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CanadaChange of Circumstance

I'm not understanding the sudden urgency to get to the US. Can you not work for your Canadian employer at home in Canada? Is there some requirement you must be living in the US?

Unfortunately there isn't a faster route for you to take. All good things come to those who wait, right? :)



LOL You don't understand the sudden urgency? I'm in love with my husband and want to be with him as soon as possible =)

Yes, I have two work at home jobs now. Staying here isn't the problem. I was wondering if there were other routes where visas were quicker since I didn't require the ability to work straight away...

Many thanks to everyone who responded! Just thought I'd check!
NovellaFemaleCanada2010-12-17 09:16:00
CanadaChange of Circumstance
Hey Guys,

I have a question for any keeners out there who know their immigration stuff.

I am currently awaiting my NOA2 so I can move and be with my husband in Kentucky. We just filed at the end of October. The reason I went this route is because I needed the ability to work ASAP when I entered the states.

Well, recently my circumstances changed and it looks like I have a job. The job will be for a Canadian company, working from home.

Since I don't need my American SSN straight away, do you guys know of any options that would allow me to get to the USA more quickly?

I realize that there are options when you have an American employer and they become your sponsor, etc., But that's not the case here.

Canadian employer.

Any thoughts?
NovellaFemaleCanada2010-12-16 18:48:00
CanadaCanadian citizen coming to USA
I have been traveling back forth between Canada and US for over 5 years, for the same reason - to get to know my partner before taking it to the next level. At first i went for 10 days, then 2 1/2 months. A couple three month stays. My last few have been six month trips. I've never been denied but i have been grilled on both ends. I've found as long as you are honest and show that you do have a return ticket they usually let you stay for that amount of time.
bevieFemaleCanada2010-01-01 16:52:00
Canadatime between mailing packet 3 and interview date (Montreal)
If they do assign them the middle of May you probably wont get packet 4 until the end of May
bevieFemaleCanada2010-04-16 12:19:00
Canadatime between mailing packet 3 and interview date (Montreal)
Call the DOS if they show it in their system it's been logged. I sent mine on the 18th of January and it wasn't logged until the 3rd of February. With the Easter Holidays i am not surprised yours hasn't been logged..

So if you haven't called DOS call them and see what they have to say. Some people wait like 4weeks for theirs to be logged, some have been logged within a week.
bevieFemaleCanada2010-04-15 21:52:00
Canadatime between mailing packet 3 and interview date (Montreal)
Not to crush your hopes but it probably wont be May. As of right now they seem to be scheduling them every two months. ( that could increase or decrease - they did them in November/January/March). So if they stay on track the next ones will come in April ( mid). For your sake i hope they speed up and it comes sooner because I know how stressful waiting for Montreal can be. I wouldnt expect one before mid April.. and if happens you'll be surprised. (:

Edited by bevie, 15 April 2010 - 05:48 PM.

bevieFemaleCanada2010-04-15 17:44:00
CanadaK-1 March Interviews !!!
Are they really scheduling interviews for people who sent in packet 3 last week? I've only seen ones for November/December time frame? I only ask because mine was signed for last Wednesday and I figured it would be a couple weeks or longer before they started looking at January's?

annnd I am going out of my mind because every time i call the DOS i get the Haiti message and then it rings and rings and rings.
bevieFemaleCanada2010-01-25 13:46:00
CanadaJust got Packet 3!!! Question about Checklist...
I left my medical check empty.. and anything else that didnt apply. . and i got an interview.
bevieFemaleCanada2010-04-21 14:19:00
CanadaK1 administrative review
I recently read somewhere that Montreal was backlogged on mail ( what arent they back logged on?). I think they were processing snail mail from like 4-6 prior.
bevieFemaleCanada2010-05-12 17:45:00
CanadaJUNE INTERVIEWS FOR MTL!!!
YAY! Finally. Now you know you will be able to make your friends wedding.
bevieFemaleCanada2010-04-19 08:21:00
CanadaJUNE INTERVIEWS FOR MTL!!!
WoW. I really hope this means Montreal has caught up!

Good luck kizza! I got my toes crossed for you.

There is still hope that it might be May for some people!
bevieFemaleCanada2010-04-16 17:13:00
CanadaRegarding AOS
oh, and i wish i was going by Colorado and Utah ): . But we're starting out here in Oregon and heading east. I'm eventually hoping to meet my mom in Maine to pick up the rest of my belongings. I dont have a lot left but it would be nice to have them here. I dont imagine i will have my AP by then and the chances of us being back in my neck of the woods with the truck are slim, so this seems like a good plan.
bevieFemaleCanada2010-06-18 14:48:00
CanadaRegarding AOS
Thanks for the help. I guess we're going to have someone possibly house sit and check mail for us. That makes me worry a little less. (:
bevieFemaleCanada2010-06-18 14:38:00
CanadaRegarding AOS
This is probably something i could find out if i spent some time poking around here, however it might just be easier to ask for some help from my fellow VJer's.


My k1 was approved last month. I POE'ed on the 5th of June. We're getting married on the 28th of June. My fiancée has a sabbatical from work every 7 years and this is the year. He gets 8 weeks off to do whatever he so chooses to do. This year we're going on a road trip from roughly August 1st - early September.

My question is .. Once we marry and send in our AOS papers how long is it before i'll have to attend this biometrics appointment? ( I know no one can be specific with the time frame but is it generally weeks? months?) I got thinking about this the other day because once we leave the driveway we're going to be away for a month or more. I'll have access to the internet but not my mail box. I'm assuming they send you snail mail notification on where / when to make the appointment?

Now i am quite concerned that if we do go away i could miss something very important and delay the AOS process some how. Hopefully i am just over reacting and this isnt even something i should be worrying about.

Any input or thoughts on this matter would be greatly appreciated.
bevieFemaleCanada2010-06-17 22:25:00
CanadaJune 14th Interview Review
Congrats again! I may have mentioned this before.. but once she told us we were approved it was like someone had taken this 100lb weight off of me. It was the most relief i had ever felt in my life. LOL
bevieFemaleCanada2010-06-18 14:56:00
CanadaK-1 May interviews Montreal !!!!
My POE was the easiest entry in the USA i have ever had. They took my fingerprints, snapped a picture, asked when i was getting married. Asked me 5 or more times if the address was still correct because that is the number one problem. Apparently people change addresses and dont get their GC. Once in secondary the guy in there was REALLY nice. Asked when and where i was getting married. Told me it might take a few extra minutes because he had only ever done one K1 and it was some years ago (I POE'ed through Halifax Airport and had originally asked the first CBP person if they got many visas because i hadnt seen anyone on here from my neck of the woods - she said a few). Anyway, buddy in secondary didnt take more than 10 minutes and was one of the nicest people i have ever dealt with in an airport.

Once done customs that is when things went south. HAHAH. My airplane was coming from Newark and had to turn around for medical reasons. Then once in the air they realized they didnt have enough gas so they stopped in Fredericton, NB to refuel. THEN they had to wait for some thunder storms to pass. My flight ended up being 5 hours late leaving that airport. This put my in Newark three hours past when my connecting flight left and over 8 hours before the next one would leave.

I ended up getting here 12 hours later than i was supposed to, not the end of the world. I was extremely tired but it wasnt so bad considering i have been traveling back and forth for 6 years and this was the first time i had a major delay.

All is well, so very happy to be "home" Right now i am just waiting to apply for my SSN and decide what to do for the wedding. We're not doing anything too amazing as it's just to meet the 90 day rule. We plan on having something more fancy later on.

Oh, and Bev i have my toes crossed for you. Here's hoping you get some good news very soon!
bevieFemaleCanada2010-06-11 11:56:00
CanadaK-1 May interviews Montreal !!!!
My passport is waiting for me at the post office. I just got the email a little while ago saying they tried to deliver it. I'll go pick it up tomorrow!!


Less than a week and there was a holiday in there!

Edited by bevie, 25 May 2010 - 03:15 PM.

bevieFemaleCanada2010-05-25 15:14:00
CanadaK-1 May interviews Montreal !!!!
When Jay flew into MTL i was hoping he'd get hassled a little ( is that wrong of me?) I think i have only gone through once where they didnt make me want to cry. As soon as he mentioned he was going to the US consulate the conversation was over. I'm just hoping my POE goes smoothly, i'm a big baby and dont take border crossing well. LOL.

Well, that is good to hear on Jennie. She said they have a ticket for the 30th of May i think.
bevieFemaleCanada2010-05-24 12:28:00
CanadaK-1 May interviews Montreal !!!!
i think if both can attend there is no better proof of your relationship than the person being there. Like i mentioned before they asked him more questions than me.

No one has heard from Jennie yet?

Bev, i have seen people call their congressperson and things seem to move much faster. If i were you i'd call the DOS this week and if they tell you the same thing I'd be calling the congressperson.
bevieFemaleCanada2010-05-24 12:04:00
CanadaK-1 May interviews Montreal !!!!
I can totally see me feeling the same way. If something had gone wrong i would be crushed. It does suck that tomorrow is a Holiday. I'd email them, it's worth a try.. though i did hear they are backlogged on their email much like their mail.. but you might get a quick response.

I cant even imagine what you are feeling. I've got my fingers crossed for you for this week!
bevieFemaleCanada2010-05-23 22:29:00
CanadaK-1 May interviews Montreal !!!!
I was quite shocked to see it had been accepted at mtl post office Friday morning. I didnt expect it but it was a nice surprise, now that Monday is a holiday though.. i may have to wait until Tuesday/Wednesday... which is okay because i am not heading straight home. I'm still in Ottawa with Jay ( last few hours together for a couple weeks) and some friends then i am off for a few days with another friend before i return home. It wont be long, it's hard to believe that this huge road block is over!! (:

I bet, but like everyone seems to say it's really painless. Is Matt going to be there, too? I think they asked Jay more questions than they asked me. Which is fine because i was just holding my sh!t together. Then when she said she was happy to approve us it was a huge release of tension.
bevieFemaleCanada2010-05-23 07:30:00
CanadaK-1 May interviews Montreal !!!!
and it looks like my xpresspost mailer went out today!
bevieFemaleCanada2010-05-21 17:12:00
CanadaK-1 May interviews Montreal !!!!

Hehe! I can only imagine!! I hope you guys celebrated properly!

what's your plan now? when are you POEing?


Congrats to everybody else who got approved!
Yes, did anybody hear of Jennie1921?

KevBev, any news?



I am flying out the 5th of June. I am guessing my POE will be Halifax airport. When i fly out of there i always do US customs there. We're planning on getting married the 28thish of June.
bevieFemaleCanada2010-05-21 16:58:00
CanadaK-1 May interviews Montreal !!!!
Congrats to supportgeek/pink pixie!

Anyone hear if Jennie got hers?

Bev, did you call the DOS yet or try and track your expresspost number?
bevieFemaleCanada2010-05-20 21:01:00
CanadaK-1 May interviews Montreal !!!!

Congratulations! I was thinking about you guys yesterday! Posted Image
Im really happy for you!


Thanks! Ohmy, you wouldnt believe what a high i have been on since then. It'll be your turn soon.
bevieFemaleCanada2010-05-20 20:58:00
CanadaK-1 May interviews Montreal !!!!
I do! heh I have a one way ticket to Portland ( boy that seems weird haha) for June 5th.
bevieFemaleCanada2010-05-19 10:21:00
CanadaK-1 May interviews Montreal !!!!
We were approved!! It was very much the easiest part of the whole process so far, stressful leading up to it though. I'll let Jay do the review because he's much better with details than myself. Jennie was first in line but just going in for her interview as were leaving. I am waiting to hear good news from her!

It's such an amazing feeling. I feel like i should be out celebrating but instead i am waiting for him to wake from a nap.
bevieFemaleCanada2010-05-19 10:12:00
CanadaK-1 May interviews Montreal !!!!

Well I'm as ready as I'm going to be. have the consulate scoped out now lol. :blush:



good luck! Make sure you give us all a review because no since lilacvioletiris has ):

My fiance' has his visa in hand after just one day in the Canada Post system. It arrived today a little bit before 11 a.m. Tracking said it was out for delivery at 9:09 a.m. I called him at about 11:45 a.m. and he said he had put the package in his car and would open it at home. He hasn't told his boss that he is leaving yet :whistle:

It took 7 days for the package to be put in the mail though in Montreal but it is extra special that he received it today because it is 2 months until we get married on July 11, 2010. He is going to celebrate by buying a pizza tonight. I am going to celebrate by buying more wedding things :blush:



Congrats! that was really quick let's hope everyone else's moves as quickly!
bevieFemaleCanada2010-05-11 23:33:00
CanadaK-1 May interviews Montreal !!!!

Do you know when all these members sent their packet 3s back to Montreal?

I just called today and heard that they've recevied my packet 3...but no interview date. I sent my Packet 3 completed April 6th....I'm hoping to get a May-June interview...everything for our wedding is booked for July 31....


We sent ours back the 18th of January, It was logged February 3rd. We got our interview date assigned on March 17th for May 19th. As it stands they seem to assign interviews every two months or so. Therefore it makes sense that the next ones assigned should be in a month (May 14-21).
bevieFemaleCanada2010-04-13 16:48:00
CanadaK-1 May interviews Montreal !!!!

Are these interview in Montreal only for K1 Visas. I am waiting for my rescheduled interview for IR1 Visa, have not heard from Montreal Yet.
Is it ok if I call the number in Montreal? Is there someone who can help me get an interview Schedule?


I think they only scheduled k1's a couple weeks ago, so maybe the IR1's are coming up soon. I was under the impression that they didnt answer the phone there? Have you emailed them with "rescheduling" in the header?
bevieFemaleCanada2010-03-30 15:03:00
CanadaK-1 May interviews Montreal !!!!
and together we could take over the world! hehe
bevieFemaleCanada2010-03-30 15:00:00
CanadaK-1 May interviews Montreal !!!!
I received packet 4 yesterday in the mail It was dated the 17th of March but not post stamped until the 23rd.

I just booked my medical, too.

Things are SLOWLY coming together. (:
bevieFemaleCanada2010-03-30 08:09:00
CanadaK-1 May interviews Montreal !!!!
Jay and Beverly is me. That's him.. and i called them back and told me the 19th. (:
bevieFemaleCanada2010-03-22 14:47:00
CanadaK-1 May interviews Montreal !!!!
annnd i will keep my toes crossed that somehow you made the cut off.
bevieFemaleCanada2010-03-22 09:36:00
CanadaK-1 May interviews Montreal !!!!
He called them Wednesday morning and at that time there was nothing... but they said they sent out p4 that day, too.

and thanks. I have been super cranky the last four days growling at anyone who will listen. haha. So now that it is sinking in I'm starting to get super excited.
bevieFemaleCanada2010-03-22 09:34:00
CanadaK-1 May interviews Montreal !!!!
Why havent you called kizza? is he in charge of that? *L*

May 18th for me!
bevieFemaleCanada2010-03-22 09:26:00
CanadaK-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal
I had mine in about 2 and half weeks. Though i am pretty sure it was 'ready' to go with in one. They seem to get things ready and dont always mail them right away.
bevieFemaleCanada2010-04-08 11:00:00
CanadaK-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal
I'm pretty sure when i was calling to see if they had logged mine. They never once said "yes they received it" It was always "You were sent packet 3 on this day..." I would say i was calling to see if they had logged it..

So it would make me think that when it shows up in the DOS system it must be logged... but i have been wrong a few times in my life. (:

kizza, i hope they realize they dont have enough interviews for the month of May. Seeing as the last one among us is the 20th. I really hope it isnt like this last time for you. As happy as i am that most people got their interview and it's only a matter of a couple weeks that separate us... and i shouldnt be complaining but it still kinda irks me that i am pretty much last and the one of the first to send packet 3 back LOL

I am now done grumbling.
bevieFemaleCanada2010-03-26 13:03:00
CanadaK-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal
So we have our interview date. Jay called this morning, he was so excited he cant remember whether it was the 18th or 19th of May. They said p4 was mailed out on the 17th - so i should have it soon. I'm guessing it's more likely Tuesday the 18th rather than Wednesday the 19th. I could call i suppose.. but I'll wait to see if p4 comes in the mail today.
bevieFemaleCanada2010-03-22 09:20:00
CanadaK-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal
OhMyGod - i should have check this earlier! Now I'll have to wait until Monday to call - i feel sick to my stomach. I cant stand this.. LOL
bevieFemaleCanada2010-03-19 17:29:00