ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
CanadaWindsor Medical Procedure Change - Dr. Seiden
Good to know. I believe that is a very new change, as I think Kristy only handed over two.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-09-28 09:19:00
CanadaVisa Interview and K2 children
QUOTE (Nicky Salmon @ Sep 28 2007, 02:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It depends on the Embassy. Look it up on their website the Jamaica embasssy says over six needs to appear for the interview.

QUOTE (Jeremy + Kristy @ Sep 28 2007, 01:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm not sure if we'll have a babysitter for our 7-year-old K2 applicant.

First, does she *need* to go to the interview, and second, if she doesn't *need* to, is she *allowed* to?



The Montreal Consulate's website sucks for information, especially for immigrant and K visa applicants.

Edited by Jeremy + Kristy, 28 September 2007 - 01:53 PM.

Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-09-28 13:52:00
CanadaVisa Interview and K2 children
I'm not sure if we'll have a babysitter for our 7-year-old K2 applicant.

First, does she *need* to go to the interview, and second, if she doesn't *need* to, is she *allowed* to?
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-09-28 12:46:00
CanadaAttention all Shoppers
I better not tell Kristy about this. Favorable exchange rate, plus a discount, plus money from the wedding = no more money. Not really, though, she's too into getting stuff ready for the baby. Unless they have a maternity section, then she'll be all over that place.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-09-24 12:25:00
CanadaMy Wedding Photos
QUOTE (Doug n Amanda @ Sep 11 2007, 08:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Very nice Kristy!!! Question: where'd you get your dress? It was perfect on you!


My (Jeremy) grandmother made the dresses, actually. I'm sure both she and Kristy will like the compliment.

To everyone else: I was happy to share, all of you have made this journey bearable, so I actually know what I'm in for going in. Now, if only I could find a forum like this for first time fathers and/or step-fathers, so I'm just as well informed for THAT journey!

Edited by Jeremy + Kristy, 13 September 2007 - 09:39 AM.

Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-09-13 09:39:00
CanadaMy Wedding Photos
Here are some of the better wedding photos, and then a link to the albums.





Honeymoon on Mackinac Island:





And the links to the slideshows:

Wedding
Rehearsal
Honeymoon

Enjoy!
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-09-11 14:51:00
CanadaFall COlours have started!
Starting to get some nice color here in Michigan, but, alas, the leaves are starting to fall pretty quickly, too.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-10-03 11:02:00
CanadaNew Tax news for ex-patriate Canadians
What does that mean, if anything, for individuals such as ourselves? Especially those of us that may work in one country and live in the other?

Or is this just a big business type thing?
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-10-05 09:27:00
Canada[OT] Well, it didn't take long...
QUOTE (trailmix @ Sep 10 2007, 06:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jeremy + Kristy @ Sep 10 2007, 02:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (misa @ Sep 10 2007, 04:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Your lucky kid's going to have dual citizenship! biggrin.gif

When he/she is older you can tell them the woes of immigration...


Yeah, it's kind of funny. My grandfather married a Canadian woman, my other grandparents moved from Germany to Canada to the US, and even though my mother was born in Canada, and I'm not a dualie. Even with the immigration in my family, my grandparent's don't even remember what they had to go through it was so lenient and easy.


Congratulations to you both! I'm assuming that the 1st Grandfather you mention wasn't American!? Are you sureee you aren't dual (wouldn't that be a hoot!)

Oops just looked at your pic - wrong way around smile.gif This calls for a new topic I think!


No need for another topic, I've had one or two already on it. Basically, I'm not Canadian because under the Canadian citizenship law in effect at the time, my mother lost her Canadian citizenship when my grandparents naturalized as American. However, I may still try to get the dates of my paternal grandmother's naturalization, to see if perhaps I'm not Canadian through my father, who may be a dual citizen and not know it.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-09-10 18:02:00
Canada[OT] Well, it didn't take long...
QUOTE (misa @ Sep 10 2007, 04:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Your lucky kid's going to have dual citizenship! biggrin.gif

When he/she is older you can tell them the woes of immigration...


Yeah, it's kind of funny. My grandfather married a Canadian woman, my other grandparents moved from Germany to Canada to the US, and even though my mother was born in Canada, and I'm not a dualie. Even with the immigration in my family, my grandparent's don't even remember what they had to go through it was so lenient and easy.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-09-10 15:59:00
Canada[OT] Well, it didn't take long...
So, last Saturday Kristy and I were "married" (had a ceremony with friends and family, but no marriage license/certificate) and, on Thursday we found out that we are pregnant!

It's been an absolute hoot telling my friends and family that I'm going to have a child. For the longest time I was the committed bachelor, now, in the span of one week, not only do I have a wife, but a pregnant wife at that!
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-09-10 10:47:00
CanadaWhere to go for the immigrating to Canada
QUOTE (neiks @ Oct 5 2007, 10:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE
Ah HA... another smartie Canadian thing. So, while you are applying to live in Canada, you may leave and come back as many times as you please before your residency is final? You're not stuck there like you'd be stuck in the States?
No, you are not stuck in Canada and can usually come and go as you please. You would be documented on a visitor record (not allowed to work or study) and usually CIC will renew the visitor record past 6 months as long as you are keeping up with your Canada immigration process. Please note that it's not intended for the use of "hanging out" in Canada while your spouses US immigration case is pending. You must show your intend is to immigrate to Canada - meaning filing the appropriate paperwork diligently and paying the fees.


Cool. I'm not going down that route until/unless we get denied the US visa for whatever reason. And then it would be my intention to immigrate there, and not just "hang out." I'm just afraid at how long/how much money I'd lose trying to sell my house, if it did come down to that. Although, I could probably rent it out.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-10-05 10:43:00
CanadaWhere to go for the immigrating to Canada
QUOTE (djc @ Oct 5 2007, 10:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (h_bomb @ Oct 5 2007, 02:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
it is possible to cross the border for work while living in canada. i did it for a year and a half, no problems, though, i would suggest getting a nexus right away, because it does take awhile and there are odd times when traffic's so bad you'll be late to work. there are 2 options in your case if you're looking into immigrating to canada. you can apply as a fiancé or as a spouse, if you are married. you can either apply while living outside or inside of canada. to apply from inside, all you have to do is go to the POE and tell them that you plan to apply to immigrate and they will issue you a temporary residence permit on the spot, which is usually valid from 6-12 months. it will take about a year and about $2,000 to become landed, but unlike US immigration it's just one step and you're an official permanent resident. let me know if you have any more questions. i'm an LPR here.


Ah HA... another smartie Canadian thing. So, while you are applying to live in Canada, you may leave and come back as many times as you please before your residency is final? You're not stuck there like you'd be stuck in the States?

This is very good news....... smile.gif smile.gif


I just asked the same thing in PM...
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-10-05 09:33:00
CanadaWhere to go for the immigrating to Canada
QUOTE (vnoe @ Oct 2 2007, 06:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK, I really don't know much on this.............but was she common law with the "donor"?


Nope.

QUOTE (thermophile @ Oct 2 2007, 06:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
sorry don't know anything about the kid issues. But conjugal sponsorship is generally more difficult to get-usually only works when there are laws preventing you from marrying (ie. same sex couples) not just difficulties in getting married. I'd guess that Kristy not being able to immigrate because of the ex wouldn't be considered an barrier to marriage, just to co-habitation.

If you do need to immigrate why not just get married really quick? You've already had the party, might as well make it legal.


Yeah, I did more digging into that, and you are right that we wouldn't be able to file as conjugal. Wouldn't want to get married until after we've exhausted most of our possibilities of still going forward with the K1+2. That's still our first choice because of the job and house market.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-10-02 17:45:00
CanadaWhere to go for the immigrating to Canada
Did some digging and found this on the State Department's site, under the Reciprocity Schedule for Canada:

QUOTE
To prevent international child custody disputes, in cases where a divorced parent wishes to have his minor child immigrate to the United States, U.S. diplomatic offices in Canada will request original or court-certified copies of court orders regarding child custody arrangements. Such documents should specify that the parent has “sole custody” of the child. If a divorced parent does not have court-granted sole custody, U.S. diplomatic offices in Canada will request written, notarized consent to the child’s immigration from the other parent.


Her court orders state that she has custody, but that he has access on alternate weekends. However, this paragraph also states "divorced parent." Kristy was never married, so does this have any bearing?

Edited by Jeremy + Kristy, 02 October 2007 - 04:59 PM.

Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-10-02 16:58:00
CanadaWhere to go for the immigrating to Canada
I'm a bit more destressed right now. We'll just have to take things one step at a time. First, we'll try to get the form signed by him and a lawyer. Second, we'll try to change the court order, but if we get the consent to immigrate, maybe that will wait until after we AOS so she could travel to court if need be.

I know a K1 is single entry, but what about a K2? Would I be able to bring her into Canada so she could visit with her father if he actually wanted to spend some time with her?

The main thing I'm worried about is that the ex will pull a Hague Convention international abduction case against K.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-10-02 14:02:00
CanadaWhere to go for the immigrating to Canada
QUOTE (G&A @ Oct 2 2007, 02:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
J+K good luck with getting that form signed.

In case the exbf doesnt sign the form (hoping he does), getting a candian visa takes around 3-4 months, but i am pretty sure you have to be married first.

Good luck, and keep your hopes up I am sure everything will work out for you.

A


I'm thinking that we may be able to apply as conjugal partners with immigration being a barrier to marriage/co-habitating.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-10-02 13:35:00
CanadaWhere to go for the immigrating to Canada
My fiancee and I are getting more and more worried that her ex-boyfriend won't sign a "consent to immigrate" form or vary the custody and access court order. If we are denied a K2 visa, then I'm going to have to move to Canada, but still work in the US. Is that possible?

If we don't get that form before our interview, will the visa be outright denied, or could it possibly be approved pending receipt of it? The consulate in Montreal has not ever mentioned that such a form is necessary, but many of you on here has said it is.

I'm more stressed today after going to speak with duty counsel with Kristy than before. Do we look for an immigration attorney now, or a family law one? In the States or in Canada?

helpsmilie.gif
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-10-02 13:15:00
CanadaWeddingMoon in Florida!
QUOTE (Doug n Amanda @ Oct 6 2007, 06:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jeremy + Kristy @ Oct 4 2007, 02:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
When Kristy and I went to the Tampa area around that time last year we stayed at http://www.beachhousesuites.com/ It was really nice, and not very expensive. Be careful, though, it's probably not going to be as warm as you might think. It was only in the 50s and 60s, which was only about 10 degrees warmer than it was here in Michigan.

When did you go? I found rooms for $59/nite at the Beachcomber in St. Pete Beach: http://www.beachcomberstpetebeach.com/[url]


The week before Thanksgiving is when we went. You guys will have a great time, although, like I said, don't get your hopes up for the weather. Pack some sweatshirts. Don't expect to go swimming or lounging by the pool, but you might be lucky. The next week after we got back, the weather there turned for the better.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-10-11 12:50:00
CanadaWeddingMoon in Florida!
OK, nevermind the "not very expensive" part. I don't recall how I got such a good rate last year. Although, I think I booked a Standard, but they upgraded us to a Deluxe.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-10-04 13:59:00
CanadaWeddingMoon in Florida!
When Kristy and I went to the Tampa area around that time last year we stayed at http://www.beachhousesuites.com/ It was really nice, and not very expensive. Be careful, though, it's probably not going to be as warm as you might think. It was only in the 50s and 60s, which was only about 10 degrees warmer than it was here in Michigan.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-10-04 13:29:00
CanadaHealth insurance coverage for just a few days
Hmm, this same issue just came up with Kristy and I, especially because she is pregnant right now and doesn't want to have any lapse in coverage. I also plan to speak with someone in my benefits department, since we cover same-sex domestic partners I'd imagine we would be able to start coverage early. Unless OHIP will cover until the marriage.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-10-12 10:26:00
CanadaWashington/BC border wait times redux
I can't wait for our NEXUS card. We're approved, we're just waiting for our interview for it on Oct. 20th.

It's $50 US, or $80 Canadian if you are paying by money order. They process $80 Canadian if you use a credit card. We sent the paperwork for that on the same day we sent the Packet 3 to give you an idea of how long the processing takes. You can also use a NEXUS card in lieu of a passport at land crossings, even after they start forcing Canadians to have passports to cross.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-10-12 10:34:00
CanadaSchool and K3
QUOTE (flames9 @ Oct 9 2007, 01:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
When it comes to paying the state rate or the non-state rate, it varies from school to school. Some will base it on how long the usa citizen has resided in that state, so best to check out each schools policy!!


Also, here where I work, Ontario resident students pay the same tuition as Michigan residents do.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-10-12 11:35:00
CanadaVery hard question
QUOTE (Emancipation @ Oct 12 2007, 03:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Isn't AP automatically included with the new fees (or at least doesn't cost more).. I filed before the increase in fees.. so not sure how the system works now.


Yes, as well as Employment Authorization.

I believe Emergency AP is applied for at any immigration office. For instance, by land you would go to immigration on the US side BEFORE crossing into Canada, and at an airport, well, I'm not sure. Probably the international terminal somewhere.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-10-12 15:12:00
CanadaIn preparation for my interview... :)
QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Oct 12 2007, 11:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Mephys @ Oct 12 2007, 10:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It was a rainy day for me , and I have an accordeon folder made of plastic and that's what I used for my papers. Waterproof smile.gif

And since I brought the useless X-ray I had put both the X-ray and the folder in a plastic bag. No purse or anything. I had my money and my keys in my jacket.

My X-ray enveloppe was stapled to my medical envelope, and since I didn't want the precious unopened medical to get wet I removed the staples and put it in my folder. There was no problem with it, as long as the envelope itself is unopened.


Mephys...

May I ask where you purchased the accordion folder and approx how much they were?
Man I'm thinking so far in advance..I haven't even filed yet! LMAO!
Thanks! blush.gif


Here's a link from Staples for their Expanding Poly Files: http://www.staples.c...Expanding Files
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-10-12 10:38:00
CanadaI-134 Question
Also, since I'm NOT self-employed, I don't need paystubs or copies of tax returns, etc.?

All i need is:

1. Statement from an officer of my bank, with date account opened, total amount deposited in the past year, and the present balance
2. Statement from employer with the date and nature of my employment, salary, and that my position is permanent
3. The I-134 signed and notarized

I also don't have any bonds, so I don't have to worry about that part. Also, I just need to check "Do not intend," for the specific contributions, right?
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-10-15 12:09:00
CanadaI-134 Question
For the I-134 "Statement of Employer" what have people used. I work for a university in a staff capacity. Is this something I could type up myself and have signed by my immediate supervisor, or do I need to walk over and try to find someone in HR that will do this for me?
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-10-15 11:37:00
CanadaOct 10th is a busy day in Montreal
QUOTE (Francine @ Oct 12 2007, 03:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Nini

I am from Vancouver as well and I think something is wrong with our application. My husband is from Seattle. We have started the application last November and in June NVC told us they had what was needed. Now I ma waiting for my interview but I see that others have received pakages that are supposed to be sent to Montreal - can you enlighten me?

Thanks - Francine
PS: Montreal is my home town and I cannot take my annual vacation until they call me. Cannot go twice in few months ;-)


Francine,

Instead of asking your questions in an already started thread, you will probably want to start a new topic, in order for your question to get the best visibility. To do that, go to where you see the list of topics for Canada, and click on the "New Topic" button up top.

In regards to your question, though, there are different types of family based visas, since you are talking about the NVC, I'm assuming you filed for an IR1 or CR1 visa. In which case you don't receive a "Packet 3" like us K1 or K3 filers do.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-10-12 14:59:00
CanadaMontreal Interview Experience - 10/9/07
QUOTE (BH45 @ Oct 12 2007, 06:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congrats. Thank you for the review. You have answered a question for me without me even needing to ask it. I will make arrangements to bring my 13 yr old daughter with me to the interview, whenever that may be. My daughter is not too thrilled at moving either. I'm hoping that once we are there she will realize the opportunities that have been opened up for her.

Once again.... CONGRATS good.gif kicking.gif biggrin.gif


Same here with regards to Kristy's seven year-old. She wants to be a happy family living together, but she doesn't want to leave her neighborhood friends. And also based on that review, if the daughter had her fingerprints taken, that we should bring Kristy's daughter, too. Although, sixteen hours out of forty-eight in a car does not sound like very much fun with a seven year old. At least I got her a portable DVD player for her birthday a couple of months ago to keep her occupied.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-10-12 10:07:00
CanadaWhen To Get Married?
Honestly, I'd try to get married before January. That way your fiance will get a nice income tax refund, since he's been witholding as single for most of the year, but he'll be able to file as married.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-10-12 11:18:00
CanadaWhat Consulate to Put Down?
QUOTE (pawfectchis @ Oct 18 2007, 02:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Great question, can anyone tell me. If I apply for CR-1 it will go through Montreal for interview and paperwork. If it is the K1 or K3 it can be processed in Vancouver. I am Canadian on Vancouver Island and the other half is US American in Utah. His filling office would be Salt Lake City.

Thank you. sleep.gif


Yes.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-10-18 13:52:00
CanadaWhat Consulate to Put Down?
QUOTE (Fahad S @ Oct 18 2007, 02:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (trailmix @ Oct 18 2007, 01:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok so you are applying for the K-3.

You didn't answer whether or not you are living in Canada too - it's important as you can't file at the consulate if you don't live in Canada too. To file with the consulate/embassy you both have to go there in person and you need to be a resident of Canada.

If this is not the case you will need to file with Vermont.

That said - since your wife lives in the Eastern part of Canada she will interview in Montreal. Interviews for K type visas only take place in 2 places in Canada - the Montreal consulate and Vancouver consulate, as she is closer to Montreal - she will interview there.

So I think where the confusion is - is between interview and applying.

Applying - if you are also a resident of Canada you may file your I-130/I-129f at the consulate or embassy.

Interview - Montreal (as you are residing in the Eastern part of Canada).

Hope this helps!

Side note: Some consulates require that you mail in the application and then they will set up an interview appointment to review/approve your I-130/I-129f application. You will need to check with the Embassy/Consulate you are using to see what their procedure is.


I live in the US and my wife is in Canada.

On I-129F there is a section at the very bottom that says where will you be applying for the visa. So in that box I will be putting Vermont? That doesn't really make sense to me. Based on the instructions, the application for the visa should go to the consulate in the country that the non-USC spouse resides in.

Please clarify...thanks!


Put either Montreal or Toronto, it doesn't matter. It will go where it needs to go, which is Montreal. My fiancee is in Sarnia, and Toronto definitely would have been easier to go to for the visa processing, too. I put Toronto, and we're at the last step, just waiting for the 9th of November to get here.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-10-18 13:30:00
CanadaLong (5 or 6 mos) visit during application process - what do you think?
QUOTE (bradcanuck @ Oct 17 2007, 06:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Nini & Bee @ Oct 17 2007, 05:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (bradcanuck @ Oct 17 2007, 06:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I hate to sort of throw a ratchet in the spokes but any Canadian visiting the US is stamped with a B-2, even though w are VWP'd. I have about 5 B-2s. It's a standard protocol now.


Really? The only B2 I received while visiting Bee was from JFK - other passport stamps I received (if any) didn't have that specific notation. Whether it was out of laziness on the officer's part, I'm not sure.

I entered from 2 ports. 1 YVR airport, 2 peacearch border crossing. Each time I got a stamp, from different officers at very different times. It could be that only BC/WA ports force this, so I shouldn't broaden my assumption to every port. But in my experience I was not simply let in VWP (as I should be) I was stamped and dated.


Just a point of clarification, Canada isn't a part of the VWP. There's a separate treaty that I don't recall the name of right now that allows Canada trips without visas. I cross nearly every day (granted I'm the American) and have never been stamped, but have been given a Visitor's Record once.

QUOTE (blueyJ @ Oct 17 2007, 07:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The more I think about this, the more I am leaning towards the K1 - We can apply for it right this second, which would cut our time down considerably, because the soonest I can see that we could get married and applying for K3 would be 2 months from now. So we could be 2 months ahead. And, once I get the visa and enter the states on it and get married (the same day!!) it is about 3 months for AP (does that sound right? Can I apply for that at the same time as AOS and EAD? So, three months not being able to leave is not so terrible.


AOS, EAD, and AP can, and should be, filed at the same time. I believe the wait time had been about three months, but I'm hoping it's gone down with the increase in the rates. None of the recent approvals around here have responded back on that, yet, though, and I'm to afraid to venture out of the Canada forum.

Oh, and technically I do believe the length of time is six months in any twelve month period of time. So various short trips in the previous year would technically count against the length of your long trip.

Edited by Jeremy + Kristy, 19 October 2007 - 07:58 AM.

Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-10-19 07:54:00
CanadaTransferring Canadian funds to an American account
I just want to add that I was at an ATM at CIBC yesterday, and in the list of services above it, it said "Deposits" and had a Canadian flag and an American flag. So, I'm assuming that meant it would allow you to deposit into a US account. I have no idea what kind of fees would be involved, and Kristy and I also straddle the border, so that might be why, too.

Also, you can cross the border with less than $10,000 without extra paperwork.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-10-12 10:20:00
CanadaAnybody know anyone who has a NEXUS pass?
QUOTE (jonandmary @ Oct 26 2007, 11:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (She-Ra81 @ Oct 26 2007, 01:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Married_my_love @ Mar 28 2006, 09:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was just wondering if I applied for one of these for the Port Huron/Sarnia back-n-forths if I'd get denied cuz of immigration pending....... ?

Would be kinda neato not to have to explain myself every time I drove in to canada.



Today my valuable nexus pass was "confiscated" by the US Border Patrol 'cuz they said I had a pending immigration application to live in the USA (plus I had just quit my job etc etc). I was soo pissed cuz I voluntarily went to their office to update my info with my new married name & passport number! Boy it sucks to be honest!! Canadian side no issues just the U.S.

So just warning any of u in the same position as myself that they can easily take back your nexus privilidges at any time or when u most need it! Why do they make it so tough to be with your family in America??!?!?! i hope they still "allow" me to visit my hubby south of the damn border! mad.gif


Oh wow - good thing we didnt apply for Mary to get one!

I love my NEXUS card. It rocks. I rarely get hassles at the border, but a few times of being held up for an hour is enough to pay for the NEXUS.

We were going to wait until Mary has her GC to apply for a NEXUS card - but when I went there they were all so nice and said if anything changes (my passport, my citizenship status, my drivers license) that I should just stop by the office and they'll rescan the new documents.


Kristy and I both got our last weekend, and her visa interview is coming up quick. Again, they just said if anything changes make sure you update your info ASAP, as if your documents don't match what's in the RFID chip, then you are screwed. The Canadian immigration officer that interviewed me made me well aware that I shouldn't be "living" in Canada, and I assured her that I don't sleepover except occasionally on the weekend, as that was her interpretation of "living."

And hey, I live in Port Huron! I'm looking at possibly selling my house, so we can move closer to my work. IM me if you're interested.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-10-26 12:36:00
CanadaCan/Am Custody Issues
Sorry to hear that. Sounds VERY much like what we are going through with my (to-be) step-daughter's father. So, in that case, I HOPE you have a leg to stand on. It sounds like it to me, but, alas, I'm not a lawyer.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-09-10 09:44:00
CanadaU Haul
Thanks for the advice. The Penske trucks I've seen on the road do generally look nicer than UHaul. My main concern was whether or not I could pick up and drop off in the States, in order to save money by doing a "local" move.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-10-20 08:08:00
CanadaU Haul
It'll just be with my local U-Haul franchise. I'll be doing all of the loading myself with maybe a little bit of help from my father-in-law. There's not even going to be any furniture, really, mostly just boxes and a TV. That move will be another month or so off, when I go help my mother-in-law move her stuff out of the house and into an apartment.

The cost will be $35 + $.99/mile. When I pick up the truck, I'll ask about a car trailer, but I'd imagine it's not a problem if I'm right behind her car in the UHaul when she crosses?
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-10-15 12:32:00
CanadaU Haul
Well, I just called them and said it would be no problem to do a "local" move, and renting it from the US and dropping it off in the US, since we're talking about 16 km round trip.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-10-15 12:00:00