for me and my son. We'll be able to get onto my husbands insurance soon. The problem I'm having right now is I think I might be pregnant. I'm going to wait another week, then go get a home test to be sure. At this time I'm already late by 3 weeks, so I'm pretty sure I already know. My mother in law said as far as she knows, all insurance companies require you to have paid into insurance for 10 months before you can use it. I'm hoping this isn't the case, but that is why I'm here asking.

If I can't use my husbands insurance, is there any other method of getting help during the pregnancy, like Medicaid? I have to see a doctor if I'am pregnant. There is no way of going through it all without seeing one. We didn't plan all of this to happen, it just happened. I don't want to terminate the pregnancy, if I'am pregnant just because we have no insurance. I don't believe in doing that for that reason.

If anyone knows anything about Kaiser Permanente's Insurance or another way of getting help with this and could help me, I'd really appreciate it.

Mary
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2008-03-30 09:18:00
CanadaPOE experience when flying in to US
I flew through the Toronto airport and it was a living hell. It was a bad day to begin with. Air Canada's site crashed and that threw everything off. I ended up being at the airport over 12 hours with my 4 year old son. Going through Immigration was painless. I had a nice gentleman and was in and out within 5 or 10 minutes. There has been times when I traveled to the USA before I got my visa and had a hard time going through customs. It depends on the officer and what kind of mood they are in.

Mary
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2008-03-31 16:33:00
Canadai'm so freaken happy
More than likely it is your visas. Congrats and keep everyone updated!

Mary
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2008-04-18 06:29:00
Canadaestimated time from sending in packet 3 to Montreal interview date?
I waited 6 months from the time I recieved pkt 3 till I had an interview(check my timeline). SInce I've had my interview, MTL has started picking up the pace and people are moving along a lot faster now. So as long as you have everything in order for them, it won't be a long wait.

Mary
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2008-04-18 06:32:00
CanadaAbout the checklist (packet 3)
I only checked off what applied to me and left the rest alone.

Mary
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2008-04-21 14:34:00
CanadaThe Visa's are in
Congrats! Now the next stage of your life can begin! Wishing you all the best!!!!

Mary
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2008-04-22 14:15:00
CanadaVancouver Interview
I had brought more pictures of us together and they kept them. They also had the pictures I had sent when we 1st filed. I've heard of a lot of people just bringing along a small photo album to show as proof and the immigration officer didnt keep it.

Mary
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2008-04-22 14:13:00
Canadaproof of engagement?
Sounds like you got enough evidence. All I had was pictures of us together and plane tickets that I kept and they were happy with that.

Mary
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2008-04-24 07:00:00
CanadaAPPROVED!!!!
Congrats on the approval!
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2008-04-24 14:42:00
CanadaMontreal Interview- Approved!
Congrats on the approval!
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2008-04-23 12:57:00
CanadaK1 Visa
Congrats on the approval!
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2008-04-29 07:37:00
CanadaThe Interview
Good luck with the medical and I hope things get straightened out for you!

Mary
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2008-04-30 14:52:00
CanadaWhat's in the Canada Post envelope they mail back?
You'll get your passport mailed back, along with the visa inside it and a piece of paper explaining how to active the visa. Also, there will be a brown sealed envelope that says "do not open". Don't open it. You will have to hand that envelope over to the immigration officer at the point of entry when you enter the US to activate your visa.

Mary

Edited by PfcsBaby, 01 May 2008 - 10:02 AM.

PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2008-05-01 10:01:00
CanadaWhat's for Lunch
I'm kinda getting tired of this stuff, but I had a ham sandwich with mayo, swiss cheese, tomato and lettuce. My son had spaghetti o's. I swear he could live off that and honey buns.

Mary
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2008-05-02 12:23:00
CanadaWhat's for Lunch
OMG I want shreddies! These pregnancy cravings are driving me crazy lol. The only thing I ever craved during my 1st pregnancy was chicken. Now anytime someone mentions food I havent had in a long time, I want it!!

Mary
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2008-04-23 15:07:00
CanadaWhat's for Lunch
I had a whole wheat wrap with lettuce, smoked shaved turkey breast, shredded cheddar cheese, mayo and cucumber. My son had spaghetti o's.
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2008-04-23 12:56:00
CanadaCONGRATS TO JEREMY & KRISTY!
QUOTE (Doug n Amanda @ May 2 2008, 08:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks, Mary! Yeah, I couldn't believe it either...sorry, forgot his name (I was a little distracted, LOL), but he was in the hospital with jaundice for a few days and had only been home one day. They both looked thrilled and delighted, and big sister was beaming with pride!



Your welcome biggrin.gif Hopefully once they get all settled in at home and get rested we can see baby pics!!!!

Mary
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2008-05-02 09:03:00
CanadaCONGRATS TO JEREMY & KRISTY!
QUOTE (Doug n Amanda @ May 2 2008, 08:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Met Jeremy & Kristy yesterday in Detroit for AOS interview and found out they had their new baby boy last week! Bless their hearts, they only had one day at home with him and had to leave him with Grandma and drive to Detroit for their AOS interview, which I assume went well...somehow Doug & I were called in before them even though they were there before us....sorry guys, but I wasn't about to make ANY waves...sure hope they were in quickly after us!

To the K1ers...hang in there..we had our AOS interview yesterday, it took 20 minutes (see review section), and had USCIS confirmation of greencard by the time we got home! good.gif kicking.gif


I didnt even know they had their baby already. Congrats to them and congrats again to you!!

Mary
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2008-05-02 07:48:00
CanadaHi All! AOS Time!
Congrats on the wedding!
From what I remember in sending my AOS pkg in, I had to get 2 pics for each form that required them. Its a hassle to get that many, but it is what they want.

Mary
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2008-05-08 06:21:00
CanadaAdding a Canadian fiance/spouse to US bank acct
I tried on Friday to get on my husbands account with Bank Of North Georgia. They told me I needed a state ID. I have my SSN, EAD, passport with visa, but it wasn't enough. So I'm headed to the state patrol tomorrow to see about a state ID. Funny thing was, my son, who's 4, was able to get his own account with them. How ironic is that? My husband had to be the co-signer and they don't even have the same last name. I've noticed along the way that my son seems to get everything before I do, but thats a whole other topic lol.

Mary
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2008-05-14 10:46:00
CanadaAutumnchik's Happy Baby Boy
He's such a cutie. Congrats!!
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2008-05-12 06:25:00
CanadaLet's Wish Laura a Very Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday Laura!!
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2008-05-19 07:51:00
CanadaHappy Birthday
QUOTE (MarilynP @ May 20 2008, 10:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ok,, me sad.gif hubby left the house without wishing me a Happy Birthday.. the dingbat forgot it was my Birthday today tongue.gif... I have been dropping hints and I know he knows my Birthday is coming up but I think he forgot the exact day wacko.gif



This has happened to me twice by my husband when we were engaged. I hope your husband didn't forget it was today. Hopefully when he gets home, you'll be surprised. Wishing you a Happy Birthday and I hope you enjoy the rest of your day!!

Mary
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2008-05-20 14:28:00
CanadaAOS I693 form
From what I remember, as long as you had the medical done within the last year, no new medical is required. When I sent in my AOS pkg for me and my son, it was 10 months since I had the medicals done. When assembling the AOS pkg, I included a copy of both mine and sons vaccination cards and a copy of 1 sheet where my son needed an additional vaccination, which we got and I had my doctor sign that page. Immigration has a copy of your medical exam with them, so theres no need to worry about that. I hope this helps.

Mary
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2008-05-20 14:25:00
CanadaMTL Timeline to Interview
QUOTE (irenovic @ Nov 9 2007, 09:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
so i checked the mail today and I got my visa, yes!!! I'm leaving on nov 15 and we're getting married Nov 20 in Colorado. So exciting! But it doesn't stop there, now more paperwork before i can work.




Congrats! I'm also getting married the same day as you.
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2007-11-09 21:53:00
CanadaMTL Timeline to Interview
Your welcome wink.gif . Glad I could be of some help.
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2007-11-09 20:59:00
CanadaMTL Timeline to Interview
QUOTE (SpiritAlight @ Nov 9 2007, 08:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Please forgive me and my A.D.D. tongue_ss.gif as I tried to find these answers and couldn't:

1. The Montreal U.S. Consulate takes its time to give you the interview date, and then the date is soon after you receive the letter?

2. This letter is a.k.a. "packet 4"?

3. I see 2 couples have been waiting just over 50 days to get their interview scheduled. How common is it for Montreal U.S. Consulate to not mail the letter and people have only found out by calling or emailing?

I see that they have been taking less time than they did for all the approved-in-the-Spring couples....still way longer than Vancouver...grrrrrr.

Thanks for any help.



1.Yes MTL can take their time giving you a date for the interview, but not always do they give you next to no notice for the interview.
2. Yep. Interview letter is in Pkt 4.
3. There have been a few cases where no one got a letter. They called/emailed and found out that they did indeed have an interview scheduled. Now, you can't even email them. They have some stupid automatic thingy that emails you back.

Hope this helps you with your questions.

Mary
PfcsBabyFemaleCanada2007-11-09 20:27:00