ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
CanadaFormer ON Attorney General Kills Cyclist
QUOTE (flames9 @ Sep 2 2009, 06:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
girlfriend stated the biker was drunk: http://cnews.canoe.c...0723006-cp.html


I heard that too! If you put yourself in the situation, a drunk cyclist is hanging on to your car and possibly trying to attack you, what would you do? I would attempt to drive away as well, out of fear of being attacked! It's terrible that he fell under the car, but it's obviously an accident and the AG called 911 right away... it will be interesting to see how this plays out in court
JillAFemaleCanada2009-09-02 17:07:00
CanadaFormer ON Attorney General Kills Cyclist
QUOTE (lgg @ Sep 2 2009, 11:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yep. Read about this yesterday -- as someone who commutes via bicycle I can say, this scared the ####### out of me. How angry do you have to be to back up and drive over another human being?

It's sick. Just read in the paper this a.m. that he's being charged with criminal negligence and dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death. Yep -- pays to be a former AG... .

le sigh...


If you read today's story though, it explains more in detail what happened.... the cyclist was trying to climb in and punch the AG, so AG was trying to get him off his car. He undoubtedly didn't intend to run him over, that was an accident. He should have stopped and it's terrible, but when you read the details today it was definitely unintentional

http://thestar.com/n.../article/689771
JillAFemaleCanada2009-09-02 10:12:00
CanadaFormer ON Attorney General Kills Cyclist
I've been following this closely since yesterday, what a shocker! Your life can really change in just an instant....
JillAFemaleCanada2009-09-02 10:03:00
CanadaGot a call from Montreal
Congrats Ron, that is amazing news!! kicking.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-09-01 11:35:00
CanadaAOS and I-693A
Can you call the office where you got the medical and have them fax you a copy? They should still have it on file, I presume? At least call and ask.... A copy should be fine!

Edited by JillA, 03 September 2009 - 10:29 AM.

JillAFemaleCanada2009-09-03 10:28:00
CanadaWhat if you have medical issues?
QUOTE (Steve Treible @ Sep 3 2009, 11:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My wife has a chronic condition (relatively newly diagnosed) that is being treated. She's covered on my US employer's health insurance: we're right on the border, so this is more practical than it seems, and her own Canadian additional insurance won't cover her medications.

When Montreal gets around to sending us an interview date, she'll go for her medical. I was wondering if this will be an issue for the IR-1? Or, to ask it a different way, what documentation (if any) should she bring from her doctor about her health?

It's not a contagious disease, so I can't think it would be an issue, but thought I'd check. With all this waiting I'd hate for there to be yet MORE delays . . .


Hmmm would you mind telling us the condition specifically? That may help.... It could go either way, depending on what the condition is.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-09-03 10:51:00
CanadaPOE Port Huron/Sarnia
That's great that he arrived! But a bit odd that they wouldn't let you in, most people have no problems with their spouse or family member joining them in secondary. Mine came with me, and it was fine. What if you had been in the same car laughing.gif I did read a case on VJ where that happened before, the spouse was not allowed in secondary either. Oh well, at least you're together now, congrats!! biggrin.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-09-02 20:25:00
CanadaWelcome To Tim Horton's, May I take Your Order?
QUOTE (bogartnoir @ Sep 2 2009, 09:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
we just got tim hortons here in nyc and i don't know if it's just me, but it tastes different to me than tim's IN canada. maybe it's just the atmosphere. hell. i don't know.

i am ashamed to admit that i do love starbucks. wait- before you string me up- you've never had anything so yummy as a pumpkin spice latte and an apple fritter on a brisk fall day. god i am SO looking forward to sweater weather...

i feel like an #### for never having timbits. :| i have had a coffee crisp though. does that make any difference?

/naive american whistling.gif


It is different from the Tim's in Canada... not comparable at all!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-09-02 20:22:00
CanadaWelcome To Tim Horton's, May I take Your Order?
QUOTE (Misty1979 @ Aug 31 2009, 10:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does anyone remember when Tim Horton's changed over from baking the donuts in each store to shipping in frozen donuts? SCANDAL! I was managing a Tim Horton's at the time, and the complaints and the whining were crazy lol. I think I even had a donut thrown at me once...it was kind of funny in retrospect.

When I do manage to get to a Timmie's (it's been almost two years now crying.gif ), I always get an XL two cream one sweetener. If I'm hungry, a Turkey Bacon Club with ranch instead of honey mustard and maybe a bowl of their famous chili. Blueberry fritters rock!!

My family is visiting next month, so I think I'll ask them to smuggle me some coffee, hehe.


OMG I remember that, my granny was SO upset about the frozen donut fiasco!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-08-31 09:47:00
CanadaWelcome To Tim Horton's, May I take Your Order?
Don't kill me friends, but I don't drink coffee - never have! Not sure why, it doesn't appeal to me I guess. People think I'm wierd for that! I do enjoy a good cuppa though, it has to be Tetley (not American Tetley, I bring home Canadian/British Tetley with me in huge amounts). At Tim's I enjoy their hot chocolate and tea with an everything bagel toasted + herb and garlic cream cheese smile.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-08-31 08:41:00
CanadaGot my SSN
QUOTE (Hugglebuggles @ Sep 4 2009, 01:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yeah I'm a little confused about getting your name changed on the SSN. Mine is still in my maiden name, I haven't changed it yet. I thought I heard somewhere that you need your EAD to go get your name changed on it, because they won't do a name change without removing the "not valid for work" at the same time? Is this true?


Not sure about that, but you may as well wait for your EAD or GC to get a new SSN card... then you don't have to go back twice! Once for the name change, once to get the wording removed...
JillAFemaleCanada2009-09-04 12:34:00
CanadaGot my SSN
Awesome! Be sure to go back when you receive your GC as well
JillAFemaleCanada2009-09-04 11:25:00
CanadaGiving the ambassy the papers myself ?
If it's a PO box, which I believe it may be, you cannot hand deliver it
JillAFemaleCanada2009-09-04 21:45:00
Canadapacket 3 questions
QUOTE (Ebrech N Persona @ Sep 2 2009, 09:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE
If they gave you the website links, just download them directly from USCIS website and print them off.... maybe they're saving paper that way?

For the medical, you can book it before your interview date, you just need your "MTL" case number. The medical is good for one year, so don't get it too soon before you anticipate your interview date....

You can send the checklist back without actually having the medical results & police cert in hand.... you just must have them in time for the interview!


whould you say i need to send them everything still ? those 5 forms(1 being the receipt of ds-160)


Sorry, I cannot recall if you have to send the forms back, someone else can clarify as my interview was over a year ago now... but I was pretty sure you only have to send back the checklist and you bring the forms to the interview! Hopefully someone will clarify for certain
JillAFemaleCanada2009-09-02 21:08:00
Canadapacket 3 questions
QUOTE (Ebrech N Persona @ Sep 2 2009, 09:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK but this paper make no sens....

see me i got through the mail the checklist and a very described list...

On the first page it says

This office is processing the below-referenced fiance(e) visa case
in order to continue processing this case, please complete and return to this office at the above adress *blah blah blah*
List

from Ds;230 part 1
form ds-160
form ds-156k
form ds-156
and a receipt for ds-160

they didint send me any forms instead they gaved me website links to them...

so what do i do ?
also it says on checklist that i need my medical and my police certificate..
but then again... on the medical list they tell me to give them the date of my interview when i call them >.<
how am i suposed to get a medical before the interview before sending them that checklist and before knowing that interview date...

HeLp *glups*


If they gave you the website links, just download them directly from USCIS website and print them off.... maybe they're saving paper that way?

For the medical, you can book it before your interview date, you just need your "MTL" case number. The medical is good for one year, so don't get it too soon before you anticipate your interview date....

You can send the checklist back without actually having the medical results & police cert in hand.... you just must have them in time for the interview!

JillAFemaleCanada2009-09-02 20:28:00
CanadaOh Canucks in the Philadelphia area...
Ooooo thanks for the heads-up! Every time I tell an American about poutine they give me this look like it's the most disgusting thing they have ever heard sad.gif I'll never understand it. Poutine is great! biggrin.gif

Oh well, now I know where to go! Thanks again!

--Kerri
Frazell ThomasMaleCanada2009-08-13 19:22:00
CanadaVisa Interview was Today
QUOTE (Inky @ Aug 14 2009, 11:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
my k-1 was not given out mine was mailed, the guy at montreal said they do not offer any pick up of visas what-so-ever and they only mail them out.

The other part of the question it kind of sounds like he was approved but that is kind of weird they didnt give him the letter or anything. Did they keep his passport?


Yes, they kept his passport. I guess no driving through Maine to get to Newfoundland, huh? (Wasn't planning on doing that anyway... But we are going on an awesome road trip back to his place!)
Rachel MarieFemaleCanada2009-08-14 10:45:00
CanadaVisa Interview was Today
My husband's CR-1 interview was today. It went well, pretty much as everyone else had said per reviews & posts. Arrived at 7:45, got the letter A, allowed for some time between window visits for fingerprinting. Went to the closet room, answered a few questions. However, I am kind of concerned because of a few reasons. 1) The woman in the closet room never SPECIFICALLY said they approved him, they just said "it's all good." 2) They didn't give us a "Welcome to the US" letter that other people have been getting. However, when we gave them the envelope, they told us about the Visa package and not to open it until we get to the border.

Guess I'm trying to just confirm that he WAS approved & that I'm being worried for no apparent reason.

Also, why are some Visas mailed out and some given out? From what I've seen, it looks like K1s are given while CR-1/IR-1s and K3s are mailed?
Rachel MarieFemaleCanada2009-08-14 10:16:00
CanadaVISA: CHECK!!! :) NEXT STEPS....CANADIANS PLS SHARE/HELP :)
QUOTE (poprocks @ Apr 26 2009, 07:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Jill, YOU ROCK!!! good.gif good.gif good.gif

So looks like I will get my fiance on obtaining his 2008 IRS trans...and this should be good. I assume we are sending in a copy of marriage certificate and you said it needs to be notarized?

I think the cost to file for my son is $600, I will double check

I think I will take the same approach in sending in the vaccine sheet and take my chances... my vaccs are all up to date.

Once I get my package ready... i'll run it by you guys before I send it off.

i'm breaking up with my lawyer tmrw lol! blush.gif

He's actually a great guy and i'm sure he'll be understanding... he's young and cool... he's actually one of my friends on FB... lol! wish me luck smile.gif

i'm gonna look at the forms.

Is it better to fill them in, on line then print them? Also what type of payment is recommended?

smile.gif


The marriage cert doesn't need to be notarized, but certified. This is done by the courthouse or wherever when it is filed by the officiant who marries you, for PA it was just a raised seal and signed stating it has been filed, etc. And yes, a good quality copy to be sent never the original.

I would just send the vaccination worksheet, if you are up to date you should really be fine. Alot of people do that and didn't get an RFE, I'm sure you'll be fine. Why waste the $$ and go see a civil surgeon who will often try and get you to take a whole new medical, it's silly.

Fill them online and print them, much neater that way. Of course be sure to sign them when you print them off! Get the most updated forms at uscis.gov to ensure they are not expired, some people have had the whole packet sent back due to an expired form. For payment, regular personal cheque is fine, that's what we did!!

Edited by JillA, 26 April 2009 - 07:05 PM.

JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-26 19:03:00
CanadaVISA: CHECK!!! :) NEXT STEPS....CANADIANS PLS SHARE/HELP :)
QUOTE (chadlaure @ Apr 26 2009, 07:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This thread is awesome!! I was looking today on what's going on after the wedding and what are the AOS papers...
I'm still love in that the AOS approval. We're getting married Sept 5th. If we send our AOS mid-sept, would it mean that AP and EAD should come mid-dec and AOS approval a few weeks later??

And if I recall correctly, until EAD comes, I won't be able to work right?
I'm planning on quitting in May/June so I guess I'll have a very looooong vacation


Yes, if you apply for AOS mid-Sept, you can safely expect your AP/EAD by December. AOS approval, not necessarily a few weeks later, it doesn't happen that soon for everyone - but you may get lucky right! Some people get AOS approval before EAD/AP arrive!

Correct, until EAD arrives you are not legal to work. And don't think about taking a job paying cash only, because that isn't legal and if you were found out you could be deported (I'm not saying you'd do that, I just didn't know myself I couldn't take a cash job until I read it on here!)

QUOTE (July09Bride @ Apr 26 2009, 07:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (KristinL @ Apr 26 2009, 07:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Great thread! I'm the USC and the girl, but hey, thats okay smile.gif We're getting married right away, so we can get the AP as fast as possible. still have some time to wait since we have no interview yet, but I will keep this thread on my list.
Good idea Poprocks!

Me too! We're getting married on a Friday and I VERY WELL intend to send in AoS information before we leave on our honeymoon the following Thursday. At least, get everything together and have someone else mail the info off that Thursday or Friday. wink.gif


That's a great idea July, to send your AOS before the honeymoon. My only suggestion, would be check out how long it will take to receive a certified marriage cert in the state of Michigan. Some states it can take a few weeks to receive, some a few days. So check beforehand, so you don't get dissapointed if you find out you can't file before the honeymoon smile.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-26 18:59:00
CanadaVISA: CHECK!!! :) NEXT STEPS....CANADIANS PLS SHARE/HELP :)
QUOTE (Hugglebuggles @ Apr 26 2009, 06:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Awesome thread Poprocks! I will definitely add this to my watch list.

Thanks for the great information Jill! Just a point of clarification... We don't need to submit any relationship evidence with the AOS petition, correct? Aside from the marriage license of course. What you are suggesting is that we start collecting relationship evidence in the event we receive an AOS interview, which may or may not happen? If so, good! That will make filing AOS so much easier.


Yes, exactly right! After all, you've just recently had your K-1 interview, when sending AOS you won't really have much evidence to send, besides your marriage cert! So, no proof required of your "legitimate" relationship, until you possibly get called for an interview. So yes, just start gathering proof in case on an interview - but these are things you'd keep in a file anyway, like a lease or bills. So you're not really going out of your way or anything to gather stuff. If you are added to your spouses health insurance, well then you would keep that in your files. Yes filing for AOS, to me was the easiest part thus far of this journey! Then, if you are approved w/o an interview, just keep the evidence you collected aside in case you are called for a removal of conditons interview a few years later!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-26 18:55:00
CanadaVISA: CHECK!!! :) NEXT STEPS....CANADIANS PLS SHARE/HELP :)
"I will check the filing fees. For financial, do I only need to send transcripts from 2008? or should I send them the past 3 years like we did for the I-134?"

This depends, if your fiancee makes alot over the poverty line, only the most recent year is required. If it's cutting it close, the past 3 years need to be sent in.

"I will file for EAD I-765 and AP I-131 at the same time. Are these included in the fee?"

Yes, $1010 includes EAD and AP.

"Also, what is the vaccination supp we have to submit? I have nothing left from my medical except for some checklist thing they gave me?"

I will speak for myself on this, I'm not telling you to do it this way as it's your choice. But the vaccination supplement means you have to go see a civil surgeon to transfer your vaccines onto this new form 693 or something like that, some people go to Dr. Arnold in Texas via phone and they fax you the form for a small fee. However, if your vaccines are completely up to date upon moving many people (like me) do not do it. I simply attached the checklist from the medical that came outside the sealed envelope, with a cover page stating that my vaccines were up to date. I did not receive an RFE for that and many don't, but once it a while you hear about people getting an RFE for not submitting the 693. It's a crapshoot, I took my chance and it worked!

"Once I file all this, which it appears all they really need is some financial stuff, marriage cert, etc... when do we put together all this 'proof' stuff...I see everyone submitting loads of leases, bank stuff, joint accounts, utilities etc... when do they need the proof?"

Yes, you need the financial evidence and marriage cert (MUST be certified) for AOS. You don't really need to gather evidence until you are called for an interview, they give you time. However you can put aside anything that will be good as proof, like if your name is added to the house/lease, any joint bills, health insurance, etc. If your case gets transferred to Cali Service Center, you're almost guaranteed approval w/o an interview and therefore no more proof needed. So you don't want to go crazy gathering all this proof because you may not even have an interview! Also to note, when you activate your K-1 you will have an I-94 stapled into your passport. For AOS you must also include a photocopy of this back and front.

"I see that I file all this, and that AP should take about 3 months. AOS takes about 7-8 months?
Do I have to get fingerprinted again?
Do we have another interview?
Am I given a GC for two years at that point?"

AP should take on average 3 months, many get it before that as I did. You hopefully will too! Well AOS timeline shows that, but lately those being transferred are getting approvals much quicker than 8 months, as you see by my timeline!

Yes after you send in the AOS package you will receive a notice for you to attend a biometrics appt at your local USCIS office (probably Philly). There you get your fingerprints and photo taken, look good because that's the photo on your EAD and green card LOL! You may or may not have an interview as noted above, either way when AOS is approved YES you get a 2 year conditional GC!

"Then after 2 years, we file to lift conditions? another interview?, we then get a 10 year card?"

Yes, in 2 years (90 days before the 2 year expiry date on your GC) you file to remove conditions, again interview is possible but not guaranteed! You have to send in lots of evidence with this package that you're still married and in a real relationship, etc. When approved for that, with or without an interview you get your 10 year card yay!


Regarding your son, I have no knowledge about that part since I came on my own so someone else will know that no doubt!

Edited by JillA, 26 April 2009 - 04:39 PM.

JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-26 16:36:00
CanadaStudent Visa
QUOTE (chimcham @ Jul 18 2009, 05:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Has anyone here gone to the US to be with a S.O on a student visa, then stayed?

I'm thinking of applying to school so me and my boyfriend have a chance to live together....do you think there might be trouble if I do this? Would it be obvious that I am applying for reasons besides going to school, then be denied?

If any fellow Canadians have had this situation, please share your story here, it would be greatly appreciated! smile.gif


So do you actually want to go to school in the US, and will you complete the school? Or is a student visa more of an reason to live in the US legally?

I have a friend that went to College in the US, and dated someone for a few years that she met at school. Once she graduated, they wanted to stay together so they got married and adjusted status, her student visa was expired. She had to prove that her relationship was legit and they interviewed them in separate rooms.

I'm not sure if what you're thinking of doing is legit, as it sounds more that you just want to go to school to live with your boyfriend. Hopefully someone else here may know for sure smile.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-18 17:53:00
CanadaAdjustment of Status Checklist - is THAT all?
QUOTE (RYCK @ Jul 10 2009, 01:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well so far seems that me only sending in 2 passport photos with my AOS package and not 2 for each(AOS and EAD) hasn't been a problem .. my case was transfered to CSC ... i figured someone would have sent me an RFE or sent it all back before then .. but who knows .. maybe will still have them complain about it .. got my bio appt next week and stuff sent to the CSC everything moving along quite well ... hey they even spelled my middle name wrong in the bio appt letter i called the 1-800# on tuesday and already got something in the mail today stating they corrected it ... they must be liking me or something


That's good.... but CSC only handles AOS I believe, not EAD/AP. EAD/AP are handled out of another USCIS office. So it's still possible you may, even though your case was transferred. I hope you don't though!

I don't know why you have to send in pics for EAD... they use the picture from your bio appt on the EAD card.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-10 12:04:00
CanadaAdjustment of Status Checklist - is THAT all?
QUOTE (July09Bride @ Jul 5 2009, 08:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Hugglebuggles @ Jul 2 2009, 06:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ Jul 2 2009, 03:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SapphireDreams @ Jul 2 2009, 05:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (July09Bride @ Jul 2 2009, 05:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is there anything, other than the form (and a printout of the info saying a K1 IS eligible) that we need to take to the SSN office tomorrow morning?


His passport with the I-94 in it. That is the crucial document, the I-94.


Make sure you call first! As I know alot of govt offices are closed tomorrow


Good point! I was thinking about going tomorrow too but its definitely closed. Monday!

Good call... but we went anyway - thought the offices would be closed Monday, not Friday! lol Here's the even funnier part... the address in Pontiac, was 1280 Pontiac Road. Well, there was a bar on the corner (not sure of the address) and then an office building with the address of 1270... NO BUILDING where there should have been a 1280. So, you might even want to call to make sure the office still exists! We're going to go to another office on Monday morning. Good times. LOL


Damn! I wish you read my post before you left LOL! I knew the govt offices were closed Friday as my hubby was off work

JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-05 09:36:00
CanadaAdjustment of Status Checklist - is THAT all?
QUOTE (SapphireDreams @ Jul 2 2009, 05:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (July09Bride @ Jul 2 2009, 05:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is there anything, other than the form (and a printout of the info saying a K1 IS eligible) that we need to take to the SSN office tomorrow morning?


His passport with the I-94 in it. That is the crucial document, the I-94.


Make sure you call first! As I know alot of govt offices are closed tomorrow
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-02 17:44:00
CanadaAdjustment of Status Checklist - is THAT all?
QUOTE (JillA @ Jun 24 2009, 11:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Hugglebuggles @ Jun 24 2009, 10:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Humm, this is a very interesting question. Has anyone not sent a certified copy and recieved an RFE? The instructions seem to indicate you don't need one, but the guides on VJ seem to indicate otherwise...


laughing.gif It was bugging me as to where I saw that I needed a certified copy, and yes it was the guides on VJ. mad.gif It's kind of annoying if the guides are wrong, as I went out of my way to get a certified copy and paid extra. But, looks like I didn't need to send one in. I should have paid more attention to USCIS instructions and not VJ guides. Oh well, all's well that ends well!


Huggles I would go with what USCIS states which is a copy, they do not mention certified. That's what I would have done if I paid attention laughing.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-24 10:05:00
CanadaAdjustment of Status Checklist - is THAT all?
QUOTE (Hugglebuggles @ Jun 24 2009, 10:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Humm, this is a very interesting question. Has anyone not sent a certified copy and recieved an RFE? The instructions seem to indicate you don't need one, but the guides on VJ seem to indicate otherwise...


laughing.gif It was bugging me as to where I saw that I needed a certified copy, and yes it was the guides on VJ. mad.gif It's kind of annoying if the guides are wrong, as I went out of my way to get a certified copy and paid extra. But, looks like I didn't need to send one in. I should have paid more attention to USCIS instructions and not VJ guides. Oh well, all's well that ends well!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-24 10:00:00
CanadaAdjustment of Status Checklist - is THAT all?
I wouldn't say 100% you don't need a certified copy. I read on the instructions I printed out in December that it had to be a certified copy, maybe it changed since then. I dunno, but it was very clear when I did it that it had to be certified. Maybe they don't care so much and won't RFE if it's not certified, but I didn't want to take that chance
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-23 22:14:00
CanadaAdjustment of Status Checklist - is THAT all?
QUOTE (RYCK @ Jun 21 2009, 12:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
6 passport photo's ??? oops ... someone better fix the guides then i only sent 2


It's on the instructions for each form, that 2 are required for each AOS, EAD, AP
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-21 11:43:00
Canadadcf in Halifax
QUOTE (andylans @ Jun 18 2009, 01:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think I have all that info ready except for the police check.

What is the Valid Passport Biographic Data Page?

And the whole proof of domicile thing. How does one go about that when we all live in Canada? She didn't pay any taxes last year or file because she didn't work.


The page of your passport with all the info - photo, name, expiry date, etc.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-18 12:42:00
CanadaDriving to US from Montreal
QUOTE (smh5636 @ Jul 20 2009, 12:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all,
Does anyone have any info on what we need to fill out to move my fiance's belongings from Canada to the US?
We don't have a lot so we didn't want to use a moving company. We are planning to make the trip in a uhaul!

Obviously, we'll avoid bringing in any alcohol, but what about his personal belongings - is there a customs form we should fill out before and list everything in the truck?

Thanks in advance for any help!

Sara


Hi Sarah,

I moved from the Toronto area to the US, with a U-Haul as well. If you are accompanying your belongings, there is no customs form you have to fill out. You should simply make a packing list that details what is inside the Uhaul. For example, label your boxes and write on the packing list: box #1: dishes. box #2: linens. Etc, doesn't need to be TOO detailed. Oftentimes customs doesn't even ask to see the list or ask what's inside the truck, they didn't ask me a thing.

Good luck with the move smile.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-20 12:03:00
CanadaFinally!!!!!!!
I'm so happy you guys got the house! So exciting, congrats! It will feel so good when you're all settled in.

I hear you on missing Mom sad.gif I was in tears this morning, I feel SO homesick. My Mom and sister went to Midnight Madness in Oakville last night, the 3 of us always went. She called to say they had fun, but it wasn't the same without me. I burst into tears because I just want to be there, I just wish I had gone and went to dinner with them and had girl talk, it's so hard. My Mom lives alone too and she misses me alot. I just want to go over there today, have tea and see my Mom crying.gif

Sorry to go off topic there LOL!! Can't wait to see pics of the house smile.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-18 09:26:00
CanadaHappy Birthday Krikit!
I wanna hear about this bio facial!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-17 15:22:00
CanadaHappy Birthday Krikit!
QUOTE (Krikit @ Jul 17 2009, 10:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Do you know what's weird? My husband just told me he had to run out to pick something up for my birthday. I told him "You've already given me something for my birthday." unsure.gif He said he's ordered something but he has to pick it up. I haz teh confuzun.


Ohhhh! Maybe it's an ice cream cake
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-17 09:09:00
CanadaHappy Birthday Krikit!
BONNE FETE A TOI
BONNE FETE A TOI
BONNE FETE CHER KRIKIT
BONNE FETE A TOI!

BONNE JOURNEE MON AMI!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-17 08:22:00
CanadaG-325a form Information
QUOTE (Amanda2020 @ Jul 20 2009, 07:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiance wassnt adopted, he knows his father but doesnt want to do anything with him and hassnt since he was a baby, he listed him but I dont know if we can list his step dad which raised him?


I'm really not sure in that situation.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-20 18:54:00
CanadaG-325a form Information
QUOTE (Amanda2020 @ Jul 20 2009, 07:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We already filled out the I-129 F its ready to go, I am talking about the G-325a so we need a form for both of us?

Ok yea I see it says that under instruction.

The parents part of information does that have to be biological parents?


G325 form is for both of you...

For parents, if one of you is adopted you would put the parents that raised you.... the people who you actually consider to be your parents. If that's not blood related than so be it, some people don't know their biological parents so would naturally list their adoptive parents
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-20 18:45:00
Canadawhat is to be done next.
QUOTE (Missa @ Jul 21 2009, 10:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thank you for all of your information. i will be patient

i was also wondering about the police certificate.
i was told to get a canada wide name check as i do not have a criminal record and that this is what immigration expects for the interview. is this correct?
is this enough? or will i eventually have to get the criminal record check that takes a long time ( i hard up to 6 months) and uses finger prints?


That is correct, that's enough if you have no record
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-21 21:17:00
CanadaUh Ohhsssss.
QUOTE (charles! @ Jul 22 2009, 12:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Krikit @ Jul 22 2009, 11:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Not so ridiculous if the funds aren't there. When you're weighing criteria the money goes to the best bang for the buck, so to speak. tongue_ss.gif It's just not possible to give funding to every organization who requests it. Especially in these severe economic times.

tongue_ss.gif and they won't fund a gay pride parade?


Charles! headbonk.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-22 11:40:00