ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
CanadaStepParent
I went thru this as well with my step childrens mother ( well what ever she is).

She was just jealous that he was happy and she tried to cause as much ####### as she could between me and my husband.

His son was kept from us for awhile becasue of me....lol

Some ex's are just plain TROUBLE. You just have to deal with it the best you can.


Good luck to anyone that has new step children going thru this process.

It is not an easy ride.
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-08-08 11:13:00
CanadaCanadians and Thunderstorms
We have some really bad thunder and lightening storms here in Alabama.

I have been here three years now and I still jump when the thunder rumbles.

It just seems like it is on the roof of my house............I hate that loud noise. They are way worse here than in Nova Scotia. People say becasue its so flat here that it sounds so loud. We have plenty here in the summer. Usually one a day , sometimes it is over fast, other times it last for hours.

My husband loves to sit out and watch the storms.
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-08-08 11:44:00
CanadaInheritance from Canada
Sorry to hear about your grandmother rose.gif
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-03-16 22:09:00
CanadaI'm back!
Congrats

Great pictures
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-09-03 15:36:00
CanadaWell
Been here in the South now for three years, and I still miss my friends and family at home. My friends call all the time or I call them. Sometimes I just wish I could be there for 24 hours when I know there all going to go to a camp or party with all the girls.


If my oldest son and parents could move here I would be fine.
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-10-01 15:55:00
CanadaWish Us Luck
have a blast
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-10-03 15:35:00
CanadaWhen you tell people you are from Canada
Yeh, people like to hear me say Car. They say I call it a krrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr, not car. I tell them I am saying car and you have a problem with your ears if you here krrrrrrrrrrrrrr......lol

Same with the word about. They tell me I am saying a boat or aboot. Nah I dont think so people. I guess being in the South they never hear Canadians talk.

I do have to repeat myself alot of the times at work. I think I talk to fast for them down here and they just can not make me out.

Well sometimes I can not make them out either.

Like come errrrrrrr, instead of here.

Its like issssssss, not this.

Winner instead of Winter.

I could go on for awhile with the words they dont complete in the South.
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-10-02 13:33:00
CanadaWhen you tell people you are from Canada
People think all Canadians say "EH". I rarely ever say that word.

People from home are telling me I am speaking like a Southerner now whistling.gif

I do catch myself sometimes using some of their words that dont make sense.... wacko.gif
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-10-01 14:46:00
CanadaSudden swiss chalet craving!
QUOTE (*Marilyn* @ Jun 4 2008, 01:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Cassie @ Jun 4 2008, 11:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (shawna7 @ Jun 4 2008, 01:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
.crackerbarrel was just like swiss chalet..



oh no no no! no0pb.gif

My first food purchase during my recent trip home was a Mr. Big bar at the Pearson airport....I didn't realize how much I missed them until I saw the wrapper! wacko.gif

oh please don't bring up the Mr Big bar.. those are my favourite chocolate bar and I miss them so much crying.gif ...lol


sowwy whistling.gif smile.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-04 14:03:00
CanadaSudden swiss chalet craving!
QUOTE (shawna7 @ Jun 4 2008, 01:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
.crackerbarrel was just like swiss chalet..



oh no no no! no0pb.gif

My first food purchase during my recent trip home was a Mr. Big bar at the Pearson airport....I didn't realize how much I missed them until I saw the wrapper! wacko.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-04 13:55:00
CanadaSome of my wedding pictures...
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ May 27 2008, 08:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you all!

It was indeed a very awesome day. We had way more fun than we ever imagined.

We got back from the reception and I walked over to chilis to order hot wings...while STILL in my wedding dress. laughing.gif



hehe we went bowling after our reception, and I was seriously debating whether or not to wear my dress.

5 hours in a deceptively heavy dress changed my mind pretty quickly! wink.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-05-27 22:34:00
CanadaSome of my wedding pictures...
LOVE your dress!!!! Congratulations to you both! smile.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-05-27 18:04:00
CanadaMy very expensive life
Dr. Doane's office is used to out-of-towners, so they are super prepared with the directions! Even though I had lived in Halifax for a couple of years I appreciated the info about the QE2. He's nothing but efficient and thorough.

Trust me, when you hear the words "you're approved" all the thoughts of the money you have spent float away........ smile.gif
Best wishes for a great interview! smile.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-03 18:27:00
CanadaGetting married to us citizen. i am in canada
QUOTE (landa @ Jun 3 2008, 12:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i would like to thank everyone for the information and guidiance. I really appreciate it. i think i will most likely do the k3. i understand it may take a while..but it will give me some time and to prepare leaving canada. my concern now is the medical examination. I had a brain injurfy 4 years ago, although i may have a bit of a memory problem, and neck pain. everything is fine. i am not a violent person to cause harm to myself or others. i have not been able to work. right now i am taking courses to complete my degree in business admin. Wil having a brain injury stop me from entering US? thanks


I'd go CR-1, but that's just me. smile.gif You would wait about the same time as the K-3, and end up with more (like your green card and automatic work authorization) once you get to the US.

No, a brain injury will not stop you from coming to the US. I had a stroke and I got through the medical just fine. smile.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-03 12:38:00
CanadaU-pack moving questions
Due to circumstances, I waited almost a year, and had my stuff shipped to me through a moving company. It was easy -- they told me what to have ready and filled out, I left the paperwork with my parents (where my stuff was stored), and they took care of everything. Everything got to me in one piece, they were fantastic. But it did cost a bit, but worth it for us.

Like Kritkit said, there's a few threads in here that deal with moving, hopefully they will help. smile.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-02 15:13:00
CanadaInterview in Montreal: question about I-134 supporting documents
you want to have a photocopy of everything and give them photocopies, except for the bank letter and employer letter (make sure you keep a photocopy of those). They will ask to see your originals if they need to.
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-06 17:13:00
CanadaIdeas
QUOTE (Kathryn41 @ Jun 4 2008, 10:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
See if there are any old historic mansions with a gazebo or something like that in the garden - they make lovely, romantic settings and beautiful photographs.



We were married at a mansion as well -- had 20 people at the wedding. We had pictures taken outside on the grounds -- they turned out fantastic! I'd recommend that as well. smile.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-04 23:24:00
CanadaK1, K3, and CR1
QUOTE (Eric_and_Corinna @ May 31 2008, 08:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Cassie, I thought you didn't need an AP if you were granted the K-3 visa, or are you just referring to the K-1? I thought it was multi-use for two years...am I reading this all wrong? huh.gif


Yep, K-3 is multi-use, but you still have to apply for EAD and AOS. Hence me not putting AP in the list for K-3. I'm gonna re-write my post though, because I don't make that real clear. smile.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-05-31 09:32:00
CanadaK1, K3, and CR1
To be really simplistic, think of it this way:

for the most part, fiance visas process quicker, and you are together quicker, but after marriage you then have to wait to get the EAD card (employment), AP (for you to travel out of the US and then get readmitted back in), and adjusting status to a conditional permanent resident.

Spousal visas (CR-1) take longer to process, and you will have to be separated for a while, but once you are done and come to the US, you are done for two years (you'll get your green card soon after arriving in the US) -- that part alone saves you $1010.

K-3 used to be a quicker way to get your spouse to the US, but then you still have to apply for EAD and AOS and have that wait. But K-3s are processing as slow as CR-1s (or not at all in many cases), so I personally wouldn't bother.

Do some reading and researching here on VJ and on the USCIS website, figure out what is important to you (quick reuniting versus financial concerns, etc etc) and go from there. We're here to give you a helping hand if you need it. smile.gif

Edited by Cassie, 31 May 2008 - 09:34 AM.

CassieFemaleCanada2008-05-30 21:56:00
CanadaApproved !!
Congratulations! smile.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-04 11:08:00
CanadaHow to fill up the form 3299 for the border
QUOTE (melusine @ Jun 8 2008, 10:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
the part II about residency..
What's the difference between 10A and 10C ?
I don't get it....

10A
A. Applicable to NONRESIDENT ONLY
(1) All household effects acquired abroad for which free entry is sought were used abroad for at least one year by me or my family in a household of which I or my family was a resident member during such period of use, and are not intended for any other person or for sale. (9804.00.05, HTSUSA)
(2) All instruments, implements, or tools of trade, occupation or employment, and all professional books for which free entry is sought were taken abroad by me or for my account or I am an emigrant who owned and used them abroad. (9804.00.10,9804.00.15, HTSUSA)

10C
C. Applicable to NONRESIDENT ONLY
(1) All household effects acquired abroad for which free entry is sought were used abroad for at least one year by me or my family in a household of which I or my family was a resident member during such period of use, and are not intended for any other person or for sale. (9804.00.05, HTSUSA)
(2) Any vehicles, trailers, bicycles or other means of conveyance being imported are for the transport of me and my family and such incidental carriage of articles as are appropriate to my personal use of the conveyance. (9804.00.35, HTSUSA)



You want to check 10 C, because 10 A should read "Applicable to RESIDENT and NONRESIDENT" -- since it is just you moving to the US, you want 10 C

As per question 9, you are a 2 a (non resident emigrating to the US). Therefore, since 10 C is applicable to a non-resident only, that's the one you check.
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-08 22:15:00
CanadaMade-Up Words
A friend of mine was excellent at making up words (which was helpful when we wanted to swear -- we went to a Christian university and there were times when that was needed whistling.gif ), one of our favourites of hers was "q--frigging -- uoi" -- a mixture of quoi (french for "what") and frigging. Pronounced kuh-frigging-wah. used when more emphasis was needed than a plan old what. Bilingually delicious.
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-06 20:16:00
CanadaIs it TRUE?
QUOTE (KarenCee @ Jun 4 2008, 05:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
BTW, we did find a Skor bar down here...Joel was so excited, bless his heart.


Your Joel has great taste in chocolate bars! good.gif smile.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-04 22:02:00
CanadaIs it TRUE?
QUOTE (*Marilyn* @ Jun 4 2008, 01:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Carlawarla @ Jun 4 2008, 11:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
In Canada we call them Rockets, and I only remember them at Halloween. What Canadians call Smarties might be found somewhere in the US, but I've never seen them. Just like Marilyn loves to tell us that M&M's are better...I say Smarties are, because you can paint your lips with the red ones! yes.gif

and I am not the only one.. tongue.gif I remember someone else saying that M&M's are better but I can't remember who now.. lol



I think it was me, saying that peanut butter M&Ms trump all! good.gif

I used to enjoy Smarties, but the coating has gotten so thick, it's more shell than chocolate. sad.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-04 14:06:00
CanadaPackets
QUOTE (aravis227 @ Jun 9 2008, 12:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Cassie @ Jun 9 2008, 10:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Seriously, I wouldn't waste your money on a ton of office supplies -- which is hard for me to say, since I heart.gif heart.gif heart.gif Staples. Binders and sheet protectors aren't necessary and are more of a hindrance than anything. Organize and label everything, sure, but don't go crazy. It has to fit into a regular old folder, and trust me, once they get your package, they rearrange things the way they want it anyways.


And I thought I was the only one...I can't even count how many times I've had this conversation:
me: I'm bored...let's go to Officemax or Staples
Friend: ok...what do you need?
me: Nothing...I just want to look.
Friend: blink.gif


good.gif good.gif exactly!

hehehe I am so glad I married a guy who loves office supply stores as much as I do!
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-09 12:03:00
CanadaPackets
Seriously, I wouldn't waste your money on a ton of office supplies -- which is hard for me to say, since I heart.gif heart.gif heart.gif Staples. Binders and sheet protectors aren't necessary and are more of a hindrance than anything. Organize and label everything, sure, but don't go crazy. It has to fit into a regular old folder, and trust me, once they get your package, they rearrange things the way they want it anyways.
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-09 11:56:00
CanadaAOS question about POE
QUOTE (TheATeam @ Jun 9 2008, 02:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I know that this question has been asked and answered, but I've searched everywhere and can't seem to find it. On the I-485 it asks for the "Place of last entry into the US" and to give the city and state. Then it asks if a US Customs officer inspected you. Well, the answer technically is Edmonton, Alberta for me then, but do I put Seattle, WA where I first technically touched US soil? It's a little confusing! Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!


You put Seattle, WA. , and yes, because Seattle is where you officially touched down on American soil, and yes, you were inspected by a Customs officer (just not in Seattle).

(Don't worry about being confused, even the officer filling out my I-94 form at the PFI in Calgary messed that part up (she put Calgary instead of Denver where they ask for entry point)

Edited by Cassie, 09 June 2008 - 03:16 PM.

CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-09 15:12:00
CanadaProblems with P3 at Montreal?
QUOTE (Maeve @ Jun 10 2008, 12:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It's not really fair that this part of the process seems as though the lucky few are just pulled out of a hat...


Oh, you'll find that happening at pretty much every part of the process. Welcome to the wonders of US immigration! wink.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-10 00:02:00
CanadaProblems with P3 at Montreal?
Methinks it was a fluke. smile.gif I personally wouldn't take this as a sign for everyone to go ahead and send in evidence (seeing as Montreal hardly looks at it anyways during the interview), but that's just me.

Regardless, I wish Maeve's fiance a smooth interview!!! smile.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-09 23:54:00
CanadaProblems with P3 at Montreal?
I'll move this thread smile.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-06 21:05:00
CanadaYomtl, good luck tomorrow
Congratulations!!!!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-09 16:07:00
CanadaIf I have any children in US, will they have Canadian citizenship?
QUOTE (cattattude @ Jun 9 2008, 11:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The new law changes the rules for people born outside Canada. Individuals born outside Canada to a parent, who was a Canadian citizen at the time of the birth, will only be Canadians at birth if:

the parent was born in Canada;

the parent became a Canadian citizen; that is, by immigrating to Canada and being granted citizenship.
This means that children born in another country after the new law comes into effect will not be a Canadian citizen by birth if they were born outside Canada to a Canadian parent who was also born outside Canada to a Canadian parent.

If I am reading this section correctly - my children would have Canadian citizenship because they are born to a Canadian parent - despite being born in the US.

However if my children who were born in the USA have children (my grandkids) in the USA - the grandkids would not have citizenship since they were born to parents, who despite being Canadian, were born outside of Canada.

This is really confusing. Probably taken from an LSAT test somewhere.



Not automatically, that's correct. But I am sure that they would be able to apply for it based on the citizenship of their parents.

It is confusing, but I guess it is an attempt to right the wrongs for those people who lost their citizenship due to being second generation by restoring their citizenship, but then closing the loophole.
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-09 23:47:00
CanadaIf I have any children in US, will they have Canadian citizenship?
QUOTE (Vox @ Jun 9 2008, 11:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Check this out http://www.cic.gc.ca...citizenship.asp and http://www.cic.gc.ca...nship/proof.asp

No later than April 17, 2009, the law will change for people born outside Canada. If you were born outside Canada and your parent was a Canadian citizen when you were born, your child born in another country on or after the new law comes into effect will not be a Canadian citizen by birth.


Does it mean that children of Canadians living legally in the US can’t get Canadian citizenship after April 17, 2009????



This isn't what the new law is saying. They are talking about your future grandchildren.

From the quote in my post above:
QUOTE
This means that children born in another country after the new law comes into effect will not be a Canadian citizen by birth if they were born outside Canada to a Canadian parent who was also born outside Canada to a Canadian parent.


Your children will automatically become Canadian citizens, but your grandchildren won't if they are also born outside of Canada. Does that make sense?

Edited by Cassie, 09 June 2008 - 11:44 PM.

CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-09 23:41:00
CanadaIf I have any children in US, will they have Canadian citizenship?
If you read this section (found at your first link listed), it seems that where the Canadian citizen parent was born factors in on whether or not your child will automatically be a citizen or not.

QUOTE
Persons born or adopted outside Canada after the new law comes into effect

The new law changes the rules for people born outside Canada. Individuals born outside Canada to a parent, who was a Canadian citizen at the time of the birth, will only be Canadians at birth if:

* the parent was born in Canada;
* the parent became a Canadian citizen; that is, by immigrating to Canada and being granted citizenship.

This means that children born in another country after the new law comes into effect will not be a Canadian citizen by birth if they were born outside Canada to a Canadian parent who was also born outside Canada to a Canadian parent.

This limitation will also apply to foreign-born persons adopted by a Canadian parent. Adopted children of Canadian citizens will be considered to be the first generation born abroad. This means that:

* if a person adopted by a Canadian parent has a child outside Canada, that child is not a citizen by birth;
* if a person adopted by a Canadian parent adopts a child outside Canada, that child will not be eligible to apply for citizenship under the adoption provisions in the Citizenship Act;
* if a person born outside to a Canadian parent, in the first generation born abroad, adopts a foreign-born child, that adopted child will not be eligible to apply for citizenship under the adoption provisions in the Citizenship Act.

CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-09 23:33:00
CanadaNVC to Vancouver
Yep, you should be getting packet 3 quite soon! Yay progress!!! good.gif good.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-12 11:32:00
CanadaOriginal documents kept by Montreal Consulate
QUOTE (Yomtl @ Jun 12 2008, 05:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,
I just received my K1 visa (yay!! That was really fast since I had my interview on monday!). The Montreal Consulate also returned my original Birth Certificate document but they didn't return other the originals of my Police Certificate and my girlfriend's employer letter.
Am I going to need those documents when applying for AOS?
Thank you!


You will not need a police certificate. You will need an updated employer letter when you apply for AOS (unless you plan on getting married ASAP after entering AOS and nothing has changed at her job (ie. no raises, no changes in job description, etc).
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-12 17:19:00
CanadaMontreal Consulate: Nerve wrecking, but Approved
Congratulations!!!! smile.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-12 13:40:00
CanadaI don't know how I'll last...
QUOTE (Leafgal @ Jun 11 2008, 01:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You guys crack me up too funny indeed.

Sapphire welcome to waiting game. Try not to drive yourself nuts checking, don't compare yourself to others date too much and come here and hang around when you are not busy, as you can see the entertainment is great good.gif


Yeppers, the Canada forum never disappoints! And we eagerly await the day you can post in the wedding pics thread! smile.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-11 13:11:00
CanadaI don't know how I'll last...
QUOTE (trailmix @ Jun 11 2008, 12:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Cassie @ Jun 11 2008, 12:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Because as we all know, it's all about keeping Trailmix entertained tongue.gif


EXACTLY!! Cassie you are on a roll today - smile.gif


*bows modestly* I do my best blush.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-11 13:07:00
CanadaI don't know how I'll last...
QUOTE (trailmix @ Jun 11 2008, 10:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (flames9 @ Jun 11 2008, 11:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I had not found VJ til the near end (like 1 month from my interview) and sort of glad I had not,lol Never worried about the process, because i was ignorant to it.


No anti-VJ comments - forget what these people are saying Sapphire, just post here every day as then I have something new to read good.gif



Because as we all know, it's all about keeping Trailmix entertained tongue.gif

QUOTE (flames9 @ Jun 11 2008, 10:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Trail mix PM'd me and started talking about this stuff on the internet called PORN. Does anyone know what this stuff is? Is it an acronym for something?



laughing.gif laughing.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-11 11:19:00