Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Canada	Approval :)	Hey everybody Just a note to say we received our NOA2 today Christmas just got a whole lot better Thanks to eveybody for your help in our many inquiries I'm sure we'll have many more before this all concludes Good Luck to everyone hope you all Merry Christmas Allie and Lorry	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2006-12-22 02:41:00
Canada	Income Tax Return	Hi all Happy New Year We have a question needing answering. I'm here in WA with Lorry going back to Nova Scotia Jan 3 We've been getting everything together that I'll be requiring for my interview in Montreal when the time comes Will I need a copy of Lorry's last income tax return? We've looked in numerous boxes and can't find it. Is it necessary to have that return with me She has already the letter from her employer and pay stubs showing income for the yr. Any assistance would be of great help to us Thanks Allie & Lorry	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-01-02 00:32:00
Canada	Interview	I can't speak for Montreal, but in Vancouver they did not keep the evidence I brought. The officer interviewing me asked to see some of it during the interview, looked at it, and gave it back right away. Thanks for the reply That's what I was wanting to know whether they keep em Allie	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-01-09 01:27:00
Canada	Interview	Hi All Hope everyone is doing well A quick question. I think they'll give me back mine and Lorry's birth certificates Will they also give me back the pictures and keepsake souvenirs such as cards, letters concert tickets Just wondering whether to start copying everything to have in case they keep it all. Thanks Allie	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-01-08 10:23:00
Canada	Say WHAT?! (Medical Exam)	I had the same question when I got my checklist. Take Mephys' advice and just check everything off and send it back. I originally 'guesstimated' an appt. and booked the medical and then had to reschedule it. Honestly, I could have simply waited until I got the appointment letter (packet 4). Mo Hi Everyone I can't seem to grasp something here regarding the medical. My case is now at the Consulate in Montreal since Jan 3. Will they informing me in Packet 3 when to set up a medical appt and I just make the appt at that time or do they tell me in packet 4 to get the medical set up Sorry but I'm a bit confused on how this all plays out and would like to be prepared ahead of notification I know Monique above says appointment letter packet 4 Mephys scheduled upon getting packet 3 Could I get my medical after getting packet 3 or do I need to wait for packet 4 to make the appointment I know you've been there already any advice would be appreciated Thanks Allie	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-01-10 12:50:00
Canada	Packet 3 returned to consulate	You can have packet 3 sent to a business address? Do you tell the consulate after they receive their case from NVC? That would be handy rather than have it mailed to my house. Who knows who messed up... Canada Post sucks! I feel for you Take a look at the story in my timeline about postal service and what they can cause Good Luck Allie Hi Allie, What we are going through is nothing like what you had to, we are well in advance of the timeline we set for ourselves even with this short delay. I am glad that everything is back on track and very soon it will be all over, at least for this part and for future process you will be together and able to comfort each other through whatever comes your way. Waiting to read that you have finaly made it to your new home and you are with the love of your life. Ron/Shron Hey Ron Thanks for the kind words. Hope it all goes well for you too. We're all waiting for that day to get through all this and to be with our loved one Good Luck Allie and Lorry	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-01-12 09:58:00
Canada	Packet 3 returned to consulate	You can have packet 3 sent to a business address? Do you tell the consulate after they receive their case from NVC? That would be handy rather than have it mailed to my house. Who knows who messed up... Canada Post sucks! I feel for you Take a look at the story in my timeline about postal service and what they can cause Good Luck Allie	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-01-11 19:49:00
Canada	Package 3	Hi all I just received the package 3 and started filling it out I'm at question 14 where it asks name of spouse and birthdate along with marriage date My wife passed away 2 yrs ago how do I answer this question I already marked in the box on question 9 widowed Also question 19 asks to list all my children They're all grown now and have families of thier own and won't be accompanying me to the U.S. Do I still list them. One other thing on the check list they want, some items don't apply like court prison records or military record do I just put NA in the box Is there a fax # I can fax the checklist back to them at ? Thanks for any help on thes inquiries Allie Another one question 22: in what occupation do you intend to work in the United States what will I put in there I don't havea job lined up as of yet	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-01-12 12:46:00
Canada	Package 3	Hi all I just received the package 3 and started filling it out I'm at question 14 where it asks name of spouse and birthdate along with marriage date My wife passed away 2 yrs ago how do I answer this question I already marked in the box on question 9 widowed Also question 19 asks to list all my children They're all grown now and have families of thier own and won't be accompanying me to the U.S. Do I still list them. One other thing on the check list they want, some items don't apply like court prison records or military record do I just put NA in the box Is there a fax # I can fax the checklist back to them at ? Thanks for any help on thes inquiries Allie	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-01-12 12:19:00
Canada	Checklist	W-2s may not be in the mail for a few weeks yet, so if you don't have one, don't worry. It's the IRS tax transcripts that tell the income story, so that's the best bit of supporting evidence. I believe Caladan has a good "package," with tax return, letters from banks and employer, and pay stubs. There's also a co-sponsor. Once again, it's up to the officer to pass judgement: is there enough evidence to show that the foreigner will be supported by family and not the taxpayer. I'd say there's plenty of evidence. Thanks for the reply Jersey Girl What Lorry sent me is a copy of the 2005 tax return she filed. It has everything on there for income and deductions If they ask for the W2 I won't have it.. We're hoping it won't be grounds for non-approval Everything else they need I have. It seems as this all gets closer to conclusion the panic and what if mode is setting in regarding paperwork required by the Consulate Good luck to you on the 18 Hope it all goes well Thanks Allie and Lorry	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-01-13 11:28:00
Canada	Checklist	Does anyone know if Montreal asks for the W-2 We have everything but that can't find it It doesn't say in the package 3 to bring a W2 I have all last yrs tax report but no W2 Will this be a problemto them if I don't have it (the W2 ) Thanks Allie	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-01-13 05:35:00
Canada	Do I also send	just email or call them (during the right times) for clarification, they'll tell you exactly what is needed. Thanks Cassie I sent an email awhile ago and will try calling again tommorrow afternoon I do want to get this back to themas soon as possible. I see you're from N.S. too I'm here in Cape Breton thanks for the info Allie and Lorry born in North Sydney was there over Christmas welcome to the board! Wow small world a fellow Caper I'm in Sydney Thanks I wish we'd found this site when we started with this process the USCIS site is not very informative Take Care Allie and Lorry	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-01-14 18:06:00
Canada	Do I also send	just email or call them (during the right times) for clarification, they'll tell you exactly what is needed. Thanks Cassie I sent an email awhile ago and will try calling again tommorrow afternoon I do want to get this back to themas soon as possible. I see you're from N.S. too I'm here in Cape Breton thanks for the info Allie and Lorry	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-01-14 16:58:00
Canada	Do I also send	Sorry Allie, but I sent mine way back when too, so I may be playing by 'old rules'. Honestly, I would do what the letter tells you (but keep a copy of the document for yourself of course) and definately get in touch with the embassy first if you have any doubts. Monique Thanks Monique for the reply Yeah it appears they may have changed thier way of doing things . I just saw on the bottom of the sheets where it states updated 12/ 22/ 06. I'll just send as they say and will make copies of everything. I'll try calling them again I may get by the recorded music eventually lol Good luck on the 17 Allie and Lorry	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-01-14 13:47:00
Canada	Do I also send	I believe that its just those three, the checklist, DS156 and DS230. Everyone says not to send the DS156 but I'm thinking that they just recently decided they wanted that mailed to them also. My fiance just got his packet 3 like 2 weeks ago and this is what it told him to send. Hi do you know if he affixed the 2 passport pics to the DS156 they want and sent them too I read somewhere in here they'll require 2 passport pics at the interview What's on my cover page reads to send the checklist, duplicate DS156, and DS230 immediately too I wonder if Montreal has changed it's format from when Mephys and CutienPurg sent the package 3 items back It would be nice if there's anyone as recent as us in here returning forms to find out what they did. I tried several times calling Fri at the times they specify to contact. As far as I got was recorded music I want to mail it tommorrow but want to be sure about everything. Including affixing the 2 pics and sending them too Thanks Any assistance would be of great help Allie and Lorry	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-01-14 10:19:00
Canada	Do I also send	For Montreal I believe you only send back the checklist and the DS-230 and hold the rest til interview time. Thanks for your reply Step one says please complete and return immediately the enclosed DS-230 Part 1 and form DS-156 in duplicate At the bottom it says complete the single copy Form DS-156K Nonimmigrant Fiance Visa Application It doesn't say whether to send it along with the other 2 and the checklist or bring it to the interview I'm just confused over the DS-156K whether it's mailed or not I want to mail all this as soon as possible but don't want to send stuff I shouldn't Thanks Allie	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-01-13 20:57:00
Canada	Do I also send	Hi all Just a quick question : On returning the forms from pkg 3. I send the checklist , form DS-230, two copies of the Form DS-156 What about the Form DS-156K (Nonimmigrant Fiance Visa Application) does that go along with everything else in the mail or does that come with me to the interview Thanks for any assistance Allie and Lorry	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-01-13 19:58:00
Canada	I-134 supplement form	There's a supplement? What's it for? Thanks I have it. What I was wanting was the sheet that explains what goes with the I-134 The pay stubs, employer letter and such I wanted to check to make sure I had everything before mailing this and couldn't find the instruction sheet. Thanks Allie	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-01-15 09:10:00
Canada	I-134 supplement form	Hi all Can anybody direct me to where I can download a copy of an I-134 supplement form. I have the I-134 but don't have the 134 supplement form Thanks Allie	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-01-14 21:58:00
Canada	original cover letter	do i need to have the original cover letter from packet 3 for the medical? or will a photocopy work...cause if i need the original im pretty much screw..its the opposite side of the page from the beginning of the checklist and i needed to get that sent back because i've heard montreal is brutal for interview waiting time..thanks A photocopy should probably be okay, because all they really need is your application number. Has Montréal changed things since half a year ago? The cover letter is a separate sheet from the checklist in my packet 3, IIRC. Yes Montreal has changed things Now they want the checklist the 230 form and the duplicate DS-156 sent along to them in Montreal	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-01-15 23:08:00
Canada	Interview went well (Montreal)	Congrats Monique Happy to hear all went well. Thanks for sharing your story. Is it a requirement to bring an Xpress Post envelope to the interview	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-01-18 09:22:00
Canada	JERSEYS BIG DAY!!!	Best of Luck	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-01-18 09:13:00
Canada	Visa arrived via Canada Post today!	Hey Congrats	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-01-20 20:46:00
Canada	Visa Granted	Hey Congrats	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-01-22 09:24:00
Canada	Visa arrived	Congrats	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-01-23 19:33:00
Canada	Medical exam cost in Canada	I just had mine here in Nova Scotia it cost me : $160 for examination, $15 for measles mumps rubella shot, $82 for chest X-ray and bloodwork and $20 for courier service to my door. Grand Total $277 The Doc list is here on VJ Click on FAQ go TO 21.0 useful tips and pointers then click on 21.8 medical exam everything you wanted to know Read and scroll down there's a spot to click on that list all the USCIS Docs in each Province	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-01-23 19:43:00
Canada	K-3 approved!	Congrats Happy to hear it all went so well	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-01-21 10:42:00
Canada	Movine-? about customs and border crossing	We took a van load of possessions with us, then sent the rest by professional movers. Each item should be boxed with like items and a description placed on the outside of the box, ie. kitchen ware; linens; bedding; winter clothes; games; knick-knacks; books, etc. Electronic items need to have the serial number recorded. Make a list of each box and contents, ie box 1 books, box 2 knick-knacks, box 3 laptop computer, Sony, serial # xxxxxxx, etc. Seal up each box well as for safe packing. Keep the list of items you are moving and be prepared to hand the list to the border official when you enter the US. The list from the professional movers was checked over although nothing was inspected further. None of the items we brought across in the van, which included our 6 pet cats and houseplants (with their proper phytosanitary certificates) were inspected nor was the list looked at. Experiences vary though so you should be prepared to have the contents inspected although they probably will not be. There are prohibited items you are not allowed to bring (firearms, liqueur filled chocolates, lottery tickets, etc.) and restricted items (alcohol, tobacco, etc.) and you should read up on those so you don't inadvertently pack something you shouldn't, just in case. You can bring your firearms but you have to obtain and present an approved firearms importation certificate from U.S. Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives at your POE It takes awhile I applied on Nov. 17 to take 2 hunting rifles with me when I leave. I have heard back on 2 occasions from them to verify 2 of the questions on the form The import certificate is valid for 1 yr after receiving it.	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-02-03 17:03:00
Canada	Tomorrow's the day!!!!!!	Congrats. Welcome to Canda lots of snow over that waynow. Have a safe trip back to Philly hope all goes well Good Luck	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-02-14 11:46:00
Canada	Info folder	Thanks everyone for the info. It exactly what I was wanting to know. Allie	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-02-13 20:22:00
Canada	Info folder	Yes Montreal will let you bring that in. They didn't even really inspect mine that I could remember (they were too busy frisking me hee hee). Mine was a plastic see through one. Worked like a charm, and I had all the tabs clearly labelled using the checklist as my guide. Worked like a charm, and I kept the file intact and originals inside, and am now using the same said folder for my AOS. Okay thanks for the info. I'll get the type folder I was thinking on taking it'll organize really well Good Luck Allie	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-02-13 15:50:00
Canada	Info folder	Hi All Although I'm not scheduled for Montreal just yet, I'm getting everything all in order for the interview I would like to know. Just what type folder am I allowed into the Consulate with? Will they let me take one of those enclosed accordion type filing organizers in? It looks like a small case when it's all closed up and only has the pockets for paper filing in it. I do have a lot of stuff in a plastic filing folder now but it's not seperate pocket sleeves. The paper work is just stacked back to back Any advice would be appreciated Thanks Allie	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-02-13 15:35:00
Canada	Any improvements for Montreal?	I just got off the phone with Montreal. She told me I was entered into thier system on Jan 25 and put on the waiting list for scheduling I asked could I get an estimate just when my interview would happen. She said anywhere from 2 to 4 months from the entering date of Jan 25 So I said "then it'll be in May" and she told me it could be anytime from 2 / 4 months in that time frame So here I sit still waiting and wondering	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-02-14 15:56:00
Canada	Visting Husband While Waiting for K3	I plan on taking that same gamble very soon. I'm going to do my interview waiting in WA with Lorry if I can I've made 3 trips already without a problem but the longest was for only 3 weeks. This time I'm buying my return ticket out to 2 1/2 months Hope they don't have a problem with the length of time I'll be staying My POE will be Halifax instead of Toronto this time. That way if I do get denied entry I won't be heartbroken to far from home Anyone ever go through Halifax POE before? Are they as stern as the bunch in TO. Good luck to you I hope we both make it to where we want to do our interview waiting Allie	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-02-15 15:38:00
Canada	got a job today	Congrats Mo, Good Luck	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-02-17 08:57:00
Canada	Montreal interview date!!!!	Congrats Mephys It has been a long time coming	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-02-15 19:14:00
Canada	No problem	Congrats!! Thanks Flames. Hey don't be teasin with that roll up the rim to win That was just starting when I left Ummmmmmmmmmmmmm to have a Tim's now Why did you leave!!!!!!! I sure hope he is worth it, and realizes what you have given up!!! She's worth it lol lol I'll have her hooked on Tim's when she visits Canada. Then we can both dream of Tim's lol lol	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-02-27 17:33:00
Canada	No problem	Congrats!! Thanks Flames. Hey don't be teasin with that roll up the rim to win That was just starting when I left Ummmmmmmmmmmmmm to have a Tim's now	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-02-27 16:56:00
Canada	No problem	Enjoy!!! Thanks CutienPurg we will enjoy	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-02-27 16:53:00
Canada	No problem	I'm jealous. I got denied twice. Have a great time!! Thanks. I must of hit em on a good day. They didn't ask for proof of ties to Canada or anything	Allie	Not Telling	Canada	2007-02-27 16:50:00