ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
CanadaTraveling to US by car
QUOTE (Malrothien @ Sep 8 2009, 04:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Canadians do not require a visa to enter the US. However, you are only allowed to be in the US for 6 months at a time.


Ok, do they keep a record of when you enter. Example: Joe Blow entered at 12pm 09/08/2009 he is due back 03/09/2010?
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-08 15:53:00
CanadaTraveling to US by car
Hello,

I am wondering what happens when you pull up to the window at the border, you had over your passport to the CBP agent - what happens after that? He doesn't issue a B1/2 visa - do they key you into the computer? Do they record the time and date of you entering the country? Does not receiving a passport stamp allow you to be in the US for 6 months?


Thanks!
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-08 15:35:00
CanadaCan you get EI once u quit ur job and move to US
QUOTE (Rhiann @ Sep 9 2009, 10:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Dumb question, but what is Employment Insurance and why is it good to get?


Really? The government gives you money if you leave your job with cause (like moving to the US to get married). It's good to get, because money is good and useful.

Edited by dutchmatt, 09 September 2009 - 09:32 PM.

dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-09 21:31:00
CanadaDid you feel safer in Canada or in the U.S.?
Maybe Canadians feel more comfortable in Canada because they're used to it - that's what they know? Like if someone grew up on the south side of Chicago - they might not mind going for a stroll at 2am, but some dude from Nova Scotia might piss his pants at the thought.
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-08 12:58:00
Canadawill my fiancee going on welfare hurt our case?
QUOTE (trailmix @ Sep 15 2009, 10:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (dutchmatt @ Sep 15 2009, 08:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Haole @ Sep 14 2009, 07:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
"maybe i should explain...
my fiancee is the canadian/beneficiary.
i am the petitioner and i already have a co-sponsor.
but as the person coming to the united states- will it look bad for him to be receiving welfare?
we are waiting on packet 4.

Sure doesn't help!
Will he be getting welfare in the US?


You'd think someone applying for citizenship would no that isn't possible...


You'd think before someone replied in a thread they might look at the facts too - but hey.


I was replying to this comment: "Will he be getting welfare in the US?"



dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-16 09:01:00
Canadawill my fiancee going on welfare hurt our case?
QUOTE (Haole @ Sep 14 2009, 07:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
"maybe i should explain...
my fiancee is the canadian/beneficiary.
i am the petitioner and i already have a co-sponsor.
but as the person coming to the united states- will it look bad for him to be receiving welfare?
we are waiting on packet 4.

Sure doesn't help!
Will he be getting welfare in the US?


You'd think someone applying for citizenship would no that isn't possible...
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-15 21:05:00
Canadathe new package 3 from montreal
QUOTE (trailmix @ Sep 11 2009, 07:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (dutchmatt @ Sep 11 2009, 05:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It says "Upon receipt of the above listed documents" I would assume that would mean all 5 forms despite what VJ has in the guides. I sent everything in - that has to be what the want. Maybe the guy at the consulate is giving you an out dated response.


It's possible.

Please update us after you send in the DS-230 good.gif


I sent it in 2 weeks ago. You'd have to be crazy not to send in what the form says. I mean, I wouldn't take some goof at the consulates one sentence email over what it says on the form.
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-11 20:01:00
Canadathe new package 3 from montreal
It says "Upon receipt of the above listed documents" I would assume that would mean all 5 forms despite what VJ has in the guides. I sent everything in - that has to be what the want. Maybe the guy at the consulate is giving you an out dated response.

Edited by dutchmatt, 11 September 2009 - 06:25 PM.

dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-11 18:23:00
CanadaGot my interview letter-just a few days shy of the 3 month mark of MTL receiving my package
When's the big day?
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-10 12:00:00
CanadaNovember interview in MTL
QUOTE (Malrothien @ Sep 17 2009, 02:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Matt - you sent in your packet Aug. 28? 90-100 days from that date is when you should expect your interview.


You shoot that number out anytime some has a question about this topic. It has nothing to do with my post as I wasn't asking when my interview will be. And where do you get those numbers anyway? VJ lists it as being 107 days from when the consulate receives your package from the NVC not from when they receive your completed P3.

Edited by dutchmatt, 17 September 2009 - 01:48 PM.

dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-17 13:45:00
CanadaNovember interview in MTL
You know the thing I don't is how in this day and age, with computers doing everything, people have to wait to get an appointment date. There are a bunch of people that have been cleared for the interview, but it takes months to get the date - makes do sense. If you take a dentists office as an example, I know when my next appt. is as I am leaving the office, because someone looks in the computer and says, "were free on whatever date". I just dont get it!
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-17 13:00:00
CanadaNovember interview in MTL
QUOTE (Peachey @ Sep 17 2009, 01:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm hoping for an interview in November biggrin.gif Looks like October might be out of the question since TDot got their interview for Oct. 28, and they sent their packet 3 a month before me.


And you're about a month before me - this isn't looking good. Montreal sucks!
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-17 12:50:00
CanadaNovember interview in MTL
Has anyone managed to get an interview in November yet? There are hardly any people booked for October and none in November. I'd really love to know how those clowns in MTL go about booking interviews.
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-17 12:45:00
CanadaDS-160 Question
I just put 90 days because is the maximum validity of the K1 visa (which you are filling the form out for). I didn't think it was accurate to say "20 years" because this visa in particular would expire long before that.
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-21 18:12:00
CanadaGuess Who's Birthday Is Coming Up On Saturday
Wow....COOL! Her birthday is on the same day I am getting an oil change done on my jeep! Small world!!

Edited by dutchmatt, 24 September 2009 - 08:37 PM.

dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-24 20:33:00
CanadaHow to re-schedule interview
I'll gladly take your interview date for you...
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-27 15:28:00
CanadaQuick Packet 3 Question (Montreal)
All you need to send is the following:

Checklist
DS-156
DS-156K
DS-160 (confirmation receipt)
DS-230

The reason the 156K mentions supporting evidence is because in the past that form was filled out at the interview, so you you have the stuff with you. It seems that the form is out date and dosen't reflect the new procedure. I sent in only the forms I listed above and everything is cool.
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-27 15:12:00
CanadaGetting a US driver's license
Just wanted to inform people that Canadians DO NOT have to take a driving test when applying for an Illinois Driver's license. Canadians are seen as "out of state" drivers, so just a written and vision test is required. I know this varies state to state, but good info either way.
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-10-15 21:06:00
CanadaTiming of physical (Montreal)
Where in Canada are you from? If you're close to Toronto you can go there too. (I'm sure you know that)

If it's feasible I would get it out of the way as soon as you can just to ensure everything is OK. If there's a problem like a missing vaccination it might delay things. I was short a vaccination at my medical and I had to leave and go to another doctor to get it, then fax them confirmation of that before they could clear me.



dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-28 14:28:00
CanadaA sample letter to complain about the wait period for the Montreal interview
First off, if you want to write a letter - write one. In you owns, explaining your own situation. Secondly I don't think the consulate works have time to be logging letter in our secret file that pops up on CBP screens....jesus. If anything it will be thrown out before they have a chance to "blacklist" you.
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-10-23 15:28:00
CanadaCredit Cards
It's just like everything else in Canada it will take us a few years to catch up. And heaven forbid we would have flashy pictures on our cards that might be too much for our canadian eyes. In canada we can't even get visa debit cards - crazy.

Another point along the same lines - ever noticed how much cooler US license plates are? I mean you wanna support breast cancer? Get a cool pink plate.

Don't get me wrong - I'm Canadian but I can't wait to get out of here. We take it up the a$$ with everything from cell phone rate, air fare, car insurance and beer. And cool plates and credit cards of course wink.gif. And what do we do? Nothing - we get used to other people telling us how it is and how it's gonna be.
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-10-27 13:40:00
CanadaCanadian Unemployment Insurance
I guess the confusing part for me is that the wiki page on VJ regarding this topic says that you should apply within 30 days of quitting after you entered the US. I wont have EAD by then of course. So how do K1's do it?
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-10-27 13:11:00
CanadaCanadian Unemployment Insurance
Just wondering....

My last day of work is Nov 13 and I plan to enter the US by the end of November. Can I still apply for EI benefits? It's within 30 days so, I should be OK right?
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-10-27 12:03:00
CanadaVisiting fiance while waiting for interview
The 2-5 month is just them managing expectations. I doubt it will take 5 months. Keep your fingers crossed! It'll be sooner than you think.
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-21 18:06:00
CanadaMontreal November Interviews
1. I am staying at the Tour Centre Ville Nov 19-21. So, I anyone wants to have a beer - let me know.

2. Would this be good enough "Evidence of Support": 2008 Tax returns, bank statements, last 6 pay stubs, I-134 Support Form, letter from her employer stating her salary ($56K/year). Is there something I am missing here? Will this be OK.

Thanks!
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-11-02 16:31:00
CanadaMontreal November Interviews
Where is everybody staying in MTL the night before their interviews?
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-10-29 19:25:00
CanadaMoving in a couple days
Can anyone provide me with some tips to make my crossing the border in a U-HAUL as easy as possible?
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-11-24 18:31:00