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Here is something that may perk everyone up some, I am a April 16th P3 and I just got off the phone with Montreal and I am scheduled for August 9th at 9 a.m., My god I just realized that that is in two days, what the hell, no time to breath or even think. I hope to see more surprised like this for everyone else. Thank you Tinker for the push to call.
Gotta go and call Sharon



no words I can put here......@#@$@$@#


All I can say is thank you very much, had I not called today who know what would have happened. You are our life saver.

see! I was looking out for your bum. =)


:thumbs: :dance: :dance: :dance: :thumbs:
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-08-07 16:03:00
CanadaMTL Timeline to Interview

That's it. Screw what the email said were calling.


When it come to getting the date calling is the only way, e-mails are good for other information. Call them as soon as possible. I hope you come back with great information.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-08-07 15:59:00
CanadaMTL Timeline to Interview

holy cr@@@p.
just got off the phone with MTL. We're on for sept. 26 - 1 day before Len's birthday!!!!
I'm in shock.

Congratulation, :thumbs: that is good news, :dance: Montreal is full of surprises, they giving you more time to sweat than I got. :wacko:
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-08-07 15:55:00
CanadaMTL Timeline to Interview

Here is something that may perk everyone up some, I am a April 16th P3 and I just got off the phone with Montreal and I am scheduled for August 9th at 9 a.m., My god I just realized that that is in two days, what the hell, no time to breath or even think. I hope to see more surprised like this for everyone else. Thank you Tinker for the push to call.
Gotta go and call Sharon


What??? Two days? How did they expect you to make that interview if you hadn't called? Had they already sent the letter?

Regardless - congrats!!

According to the person I talked with the letter was mailed last week, I have yet to receive it though.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-08-07 15:49:00
CanadaMTL Timeline to Interview
Here is something that may perk everyone up some, I am a April 16th P3 and I just got off the phone with Montreal and I am scheduled for August 9th at 9 a.m., My god I just realized that that is in two days, what the hell, no time to breath or even think. I hope to see more surprised like this for everyone else. Thank you Tinker for the push to call.
Gotta go and call Sharon
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-08-07 14:20:00
CanadaMTL Timeline to Interview

Ron and Sharon, were you guys perhaps thinking of calling this week? I already asked Len and Bren....lol

I really REALLY want to, but now they scare me :crying:


Hi Tinker, Because yesterday was a holiday of sorts, I will call later today and let you know what they said. I just hope I don't get the bitsh of Montreal because after the past few weeks I don't know what will come out of my mouth.
P.S. I have been waiting since April so I'm not expecting a letter before September/October and a date in either October/November. Right now the later the date the better for us.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-08-07 07:00:00
CanadaMTL Timeline to Interview

I was excited and confused on the first day, now I'm just older, today is my birthday and Sunday is Sharon's, at our age we are allowed senior moments I hope.



Senior moments, and smilies with no hair. How's your head doing? :whistle: Jim just shaved his, got it over with.


I love senior moment and smilies with no hair, as for my head go to the gallery and do a search for Sharon and you will see us in the Cave of the Winds. I'm tired of having to get mine cut every two weeks so maybe I'll shave what is left or start one of those bleach shampoo treatments and get rid of what is left for good so there will be no need to shave the head every few days. Here's a before :girlwerewolf2xn: and after :joy: picture.
Doesn't anyone have any good news today

My last day of work was yesterday :P that is good news lol the bad news is now I have to pack pack and pack well not really much in this room. Who else has aug1 interview date i want to have coffee. hmm ok wondering do i shave my head. lmao that would surely scare Alan

:P
Sharon


Sharon, that is good news, no more work for a while other than getting the relationship back on track which will be more pleasure than work. Packing can be good too since it will be near the last time you will be using that room. I'll put my foot in my mouth and say that I am sure you are the only ones on the list with Aug 1, it is too bad because it would be nice to meet others from here, there, but with Alan beside you, you don't need anyone else. Enjoy the trip and the company, and don'T shave your head shave Alan's. :P
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-07-27 15:43:00
CanadaMTL Timeline to Interview

I was excited and confused on the first day, now I'm just older, today is my birthday and Sunday is Sharon's, at our age we are allowed senior moments I hope.



Senior moments, and smilies with no hair. How's your head doing? :whistle: Jim just shaved his, got it over with.


I love senior moment and smilies with no hair, as for my head go to the gallery and do a search for Sharon and you will see us in the Cave of the Winds. I’m tired of having to get mine cut every two weeks so maybe I’ll shave what is left or start one of those bleach shampoo treatments and get rid of what is left for good so there will be no need to shave the head every few days. Here's a before :girlwerewolf2xn: and after :joy: picture.
Doesn't anyone have any good news today
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-07-27 14:34:00
CanadaMTL Timeline to Interview

I am definately going to have to stop reading and writing for a bit, my brain is fried. Twice I posted the same error and that error was saying that Sharon and Alan were going to Montreal on the 8 of August when in fact they are due there on the 1st, sorry for misleading everyone.



Hopefully THEY know when they're going. I think everyone is starting to get excited and confused now.


I was excited and confused on the first day, now I'm just older, today is my birthday and Sunday is Sharon's, at our age we are allowed senior moments I hope.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-07-27 12:30:00
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hmm can't find one with pulling my hair out or a cussing one :whistle: :lol:


There aren't very many of them with hair to start off, only one and two cats with whiskers, all the others have been on VJ so long their all bald.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-07-27 12:24:00
CanadaMTL Timeline to Interview
I am definately going to have to stop reading and writing for a bit, my brain is fried. Twice I posted the same error and that error was saying that Sharon and Alan were going to Montreal on the 8 of August when in fact they are due there on the 1st, sorry for misleading everyone.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-07-27 12:19:00
CanadaMTL Timeline to Interview

We are both also excited, but now is the "real" preping time... we are going to finalize the file this weekend in preparation for the Aug 8 interview date... [[sss... carrrr.... eedd]]

B)


Calm, cool and collected is the way to go, you have everything you need, just don't get stressed that will just cause confusion. When at the consulate meet and greet Alan and Sharon they will be there also and in the same shape you will be, support each other. All the best to you and party afterwards.


I totally forgot about Réjean & Pamela, they are also going to be at the Consulate on August 8th, all the best to all of you, I hope you can all meet and share a coffee and stories after the interview.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-07-27 09:11:00
CanadaMTL Timeline to Interview

We are both also excited, but now is the "real" preping time... we are going to finalize the file this weekend in preparation for the Aug 8 interview date... [[sss... carrrr.... eedd]]

B)


Calm, cool and collected is the way to go, you have everything you need, just don't get stressed that will just cause confusion. When at the consulate meet and greet Alan and Sharon they will be there also and in the same shape you will be, support each other. All the best to you and party afterwards.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-07-27 07:51:00
CanadaHow do you know you got the visa
I think that their saying raise your right hand is a danmed good indication because if you didn't get it they stand at the window and hand you your passport back and grab for waiver papers in front of them. I'm only saying this because in the consulate reviews most everyone who got the visa states they were asked to raise their right hand, and no-one who was refused ever said they had to, me included. So folks when they say raise your right hand give them the biggest grin you can muster because your on your way unless you totally melt down and screw-up with the Qs and As.
Right now I am the only one appealing and I would like to keep it that way, it makes me feel so special that they want to keep me around but send you on your way. tongue.gif
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-10-10 15:31:00
CanadaBall is in Washington's court
QUOTE (Len_and_Bren @ Oct 12 2007, 01:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How the heckers did I miss this post??????????????? blink.gif
You are doing the right thing. The thing that someone has to do my friend, and this renews our respect and admiration for you. You guys are amazing people, and if you ever need affidavits to that effect, you can RFE Len and Bren blush.gif to attest to the fact that you are living right. We love you both very much and are waiting to hear more!

Peace, the nerds.

Tried to PM you again but it bounced.

My dear when we are too busy things go by without our noticing them.
I don’t know for sure that I am doing the right thing; I just know that this undertaking feels right and hopefully it is right and because of it changes will be done that will benefit others that follow us. I am hoping that pointing out a flaw will bring a remedy. Every time I read you are doing the right thing from you or anyone else, I hear a crowd saying you’re crazy, you should just roll over and give them what they want and in a year or two it will be all over, well if I rolled over it would be left to someone else and if everyone rolls over everything will remain the same and someone else will get a bum deal as we did. Thank you for the respect and admiration Lenina, but both are earned and I have yet to do that, it is still too early in the game to see if anything will come of it. As for the RFE I don’t think I will place anyone here in such a position as to sign their name to anything going to the DHS/USCIS office because very few here have actually finished the process and are out of repercussions’ way, Thank you and Bren for the offer it is a show of support and much appreciated.



For the PM thing I’m not sure why that would have happened, I may have changed it when playing with the timeline up date and other thing.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-10-12 16:02:00
CanadaBall is in Washington's court
QUOTE (Cantwait2gethome @ Oct 11 2007, 10:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I sincerely hope that everything goes well for you and Sharon. I couldnt imagine the frustration and let down the process has been for you both. Im not sure if it will help, but I can remember when I would have tough times in my life, my grandmother use to always tell me.... "there has to be rain to find the beautiful rainbow which will lead you to your pot of gold". Hopefully one day soon, you and sharon will find your "pot of gold".

Things are going as well as possible, presently sitting back waiting on Washington to see what they have to say before going back to plan B, which we don’t want to do, this is plan C that we are working on and hoping for good results. The interview was just a short time ago and so many things have happened in our lives since then that, neither one of us has really had time to take a breath or to worry much about what happened yesterday. Your grandmother was right, and we will find ours or make our own. Montreal rained on our parade so now we are not following their rule and rain hopefully will be falling on Montreal if we can get what we ask which is an interview by a competent Washington based DHS/USCIS staff member who will access our Montreal file as there lies the truth (Debbie’s) which we are contesting, which I believe has tainted the process.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-10-12 12:03:00
CanadaBall is in Washington's court
QUOTE (liz_legend @ Oct 10 2007, 06:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
When is this washington lunch?? I hope to be in the area mid November!!


I was hoping for apple blossom time but will take any date give since Debie is going to pay through the nose. As soon as I hear from them I will be letting everyone know the where and when, how to see ya there.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-10-11 07:56:00
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QUOTE (ZeeNusah @ Oct 10 2007, 05:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have been following your story and just wanted to say you and your family are in our prayers rose.gif

Inusah and Zee, thank for the prayers, I hope the two of you are in a beetter position than we are meaning I hope you are together or not far from being together. Have a good and happy life with all your desires.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-10-11 07:20:00
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QUOTE (Mephys @ Oct 10 2007, 03:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just read this as I don't look at VJ everyday, but all I can say is I wish you the best of luck. I hope they will get everything sorted out.

What happened to you is totally unfair. They ask for truth and you gave it to them, they ask for waivers and you did, and honestly all these things are behind you, and it should have matter. Over 15-20 years ago, and I think it doesnt even make sense that they treat you that way.

What's the point to be honest if it doesn't change anything in the end? I really think they have been completely unfair to you.

I hope they will open their eyes in Washington.

rose.gif


I'm also hoping that they see a judgement based on a wrong first impression and correct it. I also hope that they put in place a system where if someone makes such a call in the future there is a backup system for verifying that the call is accurate before acting on it. With the way things are done today and were in the past I am sure that many others were put in a position of total disbelief at what they heard and had to go through. They the DHS/USCIS people have to realise that they too are human and fallible and in need of a system that protects them and us from human errors. What was done to us was fair but done the wrong way and for the wrong reason, which is why I wrote to the Director so someone higher up will see what is going on not only with me but with others also and fix it.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-10-10 16:53:00
CanadaBall is in Washington's court
QUOTE (Nini & Bee @ Oct 10 2007, 01:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just wanted to throw my best wishes out of there. It's been a long and arduous process for you both, and you guys only deserve good things after all that you've done for all of us here. smile.gif

PS. I like filet mignon wink.gif


Nini and Bee, you are both invited to share in our lunch in Washington also. Thank you also for the wishes they lighten our load, the journey was good until Montreal our time in the process went very well and with no REFs and even though the year dragged on as we lived day by day at the end we found that is really passed very quickly. This is the make or break time of the whole process, it is hard on Sharon right now and so little I can do to make things easier for her and calm her doubts. We will survive this and be together just not knowing when is terrible.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-10-10 13:14:00
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QUOTE (trailmix @ Oct 10 2007, 01:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ron/Sharon @ Oct 10 2007, 09:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am hoping that my action will cause a change that will make it necessary for a second CO to confirm the first's belief as that is not the present case and nor was it in our case.

all the information presented should have been taken into consideration regardless of what the CO thought.

What I do not like is as per my thinking the CO's written comment in my file was taken for gold when in fact it was lead and that a new analysis of the matter y another CO would have proven that. The CO's written assumption influenced/tainted the decision making process and brought on the I-601 which in again my opinion would not have come into consideration because of the time gone by.


You are so right about this. What is the point of presenting evidence at all if the above is the case? You do your due dilligence and jump through all the hoops and provide all of the documentation you have worked hard at getting and THEN someone behind a bullet proof pane decides it isn't true or misinterprests the information?

Absolutely in cases such as this a second or third CO's opinion should be sought. Anyway, I admire you taking this on and attempting to make a difference.


Even though what I am doing is for Sharon and I it is also done in the hope that it will be beneficial to others in the long run if changes are implimented to cure the short comings present in the system. It would be better if more than one CO made a decission regarding a couple or family's future having our future being in only one person's hands just isn't right when it comes to not getting the visa. We will wait and see what happens, we could be pleasantly surprised.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-10-10 13:05:00
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QUOTE (SonoranSongbird @ Oct 10 2007, 12:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ron/Sharon @ Oct 10 2007, 11:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Lynette, you can thank Sharon for the way I am today she has been a big influance in my life since we met. I'm not so sure I can agree with your lovely evaluation of me but I do know that Sharon agrees whole heartedly with you because I read to her what is written about us and she can't beleive that others see in my writing what she herself sees in me. It is nice to be thought of as a good guy.


Aww, that is one of the sweetest things I've ever heard!

Best of luck to you and Sharon. As far as I can tell, you really are a good guy. You've always been supportive and kind to people on here.

Thank you SonoranSongbird, you must be a Bird of Paradise, your Aww said it all to me, thank you very much. I just try and do what is best and beleive me I don't always succeed, I have had my bad days here, but I am glad that they are out numbered by the good.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-10-10 12:39:00
CanadaBall is in Washington's court
QUOTE (MaryandMian @ Oct 10 2007, 12:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just saw your update and praying all goes well for you now. Good luck.

Mary


Thank you Mary, there is always room for another prayer and it is very welcome. So far since we haven't heard anything we can assume that everything is going well and we will keep that thought in mind as it is a good one. I hope everything is going well for you and Mian.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-10-10 12:30:00
CanadaBall is in Washington's court
QUOTE (vnoe @ Oct 10 2007, 12:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ron and Sharon I just want to wish you both the best of luck.

My thoughts and prayers will be with you both.

Big hugs
V


VNOE, thanks, it helps to know that others are looking out for us and adding us to their prayers as we also do for many others. We haven't reaced the point of being self absorbed and I doubt we ever will because it is others like you that are getting us through our mess.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-10-10 12:26:00
CanadaBall is in Washington's court
QUOTE (cartoboy123 @ Oct 10 2007, 08:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm positive you have a very organized, well versed package there Ron! We're always anxious for news from you and Sharon on your journey. All the vibes from Canadians here can surely do no harm.

Wishing you only the best of news to come!

Carla rose.gif

Hi Carla, thank for dropping by, Boy I wish I was organized and the package well done but to be honest I just sent in a copy of everything we worked on plus everything they ever asked for. I'm hoping that the news I can bring here after hearing from Washington is good and could be helpful to others that feel they were mistreated at their respective consulates. All the Canadian vibes coming our way are calming and soothing.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-10-10 12:22:00
CanadaBall is in Washington's court
QUOTE (Alan & Sharon @ Oct 10 2007, 12:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Best of luck, Alan and I will be thinking of you and Sharon. You have been one of many who has got us this far without pulling out our hairs xoxooxox

I wanna bet on the lunch also

Sharon thank you and Alan, knowing someone is with us brings the knowledge that we are not going through everything alone and that is very much appreciated by both of us. I don't know that what I ever wrote was helpful to anyone, to me my words self medicating helping me be retain my focus.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-10-10 11:28:00
CanadaBall is in Washington's court
QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Oct 9 2007, 11:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Best of luck smile.gif


Laura and Nick, thank you very much, I really appreciate you wish for us, it helps. I hope everything is going well for both of you and that you are together and if not at least close to being so.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-10-10 11:21:00
CanadaBall is in Washington's court
QUOTE (liz_legend @ Oct 9 2007, 10:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
good luck hun!

Thank you Liz, for everything and keeping me informed of the progress evryone is doing, without you I would be lost. I am happy to see that you are only 3 weeks away from your interview, I'm keeping an eye on you. All the best in Montreal
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-10-10 11:15:00
CanadaBall is in Washington's court
QUOTE (lynamon @ Oct 9 2007, 10:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ron/Sharon @ Oct 9 2007, 05:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lynamon @ Oct 9 2007, 02:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Here's a whole bunch of fingers crossed for ya ... I know that you'll let us all know when you hear anything.


Thanks Lynette, I read your last post and am really sorry that it didn't turn out as it should have, Canadian family get-to-gethers usually last until the host boots everyone out. I wish more family attended your wedding also or at least replied to what you took the time to send them. The world is turning into a very sad state of affaires.

I really should have just rolled over and done the waiver thing as they want but this is one Canadian that just has to see what would happen if. In this case if I sent to whole danmed thing to the biggest person available (the director). Only four things can happen:
1. They review and make a decission in our favour.
2. They review and make a decission in their favour.
3. I get barred for life for fear that I will get drunk steal their car.
4. I get invited to lunch with the Director in Washington.

Any bets on which one I get?


Thanks Ron ... I'm sure that if they knew what a lovely man you are with all of the honesty and integrity that you have ... that invitation for lunch would be a hands down.


Lynette, you can thank Sharon for the way I am today she has been a big influance in my life since we met. I'm not so sure I can agree with your lovely evaluation of me but I do know that Sharon agrees whole heartedly with you because I read to her what is written about us and she can't beleive that others see in my writing what she herself sees in me. It is nice to be thought of as a good guy.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-10-10 11:10:00
CanadaBall is in Washington's court
QUOTE (PfcsBaby @ Oct 9 2007, 07:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Best of luck to you both!

Thank you PfcsBaby, Just 2 more weeks before you make the trip to your interview. Wishing you the best in Montreal, come out of there smiling.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-10-10 11:03:00
CanadaBall is in Washington's court
QUOTE (bradcanuck @ Oct 9 2007, 06:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Here's hoping that a human has some humanity.



Bradcanuck, we are hoping the same thing you are, we need a human being not a bureaucrate to look at our case.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-10-10 10:59:00
CanadaBall is in Washington's court
QUOTE (kimmbo @ Oct 9 2007, 06:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ron and Sharon, thinking good thoughts for you both!! Best of luck!!!


Thanks Kimmbo, I am surprised that you don't have a date yet, I hope you get one very soon, you must be going out of your mind with worry, but soon you too will be saying We have it the visa is on its way. All the best to you.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-10-10 10:56:00
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QUOTE (trailmix @ Oct 9 2007, 06:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ron/Sharon @ Oct 9 2007, 03:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Only four things can happen:
1. They review and make a decission in our favour.
2. They review and make a decission in their favour.
3. I get barred for life for fear that I will get drunk steal their car.
4. I get invited to lunch with the Director in Washington.

Any bets on which one I get?


I'm not sure what will happen - but I hope you get the lunch invitation!!



I think we deserve lunch and Debbie should be the one paying for it and it should nothing but filet mignon. IF we get an invitation we'll ask if a few friends can come along and bring each on of you with us. Cross you fingers on that one if you want o join in.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-10-10 10:52:00
CanadaBall is in Washington's court
Thank you all for the wishes and support it does the heart good to see what is written and by who.



I'm hoping that something good comes from my action that will help others in the same or similar situation in the future; being that making a notation in one’s file that jeopardizes the complete process without having any proof of the assumption and that the noted assumption is false and proved within the medical report and presently in hand documentation and on top of that having a second CO state that the previous CO’s assumption in their view was not correct as they could not detect what the first CO noted that they did.



I am hoping that my action will cause a change that will make it necessary for a second CO to confirm the first’s belief as that is not the present case and nor was it in our case. I am not disputing the fact that I had a criminal record and on that alone I would have done the I-601, I never denied have a past drinking problem and on that I would have done an RFE willingly. I have proof documented proof of the fact that I had a criminal record, that documentation was presented in its entirety, I don’t deny that I had a drinking problem, I admitted to that and also stated how long ago I gave it up. My medical stated and confirmed that I was alcohol free yet I doubt that was taken into consideration or the medical results even consulted as it should have because of the CO's assumption, all the information presented should have been taken into consideration regardless of what the CO thought.
What I do not like is as per my thinking the CO’s written comment in my file was taken for gold when in fact it was lead and that a new analysis of the matter y another CO would have proven that. The CO’s written assumption influenced/tainted the decision making process and brought on the I-601 which in again my opinion would not have come into consideration because of the time gone by.
I have no idea of what will happen regarding what I sent to Washington I do hope that it falls on someone’s desk that will take a good look at it and actually read through what is there and then ask Montreal for the files they have and see what was said to place us in this situation. I am hoping that further correspondence with them will be positive and if a second interview is scheduled it is without prejudice and fair for all concerned.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-10-10 10:36:00
CanadaBall is in Washington's court
Thanks folks, I'm sure nothing will come of this but I did have to do it to get things out of my system.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-10-09 17:45:00
CanadaBall is in Washington's court
QUOTE (TheATeam @ Oct 9 2007, 05:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good luck! My fingers and toes are crossed for you!


Thanks A Team, we will probably need all the finger and toes on the board crossed.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-10-09 16:59:00
CanadaBall is in Washington's court
QUOTE (lynamon @ Oct 9 2007, 02:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Here's a whole bunch of fingers crossed for ya ... I know that you'll let us all know when you hear anything.


Thanks Lynette, I read your last post and am really sorry that it didn't turn out as it should have, Canadian family get-to-gethers usually last until the host boots everyone out. I wish more family attended your wedding also or at least replied to what you took the time to send them. The world is turning into a very sad state of affaires.

I really should have just rolled over and done the waiver thing as they want but this is one Canadian that just has to see what would happen if. In this case if I sent to whole danmed thing to the biggest person available (the director). Only four things can happen:
1. They review and make a decission in our favour.
2. They review and make a decission in their favour.
3. I get barred for life for fear that I will get drunk steal their car.
4. I get invited to lunch with the Director in Washington.

Any bets on which one I get?
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-10-09 16:53:00
CanadaBall is in Washington's court
With everything that is going on in our lives over the past few months frustration set in and action was taken that could send us in a tailspin.

Today I received confirmation from UPS that the package I sent to the Director of DHS/USCIS has been signed for, the package is a total copy of everything ever asked for including the NSN 7540-149-0995 indicating why the Visa was withheld.

The ball is back in their court, now we just have to wait and see if they play it ( grant the visa or schedule another appointment) or drop it (by stating that it has to go through Vermont as originally stated.) Included in the package were very good comments by Sharon and quite polite ####### comments from me regarding my thoughts regarding the reason for the waiver application.
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-10-09 13:47:00
CanadaHello Canada!
Welcome to VJ and the Canada board, lot of excelent folks hanging out here with tons of support when needed. I'm from down the road, Ottawa to be exact heading for Kansas in the future.
Ron
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-10-14 12:36:00
CanadaI am SO upset!
When I had mine done by the RCMP it listed the wait time as 2 to 4 months,as this last date was beyond the expiration of my NOA2 I called the consulate and advised them of the possible problem and was told by the consulte not to worry as the expiration date would be extended as they were told it could take up to 7 months by the RCMP to get the certificate, the consulate said I should have it by August, I recieved it in March 70 days after applying for it and 3 days after talking with the consulate. I was quite surprised to get it but also very happy that it didn't take as long as I was told. Be prepared for a surprise because I for one think the timelines given are for their benefit more often than not but there is the odd one that does take the entire amount of time they state and for those I have no clue as to why.
Ron
Ron/SharonMaleCanada2007-10-15 06:37:00