ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
CanadaEAD stamp-Crossing into US from New Brunswick
QUOTE (Emancipation @ Sep 15 2008, 09:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was also going to mention that hubby & I mostly cross at Houlton now. It's faster and less car traffic than Calais. We went through Calais mostly because they know hubby at Houlton now from his many trips to see me, and he wanted a fresh set of eyes to look at our paperwork in Calais (that coupled with Houlton being mostly a truck crossing and hubby was worried they wouldn't really know what to do with a K-1). But I have never had troubles with the Houlton crossing - even was in secondary (on both sides before), always treated right and the guards were always helpful.

So i can't speak to activation of K-1 at Houlton (or speak of the EAD stamp there), but it's also a good crossing.



THANKS! kicking.gif
Wis-CanFemaleCanada2008-09-15 13:48:00
CanadaEAD stamp-Crossing into US from New Brunswick
Just wondering if anyone from the Maritimes crossing into the US in New Brunswick managed to get an EAD stamp? I read of one lady on another site, crossing over to Calais and got one. The few others I read that did manage to get one were crossing further up the line. I'm a long way off from that...but just trying to get some questions answered. THANKS! blush.gif
Wis-CanFemaleCanada2008-09-14 20:04:00
CanadaCanadian Medical
QUOTE (Danielle-Justin @ Sep 15 2008, 06:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hmm, well I guess I will get her to contact the office. She lives within the province, so I doubt that loophole would work.

Thanks for the information so far.



If your fiancee has group insurance where she works it may cover it. Mine covers a percentage for a full medical, I live and work in Nova Scotia. Good luck with your journey! good.gif
Wis-CanFemaleCanada2008-09-15 23:10:00
CanadaCanadian Medical
QUOTE (Emancipation @ Sep 15 2008, 03:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Wis-Can @ Sep 15 2008, 01:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Emancipation @ Sep 15 2008, 10:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
http://www.visajourn...h...p;p=557998

i went to Dr. Doane and here's our review.. he also got out a ruler and measured my tat.. so expect that.. he's pretty detailed.

The cost of most of the exam was covered via Blue Cross for me - so if you are covered it might be worth submitting the receipt (you have to ask for one with his address on it) for reimbursement as well! good.gif



I just read your review of your medical, WHAT THE HELL! I'm not comfortable with that. Why would you have to strip? I can get copies of my mammograms from the Nova Scotia Breast Screening and copy of my last pap from my family doctor. I think that's terrible. I can see the blood work, and could probably deal with the pelvic exam. But to strip, is this normal procedure. You must have been....I don't even know what to say. I have had medicals done before, height, weight, blood work, blood pressure, medical history, but never to that extreme. Blood work I woud think would tell them everything they need to know. Do you know or anyone else know if there is a standard for the Visa Medical that covers what all is done? Now I'm on a mission to find out. Thanks for the info. Take care,.


I don't mean to freak you out.. and perhaps I was an odd duck, but I was shocked.. I TOTALLY didn't expect that - and I was completely freaked out during the exam. I didn't even shave if you get my drift! I came out of there totally humiliated, not by his lack of professionalism- cause he had that, but because my expectation was that it was just a "little medical".. IMO he's WAAAAY more over the top than many of the other Dr's that people write about here. He literally took a ruler out and measured my tattoo (on my back - i'm in the nude and he's behind me measuring.. ).. that was a little humiliating.. it was put in my medical too (the size and the type of flower). Just want to make sure you know my experience - maybe it will be different for you - but that's my experience.



That ok, know ahead of time is much better. I've never heard of a medical that detailed before. Take care.
Wis-CanFemaleCanada2008-09-15 17:47:00
CanadaCanadian Medical
QUOTE (Emancipation @ Sep 15 2008, 10:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
http://www.visajourn...h...p;p=557998

i went to Dr. Doane and here's our review.. he also got out a ruler and measured my tat.. so expect that.. he's pretty detailed.

The cost of most of the exam was covered via Blue Cross for me - so if you are covered it might be worth submitting the receipt (you have to ask for one with his address on it) for reimbursement as well! good.gif



I just read your review of your medical, WHAT THE HELL! I'm not comfortable with that. Why would you have to strip? I can get copies of my mammograms from the Nova Scotia Breast Screening and copy of my last pap from my family doctor. I think that's terrible. I can see the blood work, and could probably deal with the pelvic exam. But to strip, is this normal procedure. You must have been....I don't even know what to say. I have had medicals done before, height, weight, blood work, blood pressure, medical history, but never to that extreme. Blood work I woud think would tell them everything they need to know. Do you know or anyone else know if there is a standard for the Visa Medical that covers what all is done? Now I'm on a mission to find out. Thanks for the info. Take care,.
Wis-CanFemaleCanada2008-09-15 13:57:00
CanadaCanadian Medical
QUOTE (flames9 @ Sep 15 2008, 07:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was in Greenwood NS at the time


Cool, I acutally live in Torbrook, minutes outside of Greenwood. Thanks for the help.

QUOTE (Cassie @ Sep 15 2008, 01:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Danielle-Justin @ Sep 15 2008, 08:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiance Danielle will be going to see him soon. Thanks for the information. Was the hospital visit for blood work and xrays fairly painless?
She's gone to Dartmouth medical for lab work before and it was simply a nurse taking blood. Similar situation as best you can remember?
Thanks!


When she goes to the hospital after the medical, she'll have to go to the business office first and pay for the x-ray and the bloodwork, she'll need to show the receipts to the two different departments and tell them she needs them for a USA visa and theresults need to be sent to Dr.Doane. They are used to this. The set-up is a typical hospital -- lab techs will take her blood, x-ray techs will take her x-ray. It's fairly painless, although getting around the QEII hospital can be a bit confusing.

Dr. Doane's office is very efficient and he is very efficient, it was a pretty painless process.


THANKS VERY MUCH.
Wis-CanFemaleCanada2008-09-15 13:45:00
CanadaCanadian Medical
QUOTE (flames9 @ Sep 14 2008, 09:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Had mine in Halifax with DR doane on Quinpool road ( i think) near wendys and Canadian tire!! The physical part was very painless-- quick head to toe assessment and asked some questions! Then it was off to the hospital (short drive--they give u directions) for blood work and. x-rays. I believe Dr doane only accepted cash, but at the hospital I belive they took credit card/debit card as well. Can't recall how many pictures I had to take with me, me thinks 2??? Was a very painless procedure!! I paid $20 (back in 2004) and had the results couriered to me.



THANK YOU VERY MUCH. That was the doctors name that I was given. I live in the Annapolis Valley, so I am only an hour and a half away from the city. So not bad. THANKS AGAIN.
Wis-CanFemaleCanada2008-09-14 20:49:00
CanadaCanadian Medical
Hey guys, just wondering from fellow Nova Scotian's (Canada) what all was involved with their medicals? Thank you. whistling.gif
Wis-CanFemaleCanada2008-09-14 20:01:00
CanadaDo you take people's laundry out when you're at the laundromat?
I take it out, if you can't wait for your laundry to be done....then its an "at your own risk". Most places put a sign up, Do Not Leave Clothes Unattended".
Wis-CanFemaleCanada2008-09-18 23:07:00
CanadaWhere's that super-secret fast way?
I know how you feel......that gosh we talk for an hour or more every weeknight, weekends are three or four hours. We started talking about house renovations for the new house he bought us....so that's keeping me busy looking online for supplies. Here's hoping it speeds up for all of us. Take care everybody!
Wis-CanFemaleCanada2008-09-18 22:34:00
CanadaOnline status
That is weird, our NOA1 notice came and I went online right then and registered and seen our file. I would call and ask if that's unusual. It would'nt hurt.
Wis-CanFemaleCanada2008-09-23 21:20:00
Canadamoving to US
QUOTE (Reba @ Sep 27 2008, 12:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
But CANADA does not recognize that verbal renunciation made to US authorities. In order to OFFICIALLY renounce your Canadian citizenship, you have to go to Ottawa, kneel at the foot of the the Governor General and the Prime Minister, then hop around on one foot three times and say the magic words. And do some paperwork or sumthin.

As far as Canada is concerned, once a Canadian always a Canadian. No matter how many other citizenships you collect.

Wis-CanFemaleCanada2008-09-27 16:01:00
Canadamoving to US
QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Sep 26 2008, 10:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Remember it takes years to become a U.S. Citizen, Wis-can. You don't just move on down and bam, you are one.

If people from Canada opt to become U.S. citizens when they are able to apply for it (3 years of being a permanent resident) they will be dual, unless they renounce their Canadian citizen (who the heck would do that anyway)

The OP needs to read up on what their provinces regulations are and if they will be covered even if they don't live in that province for a number of days. I'm suspecting probably not.


Yes I do realize it takes years to become a US Citizen. I do know however, unless it has changed, when you go through the naturilization process you end up taking the oath , (I pasted this from another website) you do renouce your Canadian citizenship.

The current oath is as follows:

I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen; that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform noncombatant service in the Armed Forces of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law; and that I take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me God.

The Oath of Citizenship is not a federal law. Technically, any oath is legal, as long as it meets the "five principles" mandated by the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1953. These principles are:

allegiance to the United States Constitution,
renunciation of allegiance to any foreign country to which the immigrant has had previous allegiances to
defense of the Constitution against enemies "foreign and domestic"
promise to serve in the United States Armed Forces when required by law (either combat or non-combat)
promise to perform civilian duties of "national importance" when required by law

There has been some controversy about the wording of the oath, parts of which are based on the British Oath of Supremacy which was written in the 16th Century. As a result, some have suggested much of the language is antiquated and confusing. In the fall of 2003 the United States Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services planned to change the oath of citizenship in time for Citizenship Day (September 17).[citation needed] The proposed oath was as followed:

Solemnly, freely, and without mental reservation, I hereby renounce under oath all allegiance to any foreign state. My fidelity and allegiance from this day forward is to the United States of America. I pledge to support, honor, and be loyal to the United States, its Constitution, and its laws. Where and if lawfully required, I further commit myself to defend the Constitution and laws of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic, either by military, noncombatant, or civilian service. This I do solemnly swear, so help me God.

From what I have read the US State Department does not favor dual citizenship as a matter of policy but they do recognize it. We are lucky because in Canada they do not recognize the renouciation and require all its citizens who choose to give up their citizenship to go to a Canadian Embassy or Cosulate and sign a form in the presence of Canadian Officials. At one time, now this may have changed as well, I am certainly not a lawyer, when a person was going through naturilization you had to state your desire to remain dual. Again, this may have changed. It really doesn't matter, as I said, Canada doesn't recognize it. So in theory you do renouce your Canadian Citizenship when taking the oath, but according to Canada "not until you sign in front of them."

Ok, I've had enough talk about dual citizenship. Have a good day.
Wis-CanFemaleCanada2008-09-27 01:06:00
Canadamoving to US
QUOTE (Cassie @ Sep 25 2008, 10:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Wis-Can @ Sep 25 2008, 08:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If you go back and read my post, you will see I wrote dual citizenship, not residency. I plan on keeping my house here in Canada which is why I would go the dual citizenship route. Some social programs may be available to the original poster if he were to go the dual citizenship route, which is what I was saying,... that's all. Since I don't know the details of his disability its hard to comment on whether he was entitled to coverage or not, and from who. I am very lucky as my disability pension continues no matter where I live. I have a friend, who was married to a man in Texas, who came home for medical treatment as they just couldn't afford it. She stayed a green card holder and didn't want to do the naturilization route. Its hard to comment when you get so few details....hopefully with what everyone posted he can find some answers...take care.


If you are not physically present in a province for a certain amount of time each year, you will not be covered, citizenship or not. Each province has their own rules and regulations when it comes to residency and covering healthcare expenses.

For example, here are the eligibility requirements for the province of Nova Scotia:
QUOTE
To be eligible for Nova Scotia Medical Service Insurance (MSI) benefits you must be:

* a Canadian Citizen or ?Permanent Resident? (Landed Immigrant)
* a resident who makes his/her permanent home in Nova Scotia and is present in the province 183 days every calendar year.
* You must be registered with MSI to be eligible for benefits.


You can keep your home in Canada all you want, but if you don't plan on staying in it for the bulk of the year, you won't be covered, sorry!



Talk about a topic getting off course......the original poster has a disability...I responded as I too have a disability that is covered by the WCB of Nova Scotia and is covered no matter where I live, in terms of payments, medical treatment, doctor visits, meds, physio, anything relating to the injury. I was letting him know that depending on the cause of his disability, it could be possibly covered. He needs to check that out. Nothing to do with MSI. I don't know where he lives at so each province does have their own rules on medicare. I don't think personally, that if you have a major medical issue or issues, that moving to to the US would be a good idea under any circumstances. But that's just a personal opinion. I am choosing dual for a number of reason, my home, and if God forbid,I get seriously ill, I can come home, and the main reason, I am a Canadian born and breed...now possibly once I do move it will mean more to my honey that I am a US citizen and not a landed permanent resident but for now that's our plan.
Wis-CanFemaleCanada2008-09-25 21:47:00
Canadamoving to US
QUOTE (Kathryn41 @ Sep 25 2008, 08:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Dual citizenship is different than dual residency. You can only be resident in one country at a time. If you retain residential ties to Canada then that negates your US green card and you are not considered a US resident and must leave the country after a maximum of a 6 month time period within the US. If you are resident in the US you cannot receive Provincial health coverage. If you are in receipt of a CPP Disability pension you can still receive that pension although there is a foreign tax issue involved. If you are in receipt of a private pension you will need to check the fine print on the coverage to see if it extends outside of Canada and how to make a claim for non-Canadian prescriptions.

Bring with you a copy of your medical records as well as proof of your medical insurance coverage if you relocate to the US. Your wife's employment health insurance will probably have an existing condition clause that disallows coverage for a specific rate of time UNLESS you can prove you have been covered by insurance immediately preceding the US application for inclusion. Your wife needs to check into what is involved in adding you to her work insurance. Many require a SSN as well as offer a limited 'window' of opportunity in which to add someone - ie. 30 days after a life changing events like marriage or birth, or immediately prior to the anniversary of the policy's renewal.

If you plan ahead you should be able to put something into place. You definitely don't want to be living in the US with a medical condition and no medical insurance coverage.

Good luck.


If you go back and read my post, you will see I wrote dual citizenship, not residency. I plan on keeping my house here in Canada which is why I would go the dual citizenship route. Some social programs may be available to the original poster if he were to go the dual citizenship route, which is what I was saying,... that's all. Since I don't know the details of his disability its hard to comment on whether he was entitled to coverage or not, and from who. I am very lucky as my disability pension continues no matter where I live. I have a friend, who was married to a man in Texas, who came home for medical treatment as they just couldn't afford it. She stayed a green card holder and didn't want to do the naturilization route. Its hard to comment when you get so few details....hopefully with what everyone posted he can find some answers...take care.
Wis-CanFemaleCanada2008-09-25 20:54:00
Canadamoving to US
You might want to check this website out. You will have to copy and paste it. But YOU CAN be a citizen of two countries. Canada and the US both recognize dual citzenship, they don't encourage it as there are issues with it, taxation etc. You can still maintain your rights to certain social programs such as pensions etc. I am not sure what your disability is, but mine is from a work related accident. I receive a partial pension for it. When I eventually, hopefully get our K-1 Visa, my entitlement does not stop because I move to the US. My monthly cheque will continue, I just have to maintain the Canadian Bank Account. I've checked this with both a lawyer, and the WCB in my province. Regardless of where in the world I live, the accident happened in Canada and as such will be paid from there. This includes for me, any medicines, and other expenses related to the injury. Again, I do not know what your particular situation is. It sounds though, as her moving to Canada would be a better option for you both. If she has to end up covering your medical expenses, good job or not, it won't be long before it will be too much for the both of you. Anyways, I wish you both well. Take care,

http://www.voyage.gc...enship-en.asp#1
Wis-CanFemaleCanada2008-09-25 19:10:00
CanadaTax Identification Number?
QUOTE (JillA @ Oct 8 2008, 08:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Friends,

So Glen spoke to his HR Manager today about adding me on to his benefits the day after we are married, but I made him check to see if I can still be added even though I will not have an SSN # right away. Fortunately she said I can still be added without the SSN #, they just need proof of marriage and a copy of my Visa.

However she did mention something about I should apply for/receive a "Tax Identification Number" and this would act like my SSN # until I get one. So it would allow me to apply for my driver's licence, etc and do most things that you need an SSN # for. Did any of you apply for this, is it necessary and should I apply fot a TIN?



Hey a TIN number, that makes sense now, my honey was checking on some stuff for me and the bank where he deals said I would have to have a SSN to be added, or to open my own account or a TIN number....I will wait to see what responses you get....
Wis-CanFemaleCanada2008-10-08 19:25:00
CanadaVISA APPROVED
CONGRATULATIONS!
Wis-CanFemaleCanada2008-10-16 22:18:00
CanadaPhoto sizes for medical and interview
Yes, it is "US" passport 2"x2".
Wis-CanFemaleCanada2008-10-30 23:31:00
CanadaToronto Medical Review
Great review, giving full details gives others some piece of mind. Congrats!
Wis-CanFemaleCanada2008-11-04 00:12:00
CanadaPearson POE-questions!
QUOTE (burnsis @ Nov 7 2008, 02:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I got my visa last week....2 days after my interview! I wasn't expecting it to be so fast.

I booked my flight to the US, and if I remember correctly, I am going to have to lug all my bags through customs with me. It's always been a pain, but now I will have two suitcases, a couple of carry-ons, a stroller, a giant carseat, and a toddler with me. How will I manage all of that, b/c last I recalled, they wouldn't let you use those carts while waiting. And I am told to get there 3 hrs early, b/c I have to activate the visa...what all does that involve? I am just worried about my toddler having a meltdown, and carrying all of that stuff on my own.

And will my luggage get tagged through to my final destination, or do I have to pick it up at my stopover destination and reload it? I had to do that coming from Asia to Canada via the US, but I wonder about from Canada to the US with a stop? unsure.gif



I have been going back and forth from Nova Scotia to Wisconsin...had to change planes each trip...but they always looked after it.....well sort of, the last trip they lost my luggage, but I eventually got it back, damaged. Check with you airlines, most have limits now as to what you can take. Alot of them charge for the 2nd bag, and so on..the airline I take only allows one bag, $25 for the 2nd, etc..and one carry on with a size restriction. Be prepared! Last trip the lady beside me had a few bags, and as I was walking away I heard the $100 charge for the extra bags. Clearing customs, did it a few times that were only a few mintues and sometimes longer. Leave yourself lots of time. 3 hrs sounds reasonable to me, you might want to make it a little longer just in case..you don't want to miss your flight after all this! GOOD LUCK and take care.
Wis-CanFemaleCanada2008-11-07 01:32:00
Canadarelocating after K1 visa approval
Can you update your timeline please. Just to help everyone. CONGRATS on your Visa.
Wis-CanFemaleCanada2008-11-18 22:40:00
CanadaOrdering a gift from the USA and having it delivered to Canada...
I've had good luck with Sears! This year I'm just buying Visa gift cards and putting them in the Christmas card... then they can buy what they want.
Wis-CanFemaleCanada2008-11-23 22:39:00
CanadaCheaper healthcare in Canada?
QUOTE (Kathryn41 @ Nov 18 2008, 12:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You're right - they made the mistake they should absorb the cost. Make an appointment with your local MP's office and have his staff work on getting your PR card corrected and a refund for the SIN mistake. There should be absolutely no fees charged for any of that and being a PR is not supposed to make any difference in the service given to you than for a Canadian citizen. Good luck.



I agree, they should absorb the cost, they probably won't though. I had to go in to Vital Statistics to get another birth certificate because the one they already issued me was incorrect. It had the wrong birthdate on it. They had it as the 9th instead of the 19th. I showed then the old one, and their response was, that will be $25 dollars. I argued till I was blue in the face, but all I got was, if you want a corrected one, it will be $25 dollars. I gave up, I needed it so I paid the $25. bucks, and very nicely said, how sad it is that I have to pay you to correct your own mistake. Their local MP might be able to do something for them to getthe PR card corrected, hopefully!
Wis-CanFemaleCanada2008-11-18 05:29:00
CanadaMaking the move to be an immigrant
I personally think the K-1 should be 6-months to a year, and not the 90 days. Allowing couple to be together and not forcing them to make a decision earlier then what they would have otherwise made. We're fortunate enough to be able to spend more time then what alot of people on here have been able to.
Wis-CanFemaleCanada2008-11-25 20:41:00
Canadapolice clearance
Good for one year...I had to get one for my job every year...I just walked in and got it...only waited about 10-15 minutes.
Wis-CanFemaleCanada2008-11-26 00:03:00
CanadaGetting to Know You -
QUOTE (Kathryn41 @ Nov 30 2008, 01:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Welcome to the Christmas edition of getting to know your friends.
Okay, here's what you're supposed to do, and try not to be a SCROOGE!!!
(Tis the Season to be NICE!)

Change all the answers so that they apply to you. We will discover all sorts of
fun things about each other!


1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper, I make my own.

2. Real tree or Artificial? I put a tree in every room-artificial but one real one in the family room.

3. When do you put up the tree? December 1st

4. When do you take the tree down? New Years

5. Do you like eggnog? Homemade egg nog with rum!

6. Favorite gift received as a child? Barbie Doll House

7. Hardest person to buy for? My Dad, he buys what he wants when he wants it so leaves me with no ideas.

8. Easiest person to buy for? My mom, she loves anything homemade.

9. Do you have a nativity scene? yes

10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail, I make my own cards.

11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? A toaster from my ex-husband on our first Christmas as a married couple.

12. Favorite Christmas movie? Miracle of 34th Street

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? December 1st

14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? No .

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Fruit Cake

16. Lights on the tree? Definately, clear ones are my favorite.

17. Favorite Christmas songs: Leroy the Redneck Reindeer-Joe Diffie

18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? A little of both

19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeers? Yes

20. What is a non-traditional tradition you do for the holidays? We drive around Christmas Eve and pick out the tackiest decorated house! Its mean I know....one person's version of tacky is beautiful to someone else.

21. Angel on the tree top or a star? I always had an angel but this year...a star.

22. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Christmas morning

23. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? Ignorant shoppers

24. Favorite ornament theme or color? prim country christmas

25. Favorite food for Christmas dinner? cranberry & potato dressing

26. What do you want for Christmas this year? To spend it with my sweetie!

Wis-CanFemaleCanada2008-11-30 21:18:00
CanadaHi! Newbie from N.S!
Welcome to VJ...I'm from Nova Scotia as well, the Annapolis Valley. Good Luck!
Wis-CanFemaleCanada2008-12-07 18:01:00
CanadaWhos going Home for Christmas?
I'm spending Christmas in Nova Scotia and my honey is coming up from Wisconsin so I pick him up at the airport in Halifax. We are planning a few days in the Annapolis Valley at my place, then a few days in New Brunswick and hopefully a trip to my hometown in Cape Breton. If the weather is agreeable!
Wis-CanFemaleCanada2008-11-24 20:40:00
Canadalawyer confusing me!
QUOTE (trailmix @ Dec 8 2008, 11:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (emt103c @ Dec 8 2008, 10:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You can also take consular processing into account. . . .Montreal is the only consulate that processes CR-1/IR-1 so if you REALLY don't want to interview there then go the k1 route. . .


Depends, if he is in Eastern Canada and does the K visa - he still has to interview in Montreal.



She's the one from Canada, and from Nova Scotia, so she would interview in Montreal for the K visa
Wis-CanFemaleCanada2008-12-09 00:37:00
CanadaDual Citizenship?
http://www.centa.com...ctober_1993.htm

some info on this website for you! Take care.
Wis-CanFemaleCanada2008-11-24 23:59:00
CanadaDual Citizenship?
You don't lose your Canadian citizenship. Even when you take the oath, when you get to that point in the US, Canada doesn't recoginize its citizens renoucing their citizenship until you actually go to a Canadian Consulate and give it up. You'll always be a Canadian basically unless you get to the point where you choose not to and why would a person do that. I've been told at one time the US use to actively pursue persons who did not give up their citizenships to other counties, as they don't like "dual", but now they really don't bother anymore. Its kinda the accepted norm I guess.
Wis-CanFemaleCanada2008-11-24 23:54:00
CanadaGot a call after my Medical....
Hopefully its nothing....alot of doctors offices (I use to work for a GP and a OBGYN) won't leave messages on the machine other then to tell you to call...and we would leave messages to ask a patient to call,..and it would be just to tell them that the tests all came back fine. Keep your chin up!
Wis-CanFemaleCanada2008-11-25 20:24:00
CanadaIt's in the Mail :)
Congrats and good luck!
Wis-CanFemaleCanada2008-12-21 09:11:00
CanadaUpdate
QUOTE (landa @ Jan 1 2009, 12:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
my wife is in us, i am in canada.....applied in sept.....she got an email today saying it has been approved, they will send some documents.....I was wondering what are these documents and also how long before everything is done before i move? thanks



FILL IN YOUR TIMELINE please...it will help others to help you. Happy New Year!
Wis-CanFemaleCanada2009-01-01 09:21:00
Canadadisability ccp
QUOTE (landa @ Jan 5 2009, 02:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am receiving disability pension, what happens when i move to the US?


You need to contact the Canada Pension Board. I have a partial-pension, but through Workers Compensation. Mine continues no matter where I live in the world. They would be best to answer your questions and then it would be based on your individual circumstances. Good Luck. kicking.gif
Wis-CanFemaleCanada2009-01-05 19:29:00
CanadaNew Member
Yeah...another Canadian! Welcome to VJ.......you'll find it helps with the waiting to stay connected to others going through the same waiting game. Good luck and congratulations on the engagement.
Wis-CanFemaleCanada2009-01-06 22:14:00
CanadaPackage 3 from the US Embassy
QUOTE (SapphireDreams @ Jan 27 2009, 12:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
They just send it regular mail, no express or signature required. It comes in a plain 81/2 x 11 envelope.



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Yes when I came I kinda chuckled thinking this packet 3 was going to be this big envelope full of stuff, when it was a about 9 or 10 sheets of paper!
Wis-CanFemaleCanada2009-01-27 13:34:00
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Yes, if you are going through individual police stations (local police) you will need one from each place you lived. However, with the RCMP there Police Clearance Check covers the entire country. For people in Canada its best to go through the RCMP. FYI for others, a Criminals Records Check and the Police Clearance Check are two different things I found out today when I went into the office to get mine.


Yes, maybe some smaller police stations do not offer this service, however the information you provided (above) is incorrect.

You mentioned that if you went to your local police station you will need one from each place you have lived in Canada - that is not necessarily true. You also mention that for people in Canada it is best to go to the RCMP, that's also not necessarily true.

For instance, if I had asked the question and followed your answer I would not have thought that my Husband could get his police clearance from the Calgary City Police, when of course he can (and did).

No one is dissing you Wis-Can, truly - but the info is not correct and might have someone making some long haul drive to the RCMP office when in fact they could get one at their local downtown police station.



That's ok. I actually stayed away from the forums for quite a while for people jumping on things I posted, and on others. Its suppose to be a forum to help one another. I based my opinions, hopefully like most others, on my experiences to date. To say the info in not correct....I disagree..to say its not entirely incorrect I would agree on. Some smallers departments are not able to fulfull the request and direct you to the RCMP. Most can accomodate, from what people are posting on here, which is great. Its up to the poster to take all the information they receive and verify it. No one on here knows everything but after reading some of the forums you would think so. Have a great day!
Wis-CanFemaleCanada2009-01-27 13:56:00
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Yes, A&M, Flames' information is correct. Wis-Can..... not so much. lol


Exactly what is that suppose to mean....the information I gave was correct.



Actually hun it is not correct. You only need one check done, as long as they are able to do A CPIC (Canada-Wide check). Local police as well as RCMP are able to do this.
I've lived in Miramichi, Halifax, and Lower Sackville...I only got my police check done from the local Miramichi police, and they did a CPIC check, thereby running my name through a Canada-wide check.

If you have lived in other countries, you would need checks from them, but not from different towns/cities in Canada.



Well some smaller police stations must not be able to do that without "extra" work on their part then. I was informed by them, that I needed to go through the RCMP if I wanted a Canada Wide one done. This was just a week ago. So it must depend on the police department themselves. I agree you only need one done IF it covers the entire country.

Wis-CanFemaleCanada2009-01-27 11:26:00