ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
CanadaToronto Medical Review
super like that dress btw... laughing.gif
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-11-02 23:10:00
CanadaToronto Medical Review
K... y'all are making me worry now. Stop it! LOL


Rhiann, I wanted to ask, I know your dad drove you up there, but how was it? Easy to find the area? Any road blocks or construction? The hotel I'm at is really close by, so I just want to know what I'm in for, since I won't be getting there until after dark tomorrow evening sad.gif I'm more worried about that than the exam it self... haha
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-11-02 21:08:00
CanadaGood Luck KnJ, Missa and cdn_gewels!!
QUOTE (Sam and Ben @ Nov 6 2009, 10:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Pft, reading VJ > listening to prepubescent leaders screaming.


I second that! lol
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-11-07 00:06:00
CanadaGood Luck KnJ, Missa and cdn_gewels!!
QUOTE (Malrothien @ Nov 6 2009, 09:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You know what I just thought of?

They would be able to guess who we are on the interview lists based on what visa and date. laughing.gif


True, except I think there's 5 of us on the 13th, and 6 of us on the 20th laughing.gif
Good luck!

btw... I have a heart shaped face and sandy complexion whistling.gif
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-11-06 21:12:00
CanadaGood Luck KnJ, Missa and cdn_gewels!!
They read VJ!? Seriously?! Wow, that's awesome, yet extremely awkward.... like.. more awkward than the day my mom joined facebook and I had to untag a few of the photos of me... ahem.

Anyhoo... CONGRATS Missa!!! Great news smile.gif


We really should all get buttons or something... lol like 'yeah, that's right... I go on VJ... no, no don't bother looking through my stuff, you know it's all there, just say 'approved' and we'll be done'. laughing.gif

Also... I am sorry if I ever spoke harshly about you all.
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-11-06 20:49:00
CanadaGood Luck KnJ, Missa and cdn_gewels!!
Good luck to you all! It's 1:30pm EST... why haven't we heard anything!?!? tongue.gif lol
Don't keep us in suspense! wink.gif
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-11-06 13:33:00
CanadaGood luck ScooterMac and Liz25 !!!
QUOTE (darkchilde794 @ Nov 9 2009, 06:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congrats Scoot and Spoom.... hehehehe

QUOTE (Spoom @ Nov 9 2009, 11:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We felt a bit sorry for them as they said they were using a lawyer for their K-1 and were all organized and such, but he / she had apparently failed to mention that they needed to get their police certificates. ohmy.gif



OMG... I cant believe that. I would probably have died and ressurrected to haunt that lawyer. Did they not see it in P4 though??? Unbelievable.



Congrats on the approval!!!

And those lawyer stories frustrate me to no end. I feel so bad for those people putting their trust, and MONEY, into something so incompetent. sad.gif

Edited by ashenflowers, 09 November 2009 - 06:36 PM.

ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-11-09 18:36:00
CanadaGood luck ScooterMac and Liz25 !!!
Good luck, good luck!! Can't wait to hear about it!
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-11-09 09:05:00
CanadaNovember Interview Results
QUOTE (Malrothien @ Nov 13 2009, 01:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Removed Fiaz & Brenda as they are not Canadians.


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rofl.gif

Awesome.
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-11-13 14:03:00
CanadaNovember Interview Results
QUOTE (Spoom @ Nov 11 2009, 06:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
November VisaJourney Montreal Interviews

Credits to ashenflowers for making this up initially. I just added a results column and put what I knew into it. smile.gif

Anyone can edit, so once you know, go ahead and throw it on there!


cool good.gif
Good idea
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-11-11 18:51:00
CanadaDS 156/DS230
QUOTE (darkchilde794 @ Nov 14 2009, 11:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I actually re-filled all the forms I submitted with my P3 back in August. When I came to the interview, they had my original DS-160, DS-230, DS-156 and DS-156K. I offered my new forms, explaining that I graduated in October and therefore no longer a "student". The lady said not to worry, and just updated my "status", even corrected my mistakes in the forms (I put my first and middle name in the "name", and should have put my first, second and middle name instead).

I believe if you explain that you have additional visits since P3, they would take it to consideration and just add it or wave it off as they know that you were being honest.



Well it's not additional visits since the P3 really. It's a visit I made in 2007, before I even knew my fiancé... that in my head I thought was 2006 for whatever reason. It was 3 days, so I don't know if it's worth doing the entire form all over again just for that. Especially 2 or 3 forms. lol
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-11-14 11:49:00
CanadaCanada seen as global leader in immigration policies
QUOTE (JillA @ Oct 5 2009, 10:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
http://www.ctv.ca/se...=TorontoNewHome


Canada is a model to the rest of the world of how to accept new immigrants and migrant workers, according to a new report from the United Nations Development Programme.

Canada is among a small group of nations that has generally fair and open immigration policies, the report contends, that benefit both prospective immigrants looking for a new home, and our own labour force.

"All Canadians can be proud of what the report says about Canada," says David Morrison, the executive secretary of the United Nations Capital Development Fund.

The report, entitled "Overcoming Barriers: Human Mobility and Development," argues that immigration should be viewed not as a scourge, but as beneficial to both the countries that migrants move to and the ones they leave behind.

And as populations age, wealthy countries are likely to face an increase in demand for expatriate labour as they pull out of recession, the report notes.

"There are 1 billion people on the move and that number is going to grow as we look to the future," Morrison explained to Canada AM Monday. "So the report argues that migration is a process to be managed rather than problem to be solved."

Morrison says there are many reasons why people choose to say goodbye to their home countries, either for good or to find temporary work.

"Some are pushed by wars, famines, natural disasters and the like. But overwhelmingly, if you look historically, people are pulled to other places by a chance of a better life," he said.

The report notes that many nations make it both difficult to leave and difficult for new immigrants to enter. The costs of moving from Vietnam to Japan, for example, are six times the annual income per capita.

"In one in 10 countries, the costs of a passport are about 10 per cent of the money you could expect to make on an annual basis," Morrison said. "So just preparing to become a legal migrant can be burdensome, which is why we have so many people migrating through illegal channels."

While receiving countries may think such restrictions control immigration, they can have the unintended effect of encouraging illegal border crossings and human trafficking, the report notes.

Canada, on the other hand, is much more welcoming, and has generally fair immigration policies.

"The report really singles out Canada as a model as a receiving country," Morrison said.

"Canada is historically a very open country. It is a country based on immigration to a very great extent. Today, Canada is one of the most open countries to migration in the world and accepts a large number of migrants each year, both on a permanent basis and as temporary workers. It also accepts a large number, per capita given Canada's population size, of asylum seekers," he said.

Of course, all countries want to regulate who comes into their countries and the report does not advocate open borders, Morrison noted. But migrants can fill labour demands in receiving countries. And countries from where migrants leave can benefit as well, since income is often sent back home.

"In many cases, this is in the form of cash -- remittances -- but the families of migrants may benefit in other ways too. These 'social remittances', as they are called, include reductions in fertility, higher school enrolment rates and the empowerment of women," the report says.

The 217-page report puts forward a six-point package calling for opening up existing channels to more workers and pulling down the "paper wall" and cutting the bureaucratic red tape that can hinder migration.

The report also argues for measures to ensure migrant worker protection and rights once they arrive in a new country, noting that many face limited access to government services, as well as widespread discrimination and vilification.

"The report argues that migrants should have the same access to health and education -- if they arrive legally -- that citizens do. And Canada is again singled out in that regard for what it offers migrants once they arrive," Morrison said.

The UNDP's Human Development Report issues "agenda-setting analyses" to call international attention to the issues and challenges of development. In previous years, the Report has focused on climate change and the global water crisis.


hahah... I'll have to show this to a few people I know who are going through the immigration process into Canada
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-05 09:16:00
CanadaAffidavit of Support
WOW... my fiancé has actually proven that he is a little smarter than I give him credit for... I told him that we might need a 2007 tax return for the U.S. and he said he did indeed file taxes that year even though he didn't live in the U.S... 10 points for him. lol
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-06 23:03:00
CanadaAffidavit of Support
QUOTE (trailmix @ Oct 5 2009, 11:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SapphireDreams @ Oct 5 2009, 05:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The I-184 only requires 1 year of income taxes, 3 years if you think it helps you case. Like Huggles mentioned it says it right there in the instructions. I'm not sure why everyone keeps saying we need all 3 years. We only submitted one year.


You know I shouldn't keep using the abbreviation AOS for adjustment of status - I think that is confusing for this thread laughing.gif

Sapphire, the I-864 requires that you have filed all 3 years tax returns, as pointed out in the instructions that an mah referenced. Now, technically you only have to present the latest return with the I-864, those are the guidelines and that is correct.

However, legally they state that you must have filed those last 3 years of returns, that is why people say you should.

If you were required to file a Federal income tax return during any of the previous three tax years but did not do so, you must file any and all late returns with IRS and attach an IRS-generated tax return transcript documenting your late filing before submitting the I-864 Affidavit of Support

Now, maybe they didn't update the instructions completely when they switched it so that you only need to submit 1 year with the I-864 form - I don't know - however I think it's a good idea to file them anyway, personally.

Also in the guidelines, the person adjudicating the file has complete leeway to ask for the other 2 years returns if they think it will help support the person's case.

So just to clarify, for the I-134, 1 year is probably sufficient and not a big deal - for the interview.

For the I-864 he must file the last 3 years of returns, it is required. The reason I mentioned it is that he may as well get it done now while you guys are waiting?


Yeah.. that's a valid point. He's horrible at procrastinating, and at multi-tasking.. lol.. As soon as he gets together what he needs for the interview, I'll get on him to file a return for 2007, and get the rest of the info for the AOS 'affidavit of support' for AOS 'adjustment of status'... laughing.gif

the thing I'm worried about, with the previous year's returns, is that if they ask for them thinking it will help our case, it will actually do the OPPOSITE. lol


Can I just add that it's SUPER frustrating that I'M the one getting all this information for him, and he can't do it himself, even though it's things that HE needs to do? Just throwing that out there... LOL
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-05 10:24:00
CanadaAffidavit of Support
QUOTE (JillA @ Oct 5 2009, 09:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ashenflowers @ Oct 5 2009, 09:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ Oct 5 2009, 09:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
True, we sent 3 years because we had them in a pile, so just to be safe. But my husband was well over the 125% even on the last year's income tax, and I'm pretty certain we would have been approved with just the previous years tax returns. SO, it is possible to get an RFE if you only send in 1 year and it's cutting close, they may want to see the previous few years as well. But at least you know it's OK to send in 1 year's worth and not 3



ok sorry... I need clarification. lol
Are you talking about the I-134 for the one submitted at the K1 Interview... or the I-864 with AOS... i'm not as concerned with AOS as I am with the interview for the visa.


Sorry, I was talking about AOS. I know your primary concern is the K1, but just as info when you're looking ahead to AOS, that's what I meant smile.gif

For the K-1, we had a letter from his employer stating how much he made, current paystubs, a bank letter stating his savings, and 2 previous income tax filings


Ok thanks biggrin.gif
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-05 08:59:00
CanadaAffidavit of Support
QUOTE (JillA @ Oct 5 2009, 09:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
True, we sent 3 years because we had them in a pile, so just to be safe. But my husband was well over the 125% even on the last year's income tax, and I'm pretty certain we would have been approved with just the previous years tax returns. SO, it is possible to get an RFE if you only send in 1 year and it's cutting close, they may want to see the previous few years as well. But at least you know it's OK to send in 1 year's worth and not 3



ok sorry... I need clarification. lol
Are you talking about the I-134 for the one submitted at the K1 Interview... or the I-864 with AOS... i'm not as concerned with AOS as I am with the interview for the visa.

ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-05 08:55:00
CanadaAffidavit of Support
QUOTE (SapphireDreams @ Oct 5 2009, 07:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (trailmix @ Oct 5 2009, 02:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Anh map @ Oct 4 2009, 04:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The instructions are clear. From page 8 of the I-864 instructions:

If you were required to file a Federal income tax return during any of the previous three tax years but did not do so, you must file any and all late returns with IRS and attach an IRS-generated tax return transcript documenting your late filing before submitting the I-864 Affidavit of Support. If you were not required to file a Federal income tax return under U.S. tax law because your income was too low, attach a written explanation. If you were not required to file a Federal income tax return under U.S. tax law for any other reason, attach a written explanation including evidence of the exemption and how you are subject to it. Residence outside of the United States does not exempt U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents from filing a U.S. Federal income tax return. See "Filing Requirements" in the IRS Form 1040 FilingInstructions to determine whether you were required to file.

A bit of scolding: This is serious stuff. You need to get past the emotional "jerks" type of thinking. It doesn't help you in obtaining the desired visa for you and your SO, and for your successfully adjust status a few months after marrying.

Prepare well and you will move through the process smoothly.


Anh mah - you need to take a deep breath and calm down. There is no reason to come rushing in to a friendly thread like a bull in a china shop - I mean really, - if you are perhaps tired of answering this question in a respectful and polite manner, then please....just don't.

ashenflowers - it is true that the I-864 will require him to file 3 years of tax returns - so he will have to do that 3rd year for your AOS (because you will submit the I-864 at that point).

I should not have said that you could take a risk and just not file it - not for the I-864 smile.gif (don't know what I was thinking)


The I-184 only requires 1 year of income taxes, 3 years if you think it helps you case. Like Huggles mentioned it says it right there in the instructions. I'm not sure why everyone keeps saying we need all 3 years. We only submitted one year.


Thanks Sapphire... that helps a lot!


And also L-Sean, I noticed you are filing via DCF, so your income requirements would be different in terms of where they came from. I'm sure it's expected that some of your income is Canadian.

Edited by ashenflowers, 05 October 2009 - 06:51 AM.

ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-05 06:50:00
CanadaAffidavit of Support
Thanks trailmix...

And L-Sean.. just to clarify, I am currently talking only in reference to the I-134 for the initial K-1 visa interview at the consulate, which has slightly different instructions. That's good info to have for later though. smile.gif Let me know how if they say anything about your Canadian income.
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-05 06:19:00
CanadaAffidavit of Support
QUOTE (Hugglebuggles @ Oct 4 2009, 06:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have a story that may ease your mind, but I really can't confirm this 100%, as it is not my own personal experience. I know someone personally, without mentioning names, that had their K-1 interview the same day as mine. Afterward she told me that the CO gave her some extra questioning regarding the I-324. Apparently, her husband (fiance at the time) either did not meet the income requirements, or just barely hit the 100% mark since he relocated to a different state and took several months to secure income. She provided a number of recent pay stubs showing sufficient income and explained the situation and they approved the visa, on the spot, without any additional prof provided. I'm sorry that I can't tell you exactly how much he made, but she seemed to indicate to me that he didn't really meet the requirement. So there is hope!

If it were me (which I know its not!) I would come in armed with the 2008 tax return, a letter from your fiances employer stating his standing in the company and indicating his current wages with the recent pay raise, and as many pay stubs as you can collect between now and the interview. If this isn't enough and they want more information, then I'd go back to the drawing board and consider your options.

Also, with the I-864 you are only technically required to submit the most recent year of tax returns, it says so right on the form instructions.


Thanks Huggles smile.gif

QUOTE (ashenflowers @ Oct 4 2009, 06:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Anh map @ Oct 4 2009, 06:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The instructions are clear. From page 8 of the I-864 instructions:

If you were required to file a Federal income tax return during any of the previous three tax years but did not do so, you must file any and all late returns with IRS and attach an IRS-generated tax return transcript documenting your late filing before submitting the I-864 Affidavit of Support. If you were not required to file a Federal income tax return under U.S. tax law because your income was too low, attach a written explanation. If you were not required to file a Federal income tax return under U.S. tax law for any other reason, attach a written explanation including evidence of the exemption and how you are subject to it. Residence outside of the United States does not exempt U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents from filing a U.S. Federal income tax return. See "Filing Requirements" in the IRS Form 1040 FilingInstructions to determine whether you were required to file.

A bit of scolding: This is serious stuff. You need to get past the emotional "jerks" type of thinking. It doesn't help you in obtaining the desired visa for you and your SO, and for your successfully adjust status a few months after marrying.

Prepare well and you will move through the process smoothly.


I'm not talking about the I 184... I'm talking about the I 134. As trailmix mentioned, they are quite different in their requirements. Please refrain your 'scolding' for when it is needed. I'm not stupid. I'm just looking for help, not to be treated like a 10 year old.



Sorry... I meant 'not I-864' obviously. Either way. lol
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-04 17:38:00
CanadaAffidavit of Support
QUOTE (Anh map @ Oct 4 2009, 06:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The instructions are clear. From page 8 of the I-864 instructions:

If you were required to file a Federal income tax return during any of the previous three tax years but did not do so, you must file any and all late returns with IRS and attach an IRS-generated tax return transcript documenting your late filing before submitting the I-864 Affidavit of Support. If you were not required to file a Federal income tax return under U.S. tax law because your income was too low, attach a written explanation. If you were not required to file a Federal income tax return under U.S. tax law for any other reason, attach a written explanation including evidence of the exemption and how you are subject to it. Residence outside of the United States does not exempt U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents from filing a U.S. Federal income tax return. See "Filing Requirements" in the IRS Form 1040 FilingInstructions to determine whether you were required to file.

A bit of scolding: This is serious stuff. You need to get past the emotional "jerks" type of thinking. It doesn't help you in obtaining the desired visa for you and your SO, and for your successfully adjust status a few months after marrying.

Prepare well and you will move through the process smoothly.


I'm not talking about the I 184... I'm talking about the I 134. As trailmix mentioned, they are quite different in their requirements. Please refrain your 'scolding' for when it is needed. I'm not stupid. I'm just looking for help, not to be treated like a 10 year old.

QUOTE (Kathryn41 @ Oct 4 2009, 06:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just as an additional bit of information - Canada and US have a tax treaty to ensure individuals of one country working in the other don't get hit with double taxation. Your fiance will need to fill out and file a US tax return but he would take a foreign tax credit on his worldwide income which basically means he doesn't pay taxes to the US, he just files the form. This is something he needs to look into now, though, as he will need the tax returns. Good luck.


Thank you Kathryn. I will tell him to get his act together, since he seems incapable of doing it on his own. lol
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-04 17:28:00
CanadaAffidavit of Support
QUOTE (trailmix @ Oct 4 2009, 06:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No, they really aren't jerks about it, however, before he files the I-864 he will need U.S. returns for the last 3 years - which, since he has now lived in the U.S. for a year and half, he should have by the time you get around to AOS. smile.gif


But don't you file AOS right after getting married? He will only have returns from 2008 and 2009 at that point. wacko.gif

Or are you talking about when we file for the green card 2 years later?

Edited by ashenflowers, 04 October 2009 - 05:09 PM.

ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-04 17:08:00
CanadaAffidavit of Support
Thank you all so much for your replies. They've been very helpful!!



QUOTE (Anh map @ Oct 4 2009, 12:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
CURRENT, ONGOING INCOME IS THE IMPORTANT THING.

If the USC has employment that will give them an annualized 2009 income that meets the guidelines then you ought to be fine. Last year's return isn't as important. Check with the consulate regarding the requirement being 100% or 125%. I am guessing 100% for Canada. For my wife's case it was 125% (the joys of high fraud countries).

If a co-sponsor is required, the parent's letter won't help. Completing the form is required.

For AOS and the I-864 he will need to demonstrate why he did not file a US tax return. The US taxes on worldwide income. Now he won't have to pay twice, but MAY have to file a return anyway. See page 8 of the I-864 instructions for the exact citation.


My fiancé lived in Canada for like, 90% of his life before he moved to the US a year and a 1/2 ago. While he was a citizen from birth, he has only ever lived in the US for one year before prior to his move back there. He will have Canadian tax returns, and other records showing he lived in Canada for most of his life. Surely they wouldn't be jerks enough to be like 'hey, too bad, you're American... pay ALL back taxes on every piece of income you've had for your entire life'... lol ouch.

But yeah, when I get to AOS stage, I'll definitely make sure that he pays close attention to that. He seems to have an issue with reading instructions laughing.gif
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-04 16:47:00
CanadaAffidavit of Support
QUOTE (SapphireDreams @ Oct 4 2009, 09:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I believe that they are looking for his 2008 income tax returns to be over the required amount. If they are not, then you'll need a co-sponsor, which would include all of the required information - a letter from his parents will mean nothing to them as it has no legal significance whatsoever. I don't think there is a way around this one, I think the I-134 is pretty black and white for the consulate unfortunately.

If he is over the amount, you'll have no problem. If he isn't, I'm pretty sure you'll need a co-sponsor, regardless of what he's currently making. The pay stubs and letter from his current employer will definitely help a lot, but I don't think they'll be enough.

Maybe you can convince his parents to give you the information and put it in a sealed envelope, that would only be opened at the Consulate?

For AOS, you should be fine just using 1 years tax returns, we did... and while we haven't been approved yet, I don't see it being an issue as I think we would've had an RFE already.

Of and I wanted to add, if worse comes to worst, you could always wait until he is able to do his 2009 tax return and then get approved... either if you get denied at your interview or if you ask to delay your interview. He could probably get them done in February/March. We actually showed his 2007 return and then his 2008 slip or whatever that you use to do your taxes... but he was well over both years, so I don't really think it made a difference for us, but it might for you.


The problem is that he's not over the required amount on the 2007 and 2008 returns. In 2007 he was in Canada the entire year, and I'm getting the feeling they won't count that income, as trailmix mentioned... same with what he earned in the first part of 2008. So that might make a NEGATIVE difference on us.. lol

I'm not going to lie... waiting until February or March would actually be horrible (February not AS much, but March definitely)... I won't have a place to live and will have to quit my job, plus I'm actually itching to get the hell out of here, amongst other things I won't mention. I know it's just the whole 'what's another few months'.... but I'm serious, those months would be absolutely horrible. I would be ok with waiting a month or two to file AOS though, so that we could use 2009s return for that at least. So long as he doesn't wait up until the last minute to do his taxes, like he did last year. lol

If we get denied at the interview would we have to start all over again? Would that completely end the process, or would we be able to get the info and submit it after... kind of like an approval pending required information (like they do with medicals).
Do you think they would accept his W2, or whatever that form is that he'd get from his employer for tax purposes (like our T4?). The deadline for that is Jan 31, so that's not quite as bad. lol

I had another look at the I-134 too, and it seems they require the last year's tax return only if he's self employed, which he isn't... Otherwise the instructions state to bring the letter from the employer as evidence... so wouldn't that mean they DO consider the current income above the rest?


I should also mention, that his parents are getting a new car, and giving us their old one. I did a quick search, and the one they're giving us is selling for about $8,000. Is there a way to get the car appraised to show it's correcet value? And I'd assume if they transfer ownership to his name before the interview that he'd be able to use that as asset, i.e. personal property? How much of that amount would they consider as an addition to the income amount?

Edited by ashenflowers, 04 October 2009 - 09:12 AM.

ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-04 09:08:00
CanadaAffidavit of Support
QUOTE (Danu @ Oct 4 2009, 03:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ashenflowers @ Oct 4 2009, 03:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
oh... great... so I'm talking to him now, and he's claiming (after me struggling with him to get him to clarify, and to understand what I was talking about), that in the US in 2008, he actually just made 10,000... (the 19K including the Canadian income)

Do they base the support more so on his current income, or on what shows in his 2008 tax return? He's already made enough in 2009 to be well over the required amount... but I don't know what they will include in their decision).


They will ask to see his 2008 tax return and if it wasnt high enough (US only, his canadian income is useless at any stage) they can still request a co-sponsor, even if he brings a letter from his employer about his wage and paystubs. They may not, but they definately can. Maybe (even though its a pain) having copies of all his paystubs (if you can) for the whole year may help to show that 2009 he is over as you will probably have your interview before the next tax season? Can't guarantee but it may help.


Yeah... this is one point where I will say that the ridiculous delay in Montreal scheduling may work to our benefit. At least he'll have a few more paystubs to work with.

Does it state anywhere (I can't find it), where they specifically say it's income from the U.S. only??

Also, do you think my fiancé could somehow put the financial assistance that his parents are giving us as income? They're willing to contribute a certain amount per month for the first year of our marriage... (This is odd, to be telling you all this, but I'm just trying to get some answers and want you to have as many facts as possible).

ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-04 02:42:00
CanadaAffidavit of Support
oh... great... so I'm talking to him now, and he's claiming (after me struggling with him to get him to clarify, and to understand what I was talking about), that in the US in 2008, he actually just made 10,000... (the 19K including the Canadian income)

Do they base the support more so on his current income, or on what shows in his 2008 tax return? He's already made enough in 2009 to be well over the required amount... but I don't know what they will include in their decision).

Edited by ashenflowers, 04 October 2009 - 02:30 AM.

ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-04 02:29:00
CanadaAffidavit of Support
QUOTE (trailmix @ Oct 4 2009, 03:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
They will not consider his Canadian income at all. 125% of the poverty guidelines for 2009, for 2 people is 18,212 - so yes, technically he made enough in the U.S. (I believe for the I-134 they only ask for 100%, which is 14,570)

I think you are spot on about the letter, I personally wouldn't bother to present it.

Now the paystubs, they are important as back up and they may take those in to consideration.

With the I-864 they can request the other two tax years returns, and sometimes they absolutely do. Not sure if they are as fussy with the I-134 but i'm sure a K1er can answer that for you smile.gif


The I-184 is with the AOS, right? He's only lived in the US for a year and a 1/2, so going back 3 years will have 1/2 of his income in Canada... great... now I'm worried they'll deny the AOS for that. wacko.gif


oh... also... the 18,212.. is that before or after taxes?

Edited by ashenflowers, 04 October 2009 - 02:20 AM.

ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-04 02:18:00
CanadaAffidavit of Support
So... apparently my fiancé thinks that last year he made enough income to surpass the minimum requirement of 125% of the poverty line... However, his income was divided between January - March in Canada, and April - December in the US. He will be providing both tax returns... will they accept income earned in Canada? He claims that even JUST the US amount earned is enough, but it doesn't seem like it (he only made $19K).

Also... his father was supposed to be co-sponsoring for us, but apparently he doesn't want to provide all of that financial information (I'm not sure why??)... so instead his father and mother have written a letter addressed to us, and a letter addressed to USCIS (or whatever it needs to be... I'm going to tell them to change it to address to Montreal, like the Packet 3 is addressed).... anyways.. the letter just states what they're willing to provide us with financially to help us get going. While I appreciate what they say in the letter, and what it says they're going to do, I don't really think a letter is going to cut it, regardless of what they promise in it (it just talks about helping us financially, giving us some furniture and letting us have their car). I'm figuring the whole point of the affidavit is that it's a sworn written oath... even if they sign the letter, it's not any government forms or anything, so they have every right to refuse it.

Do you think they would accept the letter, if along with it they had the signed affidavit with all the co-sponsor's other information, except the financial details (I know, it's so stupid... because the financial details is the PROOF that they have the income they say they do)...

I am also concerned that my fiancé's income isn't enough. He keeps thinking that if he shows his recent paystubs (he recently had an increase in hours and pay) that it will show his income, but I keep trying to tell him that they're not going to base his ability as a sponsor off of 2 or 3 paystubs. I keep hearing people saying they require the last THREE years of tax returns??? But the I134 just asks for the last one???)

Anyways... I'm a little irritated with him, and don't really want to cut corners on something so significant as the affidavit of support (I know they can deny people based on that)... can someone clarify for me exactly what they will accept?

Thanks!

ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-04 02:08:00
CanadaWoman lets Child ride on top of Van
Did the box have anything else in it? Why wouldn't they just fold it up? And seriously, what the hell did they need a box THAT big for anyways?
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-06 16:41:00
CanadaMy visa has not arrived and has not even been sent out yet...what to do??
I once had a package that my fiancé sent me last year, that they had just left sitting underneath my mailbox on the ground... thank GOD he wrapped it well in water proof packaging, cause it was REALLY crappy outside that day (November... nuff said). Not to mention someone could've just seen it and swiped it! It was just a large envelope type of thing, that they probably 'tried' fitting in the mailbox, but couldn't bend it. ugh! So glad I don't live there anymore. I was almost in tears because I knew what he had sent me was special/hand made... but it wasn't wrecked smile.gif I was all prepared to go throw a fit at the post office though.... just in case laughing.gif
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-05 17:06:00
CanadaMy visa has not arrived and has not even been sent out yet...what to do??
QUOTE (domegirl1978 @ Oct 5 2009, 10:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi guys! I spoke to Canada Post today and gave them the tracking number for my visa and passport. They show NOTHING in their system at all. I asked the girl on the phone what that meant and she said that the Consulate has not used my envelope yet. That means that they have not even sent it out yet.

How long should I wait before emailing the Consulate and asking them what's up?

Thanks!


awww... that makes me sad for you. sad.gif At least your plans give you a month leeway before POE though! Did the consulate give you any hint for how long it would take for you to receive the visa?

ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-05 10:02:00
CanadaTaking a trip
QUOTE (Peachey @ Oct 1 2009, 01:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Krikit @ Oct 1 2009, 01:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Could you plan and then cancel if you get the interview letter?



I guess, the problem would be Varba needs to buy his plane ticket soon. We need to know if he needs to buy a round trip or one way.


I hear that round trip can be cheaper than one way anyways! I guess that depends on where/when you go though. I dunno... but just a thought

ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-01 17:05:00
CanadaVISA IN HAND!!!!
Congrats smile.gif
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-07 06:54:00
Canadax-ray cd
Do all medical places do that??? I'm getting my medical in Toronto. Omg! I'm excited!!! HAHAH I want an x-ray CD!!
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-08 07:00:00
Canadax-ray cd
you get an xray CD!???
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-07 22:19:00
Canadaprevious marriage.. same sex
Agreed... I certainly don't think it should matter at all, and if it does, then that's pretty strong grounds for causing a kerfluffle re: discrimination!
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-09-24 17:14:00
CanadaWhat if we decided to do the reverse?
QUOTE (Erin G. @ Oct 8 2009, 11:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No, we haven't changed our minds about marrying and moving me to the States. But I was just curious to know more about Canadian immigration laws and how it affects people who want to bring a spouse/fiance from the States to live in Canada. Is it faster than the other way around? Less expensive?

Does anyone know of a website/support group who has good info about this? I'd just like to read more about it, for my own curiosity.



It's NOT faster, and NOT less expensive, I can tell you that much. I have 3 friends who are currently trying to bring their spouses into Canada. I also know there's a forum similar to VJ in reverse.. lol but I've heard it's not as active, and I'm sorry I don't remember exactly what the link is... hopefully someone else does.

I can try to get some basic information from my friends, but from what I have heard so far, it's definitely not much better by comparison... sad.gif You still have to jump through just as many hoops really.

QUOTE (Flames9_RN @ Oct 8 2009, 11:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
http://www.visajourn...howtopic=222125


hah funny... I didn't even see that topic (neither did the OP apparently)
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-08 22:24:00
CanadaHow long have ou overstayed before filing?
QUOTE (Kittyfang @ Oct 12 2009, 07:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I agree that what I did is not the best course, but what I don't understand is the hostility. I'm not sure what you're mad about. That I lived for 2 years under the poverty limit? That I couldn't file for any government program? That, as a person who love school, couldn't enroll in the local university? It's not even a question of "using tax dollars" since USCIS gets their money from the fees they charge. So yes, I can see why people would be mad/jealous that I am here (if THEY had to wait away from their fiance), or have been here for so long, but I would never wish ill (as in hoping people get deported) on them.


I think the anger stems from you living there illegally, regardless of the situation. The reasons you couldn't go to school, or use any government programs is because you were there illegally. No one's going to feel sorry for you for that. It could also be that people who go through the system improperly make it that much harder for those of us who try to do it the right way... Wishing you get deported is one thing (I don't wish that), but yeah... you have to remember that you shouldn't have stayed there for that long, as you know... and regardless of your original intentions you DID cheat the system basically. I love school too, and can't afford to go back, and I really hate my f'ing job! But I'm stuck here.. I'm not asking for pity and understanding about it. That's just how things are. If I thought I could get away with it, I'd love to be able to just pick up and move to the US now and ride it out until I come back for the interview. But I can't, because we can't afford for me to be out of work that long (because I'm not going to work there illegally, as that would really jeopardize everything). So because of MY financial situation, I'm basically forced to do this the RIGHT way. AWAY from my fiance.

I was hoping to stay silent on this topic, but your last comment there really hit a nerve. Sorry. I do honestly wish you all the best, but remember that you DID break the law, and you DID avoid all this hardship that the rest of us all had to go through in order to do this the proper way. Maybe whatever you're going through now is payment for what you missed before. lol Consider it as leveling the playing field.
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-12 18:23:00
CanadaMoving from Montreal Consulate to Vancouver
Let us know how it goes
I'm not moving, but I want to switch to Vancouver anyways... lol
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-14 10:33:00
CanadaProof of ongoing relationship
QUOTE (MJhawk @ Oct 14 2009, 03:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So do you think a bunch of dated photos, engagement cards received by relatives and friends, e-mails will be enough



No, I personally don't think that will be enough. The other responses her include some good suggestions. After you return to Canada, you'll probably be able to accumulate some of the other things like phone bills and cards/postage, boarding passes, etc. Good luck, and congrats on being able to stay with your fiance for 6 months. I too wish I could!
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-14 15:11:00
CanadaProof of ongoing relationship
QUOTE (MJhawk @ Oct 14 2009, 02:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I the Canadian citizen is in the United States with my fiance for the next 6 months. I received my NOA1 yesterday. I was wondering when I have to attend my interview in Montreal how do I give proof of an ongoing relationship? we obviously don't e-mail or sned eachother gifts as we live together?
I do have a bank account here and he added me onto his phone plan. I'll have plenty of dated photos. Does anyone have anymore suggestings what I should bring? Thank You


I'd be careful with showing your US bank account info, and your phone plan. Those indicate that you have spent a lengthy amount of time in the US and are essentially living there (which, so long as you don't go over the 6 months, is ok), but might draw negative attention to it. If you have maybe some train tickets, or travel tickets, or hotel receipts, that sort of thing. Showing you've gone places together. Do you ever send ANY emails or phone calls to each other while he's at work or anything? If not you could start, just for the sake of having something to track. lol
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-14 13:44:00