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CanadaAbout the Canuck Clearinghouse Thread...
QUOTE (Hugglebuggles @ May 16 2009, 02:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm just bumping the thread to ask a couple questions! I'm thinking I want to keep a Canadian credit card to use in the US until my fiance can add me to his accounts. I'm just concerned about paying it... Everyone uses Custom House to transfer funds from their Canadian accounts to their new American accounts, but can you transfer funds from your American account back to your Canadian account? And could my fiance transfer money from his account into my Canadian account if the names on the accounts are different, or do you need to show they are held by the same person?

We have never really figured out the whole money transferring thing...


Yes, it's a good idea to do that, then at least you have some sort of card until you are added to your husband's card. Right now, I still have my Canadian CC and debit card to use when I go home, and to book flights with.

Anyhoo, Custom House is good for all sorts of $$ transfers. You can use it for USD-CAD or CAD-USD, among other currencies. So yes, as long as you have your fiancee's name on the account you can do that. I added Glen's name to the account at CH, it was fine. Now your fiancee transferring $$ from his bank account to your bank account, I don't know if he can do that because it's different funds. You should use CH for that purpose.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-16 12:12:00
CanadaAbout the Canuck Clearinghouse Thread...
QUOTE (flames9 @ Apr 11 2009, 07:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ Apr 11 2009, 07:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Flames, how did you transfer a large amount (RRSP)? As when I signed up they gave me a limit of $800 per month I could transfer. Can I ask for an increase if I want to transfer more?



yes, you can simply call or email them. I belive I called and explained that I wanted to transfer so much $$$. I kept my transactions below $10,000,lol you don't have to, but I was told by a bank manager that sums over $10,000 are tracked by the FBI, who knows,lol

The increase I believe was pretty quick, if not immediate!


Sweet, thanks! I have a larger amount (leftover from my company pension I got back!) that I'm just waiting to transfer until the exchange gets a bit better, no hurry there.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-11 19:10:00
CanadaAbout the Canuck Clearinghouse Thread...
Flames, how did you transfer a large amount (RRSP)? As when I signed up they gave me a limit of $800 per month I could transfer. Can I ask for an increase if I want to transfer more?
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-11 18:46:00
CanadaAbout the Canuck Clearinghouse Thread...
QUOTE (July09Bride @ Apr 11 2009, 04:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ Apr 11 2009, 04:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
customhouse.com is the best resource I've found to exchange $$ from CAD to USD or vice versa and it's free!

That's what it was!!! Thanks, JillA!!!


Definitely sign up! Flames will tell you too, he's a big customhouse supporter LOL I use it every 2 weeks to transfer me EI into our US account! I love how it's free of course
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-11 15:23:00
CanadaAbout the Canuck Clearinghouse Thread...
customhouse.com is the best resource I've found to exchange $$ from CAD to USD or vice versa and it's free!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-11 15:13:00
CanadaMy little Can-Am bambino is ONE today!!!
Awww HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! I can picture him smooshing cake in his face or something laughing.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-08 09:47:00
Canadapassport renewal issue
QUOTE (Kathryn41 @ May 15 2009, 06:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Contact them asap - or contact your former MPs office and have them check for you - and see if they have or haven't destroyed it yet. Hopefully it is still available.


Do you need your old passport for some reason? What are you supposed to do with it once it's expired and you have a new one?
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-15 17:47:00
CanadaContemplating Divorce
QUOTE (borderdriver @ May 14 2009, 01:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i guess its just disappointing to see one is stepping out of the relationship when you've come far with the immigration process and not give the relationship time to grow. With the amount of time that Sean has spent in US, it just make him seem like he didnt even give it a chance.

edit: i thought Sean didnt spend too much time in US. my mistake. i went back to the original post.

but something bothered me..... he wants to go back to canada for 3 weeks when he gets his GC? is he just trying to get the GC?


I doubt that, because if he wants to move back to Canada what use will the GC be to him there. Probably he couldn't go home to visit before he got his GC, if he was still under AOS.

Edited by JillA, 14 May 2009 - 12:35 PM.

JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-14 12:34:00
CanadaContemplating Divorce
QUOTE (suzukiwookie @ May 11 2009, 01:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The only words of advice I have for you pertain to the counselling.

If you want counselling, I would recommend that you get counselling with a minister at a church of whichever religion you belong to. Even if you are not a religious person. They may be able to offer you spiritual conselling and you can talk the situation out until you reach a good point on the matter.

Counsellors based on psychology or psychiatry will only end up with you hooked on dangerous drugs like anti-depressants which will only destroy your mind and your body. So please don't go this route - you are not feeling the way you're feeling because you have a deficiency of drugs in your system. Make sure your "counsellor" is able to deal with your issues, and is not just a pill-pusher. I have seen too many people ruin their lives this way - when all they wanted was help to begin with. Drugs are not the answer to your problem.

Good luck!



Ruby,

I'm so happy you looked into PTSD, because as soon as I read your first post I assumed right away that was why you were suffering so. It's very common and nothing to be ashamed of, stay strong! I hope your support group helps and glad you are having company stay over.

I just wanted to mention, about the bold part above - that is not entirely true, and you can't lump all counsellors/phsyciatrists into that category, that they will get you hooked on "dangerous drugs". Alot of the time you go to the counsellor just to talk, they help you through your problems. It's not fair to assume every counsellor is going to try and give you a prescription, that is not true at all.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-11 09:36:00
CanadaContemplating Divorce
Hi Ruby,

Sorry to hear you are going through a hard time; I think counselling is a good thing for you. You may be suffering from PTS (post traumatic stress syndrome) from the break in and attempted assault. This is a normal reaction after a stressful event and could be affecting every area of your life. Perhaps counselling will help you get through this, and even joint counselling between you and your husband as well. For the next week, until he comes back, is there any family or friend's you can stay with so you're not alone? Do you have anywhere else to go until he comes home.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-09 16:46:00
CanadaOpinions?
You could also send him a link to the video "if you like it then you shoulda put a ring on it" laughing.gif maybe that will be a big hint

My sister said before I moved she was proud of me, because alot of girls would never have moved without a ring on their finger. I can totally see both sides to it, but we were marrying 7 days after I moved! If that wasn't confirmation enough of his love, then what is.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-13 20:49:00
CanadaOpinions?
QUOTE (lollee @ May 13 2009, 07:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It wouldnt let me edit a second time sad.gif


So Edit!: I just talked to him briefly about it on the phone...I didnt mentioned the whole "would you want an acutal wedding one day" bit because im still kinda nervous lol. He told me he looks at it as its our only way to be together. And if we want to be together it's something we have to do. And you never know, it could turn into the "actual marriage" bit one day.


Keep this in mind: im not getting a ring...were really are just doing this so I can move down there with him headbonk.gif

This is basicly how it is: We both love eachother, we WANT to spend the rest of our lives together. However..it's not to the whole...im getting a ring stage yet :S


And that's OK! You just have to remove the "norm" from your mind, getting engaged, planning your wedding, etc. That's what happens when you marry a Canadian, but being with your American love means the only way to be together (legally) is to be married, sometimes without all the frill at first. As long as you're both sure that's what you want, and you're not rushing into anything, then everything else will fall into place!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-13 18:10:00
CanadaOpinions?
I kind of felt this way at the beginning too.... It wasn't the 'traditional' way of doing things, because we had to discuss the K-1 process before we were engaged. But here's the thing, and what I realized shortly thereafter. All that matters is being with the one you love, and being happy. Rings, dresses, weddings, those aren't the truly important things. What matters more is the marriage. We knew that we wanted to be together and get married, so the rest didn't matter anymore. Sure, I would have loved to be engaged the traditional way but I knew with the immigration costs it couldn't be afforded. One thing I love about my husband is how financially smart he is, and he won't put non-essentials on credit, something like a ring. So instead, we paid for the immigration/moving costs, and as soon as I moved here had a civil ceremony, just us two. We are planning a wedding with family and friends for next year, when we can save for it and be prepared. There was no way I was planning a wedding before I moved on top of all the other stresses to be dealt with. So when we got married, I didn't have an engagement ring - but so what? What is really being engaged? Is it just a piece of jewlery on your left hand? I think not. I think being engaged is making the commited decision to spend the rest of your lives together. So after 4 months of marriage, my honey was able to save some money, and pay cash for a beautiful diamond ring which he surprised me with! He even said "Will you marry me - again?" when he gave it to me. We had a good chuckle. Of course I was happy to receive this ring, but I was ringless before and it did not matter.

The ring, big wedding, white dress, etc. that doesn't define your relationship or make your marriage any stronger than if you go to the courthouse. What matters is the effort and time you put into the marriage, and the big white wedding can come later if you so choose. What is the most important thing is being together, and if you have to make sacrifices to do so, isn't it worth it in the end? It may not be the traditional way of doing things, but that's the way the cookie crumbles when falling in love with someone in a different country!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-13 09:32:00
CanadaGetting Married within 90 days
QUOTE (poprocks @ May 18 2009, 08:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Jill YOU ROCK!!! smile.gif

What is the fingerprint thing they talk about, and when do we go for that?

i'll look for local SSN office now smile.gif


Fingerprint fee I.E. Biometrics is part of the $1010

A few weeks after mailing AOS, you will receive a notice in the mail to attend your biometrics appt at the local USCIS office. This is where you will be fingerprinted and photographed, for your EAD/GC. Be sure to do your hair and makeup, LOL this is the picture that will be on your GC! And you can smile too, you don't have to frown like in the passport photos! You will need your passport and appt letter when you go for your bio appt.

Also to note, you need 2 passport photos for EACH application. So, 6 in total (2 for AOS, 2 for EAD, 2 for AP)

I put each set in a plastic baggie with my name and A # written in pencil on the back. Then, attached each baggie to each subsequent application.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-18 19:40:00
CanadaGetting Married within 90 days
QUOTE (KristinL @ May 18 2009, 07:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Gypsyangel @ May 18 2009, 07:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
...but it's better to file within the 90 day window to stay in status ... though I know you can file outside the 90 days and not have any problems ...



I wonder how far out they will let you push it?


They'll approve you if you file for AOS after 90 days, as long as you were married in 90 days. The problem is, you are out of status once the I-94 expires. So it's not a good place to be at all. You have no legal status, technically. Not to mention, you're that further away from travelling and working!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-18 19:09:00
CanadaGetting Married within 90 days
Assembling the I-485 Package: Checklist

Forms and Documents (follow these assembly instructions. All supporting documents must be in English or be translated as noted here.):
1. Payment(s) as required by USCIS. Be sure to include the payment for both the I-485 and the biometrics fee*. Use a money order so you can track the payment. If a personal check is allowed, use that instead.
>> The fee for I-485 applications filed on or after July 30th 2007 inlcudes the cost of the I-131 and I-765 (no need to pay for them if filed with or while your I-485 application is pending adjudication -- as long as you paid the "new" rate for the I-485 effective July 30th 2007).
2. Cover Letter. Should include a description of what your are petitioning for (I-485), a table of contents (list everything in the packet). If you need additional room to explain your case, attach a separate sheet (list the attachment on the cover sheet). Make sure to sign and date the cover sheet.
3. Form I-485: Petition for Alien Relative
4. Copy of the non US Citizen Spouses Passport (biographical page as well as entry stamps).
4a. Copy of the non US Citizen Spouses K-1 or K-3 Visa from Passport
5. K-1 Visa Holders: Submit Copy of NOA2 "Approval" for I-129F **
K-3 Visa Holders: Submit Copy of NOA2 "Approval" for I-130
6. Copy of the non US Citizen Spouses valid I-94 (front and back copies)
7. A copy of the intending immigrant's birth certificate along with English translation. (If in any language other than English)
8. A certified copy of your marriage certificate. (If filing for your spouse)
9. Two passport-type photos (see specification) of the Non US Citizen Spouse. Write the full name on the back. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of <Insert Name>". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding G-325a.
10. G-325A (all four pages) filled out,signed and dated
11. I-693, Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status. (If you already have this from your overseas Visa Interview submit a copy that medical check form; No fee is required in this case. If you are a K-1 fiancé(e) or K-2 dependent who had a medical examination within the past year as required for the nonimmigrant fiancé(e) visa, you only need to submit a vaccination supplement (I-693A), not the entire medical report. You may include the vaccination supplement with your adjustment of status application.)
12. I-864, Affidavit of Support (see poverty limits here)
>> Include any additional required supporting documentation
13. I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, if you want to work while your application is processed (optional)
>> Include any additional required supporting documentation or photos as well as payment as noted here.
14 I-131, Application for Travel Document, if you need to travel outside the United States while your application is processed (optional)
>> Include any additional required supporting documentation or photos as well as payment as noted here.
* Fingerprint fee not needed for applicants under 14
** Should this document be misplaced/lost/never received you can file an I-824 to receive a duplicate copy via mail.



Add an overall cover page:
It is useful to add an overall cover sheet with the description of the package and pertinent information such as the applicants name and address. Make sure the cover sheet indicates the package is an Immediate Relative (Spouse) Family Based Adjustment of Status Application. List the major contents of the package (i.e. I-485 and evidence, I-765, I-131,etc).

Where to File Everything:
Applicants are required to mail applications to a national mailbox (Chicago) as stated on the form (not your local USCIS office).

Be sure to mail the package with return receipt requested / delivery confirmation. Send via USPS.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-18 19:03:00
CanadaGetting Married within 90 days
QUOTE (poprocks @ May 18 2009, 07:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Gypsyangel @ May 18 2009, 07:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
...but it's better to file within the 90 day window to stay in status ... though I know you can file outside the 90 days and not have any problems ...


I figure we will marry at the 45 day mark, give perhaps two weeks to obtain cert from township (I should call to verify), that would give me about 30 days to file.

Is that enough time?


Definitely, you're good!! I would just suggest doing all the paperwork ahead of time & gathering all required documents, so when you get the certified marriage cert, you can send it off that day!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-18 18:51:00
CanadaGetting Married within 90 days
QUOTE (poprocks @ May 18 2009, 12:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have a question. Looks like there will be delays with closing our home, etc... We want to settle in before taking off for a week, as my mom will be watching my little guy. If we marry about 45 days after entry and it takes a couple of weeks to get cert if marriage, I worry we will cut close to 90 days. If I file and package is post marked prior to 90 days, that's ok? What if it's slightly after by a week or so, but they see we married within 90 days?

Thanks guys...ps sorry if there is typos, I'm on tread smile.gif

Ps. Julybride, looks like I will really be a July bride too!!! We will really file at same time! smile.gif

Pss. Pretty please smile.gif leave this in Canada forum? smile.gif


You'll be fine biggrin.gif As long as you get married within the 90 days, that's what matters, which you are. Even if you apply for AOS shortly after 90 days, that's OK. They will see your marriage cert and know you got married within the 90 days. Now if you got married on the 95th day, that'd be a problem but sending AOS on the 95th day, is fine, for example. Not to worry smile.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-18 11:26:00
CanadaSSN and AOS
QUOTE (mejduprey @ May 18 2009, 08:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ May 18 2009, 11:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (mejduprey @ May 18 2009, 12:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (thetreble @ May 18 2009, 11:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
They won't give you two SSNs by accident.

You don't have to apply for AOS. That is if you don't have a green card yet and came here on a visa or adjust status through visitor's status.


Nice,
I've been wanting to start working, and two weeks in i'm already getting ants in my pants about not having the card.
So I can just go down to the office and see what my status is?
M.


Have you already gone to the office to apply for SSN? Because if you just ticked the box on your application that you want an SSN, you'll be waiting a long, long time wacko.gif Most people check that box, I did and I never got my SSN automatically. You still need to actually go to the SSN office and apply in person!


Thanks!
Super good advice.
I took my passport down to the SSN office today right after reading your posts, and was processed pretty quickly.
She told me that they hadn't assigned me a number yet, so it was good that I came in.
I should have it in about a week!
Yeah!
M.


Good stuff! I got mine a week after as well!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-18 19:49:00
CanadaSSN and AOS
QUOTE (mejduprey @ May 18 2009, 12:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (thetreble @ May 18 2009, 11:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
They won't give you two SSNs by accident.

You don't have to apply for AOS. That is if you don't have a green card yet and came here on a visa or adjust status through visitor's status.


Nice,
I've been wanting to start working, and two weeks in i'm already getting ants in my pants about not having the card.
So I can just go down to the office and see what my status is?
M.


Have you already gone to the office to apply for SSN? Because if you just ticked the box on your application that you want an SSN, you'll be waiting a long, long time wacko.gif Most people check that box, I did and I never got my SSN automatically. You still need to actually go to the SSN office and apply in person!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-18 11:31:00
Canadagoin to montreal for interview
QUOTE (landa @ May 11 2009, 08:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (*Marilyn* @ May 11 2009, 06:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am pretty sure it is the one with the airport code YUL (Montréal-Trudeau)



i am flying from vancouver, so if i go to yul airport. how far is the embassy?? this is so stressful, i have medical examination soon and here i have high fever and havent slept in 2 days


The airport is formerly known as Dorval, now it's called PET (Pierre Elliot Trudeau) AKA "YUL".

The Montreal consulate is approx. 1/2 hour drive, you'll have to take a taxi or a shuttle bus to the city. Did you book a hotel as well? You could see if your hotel offers a shuttle. I hope you feel better soon!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-11 09:18:00
CanadaAnother added expense while preparing for the immigration medical
I guess it just depends on your doctor.... mine gave me a copy of my entire medical record file free of charge. I'd been going there over 10 years.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-12 13:46:00
CanadaI just noticed that....
I hope you're having a fun and food filled day!!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-20 11:23:00
CanadaMarrying and being married
Hi Sam, I notice you deleted your post so I deleted my reply to you. Regardless, don't aplogize for venting biggrin.gif

Edited by JillA, 20 May 2009 - 05:55 PM.

JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-20 17:54:00
CanadaMarrying and being married
QUOTE (DeadPoolX @ May 18 2009, 12:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ May 18 2009, 09:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DeadPoolX @ May 18 2009, 12:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (thetreble @ May 15 2009, 08:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well I guess I'm coming from the perspective that whatever commitments I have can be put aside when it comes to family. If my boss told me today I Could have off work for three weeks I'd be driving home now to get the dogs and go home to see them all. I'd probably call Jared on the way and tell him I was off to Canada for a few weeks to see them. We don't have any commitments as a couple really, and none that are more important than family.

Interesting statement.

Wouldn't your husband be considered family? After all, you married him, live with him and immigrated to a different country for him. I realize you wanted to be with him too, but if it weren't for your husband, I doubt you would have ever considered leaving Canada. If your blood-related family is more important, why did you move?

No commitments as a couple? So that means he could go sleep with other women or take a job on the opposite of the country at a whim, right? He'd have no real commitment to you. Just as you could do whatever you wish without talking to him about it, he could do whatever he wanted without discussing it with you as well.


Obviously that's not what she meant, and I'm sure you know that. If my family needed me back home, I'd be there immediately and that has nothing to do with my husband (meaning he couldn't try to "stop" me from going, even though he is also my family if they needed me, I'm there).

Well, I suppose that's where a lot of people and I differ then. I don't give a ** what happens to my family in the U.S., with the possible exception of my brother. The rest are inconsequential.


Yes, you do differ from alot of other people. I am incredibly close to my family, we are always there for eachother and no matter what, they come first. My husband also comes first, but they go together as they are both family. He understands that and would never try to come between us, he knows how close we all are. And I don't think too many people would say "I don't give a * what happens to my family"
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-18 11:24:00
CanadaMarrying and being married
QUOTE (DeadPoolX @ May 18 2009, 12:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (thetreble @ May 15 2009, 08:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well I guess I'm coming from the perspective that whatever commitments I have can be put aside when it comes to family. If my boss told me today I Could have off work for three weeks I'd be driving home now to get the dogs and go home to see them all. I'd probably call Jared on the way and tell him I was off to Canada for a few weeks to see them. We don't have any commitments as a couple really, and none that are more important than family.

Interesting statement.

Wouldn't your husband be considered family? After all, you married him, live with him and immigrated to a different country for him. I realize you wanted to be with him too, but if it weren't for your husband, I doubt you would have ever considered leaving Canada. If your blood-related family is more important, why did you move?

No commitments as a couple? So that means he could go sleep with other women or take a job on the opposite of the country at a whim, right? He'd have no real commitment to you. Just as you could do whatever you wish without talking to him about it, he could do whatever he wanted without discussing it with you as well.


Obviously that's not what she meant, and I'm sure you know that. If my family needed me back home, I'd be there immediately and that has nothing to do with my husband (meaning he couldn't try to "stop" me from going, even though he is also my family if they needed me, I'm there).

Edited by JillA, 18 May 2009 - 11:16 AM.

JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-18 11:14:00
CanadaMarrying and being married
QUOTE (Misty1979 @ May 14 2009, 01:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ May 14 2009, 12:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Misty1979 @ May 14 2009, 12:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was understanding question 3 more or less in a "I'm pi$$ed off and leaving for 3 weeks, and you can't stop me or ask any questions," kind of way.
If my husband was the Canuck, and wanted to go home for three weeks in normal circumstances though, I'd be all for it! Time apart is definitely important, and time with your relatives who you sort of ditched for another country is equally important. Of course, he'd have to bring me home some poutine and dill pickle chips blush.gif


On my last visit, I brought back poutine sauce, a 24 of Alexander Keith's beer, tons of wine gums, bits and bites, dainty rice, montreal bagels..... My husband wants me to go home more often laughing.gif

Mmmm...I forgot about wine gums and Keith's! (What a good combination smile.gif What is dainty rice, though? It's ringing a bell, I know I've heard of it, but not sure if I've ever had it.


Dainty is a brand name of rice, only sold in Canada. You can get it in the rice section of the grocery store, or Dollarama also sells Dainty. It comes in a can, with different package flavours such as mexican, chinese, primavera, chicken, etc. My Dad happens to work for Dainty, therefore he gives us boxes of free rice all the time. So my hubby got addicted to it when visiting me, and now I always try to bring some back (if I have my car, there is no limit on what I can bring back!)
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-14 12:31:00
CanadaMarrying and being married
QUOTE (Misty1979 @ May 14 2009, 12:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was understanding question 3 more or less in a "I'm pi$$ed off and leaving for 3 weeks, and you can't stop me or ask any questions," kind of way.
If my husband was the Canuck, and wanted to go home for three weeks in normal circumstances though, I'd be all for it! Time apart is definitely important, and time with your relatives who you sort of ditched for another country is equally important. Of course, he'd have to bring me home some poutine and dill pickle chips blush.gif


On my last visit, I brought back poutine sauce, a 24 of Alexander Keith's beer, tons of wine gums, bits and bites, dainty rice, montreal bagels..... My husband wants me to go home more often laughing.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-14 12:10:00
CanadaMarrying and being married
I also think time apart in any relationship is important. Of course I never ASK my husband's permission to go home for a visit, I tell him. He would NEVER in a million years try to hold me back, I went home for 2 weeks and that was just fine. He knows how important going home is, and he wants me to be happy and see my family/friends. If he got mad about that, there's something wrong with him then. Just like the other day, I said honey I'm going home for 6 days the first week of June, and he said that's great! Your Mom will be thrilled to see you. If he was different (i.e. controlling of what I do, where I go, who I see) we certainly wouldn't be together as I'm very independent.

Edited by JillA, 14 May 2009 - 11:32 AM.

JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-14 11:31:00
CanadaDisney & Florida
QUOTE (CBR @ May 20 2009, 09:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The Canada pavillion has a really beautiful cliff/waterfall area. Excellent photo site. The movie O Canada is entertaining...hosted by Martin Short. The restaurant Le Cellier has excellent steak (difficult to get seating here as they book up close to the 180 days out). And no, there are no mounties or ppl in beaver costumes or anything like that lol.


We tried to get a reservation in Canada but it was booked and we called 6 months in advance! So we ended up eating in France
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-20 09:47:00
CanadaDisney & Florida
You can definitely find places to eat, but just fast food type places. Without reservations, you likely won't get into a sit down place, you'd have to go off disney for that.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-18 13:44:00
CanadaDisney & Florida
QUOTE (DeadPoolX @ May 18 2009, 12:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ May 18 2009, 09:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thats why fast passes are your friend.

We usually go in August and it SUCKS because its so freaking hot. I don't really like Disney but its fun to bring your kids when they're small.

What's a "fast pass?" The last time I was at a Disney theme park was in 1993. tongue.gif


Fast passes are awesome, we used them the whole time!

It's a card that means you get to skip the line, if you go to the ride at the designated time. So you can go to the ride, see the time, get a ticket from the machine with your fast pass, then you go back to the ride at the time, skip the line!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-18 12:01:00
CanadaDisney & Florida
I went to Disney last summer, we stayed at "Pop Century" http://disneyworld.d...century-resort/

It's a really fun resort for kiddies. Lost of attractions at the hotel.

I would recommend spending one day in each park, for example day 1 at Animal Kindgom, day 2 at Epcot, etc.

They definitely have wheelchairs for older people, not sure about scooters but I'm sure you could find out ahead of time...

You can buy a 3 day pass or something if you're not going to do a package deal.... also if your son likes to swim they have some water parks!

Keep in mind that the restaurants on site at Disney are PACKED at this time of year, you usually can't get in if you don't make reservations ahead of time. Just to keep that in mind. The kiddies love the character meals biggrin.gif

Edited by JillA, 18 May 2009 - 11:47 AM.

JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-18 11:46:00
CanadaTim Horton's in Rhode Island
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I am going to Rhode Island on the weekend and plan to stop @ Tim Horton's. Has anyone been there? Does the coffee taste like the Tim Horton's available in Canada?


The coffee you buy in a tin is the same coffee you can buy in Canada!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-19 14:23:00
CanadaWondering if the drive to Canada is worth it this weekend...
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We do it all the time, and it's 12 hrs for us each way.. we are road warriors though and enjoy driving and reading and chatting and such.. by yourself it's a bit harder, but totally doable, and was totally worth it the weekend I went home for momma & i time.


Do you drive from CT to PEI, or does your Mom live elsewhere in Canada?
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-20 12:06:00
CanadaWondering if the drive to Canada is worth it this weekend...
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I mean I could find something to do and I always love going home...now the traffic does suck on long weekends but I live in West Jersey so most of it is all centralized in the tri-state area and I practically live in PA so it's not so bad by me.

I just saw my parents because they looked after my house while I was in the Dominican. But I haven't seen my brothers in awhile and could use seeing them. I guess I just miss the sights.

I'm looking to do it again July 4th weekend only because while I have vacation days left for the year, I just spent a weeks worth of vacation and I doubt by boss is going to let me take days off any time soon. So I'm looking at having to drive down two weekends in the next few months just to see my friends and family and stuff.

I decided I will go. I just asked my boss to leave early on Friday so I should get their Friday at about 9pm.


Good decision! Do you ever consider flying, if you can get a good price? If I'm only going for 2-3 days, I'll fly and drive when I'm staying longer. Or are you taking the doggies?
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-20 10:30:00
CanadaWondering if the drive to Canada is worth it this weekend...
Yes, because 2 days is better than 0 days! Even if your friends aren't around, I'm sure your family will and they'll be happy to see you! And, I love road trips biggrin.gif Takes me 8 hours too and I don't mind one bit!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-20 09:57:00
CanadaGardisil - 2nd shot
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Got the 2nd shot today... Turns out my insurance at work is covering it smile.gif
$180 saved today and I'll claim back the expense for the 1st shot

Oh and i receive my passport with visa today

that is a good day


Glad to hear you finally got it, I know you were getting worried
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-21 15:33:00
CanadaGardisil - 2nd shot
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For my first two the nurse used a different syringe not the one that came with the vaccine because she said I had skinny little arms, however I had a different nurse for the last shot and she use the "auto-injector" that came with it - a weird needle thing that had a spring around it and well it hurt like hell. Mind you I did get a new MMR, tetanus, Guardassil and Hep B all in the same week ><, anyways maybe it was that spring thing that made it hurt more?



Actually, the first two I had done were with the pre-filled syringe with the spring! This last one was just a little vial that she unloaded into a regular old needle and it killed!! I could feel my muscle spasming...

Anywho, it's all done and my arm is a bit sore, but now it's not much different from last time.

And, something new I learned... the Dr. is required to record the lot# for public health purposes, so if US Immigration ever requests this (I wasn't asked, but it would be good proof) then all Dr. should have the lot#'s to give us.


Geez, the pain we put ourselves through for love!!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-20 14:17:00
Canadawere any of you ever majorly stressing out over finances before leaving and when in the states
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Thanks Sapphire! I never thought about that and technically, it will be my best friend filling out the form.

I just figured I couldn't collect EI if I was living in the States as well. Is that possible and I was just misinformed?


Yes! Many of us collect EI when moving to the US, it doesn't matter. Now, lately alot of people on K-1s have been getting rejected, so it's not a guarantee you'll be approved. But it's worth the try!



Two things jump out at me while reading this thread. One is yours JillA that says "now, lately, alot of people on K-1's have been getting rejected..." What can you tell me about that? It may be because they're not following the rules, but I'd sure like to know why.

The second comment was the OP saying because she was quitting that she wouldn't be able to get EI, and minnew saying that she didn't think she could collect EI until her EAD.

domegirl, yes, you can quit, and it can say you quit on the ROE...and don't wait for the ROE before you apply either. You've quit to relocate to the US to marry your husband, or live with your husband, so you can collect EI.

minnew, I did hear that people are not eligible for EI between their arrival date in the US and their EAD now as well, however two things to keep in mind. One is that you have to apply for your benefits before 30 days are over from your leaving your past job. You should apply for your EAD as soon as you get married, it shouldn't take that long to come in, much faster than they've been in the last few years anyway, and you'll get your monies backdated (minus 2 weeks), from your EAD approval date.


Hi Carla,

Jenni and Bo recently applied for EI and was refused, they sent her a letter stating until she could prove she was eligible to work (EAD or GC), she was not entitled to EI (she is on a K-1). Someone else was also refused, I can't recall who now. Anyway someone posted in the EI thread about recent changes how K-1's no longer get the EAD stamp at ANY poe and that may mean K-1's no longer can collect EI? Not sure, I even told Jenni to talk to Donna at the EI office she helped me and I am collecting it.

JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-13 09:41:00