ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
CanadaUSC crossing border into canada w/ misdemeanor drug charge
If your friends are American they are not elligible to get a TRV since Americans do not need visas to enter Canada. Sooooo, since they are inadmissable Americans, they will need a TRP (temporary resident permit) which is $200 and takes up to 6 weeks to apply and get approved for one. With the TRP application they have to complete an application, reference letters, FBI background check and then send it in. I will explain more of your options with you after work though....don't worry or panic...I'll PM you later.
brocku00MaleCanada2009-06-12 15:41:00
CanadaUSC crossing border into canada w/ misdemeanor drug charge
Hi there, I'm at work right now but I know your answer and I will PM you with any info you need after work. You will be saving some money!!
brocku00MaleCanada2009-06-12 15:38:00
CanadaDear Canada!
QUOTE (trailmix @ Jun 19 2009, 11:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I didn't call them about our I-130 - but the wait times were not as long at that point. There is no reason why you can't call - don't know that it will help at all.



Your situation seems very similar to mine when I was in that stage. My husband was in the states and I was in Canada and of coarse you can't dial that 1 800 number from up here. Well....my husband does not like to phone people and wasn't too 'rushed' to call for me, so I drove to the border (buffalo) went to the nearest phone booth and called (I was in a very loud grocery store!!) I got to speak to someone but in order for me to get any answers or to put in a request to find out what's happening (since it had been longer than so many weeks since any contact with NCIS), they required my husband...the American...to call. So my whole trip to the states was a waste. So then, I had my husband call me on the cell phone while he was at the pay phone, he called them, and requested info, they said we will be contacted within 60 days about our inquiry.....5 days later I got my approval!!! So, if it's been a long time (not sure of exact time lapse) since they contacted you last, your spouse can call from US to request an inquiry. But GOOD LUCK and hope it gets to you soon.
brocku00MaleCanada2009-06-19 10:34:00
CanadaINTERVIEW SCHEDULED!!!
Mikey78....my case at NVC was completed on April 24. I received the interview time email on Tuesday (June 23).
brocku00MaleCanada2009-06-26 22:02:00
CanadaINTERVIEW SCHEDULED!!!
Hey everyone. I was on vacation down in the states and when I got back today I checked my email and I have an interview!! My Montreal interview is on August 12!! So there goes the theory about the second week of each month.....I forget who posted earlier but you were right about past people getting their interview times at the end of the month! Anyone else get an interview for that time??
brocku00MaleCanada2009-06-26 10:19:00
CanadaMedical Question for Toronto
Thanks for the advice! I will look into booking my appointment tomorrow. Do they send me any information about the medical or do they expect you to find out this information on your own? I will go and get like 8 passport photos to be sure I cover my butt!!! LOL Thanks again.
brocku00MaleCanada2009-06-28 20:12:00
CanadaMedical Question for Toronto
Hi Everyone,
On Tuesday I recieved an email stating that my interview is on August 12. There were four pages in the email that stated the time and date of my interview, the Montreal contact information and information about what documents that I need to bring to Montreal (none needed except for medical). There was no information about the medical itself though. Do they send more information on where to go and what to do? They also ask about passport pictures and about bringing them to interview, yet in the checklist it says that I already handed them in. Do I have to bring more pictures? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks
brocku00MaleCanada2009-06-28 18:40:00
CanadaWhere are you from in Canada?
Hi everyone!
I was born in Brockville, Ontario.
Moved to Ancaster, Ontario at the age of 1 and have been in Ancaster eversince (32 years)!!
Hopefully moving to Dover, Delaware in the next couple of months.
brocku00MaleCanada2009-06-01 00:57:00
CanadaActivating GC question
I have my interview on August 12 and WHEN i am approved and receive my VISA I have read somewhere that I have up to 6 months to activate it. So my question is, can I activate it ASAP and continue to live in Canada for a couple of months until I go to the US? What I wanted to do is continue working while I applied for a Social Security card and then to look for a job. I think I would feel more comfortable making money while looking for a job in my new home. Is there a problem with this or has anyone ever done this before? Thanks for any replies.
brocku00MaleCanada2009-07-08 13:25:00
CanadaPacket 1, 2, and 3???
Hi there,
I applied for my I-130. I've been married for 7 years to an American. My interview is on Aug. 12 and medical appt. on Aug. 4.
Thanks for the help.
brocku00MaleCanada2009-07-14 18:18:00
CanadaPacket 1, 2, and 3???
Hi Everyone,
I keep seeing people refer to these packets!! Am I missing something because I didn't recieve any packets for my interview in August? I received an email telling me when and where my interview is and that's about it! It feels like I'm missing something!! Thanks for any help.
brocku00MaleCanada2009-07-14 18:12:00
CanadaMedical and Interiew!!


Good luck! You're almost there!


I have my medical appointment tomorrow in Montreal. I am um.... unbelievably terrified.
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You have your medical tomorrow? I'm surprised that it is open for the holiday! I'm not too nervous about the appt. just nervous that I won't have the proper paperwork or something else. Good luck!! When is your interview?
brocku00MaleCanada2009-08-02 21:23:00
CanadaMedical and Interiew!!
I'm hoping that I don't need all of that for my interview. I gave the NVC everything and on the interview letter it stated that everything would be sent to consolute. I am going for my I130 (1R?? I think), I've been married for 7 years and applied for I130. So, I think that all I need for Montreal next week is: Passport photos, passport, medical papers from appointment and Interview confirmation. I really hope that i'm correct on this because I will start to panic if I need something I don't have!! blink.gif I believe that you would have to bring all of that other info if you were not married yet, but I have no idea though!! So if I am wrong and someone knows for sure that I am, please let me know. Thanks again.
brocku00MaleCanada2009-08-01 21:17:00
CanadaMedical and Interiew!!
Hi Everyone,
The time has gone by so fast! I have my medical this Tuesday in Toronto and then I have my interview the next Tuesday (Aug.12)!! I can't believe that I'm almost done with this process. Hopefully I have everything I need for these appoitments. For my medical I have: vaccination card, $275, 3 passport photos, ID and immigration interview letter. For my interview i'm guessing I will bring all my ID, interview letter, and whatever the medical appt. gives me. Is this correct? Or am I missing anything?
brocku00MaleCanada2009-08-01 18:57:00
CanadaQuestion regarding Montreal
Hi everyone,
Just a quick question. Does anyone know if Montreal has ever issued a visa the next day after interview? I am going to email them tonight with the question but I know that I'll get a quicker and better response from here. I just want to know if I should book two nights or one at the hotel and don't want to waste the money on the extra night if it's not possible. I do need my passport for work purposes so I'm not too sure if it will be okay. Thanks for any and all replies.
I'm just heading to bed and leaving from Toronto medical at 5:30....I'll let everyone know how it went.
Thanks everyone
brocku00MaleCanada2009-08-03 22:14:00
CanadaToronto Medical complete
Hi everyone,
Well, I had my medical today and I think/hope all went well. The doctor said I will know if everything is okay if I receive a sealed envelope on Friday when I go and pick up the results! So here's to a sealed envelope!! good.gif Anyways, I left Hamilton at 5:30 this morning and got to Toronto parking lot (which is one street past clinic) at 6:30. At 6:40 I started to walk towards office and the door was locked. A few minutes later two more people showed up. A lady let us in a few minutes before 7:00. She took the first two pages of interview confirmation and then we went to a waiting room. There were people already in the waiting room so I'm guessing the front desk lady comes out between 6:30 and 7:00 and lets people in as they come. First they call you in to take your info and collect everything and pay, then the chest xray, then blood work and then physical. All in all, it was a smooth process and I was out of the office and in car by 9:08. I was missing my booster shot (hadn't gotten one in over ten years) so I went directly to my doctor and got one and then faxed Toronto office with proof of shot. I'm going back to TO on Friday to pick up results, so if everything goes smootly with that, I'll be heading to Montreal next Tuesday for my Wednesday interview!!! good.gif So, hope this helps everyone. The whole staff was great, but it kind of felt like we were sheep and being herd through everything. The only complaint was the xray lady was obviously experienced at this but was in a rush to complete everyone and was trying to hurry you....can't hurry a 1/2 naked lady with chest exposed and slamming xray wall thingy up and down!! OUCH!! Slow down lady and smile!! Other than that it was great.
brocku00MaleCanada2009-08-04 17:50:00
CanadaMontreal Interview Countdown
Hey Everyone,
Well the time is almost here!! I am leaving on Tuesday for Montreal. I booked two nights at Montreal Marriott Chateau Champlain, which according to mapquest, it is .80 miles away from consolute, so I will take a taxi on Wednesday morning. I'm also staying over on Wednesday to pick up my Visa on Thursday (assuming VISA is issued/approved!!). Any last minute tips for me? After reading everyone's posts, I think I'll get there just before 7:00, since it's the summer time, I don't mind waiting outside for a while. I'm bringing my medical (which I picked up yesterday), my passport photos, my passport, all other i.d., copies of all documents sent to NVC, and colour photocopies of pictures of me and my husband for the past 8 years. So, if you see that I am missing something, please let me know. And if you have any other suggestions....let me know! good.gif
Thanks everyone.
I'll be sure to let everyone know how it goes on Wednesday as well.
brocku00MaleCanada2009-08-08 13:57:00
CanadaMontreal Interview question
Hi everyone,
Just wondering if you are supposed to dress up for this interview. I wasn't going to be in beach wear....lol....but I was planning on very casual. Also, I noticed someone gave the address for the interview in a previous post and I had a different one. I would like to mapquest it, so if anyone knows the address i should mapquest for the interview please relay it to me. Thanks everyone.
brocku00MaleCanada2009-08-10 10:51:00
CanadaI'm in Montreal!!
Hi everyone. I made it to Montreal this afternoon with no problems! I'm staying at Marriott Chateau Champlain and I'm planning on walking there tomorrow and getting there around 6:45....early but I hate the idea of being late. So, fingers crossed for me and I'll let everyone know how it goes tomorrow! Bye for now..... kicking.gif
brocku00MaleCanada2009-08-11 19:28:00
CanadaActivating visa
Truckerbob, are you saying that you went to activate it 6 months after issue? Did you go 12 hours after the 6 months were up?
brocku00MaleCanada2009-08-16 13:42:00
CanadaActivating visa
I was reading about people activating their visa and a lot of people gave advice about not doing it until you are ready to move. Is that because they have a different visa than myself or something else?? I just want to make sure that I don't screw it up when I go.
brocku00MaleCanada2009-08-15 20:29:00
CanadaActivating visa
How did you do that? I swear I just spent about 30 minutes looking through pages and search key words and I didn't come up with anything! Thank you! I read it over and now remember. Has anyone on here actually 'activated' GC and then turned around? Anyone know of anyone so that I may email them and find out some info? Thanks again.
brocku00MaleCanada2009-08-15 18:56:00
CanadaActivating visa
Hi everyone,
I think I have asked this before but I can't find my post anywhere and can't remember what the answer was. Anyways with my VISA for I130 IR-1?? can I just go down to the border and get it activated without physically moving there that day. I would like to get it activated, apply for SSN and start applying for jobs while continuing to work in Canada (only for a couple of months). Is this possible or do they want you to import your car and personal belongings at the same time? Basically, I just want to activate and come back the same day. Thanks for any info guys.
brocku00MaleCanada2009-08-15 18:39:00
CanadaIf You Could Choose to Live in Any State, Which Would You Choose???
Poprocks won't agree with me on this one but my favourite place in the US is DELAWARE...specifically the outskirts of Dover!! I've been to California several times and wouldn't want to live there, I've been to the Northeast a lot, New Jersey, Florida, N & S Carolina and Michigan/Ohio/Illinois a lot, but I found Delaware to be the best. It's clean, people are nice, more land for the money, NO TAXES!!! and I just get a great feeling when I am there. Even though I don't want to live in other states, I did enjoy myself and have no problems with them, I just like my Delaware. smile.gif

Edited by brocku00, 23 August 2009 - 02:53 PM.

brocku00MaleCanada2009-08-23 14:52:00
CanadaAnother denial! Long story...I'm sorry!!
Thank you for your advice...I'll try to stay cool and calm! LOL When I was first told on the interview day to send in proof of domicile, I asked the officer specifically what he wanted and it was like pulling a tooth to get an answer. He just said send in what you think is right!!! He seemed to be annoyed when I kept asking for specifics so I politely said, "I just want to know these answers because once I leave this office, there is no one that I can call and ask". THen when I got my first denial in the mail, I phoned him and asked what other kind of domicile proof I needed, and agian is was a painful answer, but everything that he asked for, I sent in. I do know for a fact that they have access to the border computer system that can tell you when a particular person has entered Canada and when they entered back into the states. So I think since my husband visits for a month or two here and there (fortunetly he can afford this), they consider him 'living' here and not in the States. So, our goal is for him not to come back to Canada at all and send in new proof of domicile...kind of like starting a new life over!! LOL So hopefully this helps.
brocku00MaleCanada2009-11-25 00:07:00
CanadaAnother denial! Long story...I'm sorry!!
Hello everyone! It's been a very long time since I've been on here and it's all because I was so bummed about my interview in AUGUST!!!

Quick History - I married my husband in 2001 and I've always lived in Canada and my spouse stays up here for a few months and then goes home (back and forth all year/every year) due to his work. Anyways, we applied in March 2008 for I130 and it was finally sent to California, approved, NVC this past March 09 and interview in August.
August 12 Interview - weird experience! He denied me that day for three reasons:
a)Didn't believe my marriage certificate was real!!!
cool.gif Wanted a certain American tax form from my husband, which I explained he doesn't get because he is self employed
c) proof of domicile
So I was totally upset and left Montreal the same day. On the way home, I called my home answering machine and there was a message from the officer that interviwed me saying:
a) He did his own "independant" research and found out the marriage certificate was real (could have done that on the spot but any hoo)
cool.gif And, yeah, about the tax form, I did a little more research and it seems your husband doesn't need that form (DUH, I just told you that at interview)
c) no need for proof of domicle
So then he says, we can issue you a visa, either just come back to the embassy or just mail back your passport. He left his name and number and said, "IF you have any questions please feel free to call me.

So, the next day when I got home I send my passport back. Four weeks later, I get it back with a letter stating that they now need proof of domicile!!!!! #######!!!! excuse my french

So, I had my husband send me the following: lease agreement, bank account statements, vehicle registrations, auto insurance, video store card, grocery store card, utility bills, etc (all of these were suggested by the officer) and I then sent them in. 8 weeks later I hadn't heard from them (emailed them twice...no response) so husband and I contacted Senator. The Senator sent an email and one week later I received my passport back with NO VISA and a letter saying "AMCITS MUST return to the US and establish domicile." Send in proof of re-domicile when you have it.
ARGHHHHHH!!!! I don't understand, I know my husband is up here a lot but he is just a visitor! Does the US consolute think that I want a US VISA to REMAIN IN CANADA!!! NO, I want to be with my family in the US!!!

I don't know if I said this before but the officer left me his name and number on my answering maching (when he left me the original message on August 12) and said to call him if I have any questions. Well when I called and asked him a question....he got mad at me for calling and said "This is why I don't give out my number, I have 25 cases to work on and by talking to you, I am not working on those cases!!!!" Why did he tell me to call if I had any questions??

So this has now resulted in the following: my husband has permanently left Canada (today) and will not return until my VISA is approved, he had to find employment (even though he is self employed - was told by consolute he needed a contract by another employer), he has to rent/lease a new apartment (extra costs that we don't need), open new accounts (even though he has existing ones), and establish anything possible to add to proof of domicile. I don't know what else they could want. We've been married for almost 8 years, we have three kids (who are dual citizens) and we can't be together!!

I need help, support, advice....anything! Sorry about the length and hope to hear from all of you.
brocku00MaleCanada2009-11-24 23:34:00
CanadaSending in 'hopefully' the last package
Ok, I think I'm almost ready to send in more proof of domicile, please let me know if you think this is enough or sufficient:

1. New lease from apartment in New Jersey
2. Employee contract - which states company, hire date, work location (New Jersey), his address, and terms of employment
3. Storage unit rental in New Jersey
4. New Jersey cell phone
5. Letter from 'Kindercare' daycare/preschool stating: as per our conversation.....your children 'x' and 'y' will be able to register at our school for this price. Please come in to register once you move to 'xxxx' New Jersey. It's a personal letter addressed to my husband and I and it has him NJ address on it.
6. Cover letter from myself stating what is included
7. A letter from my husband (AMCITS) stating that he resides in NJ, works in NJ, and would like his family to be able to move down to reunite

So, let me know what you think and if anyone has any tips on the two letters from myself or my husband, please feel free to add them. Do you think it's a good idea for my husband to add his own letter to this package?

Thanks for your help.
brocku00MaleCanada2009-11-30 13:36:00
CanadaEstablishing Domicile and Reestablishing Domicile
Thanks Trailmix for starting this forum. I will be sending in my package in a few weeks with our 'new' proof of domicile and that will include:
A new lease (since he took a new job in a new state); his employee contract which states: the company he works for, the area that he is responsible for (New Jersey), his start date and other contractual info; and I'm hoping to get something for the kids school/preschool registration. With the help of INK, I was told to show intent by getting the kids 'potentially' registered with a school/preschool. My problem is that they (twins) are only 4 so they would be going to a preschool, so I guess I will have to contact a preschool in the area and get them to right a letter stating that they could register there if and when they move to the area. Does anyone have experience with this? The twins are American and Canadian so there's no issue with that, but I need help in providing intent to move there and evidence for my children's school. Thanks to INK, he had mentioned that the school that they would be going to would not register them until they lived in the area, so they sent in proof of research on the school. I will defentely call the schools tomorrow and find out.
One last question: If I have the job contract, lease agreement and something from a school, do you think that that would be good enough to send?
Thanks
brocku00MaleCanada2009-11-29 15:54:00
CanadaCan you call and set appt for Montreal??
Hey everyone. Well I emailed them and explained that the officer told me I could come back in person or send it snail mail. So I asked if I could set up appointment or just come in....so we'll see how that goes!!
If I find out that we can just come in during regular hours....I have three empty seats for anyone that wants to go for a drive!!!! LOL Obviously we are all on different process times, but if anyone actually is ready to go in a couple of weeks....AND they say we can come at certain hours....than the offer to drive in ON!!
brocku00MaleCanada2009-12-01 20:00:00
CanadaCan you call and set appt for Montreal??
Hi everyone, just wondering if one can call the embassy and book an appointment for immigration visas? I know that they won't see you without an appointment, so I thought I could book an appt. and bring in all of my proof of domicile so I wouldn't have to wait for their 'mail system'. I'm going to email them to try to set up an appointment and I'll let you know if I get a response.
On my way home from my initial interview (after being denied) the officer left a message on my phone and said that I could either send it in via mail, or come back personally to Montreal.....so maybe there is a chance???
brocku00MaleCanada2009-12-01 17:25:00
CanadaContacting Montreal via phone
When I was waiting for my package to be sent back in October (after 8 weeks of waiting), I emailed them on two different occasions and I did receive the auto reply but never a response. I also emailed them a few days before my interview in August and I titled it "Interview question" and they responded within one day. So, I emailed them last week with the title as "MTL2009xxxxxx" and the one I sent today is titled "Interview/appointment", so I'm hoping that the title thingy might work and get their attention.
Is there anyone right now that is waiting to hear back from the consulate after sending in additional proof? Does anyone know of someone waiting?
brocku00MaleCanada2009-12-03 17:26:00
CanadaContacting Montreal via phone
Hi Everyone,
Well, I've emailed twice and haven't heard back. I tried calling but you can not get a live person on the other end. I do remember a while back calling them and talking with someone but maybe I just have the wrong number. Maybe if I call the Toronto office they will put me through to a real person!!! Anyone have any phone numbers??
brocku00MaleCanada2009-12-03 16:51:00
Canadafinally got IR1 visa after denial
QUOTE (Malrothien @ Dec 3 2009, 07:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Brock, she said it was 4 weeks ago that she sent it in.


I was looking to see how long her husband had been in the States before she sent in her package.
brocku00MaleCanada2009-12-03 21:12:00
Canadafinally got IR1 visa after denial
Congrats! When did you send in the last package and what did you send in specifically? I'm just about to send it back in and was wondering how long it was taking now. Congrats! How long was it after your husband went to the states until you sent your package? My husband left November 24 and I am hoping to send it in next week.
brocku00MaleCanada2009-12-03 19:29:00
Canadafinally got IR1 visa after denial
Congrats! When did you send in the last package and what did you send in specifically? I'm just about to send it back in and was wondering how long it was taking now. Congrats!
brocku00MaleCanada2009-12-03 19:22:00
CanadaMax amount for gifts into Canada
$60 per person is the limit. Make sure to have your reciepts. You will be charged taxes/duty on any overages. Hope this helps.
brocku00MaleCanada2009-12-01 17:20:00
CanadaSent package to Montreal...fingers crossed!!!

The most recent is MissMystery, she waited almost 2 months. Other than that I think the only other person waiting is Jonesg111 - and he still hasn't heard back - the difference with his is I think they are at a standoff.


Well...here's hoping to a short wait AND an approval!! :thumbs: Why is Jonesg111 at a standoff? I'll try to research it here to find out, but if you have time let me know what going on there....is it the same situation as mine??

Thanks again everyone for your thoughts and prayers!
brocku00MaleCanada2010-01-15 11:15:00
CanadaSent package to Montreal...fingers crossed!!!
Thank you everyone for your well wishes. It's been very hard on us and yes even though I'm living with my parents, it will be a great time for the kids to spend time with their grandparents....and they love them so much!

Since I haven't been online for a month, can anyone tell me how the timeline is going for Montreal....when you have to send additional info? I know there were a whole bunch of us waiting but just wondering who has heard, who hasn't and what time length have people been waiting? I know I read a while ago that one person actually got their's back within the 4 weeks (WOW!!), and I know another VJ'er and myself had waited 9-10 weeks back in the fall, so just wondering if it has changed.
Thanks everyone!
brocku00MaleCanada2010-01-15 08:56:00
CanadaSent package to Montreal...fingers crossed!!!
Hi Everyone,
Hope everyone had a good Christmas and New Years! Since I last posted, my husband moved to New Jersey and I have sold the house and moved in with my parents until my visa is approved! Just a recap for everyone, I had my interview in August and was denied. Sent in passport (long story, but officer at consulate phoned me and said there was a mistake and to send in passport for visa), 3 weeks later passport sent back to me and this time they asked for proof of domicile. Sent in the package with a lot of info and 9 weeks later I was denied again with message "AMCITS must return to USA and re-establish domicile". So, even though husband was only visiting and had no status here, he found another job, accepted it, moved to a new state (New Jersey), rented an apartment, and started a life down there. Meanwhile, I'm up here with kids, sold house faster than expected with turbo fast closing date, living with parents now and just WAITING. So, today I sent in hopefully my last package. The package included: a cover letter from me with what I am sending, a letter from my husband, employment contract and employment pay stubs, apartment lease, storage unit lease in NJ, day care/school letter we got from NJ daycare saying that they would have room for our kids if/when we move down there and that's it. So I hope that this is enough! What do you guys think??? Keep me in your prayers....and hopefully my family can be together again soon.
brocku00MaleCanada2010-01-14 23:31:00
CanadaStill waiting for my Visa
Hi there,
So sorry to hear how long it's taking, but I'm sure everything is okay and it's just a delay on Montreal's end! I have a feeling you will get your Visa today or tomorrow. I know how it feels to worry about it and have problems sleeping and eating, I wish the Consulate and it's employees knew what a toll it takes on us! So, I hope to read your post today or tomorrow with the good news and then you can have a few drinks to celebrate and relax!
brocku00MaleCanada2009-12-10 09:43:00