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Canadahow DO people get by doing the A.O.S
QUOTE (thetreble @ Oct 15 2009, 08:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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JillAFemaleCanada2009-10-15 19:23:00
CanadaTravel help...
QUOTE (Krikit @ Oct 18 2009, 08:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ Oct 18 2009, 08:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Here are a few more biggrin.gif Even though I don't like football at all, it was a fun day!!

Look at the first pic and then the last pic. I think everybody went to the bathroom. laughing.gif


laughing.gif That was the halftime show, everyone went to pee and get more beer LOL
JillAFemaleCanada2009-10-18 20:05:00
CanadaTravel help...
Here are a few more biggrin.gif Even though I don't like football at all, it was a fun day!!

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JillAFemaleCanada2009-10-18 19:14:00
CanadaTravel help...
QUOTE (lgg @ Oct 16 2009, 03:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HA!!!!!!!

YOu just made me laugh out LOUD!!!

I was planning on wearing the jersey I got last time I was there.

Little secret for you all? My love of the Ravens is partly due to affiliation BUT I love the fact that an NFL football team is named after a great literary reference.

But the Raven, sitting lonely on that placid bust, spoke only
That one word, as if its soul in that one word he did outpour
Nothing farther then he uttered; not a feather then he fluttered--
Till I scarcely more than muttered: "Other friends have flown before--
On the morrow he will leave me, as my Hopes have flown before."
Then the bird said "Nevermore."

Eddie Allen Poe
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I went to a Ravens game a few weeks ago, here is a picture for you

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JillAFemaleCanada2009-10-18 17:44:00
CanadaK1-INTERVIEW FILE PREPARATION
QUOTE (poprocks @ Apr 13 2009, 04:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (chadlaure @ Apr 13 2009, 03:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Tell yourself that next weekend you can celebrate your visa smile.gif and it will be over...


Awww, I hope so...I've been so discouraged lately, haven't seen my fiancé for a while, I'm living out of boxes...I feel so unsettled sad.gif the weather does not help...I want spring!!!! Anyways I'm sure it's a phase...I keep telling myself 6 more weeks and I'll be down there...if for some reason the interview does not go well, you'll read about me jumping into the Niagara River!!! Hahaha!


Ugghh I totally know how you feel! I moved all of my life posessions into my sisters garage and moved in with my Mom for the 4 months before I moved, and I was living out of a few suitcases. I always felt unsettled in that phase and couldn't wait to move on. But I'm here now and happy as a clam! So you're time will come too, and you'll be looking back in no time biggrin.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-13 16:04:00
CanadaK1-INTERVIEW FILE PREPARATION
It's good to have, but I didn't have any "proof" of our upcoming wedding, you don't need actual proof but of course it doesn't hurt! Only because many people do a quickie civil ceremony before their larger wedding with family and friends, so there is often no proof to bring. Actually I did bring an e-mail from the JOP confirming the date we'd be at his house to be married so I guess that was my 1 item of proof. So excited for you all going to Montreal this week!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-13 10:11:00
CanadaK1-INTERVIEW FILE PREPARATION
QUOTE (Wis-Can @ Apr 10 2009, 10:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My God I haven't been on in a couple days and look at everything I've missed! Tomorrow I am going to check all my paperwork make sure I have everything. Then by suppertime I am starting my drive to Montreal. Going halfway, staying the night and then heading the rest of the way on Sunday. I have my medical on Monday, then my interview on Friday. Thanks everyone for all the info. Now I can check and make sure I'm good to go. Good luck to everyone having interviews this week. And for those having interviews on Friday I'll see ya there!


GOOD LUCK!! Safe travels

QUOTE (carrieandadrian11 @ Apr 10 2009, 09:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Question:

I read somewhere that it won't look good if you already had your ceremony because then you have to proof somehow that it wasn't legal.

Clearly I am not going to lie, but should I include photos of our wedding as proof of relationship??? Or is that opening a bag of worms??


I mean since it wasn't a legal wedding, then you're not married, so you can have all the ceremonies you want but until it's legal, you're not married, if you know what I mean LOL
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-10 21:34:00
CanadaK1-INTERVIEW FILE PREPARATION
QUOTE (chadlaure @ Apr 7 2009, 02:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Quick question JUST TO BE SURE:

I'm waiting for the interview but I would like to go the US from Friday April 24th to Tuesday April 28th. I'm still working and I have my rent etc ... in Canada. Is it ok to try to come to the US at that time of the process?

Thanks


YES! No problem. Just bring some evidence with you, that you're coming back.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-07 13:40:00
CanadaK1-INTERVIEW FILE PREPARATION
QUOTE (poprocks @ Apr 7 2009, 12:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK, is it just me, or what????? wacko.gif Someone is wrong, either US or Canada lol!

I went to the Post Office, the largest Xpress post mailer they have is 390mm x 295mm. US letter says it has to be 314mm x 394mm. But both measure 12x15 inches. I know we use different metric conversions for some stuff... but a diff in mm's????

Maybe cause I haven't had my Timmie's yet? lol! wacko.gif

So I got the 12x15 inch regional mailer, with signature required. I filled in my info as recipient. Should I fill in the Consulate as sender and then tear off the tracking number? Or do we wait to do that at the Consulate? And if I do fill it in, do I use the actual Embassy address?

Also, should I put my name and case# on the back of my photos now, or wait for when i'm there?

I'm not taking a purse with me, I will take a wallet and car keys. I plan on putting my file in one of those Earth Friendly LuLuLemon bags lol! I figure, if they make me get rid of it, I won't miss it smile.gif


Don't fill in the "FROM" field, they do that. Only fill in the "TO" portion.

Why not put the info on the photos now? It will be easier than rushing there to do it.

Oh and don't tear off anything! They will give you whatever, but write down the tracking # now to be safe.

Edited by JillA, 07 April 2009 - 11:58 AM.

JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-07 11:58:00
CanadaDesperate for some Canadian Tea in USA
Yes they may be at the cash area where the chocolate bars are. Be sure to look there!!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-10-21 14:53:00
CanadaDesperate for some Canadian Tea in USA
Ant, there are Wegmans in NYS, you will find Smarties at Wegmans.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-10-21 14:40:00
CanadaDesperate for some Canadian Tea in USA
QUOTE (thetreble @ Oct 21 2009, 01:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I drink Twinnings Earl Grey or English Breakfast tea here in the US. I used Kcups because I drink so much tea and I just get sick of putting the kettle on.

I don't know, Sapphire, I think I'd rather lick my dogs bum then drink Lipton tea. It's awful. (but then again, I'm really british so..)


rofl.gif I was dissapointed when I first tried "Tetley" Tea here and realized it wasn't the same at all. So ever since my first trip home, I bring back a jumbo box every few times, it has 350 teabags in it so lasts me quite awhile. It's the only tea I like, Lipton doesn't taste the same to me.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-10-21 13:03:00
CanadaCustom House news
QUOTE (TimandJoyce @ Sep 3 2009, 09:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I did my first transaction a while back too, and it took quite a while. I was surprised because it was my first, and they didn't ask for authorization from me to debit my account. But it went through ok, and it went into Tim's account no problem. I'm glad because our bills for the wedding were adding up! I hope to do another one before the wedding, but the exchange wasn't very good sad.gif I'm a little picky. I don't want to lose TOO much money.. laughing.gif

I'm guessing by that email that everything should stay the same. If it changes at all, believe me, they'll let us know!


Well when you log in and proceed with the transaction, aren't you authorizing it to go through?
JillAFemaleCanada2009-09-03 20:32:00
CanadaCustom House news
QUOTE (minnew @ Sep 3 2009, 08:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I got that email today too! I hope nothing changes so far the customer service has been great!

Question for all you Customhouser's, I did my first transcation and I am just wondering if it usually takes a bit longer for the payment to be processed the first time around? How fast usually do they process your transaction? The email I got confirming the booking says the funds need to be IMMEDIATELY available.

It took them 4 business days just to take the funds out of my CAD account to be sent EFT to USA. Then got an email saying it was processed and the next business day (will be)the payment was "sent". I guess we will see how fast my US bank processes the EFT, if it nots there in 5 business days customhouse can put a trace on it. Has anyone ever had any issues?


It does take about 5-7 days to see the money in the US account.... For EFT that's normal. The funds do need to be available right away, but it takes a few days for the money to come out of your account. I've never had any issues, I've done dozens of transactions over the past year!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-09-03 19:55:00
CanadaHow do you feel about strippers?
OMG I loved the ####### in a box skit, that was awesome....

So the stripper was pretty funny, he showed up as a cop not a pizza man as thought. He just danced around, hooted and hollered, shaked his booty, only there for 10 minutes! All in good fun though, we had a great laugh and I think the bride to be enjoyed it LOL They do make easy money, 10 minutes of dancing and you get cold hard cash! It's defintely not attractive in any way, it's more for the laughs and fun.

Edited by JillA, 23 August 2009 - 12:18 PM.

JillAFemaleCanada2009-08-23 12:17:00
CanadaHow do you feel about strippers?
Speaking of strippers, I'm going to see one tonight, a male that is laughing.gif I'm in town for my girlfriend's bachlorette party, we booked a room at a hotel downtown. At 8 a "pizza man" is dropping by for delivery and he'll be dropping off more than a pizza laughing.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-08-22 09:37:00
CanadaHow do you feel about strippers?
QUOTE (poprocks @ Aug 20 2009, 11:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ Aug 20 2009, 11:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The name I'd give to creepy guys in clubs back in the day was always Jasmine, so I think that would be my stripper name too!


You're nicer than I am...if 'Creepers' approached me in bars back in the day, I would start talking another language and just walk away lol!


laughing.gif Well I'd tell them my 'name' was Jasmine, get my free drink off them, and walk away laughing.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-08-21 08:38:00
CanadaHow do you feel about strippers?
The name I'd give to creepy guys in clubs back in the day was always Jasmine, so I think that would be my stripper name too!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-08-20 22:08:00
CanadaHow do you feel about strippers?
On the stripper topic, this is an interesting read:

http://ca.news.yahoo.../stripper_taxes

Stripper wins tax battle with Canada Revenue Agency
JillAFemaleCanada2009-08-20 14:46:00
CanadaHow do you feel about strippers?
QUOTE (*Len* @ Aug 19 2009, 06:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sandrila @ Aug 19 2009, 12:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
and as far as being couteous I rarely ever say much anyhow but I see all of you saying whatever you want when you want as if GOD has spoken, you never stop to think maybe there are times when you offend but no one calls you out on it???

GIVE ME A BREAK
you feed off this stuff



if "God" is speaking to you... it's called schizophrenia, and there are meds for that. If you don't like this thread, do yourself a favor and don't read it. There are other threads where your close mindedness and judgmental ways about people in the adult entertainment industry might be lauded, this is not one. Like Sprailenes said: BUH BYE


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JillAFemaleCanada2009-08-19 19:40:00
CanadaHow do you feel about strippers?
Pop I loved your blog posting, it's so well put and I do agree with alot of what you said. If your man is gonna cheat, he's gonna cheat and it's more likely to happen with a girl from work in the middle of the day than at 3am at a strip club, so true. Of course there are 'bad seeds' in every profession, not just the adult industry. I think you're a great writer smile.gif

And to those who judge and make nasty comments: you must have something to worry about in your own life, because why else would you care or judge what another person does for a living. It doesn't affect you so go pass judgement elsewhere yes.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-08-19 16:46:00
CanadaHow do you feel about strippers?
QUOTE (DeadPoolX @ Aug 9 2009, 10:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I once asked this a long time ago, but... how do Canadians tip strippers? In the U.S., you generally walk up to the stripper dancing on stage and give her a few bucks. Sometimes she lets you stuff the cash into panties and other times you can just toss it onto the stage.

The problem I see with Canadian cash is that there are $1 and $2 coins. So what do Canadians do? Do you fling loonies at her? Maybe part of her routine is avoiding a barrage of coins? tongue.gif


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JillAFemaleCanada2009-08-09 09:40:00
CanadaHow do you feel about strippers?
Wow this thread is moving fast!

Nev I love the story how you hit the man's thang, that's awesome! laughing.gif

I don't mind if my husband goes to a strip club for a friend's bachelor party, he has a few times, that's what alot of guys do at bachelor parties. No big deal, nothing to worry about. He told me the one they went to in FL was really dirty and some of the girls were fat and gross. Anyway, obviously if he enjoyed it and went alot I'd be pissed but for a bachelor party it's fine. "Look, don't touch" is the rule laughing.gif As long as he TELLS me, I don't want him lying about going because that would be wierd. He told me he was going in FL and I said have fun!

I've been to a few male ones and while I don't find the guys hot by any means, it's a fun/funny night out with the ladies when I have gone. It's all in good fun!

Edited by JillA, 18 July 2009 - 10:52 PM.

JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-18 22:52:00
CanadaMixed feelings about having civil wedding first
I kind of like having 2 anniversaries actually, more reason to celebrate! smile.gif We did our civil ceremony at the home of a justice of the peace, I found him on the internet. He was a sweet man and is doing our other wedding as well! Of course it's not ideal, but sometimes in this situation (immigration) you don't always have a choice! I had to accept alot of stuff I didn't originally want to do, but realized that's how it had to be, and I don't regret it one bit! I am a stress case so there was NO WAY I would have been able to plan a wedding in the US while going through immigration and not knowing the date I would be approved my Visa, if I would be approved, etc.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-09-06 21:31:00
CanadaNew rule:Airline passengers can keep their shoes on at security
QUOTE (Hugglebuggles @ Sep 8 2009, 02:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was really excited until I read it! I never fly into Canada, I always use Buffalo, so this won't effect me in the slightest. I hate removing my shoes too! Argh, its so gross. The worst is when you completely forget and wear flats so you aren't wearing socks and you need to walk along the cold dirty floor barefoot, all the while knowing you're not the first one to do it today and the person before you may have had some kind of nasty fungus wacko.gif


OMG yes that is the worst.... I've almost had panic attacks for real going through barefoot. I always, always have socks in my purse now while travelling by air
JillAFemaleCanada2009-09-08 13:18:00
CanadaNew rule:Airline passengers can keep their shoes on at security
OMG yeah, that makes my day! Especially for a germaphobe like myself. It just sucks since I mostly fly to the US now, and it only applies for domestic Canadian flights
JillAFemaleCanada2009-09-08 12:11:00
CanadaCanadian Please!!
It's there in your first post, just takes a second or two to load up smile.gif I've seen that before, it's so cute! I just cannot listen to it again as last time I couldn't get it out of my head for days laughing.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-09-08 18:08:00
CanadaJumping a bit ahead of myself, but I'm curious...
They definitely accept and prefer the US citizen to be there! smile.gif That's the best "proof" you can have! My SO couldn't join me, because he was unable to get the time off work and flights directly to YUL were so expensive, so I went on my own. But the interviewer asked me where he was, and why he didn't join me! So it's fine if you attend together
JillAFemaleCanada2009-09-07 11:37:00
CanadaNeed some advice...PLEASE!!!!
Yes and they also ask you at the interview if you've ever been denied entry to the US, this doesn't necessarily hinder getting the Visa though! But they do ask, and you have to be honest (if you ever were or are)
JillAFemaleCanada2009-09-09 12:59:00
CanadaVisit US without activating K1 Visa?
QUOTE (Jasman0717 @ Sep 9 2009, 10:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You can visit the US without activating the visa, just tell the immigration officer you are visiting and do not want to activate the visa.


Sure, you can say that to the IO. But it's up to the IO to let you in or not, and then you'd have a wasted flight (if you're flying) and they choose not to let you in
JillAFemaleCanada2009-09-09 11:26:00
CanadaVisit US without activating K1 Visa?
Technically, no. You're not allowed. This question has been posed at some peoples interviews, and the interviewer says no, they can delay issuing the Visa but it's not allowed. Once you have the K-1 and cross the border, it has to be activated. Saying that, a few others have tried to go across with it and not activate it and it's entirely up to the BG. They can let you in or deny you, or make you activate it. Personally, I wouldn't chance it (being turned away). I waited 4.5 months to move so my SO came to visit me in Canada a few times before I moved
JillAFemaleCanada2009-09-09 09:16:00
CanadaThis whole process
QUOTE (Michyme82 @ Sep 9 2009, 07:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you I'm just being a worry bug


Don't waste your money on a lawyer! Most of us did this completely on our own, with no assistance except from VJ!! It is overwhelming at first, I know! But read the guides, ask whatever questions you need, and you'll be fine
JillAFemaleCanada2009-09-09 18:45:00
CanadaQuestions about on-going relationship
Photos together? Plane tickets/boarding passes of going to visit eachother? Engagement ring receipt? Etc
JillAFemaleCanada2009-09-09 17:18:00
CanadaNo Interviews Scheduled in the past month or so?
QUOTE (bogartnoir @ Sep 3 2009, 09:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Malrothien @ Sep 3 2009, 09:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That's what is so weird about Canadian immigration. There is *no* interview. You go to the office on your landing day, hand over your photos for your PR card, they ask you if you've committed a crime, you sign a paper, then you're done!


that's interesting, but what's the approval rate like? what things do people get denied for?


i don't know where my fiancee and i are at getting packet 4. last i heard it was taking 6 weeks for that. is that still the case or is it taking months and months?
i always wanted to be a fall bride sad.gif


So did I, you still can be! I had our civil ceremony when I arrived, and we're planning our big wedding next fall. It can still work out for you!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-09-03 20:33:00
CanadaNo Interviews Scheduled in the past month or so?
QUOTE (Steve Treible @ Sep 3 2009, 03:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (mikey78 @ Sep 3 2009, 03:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Obviously processing times for Montreal really fluctuate...I saw some old post where people complained that it took 4-6 months to get an interview and many of them had their USC SO write their congress-men and -women with inquiries and complaints. Personally, I do not buy this high volume of cases argument...it is not like from day to day they have suddenly noted 200% or 300% increase in workload...it's been very well know for a few years that MTL is in high demand. Why don't they increase capacity? Obviously it is possible, if cases in Philipinnes (and this is one of the busiest consular posts) wait 2-3 days for their interview dates...Canada as a bordering country will always account for a significant portion of US immigration so it is very hard to understand why only one consulate in a whole huge country processes IV cases...it seems like only one consulate in Mexico processes immigration visas as well but for some reason they do not seem to have the same problem with scheduling and interviewing...and imagine the workload they must have.

Well you know Canadians. It's not like they're complainers. devil.gif

Americans waiting for a bus that's 20 minutes late: "Where the hell is it!?!??! What do we pay our taxes for?!?!?!"
Canadians waiting for a bus that's 20 minutes late: "Oh, it'll be here soon. I'll just stop in Timmies and get me another double-double. Tell the driver to wait for me if I'm not back when he gets here."


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JillAFemaleCanada2009-09-03 14:48:00
CanadaDS-230 OPSIE
Damn, that sucks! But at least you realized the mistake the day after and sent them ASAP! Let's hope they put 2 and 2 together
JillAFemaleCanada2009-08-20 22:16:00
CanadaCan you get EI once u quit ur job and move to US
QUOTE (alicjaftw @ Sep 9 2009, 10:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You definitely can get EI if you quit your job -- you have to have "just cause" in doing so, though. A great example of "just cause" is quitting to move to be with your spouse! smile.gif

The pinned thread really has so much information -- take a read-through that and hopefully it will help you out smile.gif


Yes it definitely takes awhile to read through it, but definitely do so. That's how I found out all the info I needed about EI
JillAFemaleCanada2009-09-09 21:19:00
CanadaCan you get EI once u quit ur job and move to US
QUOTE (redBlue @ Sep 9 2009, 09:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm reading the below website and apperantly even if we "quit" our job,we might be able to get an EI

http://www.visajourn...ting_to_the_U.S.

Has anybody applied for it within 30 days and got approved? It's just hard to believe that they would pay you EI since you quit volunterily.

thnx


Yes and yes. If you read the pinned EI thread at the top of Canada forum, you'll find a plethora of info and details.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-09-09 20:55:00
CanadaI LOVE NVC
Congrats! I'd get there earlier than 7:30, more like 6:45 laughing.gif I like being first!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-09-10 20:23:00
CanadaWhy doesn't the 'world'd talk about visas???
Yeah I think since she's a celeb and ABC paid for her immigration lawyer no doubt, she likely got special treatment! I doubt she's on a K-1 since they are only getting married next year laughing.gif

Edited by JillA, 10 September 2009 - 05:02 PM.

JillAFemaleCanada2009-09-10 17:02:00