ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
CanadaGuess what, they want everything back
QUOTE (Carlawarla @ Sep 16 2009, 07:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ron/Sharon @ Sep 15 2009, 10:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I haven't yet sent anything to Montréal, the first thing I want to do is go to the airport and see if they will accept everything as is or if they require that it all be seperated and sealed. If they suggest that it be returned to Montréal I will do that. Krikit, I'm sure that the only reason they want it back is that if presented as is they would look bad.
Sharon is studying for her interviews coming up tomorrow and the last thing she would to know is that Montréal is acting up again, she has to much on her mind right now.
Carla, I am flying down, my car is there it is an american car which saves on paperwork and Sharon is driving both of our vehicles. Yes Sharon is quite excited, so is her daughter and grandchildren.


What interviews is she studying for Ron? Best of luck to her!

She was offered her own store to manage with Chritopher and Bank but before accepting or refusing thier offer she needs to pass three interviews, one was done last week and another is today and the third could be anytime after todays interview
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2009-09-16 11:38:00
CanadaGuess what, they want everything back
I haven't yet sent anything to Montréal, the first thing I want to do is go to the airport and see if they will accept everything as is or if they require that it all be seperated and sealed. If they suggest that it be returned to Montréal I will do that. Krikit, I'm sure that the only reason they want it back is that if presented as is they would look bad.
Sharon is studying for her interviews coming up tomorrow and the last thing she would to know is that Montréal is acting up again, she has to much on her mind right now.
Carla, I am flying down, my car is there it is an american car which saves on paperwork and Sharon is driving both of our vehicles. Yes Sharon is quite excited, so is her daughter and grandchildren.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2009-09-15 10:15:00
CanadaGuess what, they want everything back
QUOTE (Carlawarla @ Sep 14 2009, 01:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Ron,

After all that you guys have been through, I'd be really cautious about sending everything back to them. When do you think you're going to be activating the visa? I'd seriously consider what trailmix said. Either ignore them completely, and just send those things back to them after you've activated your K-1 and are in the U.S., ignore then completely right now, or just send them back what you think you shouldn't have. You should have your visa, and your passport, that's the part that I don't know that I'd send back to them...why do they need THAT??

Let us know what your decision is, and what transpires!

Obviously we haven't yet been through enough, as long as I have my tums and Sharon has her meds we will survive. If only I knew they wanted everything back so they didn't look stupid when I showed up at the POE with the package the way they sent I would keep it, but by keeping it there may be problems at the POE or further on down the line.
I was going to activate the visa at the end of November and I'm not changing that date just yet. I will send them what I think is thiers and if anything is missing they can ask for it.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2009-09-14 13:36:00
CanadaGuess what, they want everything back
QUOTE (SapphireDreams @ Sep 14 2009, 12:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'd almost be tempted to just drive there myself and see if I could sort it out in person, so at least they didn't have the power to delay things anymore.


I wouldn't give them the satisfaction. I'm worried that they will prolong everything buy claiming I did something wrong, thier passing the buck.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2009-09-14 11:45:00
CanadaGuess what, they want everything back
QUOTE (Otto und Karin @ Sep 14 2009, 11:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ron/Sharon @ Sep 14 2009, 09:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My question is was this an error and if so can I bring everything and have the embassy or the POE officers at the airport in Ottawa sort through what I have and repackage everything or should everything be left as is.

Thank you

I think you should do exactly as the notice/letter/email asks - it doesn't say (correct me if I'm wrong) that you can just let a CBP officer at the airport do this for you.


The first two lines of the post are thiers requesting that everything be sent to Montréal and that is what I will do. the problem is I have no idea what all was in the package they sent. What I did recieve from them was the brown do not open envelope and very many loose originals and photocopies of our documents. The thing that boths me now I will have to send them everything and pray they return to me what they don't need or want.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2009-09-14 11:04:00
CanadaGuess what, they want everything back
wow.gif Please return ALL documents, envelopes that you received and your passport to us. We will review the contents and mail you your visa packet and passport back. Provide another Xpress post envelope to mail you back your visa.



OP5

girlwerewolf2xn.gif From: XXXXXX X XXXXXX
Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009 7:51 AM
To: Montreal, IV
Subject: VERY IMPORTANT Documents received with Visa
Importance: High



Case Number: MTLXXXXXXXXXX
Name (P): XXXXXXX X XXXXX

When I received my visa 2 weeks ago I was more interested in the passport and the visa to notice that with the documents I requested be returned (original document) there were other documents that maybe should not have been included.

When I opened the mailed envelope (outer) the was inside a brown envelope marked do not open this I expected but there were also many other papers many were originals that over the past few days I have been separating and placing within my package of originals when I found the following (a record of IBIS Query (ROIQ)).

My question is was this an error and if so can I bring everything and have the embassy or the POE officers at the airport in Ottawa sort through what I have and repackage everything or should everything be left as is.

Thank you




Ron/SharonMaleCanada2009-09-14 10:53:00
CanadaMy visa has not arrived and has not even been sent out yet...what to do??
QUOTE (domegirl1978 @ Oct 6 2009, 08:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
YAY! Well I hope they did actually send the visa out. I have some things to get done these next few weeks and worrying about the visa arriving shouldn't be one of them. smile.gif


I hope yours is in the bundle that laft Montreal and it's in your hands in a day or so.
Don't do anything until you have the package and have checked it out, I didn't and my job is finished soon, my apartment is promised to a future tenant who is and my package had to be returned to Montreal. I have only a few weeks before I'm on the street without a job and all OP5 can say is your in the cue and will sent everything once a review is done. Not at all very incouraging.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2009-10-06 08:25:00
CanadaMy visa has not arrived and has not even been sent out yet...what to do??
When I got my visa from the consulate in Montreal they never used the envelope I had supplied, and that was not good because it was "door dropped" meaning they left the package in the lobby of my building where anyone could have taken it.
I don't trust Canada Post or the US Consulate I just deal with B out of necessity.


Ron/SharonMaleCanada2009-10-05 17:05:00
CanadaMontreal taking so long
QUOTE (lgg @ Oct 13 2009, 02:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you Trailmix...
I am going to do this too. One of the things I hate most in life is having to side idly big while things go on. thanks for this. I will be drafting a letter shortly.
I have to go to the post office anyway.
smile.gif

@eklandon...

man, I hope you get an interview soon. This is hugely depressing.
Best of luck, eh?
LGG



QUOTE (trailmix @ Oct 13 2009, 02:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Maybe it would be more helpful to complain to the consul general directly, although that will require a stamp:


Lee McClenny, U.S. Consul General, Montreal
The United States Consulate
P.O. Box 65
Station Desjardins
Montreal (Quebec)
H5B 1G1





Thanks from me too, Trailmix. Can't get result from shaking the branches might as well shake the whole tree. Drafting in progress.
All the best to everyone here's hoping you get good news
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2009-10-13 13:59:00
CanadaMontreal taking so long
Oh boy, not good news. I wonder how that will affect my getting my visa back. If I don't get it in the next 30 days I'll have to send a change address and that will further delay things. This is one more thing that makes life interesting.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2009-10-07 12:48:00
CanadaMy letter to Lee McClenny
Letter received at the consulate on the 20th and on the 26th response to my query "it was sent on Fridays" 23rd. I definitely would like to think that the letter made the difference, and I hope it did because that would mean they are reading the letters and acting on them. I had one advantage over everyone else her letter writing to Montreal, in early Sept. I had the visa in hand and when I sent the letter I was able to add the bio page of my passport and a printout of my visa.
I did want to write I was getting fked and hadn't yet been kissed but left that part out, I think that was a good idea.
Ron

Ron/SharonMaleCanada2009-10-27 06:57:00
CanadaMy letter to Lee McClenny
They asked for everything they sent back, and only reply from them is "we'll sent it to you when were done" got the visa on Aug 31 they got it back Sept. 23, 1 month and 20 since it was issued and 29 days since it was returned. God loves everyone, some just not as much as others. They may kill us slowly but will never kill the love we share.
Now get yourselves through this system so we can move on.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2009-10-22 11:44:00
CanadaMy letter to Lee McClenny
I don't play so for me it's back to bit-chen.

For us the consulate is like a family member that came for a weekend and never left and in our case it seem they never will. What scares us is that we still have the CBP to pass through and then the OAS and if they are anything like Montreal we’ll have our wings hers from heaven and mine from that other place before the green card arrives.

I hope everyone get through Montreal quickly because I think they’re placing your files on top of ours.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2009-10-22 10:44:00
CanadaMy letter to Lee McClenny
QUOTE (Wyatt's Torch @ Oct 21 2009, 12:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ron/Sharon @ Oct 21 2009, 09:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sent mine on the 15th, paid to have it delivered on the 16th a.m..
It was in Montreal at 2:30 a.m. on the 16th.
They finally did deliver it on the 20th, so muh for Canada Post and their next day delivery.


I suggest you send it in an email to the ambassador as well -- his email address is above.

He's only been on the job for a month, so he may not be fully aware of the situation as yet...but it looks like he welcomes emails.


If his office is run anything like ours he doesn't see anything from anyone one level below his own unless their in an acting position. It would go to someone in their correspondence pool to be replied to. In our office three people read his e-mails, print them out and give him the ones that require his input. I have 18+ years in a deputy minister's office and that's life around here. We have a 24 hour turn around for replying to letters/requests, the consulate and perhaps the embassy don't have that respect for their citizens. His staff is always aware even if he is not.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2009-10-21 12:21:00
CanadaMy letter to Lee McClenny
QUOTE (Ron/Sharon @ Oct 15 2009, 12:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well I took a chance and my letter went off today, express post and will be there tomorrow am.

I was once where you are and hope you never ever go where I went.

I hope your letters get good results for you and others that follow.

Ron

Sent mine on the 15th, paid to have it delivered on the 16th a.m..
It was in Montreal at 2:30 a.m. on the 16th.
They finally did deliver it on the 20th, so muh for Canada Post and their next day delivery.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2009-10-21 11:01:00
CanadaMy letter to Lee McClenny
I sent a letter and 3.8 pounds of docs off to Emilio Gonzales Direcctor of USCIS back in 2007 when I was pissed off, and it was sent to Customer Services and a Catherine Gooding responded 12 months later with information I could have supplied.
I think the higher you go the more thorough they are and longer it takes to get a reply back.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2009-10-15 16:38:00
CanadaMy letter to Lee McClenny
Well I took a chance and my letter went off today, express post and will be there tomorrow am.

I was once where you are and hope you never ever go where I went.

I hope your letters get good results for you and others that follow.

Ron

Edited by Ron/Sharon, 15 October 2009 - 11:10 AM.

Ron/SharonMaleCanada2009-10-15 11:10:00
Canada1133 days later
Thank you all very much, we knew it would but never when. We are well prepared for what marriage can throw at us now. It will be nice to talkk to each other without the use of modern technology. Even though I have 4 weeks before finishing at work My boss may swing it so I'm gone and out of the country by the weekend.
I do appreciate everything, the help, and the support from everyone and I hope to be able to come back with the better attitude I had in the long past.
Ron
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2009-10-26 14:16:00
Canada1133 days later
1133 days later, that's 3 years, 1 month and 8 days and leaving soon

Good news to everyone dealing with Montreal I'm out of there, it took an extra 43 days but now we're done. Reply e-mail from Montreal's OP5 to my early morning question, "it was mailed Friday".

See you in OAS if you haven't been through yet
Ron


Ron/SharonMaleCanada2009-10-26 11:49:00
CanadaDid Montreal Forget About us...
The waiting is not good for the mind or body and having a child wanting your presence and asks for you is down right depressing and makes everything worse. I know that you shed many tears, I have many times but held on and everything is back on track and hopefully you will be very soon writting (got it today, moving next week see you in AOS) You are always in our prayers.

Ron and Sharon
A strong heart and determination will get you what you want
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2009-10-30 08:48:00
CanadaWhat to wear.....
QUOTE (Ant+D+A @ Nov 1 2009, 10:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ron/Sharon @ Oct 30 2009, 12:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You're paying them, since when does the employee dictate the dress code.


rofl.gif ..Oh so true, indeed! We pay them (a lot..those application fees aren't cheap!)...so technically they are our "employees"....

On that note, any ideas as to how the USCIS officials should dress?.....

Personally, I don't like the "dress like a cop" thing....seems too intimidating at times...lol....though they have "immigration authority"...so I guess cop outfit it is...

Makes for a good halloween costume?...USCIS officer...lol....I wonder how many tricks or treats that would get a person?

Ant

The Consular folks who deal with petitioners and beneficiaries should be dressed to impress and have the attitude of a knowledgeable professional. They are after all the first bureaucrats of our new country that we meet.
If they won't do that, the women dressed as playboy bunnies for the guys and the men dressed as Chippendale dancers for the girls.
The CBP folks are in a world of thier own, I think they have contest to see who can make the most people cry. The contest runs from Saturday to thursday and the winner get the next weekend plus Friday off.
I personnally haven't met a bad CBP person yet.




Ron/SharonMaleCanada2009-11-02 12:02:00
CanadaWhat to wear.....
You're paying them, since when does the employee dictate the dress code.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2009-10-30 11:46:00
CanadaThe most brilliant student
What seems to be isn't, knowledge is a terrible thing
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2009-11-03 15:02:00
CanadaThe most brilliant student
Well I take it that y'all are like the principal and missed the last ten question, so it's back to grade one with you.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2009-11-03 12:20:00
CanadaThe most brilliant student
Madam was having trouble with one of her students in 1st Grade class.

Madam asked,'Boy. What is your problem?'

Boy answered, 'I'm too smart for the first-grade. My sister is in the third-grade and I'm smarter than she is! I think I should be in the 4th Grade!'

Madam had enough. She took the Boy to the principal's office. While the Boy waited in the outer office, madam explained to the principal what the situation was. The principal told Madam he would give the boy a test and if he failed to answer any of his questions he was to go back to the first-grade and behave. She agreed.

The Boy was brought in and the conditions were explained to him and he agreed to take the test.



Principal: 'What is 3 x 3?'

Boy: '9'.

Principal: 'What is 6 x 6?'

Boy: '36'.

And so it went with every question the principal thought a 4th grade should know. The principal looks at Madam and tells her, 'I think the Boy can go to the 4th grade.'

Madam says to the principal, 'I have some of my own questions for the boy.

Can I ask him ?' The principal and Boy both agreed.

Madam ask boy: 'What does a cow have four of that I have only two of'?

Boy, after a moment: 'Legs.'



Madam: 'What is in your pants that you have but I do not have?'

Boy: 'Pockets.'



Madam: What starts with a C and ends with a T, is hairy, oval, delicious and contains thin whitish liquid?

Boy.: Coconut

Madam: What goes in hard and pink then comes out soft And sticky?

The principal's eyes open really wide and before he could stop the answer, the Boy was taking charge..

Boy...: Bubblegum

Madam: What does a man do standing up, a woman does sitting down and a dog does on three legs?

The principal's eyes open really wide and before he could stop the answer...

Boy..: Shake hands



Madam: You stick your poles inside me. You tie me down to get me up. I get wet before you do.

Boy.: Tent



Madam: A finger goes in me. You fiddle with me when you're bored. The best man always has me first..

The Principal was looking restless, a bit tense and took one large Patiala Vodka peg..

Boy.: Wedding Ring

Madam: I come in many sizes. When I'm not well, I drip. When you blow me, I feel good.

Boy: Nose



Madam: I have a stiff shaft. My tip penetrates. I come with a quiver.

Boy.: Arrow

Madam: What word starts with a 'F' and ends in 'K' that means lot of heat and excitement?

Boy: Fire truck



Madam: What word starts with a 'F' and ends in 'K' & if u don't get it, u have to use ur hand.

Boy.: Fork



Madam: What is it that all men have one of it's longer on some men than on others, the pope doesn't use his and a man gives it to his wife after they're married?

Boy.: SURNAME..

Madam: What part of the man has no bone but has muscles, has lots of veins, like pumping, & is responsible for making love ?

Boy.: HEART.



The principal breathed a sigh of relief and said to the teacher,

'Send this Boy to UNIVERSITY, I got the last ten questions wrong myself!'.

And how many did you get right????


Ron/SharonMaleCanada2009-11-03 11:40:00
CanadaRetiring and Going Home
Beginning my 3rd week here and loving it very much, it is well worth the frustrations. We always knew it would happen we just wondered when, well the wondering is over.
The POE was very easy and quite simple to do in Ottawa. Went to the airport at about 10:00 and had breakfast with my daughter and since the plane was leaving at shortly after noon I went to the customs area at 11:00 not knowing how long it would take and spoke with the officer there and said it took a while to get there and look at the computer and said it seems you had some issues and at that I broke into a smile and said yes it seems. Then I was taken into secondary by officer Garcia who took the two envelopesand did his thing and a few questions only one I remember because the manner he asked the question were more like having a conversation with a friend than being questioned by an official. The question I remember was about where I was going to live in Kansas because in 2006 our address was in Dodge City and now in 2009 Sharon was living in Garden City and that was no problem, the hour in secondary pasted as if only 10 minutes had gone by. I knew everything was alright when he staples the I-94 in my passport. He explained the need to be married within 90 days and other paperwork that needed to be done also and asked if I had any questionsand all I could ask is am I good to go and he said yes and pointed to the way out.
By the time I got to the gate to check the boarding time is was time to board and I was was very ready and made my way to the plane. The flight was never ending, Ottawa to Chicago, wait and then Chicago to Kansas City, wait and then Kansas City to Salina, wait and then Salina to Garden City and home. I got to Garden City and as I walked into the terminal Sharon was walking in also the timing couldn't be better, Sharon's daughter and 4 grandchildren arrived 5 minutes later, had the plane been on time they would have had a 20 minute wait for me but the timing was perfect I had a few minutes of hugs and kisses with Sharon before we all went to have something to eat.
I have one question what is wrong with the food down here? I eat a big meal and am hungry 20 minutes later as if I hadn't eaten for days and gassed up since I got here as if I had eaten a large pot of baked beans on a daily basis.

I would like to thank everyone that has put up with me and my problems over the past years, we wouldn't have made it this far with you and your encouragement, each one of you is the best there is and better people and friends can't be found.

We love you all more than you will ever know.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2009-11-23 10:53:00
CanadaRetiring and Going Home
Thanks everyone, I will try and answer your posts individually later there are things said that need a personal touch but time is running short for me here. I'll be back in a week or so and I'll bring Sharon with me since as far as I know she has never visited VJ.
Love you all and still praying for your speedy completition of the journey

Ron and Sharon
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2009-11-04 11:16:00
CanadaRetiring and Going Home
Last day at work tomorrow, they're throwing a surprise lunch for me which should be fun. I booked the flight and am out of here on Saturday at 12:06 and home at 7:50. I am ready to enjoy the next 100 years with Sharon we have been apart for to long. I hope DHS (CBP) is quicker than DOS (USCIS) was.


Ron/SharonMaleCanada2009-11-03 15:17:00
CanadaFor tax purposes
QUOTE (Rob_Lesya @ Dec 7 2009, 01:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ron/Sharon @ Dec 7 2009, 12:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is getting married before December 31st better or does make that much of a difference. We haven't set a date yet since Sharon has some time yet before she can take time off, I was thinking of a December wedding and Sharon is thinking of a January wedding. I thought that having it done in December we would gain a tax break or reduction for the 2009 tax year.
I'm just looking for different view on this subject.
Thanks


It usually makes a HUGE difference for most filers. If you get married on or before the 31st, you can file as married for the 2009 tax year -- which means you get 2 standard deductions and 2 exemptions and can generally exempt a significant amount, if not all, of the Foreign income for the year. The result will usually be a very large tax refund.... perhaps even enough to pay for a nice honeymoon. good.gif

Thank you very much Rob_Lesya the information will be the subject be part of todays conversations.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2009-12-07 14:33:00
CanadaFor tax purposes
Is getting married before December 31st better or does make that much of a difference. We haven't set a date yet since Sharon has some time yet before she can take time off, I was thinking of a December wedding and Sharon is thinking of a January wedding. I thought that having it done in December we would gain a tax break or reduction for the 2009 tax year.
I'm just looking for different view on this subject.
Thanks
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2009-12-07 13:49:00
CanadaGot the Social Security Card
Hi Ron/Sharon!

Congratulations on getting your SSN so quickly and with no problems!.. star_smile.gif

And now that you have your Social Security Card, remember not to carry it with you, as indicated about such on the card (funny, really), and have that number memorized, as you are going to need it for pretty much everything around here in the USA. Your SSN is pretty much your USA id....and guard it with your life against identity theft!

By the way, if you don't mind me asking, does your SSN card have a "golden USA" logo on the bottom? The reason I ask this, was that I wasn't sure if that was a distinction between non-citizen SSNs versus citizen SSNs. Or is there some other reason behind the "golden USA" thing....hmmm...

Likewise, I got my new SSN quickly too...Told them about my new Citizenship status on Nov 24, and got my new card on Dec 3, even though I didn't need a new card since I already have one, but they insisted on giving me a new one anyways. That was quick! (Though can't say the same thing about my first SSN though..took them 8 weeks to verify immigration status...As well, they lost my son's SSN...had to order a new one....took them 8 weeks...Nevertheless still better than the USCIS overall..lol..)
Lol..And now I have 2 valid SSNs (one I got as a PR, the other as a Citizen)! And 2 valid driver's licenses (one non-enhanced, one enhanced)!

Oh yeah, I agree, all other US government agencies are overall better to deal with than the USCIS. Sad, really, as they are all government related too. The USCIS can sure learn a thing or two from them, indeed! Lol..If you like US government agencies, the one I recommend to deal with is the DMV. And depending on your state, you can have your Canadian license transfered over too, with no testing required (which happend to me, no problems...10 mins in and out with a new license). They have the fastest, reliable, and friendliest service (well, at least from my experience)....For example, it took $545 and 10 months to get my 10yr green card with an RFID barcode thingy on it from the USCIS, versus, it took $80 and 12 days to get my 8yr enhanced driver's license with an RFID barcode thingy from the DMV...Same type of travel document good for land travel....Why BIG the difference...Who knows......

Good luck too, in getting your marriage registry, and with dealing with other agencies and the USCIS too.

Good luck with the rest of your journey as well. May you enjoy married life with your loved one soon!

Ant

Thanks to all of you for thte coment and wishes
Ant, I have carried my Canadian Card since I got it and that is a long time. I don't believe they don't plastify the cards for durability, but I guess I will have to hide it as everyone else does or should.
I do have the golden USA at the bottom of my card, did your first card not have the USA in gold? As for the drivers licence I will be getting a learners permit, they call it something else here, but that is because I haven't driven since 1976 it will all come back very quickly though.
I am hoping that everything that is left to do goes quickly and easily and it will if they all work as thesocial security Department did and not as USCIS, I as everyone else have had enough of them and their tactics.
We are getting the marriage licence tomorrow and will be getting married on Thursday evening hopefully in a park downtown where it is all lit up in seasonal colors, and I hope to have pictures to post latter.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2009-12-13 19:26:00
CanadaGot the Social Security Card
Applied for the social security card on November 23rd and recieved it on December 8th with no problems at all. Today got our marriage licence application, getting the licence on Monday, then getting my Kansas Indentification card and drivers licence also on Monday since all that was needed for them was the marriage licence.
The public servants here actually serve the public and made my move here as easy as possible, they are definately not USCIS people which is sad because like many of you I still have the AOS to do. Because we are sort of in the marriage registry at the courthouse here as of today which counts as part of our 3 day waiting period we can get married any time as of Monday, which we will be doing next week. The people here fantastic, helpful, friendly and very welcoming, this beat Ottawa by a long shot.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2009-12-11 22:14:00
CanadaSent I 751 yesterday and now a little freaked
Hi Lynette, been a long time since hearing anything from you. I Finally made it to Kansas in November. Hope the family is doing well and adjustment to your new life was easy. (L) (F)
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2010-01-18 15:20:00
CanadaHad enough..

I was hoping Ron and Sharon would step into this conversation. Theirs is another case where tenacity and a long wait paid off in the end, although I know they despaired as well. Hang in there, Coralie - the good news is they kept your passport. The best news will be when they return it to you with the visa attached - and I hope that happens soon.



Yes, the good news is they kept the passport and other good news is you can ask to have it returned to you. When I ask for the return of my passport they sent it with a letter stating that they would need it to continue the process and I did return it within a week or so and not to long afterwards it was returned with the Visa. As mentioned earlier you could meet in Mexico then return the passport to the consulate.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2010-04-03 08:01:00
CanadaHad enough..
It took them 3 years 1 month and 20 days including it having to be returned to them because of thier error. September 19, 2006 to November 7, 2009 was a long wait but not as long as yours. You are much closer to the end than you are to the beginning. I hope you get good results from your conntacts.
Stay strong, not only better days are ahead but the best days of the rest of your life.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2010-04-02 13:20:00
CanadaHELP please - different country Police Certificates and Long form Birth Certificate-->
Living in Ottawa your fiance should go to the embassies of both countries to see what assistance they can offer, I went to the German embassy and they did all the required paper work for my documents. I think her doing this would save her time researching names, numbers and addresses on her own. As for the translation there is a place called Universal Communication located at 124 O'Connor Street suite 204, they can also have the documents noterized right in the building. They can have everything ready the next day.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2010-04-26 13:48:00
CanadaWhat to do
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If you do do what your asking about I hope you have a great poker face. Good luck with what you decide.
Ron
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2010-05-14 15:20:00
CanadaWhat to do
Thank you Kathryn, they are now members of visa journey and I'm sure you will be hearing from them. Your help is greatly appreciated thank you very much.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2010-05-14 13:19:00
CanadaWhat to do
Friends of ours are out of status, he visited in August and they were married in January. What is thier best next move? What should they file as and what forms should they use.

I know you canhelp these folks with the right information, I have the greatest confidence in everyone here as you all pulled me through everything to get here.

Thanks in advance for all the help from you to them.
Ron
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2010-05-13 19:22:00
CanadaAOS'rs...
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Thanks for the answers. However, he has never been to the U.S. so the "when" doesn't matter. ;-) Just wondering if I put Ottawa or New Jersey since he will actually activate the visa at customs in Ottawa at the airport.

Put down Ottawa, that is what I did and there was no problem with that.

Ignore my previoius response it was posibly not right for the situation, ottawa is good as a point of entry but I have no clue as to what is wanted in the forms you are preparing.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2009-09-22 11:36:00