ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionaffidavit of support
savings ain't a big deal. I didn't have sh*t in my savings. We just proved that I had the salary and that is all they need
A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-05-22 13:00:00
CanadaYahooooo APPROVED!!!
Congrats! One hell of a bday gift
A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-02-25 01:24:00
CanadaInterview Letter
I was DH's agent so the letter went to me
A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-03-13 13:09:00
CanadaCan we Marry in Vegas?
We got married in Las Vegas and had no problem. Best of luck
A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-03-16 03:09:00
CanadaDressing for the interview
Dave wore a pair of slacks and a nice button down shirt. He didn't have to pay anything extra but he brought the cash just in case :)
A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-03-13 13:08:00
Canadacase complete at nvc
Ours was 8 weeks from when our case was closed to Dave's interview...see my sig

hope this helps
A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-04-25 20:00:00
CanadaMontreal Experience
YAY! Glad it went well for ya!
A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-04-25 20:10:00
CanadaBorder Crossing
I guess I was one of the lucky ones :) I guess the fact I knew a few of the agents helped :)

Our activation was quick and painless. Except that I made a immigration agent step away us.

We went to the Pacific Hwy Truck Crossing in Blaine, WA. I knew a few of the guys there. They told us to go in to the office

One of the guys saw our IDs and asked. "How are you 2 associated?"
I said "We are married...I ain't killed him--YET"
Dave was just shaking his head like, "I do NOT know her!"

The agent kinda cracked a smile and tried not to laugh. he had to step away because apparently he LOST IT and fell out laughing.

We were in and out within 15 minutes...the agent did the paperwork and welcomed him into the US.
Now Dave is officially a Resident Alien...
Just gotta wait until his Green Card arrives in the mail
A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-04-30 20:45:00
CanadaVisa Activation
We entered with just the clothes on our back. He said he would be sending his stuff at a later date :)

Had no prob
A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-05-01 13:26:00
CanadaVisa Activation
Apparently you don't need to travel with everything. Dave is FINALLY (bout damn time) activating his visa on Sunday. (he has an IR-1). You just need a list of what you will be declaring. he is keeping his car (he wanted to wait till his ride was a year old). Honda is sending him the letter for free
A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-04-25 13:17:00
CanadaFor IR-1/CR-1 holders--Canadians
Too funny! DH was just saying that any fool can make the stamp! :P
A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-05-07 12:06:00
CanadaFor IR-1/CR-1 holders--Canadians
So another 2-3 weeks to go! :unsure:

got mine in about 3 or 4 weeks


A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-05-07 03:43:00
CanadaFor IR-1/CR-1 holders--Canadians
He already has a SSN from when he had his K-3 and EAD. The SSN card says it is only good with work authorization.

I told him he should get another one that doesn't have that stipulation on it.

Funny DH looked at the entry Stamp and was like "is that it?" ####### did he want, a ticker tape parade? :D
A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-05-01 14:04:00
CanadaFor IR-1/CR-1 holders--Canadians
How long did it take for you to receive your actual Green Card? We did the POE yesterday (very quick and painless), and I just wanted to know how long the wait usually is...
A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-05-01 13:31:00
CanadaLive in Vancouver but interview in Montreal. Why?
Yup, start saving to "git r done"!
Luckily my DH travelled a lot for work and had hella airline miles. He flew first class to Montreal for his interview...and got to hit some of his old haunts (he is from there)

Thank you everyone for your responses. That is too bad that they can't process the CR1 in Vancouver, I better start saving now! :blink:


A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-05-07 03:40:00
CanadaAND....Montreal comes through again
Great news! He sounds like he is hella stoked!
A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-05-12 22:35:00
CanadaJust got my Interview date !!
damn that was fast!
A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-05-12 22:41:00
CanadaNew Canuck Member :)
Welcome Krystin!
Where in Virginia is your man from? I grew up in Virginia Beach and spent a lot of time in Alexandria, VA
A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-05-21 09:14:00
CanadaNew I-864
In my opinion, she should have it updated to 2005
A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-05-22 12:54:00
CanadaFor anyone thats had a Friday interview
Just do the prepaid envelope! Dave has his interview on Tuesday. Flew back the same night and by Thursday morning, his passport was in his hands (DH lives in BC and his interview was in Montreal)
A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-06-04 01:11:00
CanadaApproved in Montreal! My interview experience & tips!
Congrats and thanks for the photos! I didn't go with DH for his interview so it was great seeing the place where it all took place
A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-05-12 22:38:00
CanadaI Married My Best Friend May 16
My friend Kari got married at the Little Church of the West! It is a pretty chapel!

Love the Luxor. Luxor is the very first hotel we stayed in when we went to Vegas! (yup, we lost our Vegas virginity in summer 1999) Did you have a Pyramid room or a tower room?

We stayed at the Luxor when we got married (we got married at the Excalibur).

Congrats to you both!
A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-06-04 01:14:00
Canadainterview??
Our case was closed by 9/15. We had our interview on 11/15

So yes, the case has to be closed. They will notify you of when your interview date is. Ya show up!
A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-06-04 01:06:00
CanadaI Have a VISA!!!!!!!
Congrats Jea! :dance:
A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-06-11 01:25:00
Canadaflight+hotel montreal
I think Dave used hotwire.com and got the Delta in Montreal for under $100
A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-06-11 01:30:00
CanadaMontreal Experience
My husband is from Montreal Freda, and being English Canadian, he would agree with ya! He has no desire to ever go back there...

Of course he has to go there on business the week after next!
A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-06-09 15:04:00
CanadaVancouver Interview Experience (June 9, 2006)
Congrats! :dance:
A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-06-11 01:28:00
CanadaLooking for some advice
Norfolk, VA was my dad's last station place (he is retired Navy)! I grew up in VA Beach! :)

/end hijack
A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-06-21 18:29:00
CanadaOff to Montreal
So....how did it go? :o
A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-06-21 18:32:00
CanadaOff to Montreal
Best of luck!
A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-06-19 20:18:00
CanadaThings to bring back
I will be stocking up on Tim Horton's coffee and Fleecy Lily of the Valley dryer sheets!
A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-06-21 18:30:00
CanadaYeah, we got it!
Woo hoo! Congrats :dance:
A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-06-22 01:07:00
CanadaComing into America during K-1 process
When is the wedding date?

The marriage would be legal whether ya had the visa or not. We got married before we filed anything
A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-06-21 18:27:00
Canadagot the visa!!!
:dance: Congrats Kim! :dance:
A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-07-07 12:58:00
Canadainterview date!!!
That is pretty quick. It is about 6-8 weeks between getting the letter and the actual interview!

Congrats. Now get them airline reservations!
A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-07-07 13:11:00
CanadaGot interview date!
Congrats! Waving at cha from Bellingham!
A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-07-10 22:46:00
Canadabank account in US
I keep telling Dave to come down to Bellingham and open an account with Washington Mutual. But he wants to wait until we get to California. He has ScotiaBank and I already have a Washington Mutual Acct
A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-07-07 13:01:00
Canada2 days til interview!!
Best of luck! Check and double check that you have everything...

so no one will have to go nuts fed ex-ing stuff to ya!

Yup I had to do that for DH...I haven't let him forget
A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-07-17 22:01:00
CanadaAnother Visa Approved!!!!!!!!!!
:dance: Congrats
A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-07-21 19:24:00
CanadaTo anyone following my story!! APPROVAL TODAY
Congrats! We might eventually look at doing both ways if we can...but for now I am grateful he has his green card
A-PhiJillNot TellingCanada2006-07-30 08:05:00