Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Canada	I-693A	What a long day One civil surgeon in Media wanted $250 for that damn sheet. Hell, no. Another place wanted to schedule me in for next month - and when they heard I just needed the form, the same damn argument of "oh well you need a medical". I told them to read their instructions I finally found a doctor in nearby Norristown this Friday. I asked them about cost, and I think they quoted me for the actual vaccinations - so hopefully it'll be extremely cheap. If not, I'll suck up my pansy fear and send in a copy of the worksheet Edited by Nini & Bee, 31 October 2007 - 02:59 PM.	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-10-31 14:58:00
Canada	I-693A	Oooo, I must've missed that link while using the search feature. Those suggestions that Krikit mention in her post are worth considering. I would definitely try submitting the vaccination worksheet (DS-3025) to see if I could slide under the RFE radar, but I'm too much of a pansy to risk it. Plus, I'd be fretting the entire time about getting an RFE and going to the back of the line again, which would make me rather antsy If anything, I'll see whether I can twist some of those stubborn civil surgeons into reading the instructions on the I-485. It's ridiculous that we can't call USCIS to complain about some of the doctors who they certify as being competent enough to do AOS medical examinations. Edited by Nini & Bee, 30 October 2007 - 04:55 PM.	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-10-30 16:54:00
Canada	I-693A	Okay, so today I call the nearest civil surgeon by our house so that I can get my vaccination supplement transferred for AOS. I kid you not, this is the exact conversation I had with the lady: "Hi, I understand that Dr. Stadlen is a civil surgeon for USCIS and I can transfer my vaccinations over for adjusting status?" "Yes, you mean for the I-693A? Well, we can get you in on November 26th for an appointment. But you'll need to come back in for the tuberculosis test since the doctors aren't in on those days." "...um, tuberculosis test?" "Yes, it's part of the medical exam that you'll need to adjust status." "Well, I'm exempt from a medical because I've already been asked to have one this year." "By who?" "USCIS asked me to have a medical exam before I immigrated here. They'll have records of it." "Do you yourself have any records?" "...um, excuse me?" "Do you have any records of taking this medical?" "No, but USCIS does." "Well, we don't know that you've had this medical, so we'll need to give you one." "...but I just need the vaccination supplement. I don't need another medical, I've already had one this year, it says on the instructions that I'm exempt from having another one. I have the x-ray from that medical exam..." "Where did you have your medical done? Here?" "No, overseas in Canada." "Do you have records of taking this medical?" "No, but USCIS knows I've taken the medical." "Well, you have to prove that you've taken this medical before we can exempt you from it." "...you know, I'll call you back." ARGH. I am not shelling out a gazillion dollars for another exam. I have the vaccination worksheet that the panel physician gave to me in Vancouver - but as far as I know, I need to have that copied over to an I-693A before I can mail in my AOS papers. I'm guessing that either I'm going to call every single civil surgeon in the general area, or I'm SOL and biting the bullet. I'm quite frustrated, to say the least.	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-10-30 14:06:00
Canada	HEY YOU!!!	Have a swell birthday, Karen!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-11-12 16:27:00
Canada	Misty's Interview Review in Montreal	Great review! Congratulations	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-11-11 01:14:00
Canada	Visa Arrived	Yay! Have a safe trip on Thursday!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-11-13 12:43:00
Canada	It is like this...	I was wondering where you'd been! Hopefully your computer will get the TLC that it deserves. (And there are some of us computer nerds around that can help you out, if you need it! *coughiamsuchageekcough*)	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-11-13 15:07:00
Canada	Do I need a new Police Certificate	QUOTE (Glady @ Nov 13 2007, 08:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have already submited a Canada wide RCMP Certificate back in April. My Question is I have moved from one address to another withing the same city, Do i need a new certificate? No. You're good	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-11-13 20:56:00
Canada	Valid CDN Passport vs. Expired CDN Passport	QUOTE (MarilynP @ Nov 13 2007, 03:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> get the form!!... geez, is no one paying attention?? it is really quite simple to get the form and then you can get a notary public to sign it No, I'm paying attention and will end up getting the form. I just wanted an excuse to ask Bee's friend... him being so proud of being a lawyer and all that.	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-11-13 15:57:00
Canada	Valid CDN Passport vs. Expired CDN Passport	I'm kinda annoyed at how they changed the rules, even though it's way easier for Canadians to get it done now. I was going to ask Bee's just-became-a-lawyer friend to guarantee mine since he's a US citizen (and it gave us a great excuse to visit him in NYC ) but with that I'm going to be scrambling around during my Vancouver trip getting all that done. Edited by Nini & Bee, 13 November 2007 - 03:17 PM.	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-11-13 15:16:00
Canada	US Dollar Accounts at Canadian Banks	I managed to snag some time at my local RBC branch today, and spoke to an incredibly helpful financial services officer there who talked to me about RBC Centura. Even though he admitted that he didn't know a lot about the service, he managed to score some info for me. Amongst other things, it's a $3.95/month fee for their RBC Access USA Service package, unless you maintain a $700 minimum monthly balance in the account. You also don't have to be a US permanent resident in order to qualify for the service. And of course, no fee to transfer cross-border funds. I haven't quite managed to swim through the pile of information, but he also suggested that I check into HSBC as they do have a global package as well, which might be more convenient for me since their closest branch is in Philadelphia proper.	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-21 18:56:00
Canada	US Dollar Accounts at Canadian Banks	Ooo, I just caught this thread and the mentions about RBC Centura. I know when I discussed my bank accounts with an officer at my local RBC branch they mentioned US banking, but this makes it so much more clearer. Definitely an option for helping to pay off my student loans, even though the nearest branch from PA is in Virginia.	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-21 15:26:00
Canada	Getting vaccination records	QUOTE (IR5FORMUMSIE @ Aug 24 2007, 09:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If DH doesn't have the full record of immunization then you must have your Td shot no more than 2 months prior to the physical as the normal Td immunization schedule is three shots within a 12 month period. I don't believe that's right - as far as I'm aware, only one shot is administered for the TD booster shot. QUOTE (IR5FORMUMSIE @ Aug 24 2007, 09:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Once DH gets his shots, get the immunization record book (yellow card) filled in by the doctor or nurse. If you need to get the booster shots once the results of the titres test is in, a letter will suffice from the doctor stating that he's received the booster shots and won't need them again at the medical exam. With doing the blood test and chest x-ray ahead of time so there are no surprises... definitely a personal choice, but I wouldn't put myself unnecessarily through the x-ray machine.	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-25 01:55:00
Canada	Getting vaccination records	When I got my shots done at my local doctor, I had her write a letter for the medical exam stating that I didn't need to take the vaccinations, since I'd been confirmed by blood testing to be immune to chicken pox and I'd been given boosters for MMR and TD.	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-24 02:21:00
Canada	Getting vaccination records	QUOTE (daisylynn @ Aug 20 2007, 06:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks! And how long to get the results once you are tested? Depends on the speed of the laboratory in your area - I know in BC it usually takes about four days or so from MDS Metro to get blood test results.	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-21 01:52:00
Canada	Did anyone get the police check and medical before packet 3	Criminal record checks with fingerprints often take longer to process. Depending on where you currently live, you can go to a Commissionaires to get fingerprinted, but I'd definitely call your local RCMP detachment for more info. This is the RCMP link for criminal checks: http://www.rcmp-grc....c/finger2_e.htm	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-19 22:14:00
Canada	Cross your fingers for me my Canadian friends!	Good luck misa! You've been so helpful to everyone here, so I know you're going to rock that interview!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-22 13:58:00
Canada	Congratulations Misa!!!!	WAHOOOOOOOOO!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-23 14:45:00
Canada	K3 visas only go through Montreal?	QUOTE (Vin75 @ Aug 28 2007, 07:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Is this true? As this is what I'm being told. Which in my situation sucks because Montreal has a 6 month waitiing list for interview date and my spouse is much closer to Vancouver. K3s are still going through Vancouver. CR1/IR1s only go through Montreal. To add to what Len said, I believe the Vancouver consulate serves all of the provinces west of and including Manitoba. Edited by Nini & Bee, 28 August 2007 - 10:02 PM.	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-28 21:59:00
Canada	my package 4 consisted of	Vancouver issues the visa for next day pick up. If there's a lineup outside the consulate door when you go to get your visa, ask the security guard at the front and she'll most likely let you bypass the lineup. Make sure you have an umbrella in case it's raining - that envelope is huuuuuuuuuuge. Be sure to get your deposit paid at a Scotiabank branch before you go to the interview - there's a branch located on the corner of Robson and Bute St if you're staying downtown. Make sure that you bring very little with you to the interview - you'll have to go through two security checks, and there was a girl there that had to come back because she brought a cell phone with her. You're able to go into the consulate at 12.45pm so the earlier you get in there, the better. Don't forget to bring your case letter as they will want to see that at the door. You'll do fine, so don't fret about it too much! Good luck!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-29 14:09:00
Canada	We got our interview date!	Congrats on the interview date! Everyone here's given some pretty good advice, so I'll just add: don't be nervous!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-28 21:48:00
Canada	BACK IN VIRGINIA	QUOTE (misa @ Aug 29 2007, 01:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> BLECH IS RIGHT! God I can't stand Rachel Ray. Me either. She drives me batty - there are tons of recipe books at work with her and I just want to hide them behind the Rubbermaid containers.	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-29 15:06:00
Canada	BACK IN VIRGINIA	Sounds like you had a good time, flames! Sucks that you were sick and you couldn't enjoy the Timmy's Good luck on your RN program, sounds rather hectic!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-28 16:50:00
Canada	Opening US Bank Accounts online	I guess it depends on how accommodating each branch is, really - when it comes down to it, I won't really know until I get to talk to them in person.	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-29 04:45:00
Canada	Opening US Bank Accounts online	QUOTE (bradcanuck @ Aug 28 2007, 03:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Since when? An SSN is not require for anything aside from government affairs. Both of my bank accounts were opened with a passport. I've heard from a few people on the boards that some banks won't allow you to open a bank account without a SSN.	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-28 17:45:00
Canada	Opening US Bank Accounts online	Thanks for the tip, misa! I forgot that there was a Wachovia nearby Bee's area... and they have a free checking account with no fees! Their website says they need a SSN and state ID... hrm, I guess I'll have to check once I get there. Edited by Nini & Bee, 28 August 2007 - 03:46 PM.	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-28 15:45:00
Canada	Opening US Bank Accounts online	I've been looking into Citibank myself. I'm trying to avoid Bank of America as I've heard their fees and customer service have something to be desired. In the meantime, since I'll need a SSN for opening a bank account I'm sure I'll be keeping my savings under the mattress.	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-28 15:36:00
Canada	USCIS panel phyisians, anyone know of a list for Canada for western provinces	The fee for the visa will have to be paid at the Scotiabank.	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-31 12:52:00
Canada	USCIS panel phyisians, anyone know of a list for Canada for western provinces	I know there have been people who have contacted the MTL consulate to get their petition transferred to Vancouver, but I'm not sure whether you can do it prior to the petition reaching the original consulate. Since you'll be in AB for an unspecified amount of time, it's more than likely that they'll approve your transfer - cross your fingers!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-30 03:07:00
Canada	Passport Qs...	I'm still trying to decide whether I'm going to renew my passport in person or mail it out, as I have those persnickety family weddings to go to. Doing it in person may win out, since I'll be a nervous wreck about waiting for the damn thing.	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-28 15:30:00
Canada	Had our I-130 appt. today	Glad to hear you recovered from the unexpected drink. Awesome review.	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-09-01 03:10:00
Canada	Yeahhhhh booooyyyyy	Yay Amanda and her EAD! Now you can... work... oh wait. misa, when you mentioned the clerk today I totally thought of Patty and Selma!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-09-01 03:11:00
Canada	biometrics	Yay!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-09-01 03:07:00
Canada	How to present documents...	I just handed my stuff over bit by bit from the accordion folder. The guy actually laughed when I said, "I may be taking awhile" and said that I could just hand stuff to him one by one if it helped.	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-09-03 10:49:00
Canada	Need some hugs	*big hugs to Len* Just think of the light at the end of the tunnel. You've come so far, it's going to be really good soon.	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-30 14:26:00
Canada	IR1 interview- APPROVED!	Congratulations!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-09-03 22:24:00
Canada	Pretty pretty place	Wow, Mercer Island? Sounds lovely already. Bring on the pictures!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-09-05 01:51:00
Canada	I can't believe this...	So happy that you're finally at this day, Pam. It's frellin' overdue. All the best for you and Rejean - things are now never going to be as hard as they were when you were apart. Aw hell, I'm getting all weepy. Edited by Nini & Bee, 31 August 2007 - 01:44 AM.	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-31 01:44:00
Canada	22 hours of driving and only 7 coffees?	How jittery were you at the end of it all? Feed your wife ice cream, always a surefire cure to gain weight. *sagenod*	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-09-05 12:02:00
Canada	date for interview at Vancouver	QUOTE (dearheart @ Sep 5 2007, 04:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We received Packet 3 today! We are debating when to say we are available to come for the interview. I have left 3 messages with the Dr. in Calgary. He will be doing the medical for my husband on Friday, the 7th. The results will have to be couriered out to us, here in Sask. Do you think allowing two weeks sufficient time to get those medical results. I wish the Dr office would just call back! I was hoping someone had experience here. I am thinking that if we say we are available anytime after Sept 24th would be OK?? Thanks a bunch! That sounds fine, dearheart. Two weeks is reasonable time for the medical results to get to you. One of the other VJ'ers just received her interview date for around September 24th, so it's more than likely that you'll get a very late September date or even an early October one. Edited by Nini & Bee, 05 September 2007 - 06:25 PM.	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-09-05 18:23:00