ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
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
CanadaU Haul
Anyone know if I should rent the UHaul in the US and return it in the US, or rent it in Canada and return it in Canada, or rent it in Canada and return it in the US?

I guess I should call UHaul, but I was wondering if anyone had experience with this. It's more or less a "local" move, so returning it to the one I got it from would probably be the cheapest, but I wonder if they would allow that for international?
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-10-15 11:46:00
CanadaK-2 Minor attending interview
QUOTE (trailmix @ Nov 1 2007, 04:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jeremy + Kristy @ Nov 1 2007, 02:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (trailmix @ Nov 1 2007, 04:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hopefully this will help:

Interview letter


Hmm, that wasn't in our Packet 4. It also talks of "immigrant" visas on that page. K-1 and K-2 are "non-immigrant." And she is a "beneficiary" of my petition, is she not? Just her Mom is the primary beneficiary, and she's derivative.


Yeah, so it almost sounds like she fits under the 'does not need to attend criteria'.

Guess this letter is not really helpful to you, yet it 'hints' at help laughing.gif


Exactly, based on that, and what I've read on other consulate's websites, I thought under 14 they don't need to attend. My gut says that she doesn't, but if we're members of this website then we can all agree that what we think is sane is not really the reality when it comes to immigration.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-11-01 15:29:00
CanadaK-2 Minor attending interview
QUOTE (trailmix @ Nov 1 2007, 04:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hopefully this will help:

Interview letter


Hmm, that wasn't in our Packet 4. It also talks of "immigrant" visas on that page. K-1 and K-2 are "non-immigrant." And she is a "beneficiary" of my petition, is she not? Just her Mom is the primary beneficiary, and she's derivative.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-11-01 15:16:00
CanadaK-2 Minor attending interview
Still haven't received an answer from Montreal, nor their form letter, as to whether or not a seven-year-old has to attend the interview, or not.

Does anyone have a definitive answer? We'll need to stay two nights if she has to come, too. It wouldn't be fun for her to spend 18 out of 36 hours in a car.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-11-01 14:52:00
CanadaMarrying on the same day as entry
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Nov 1 2007, 04:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
no reason at all...just post pictures plz. biggrin.gif


I don't know if there will even be any pictures for this one. I posted the pictures of the "real to us wedding" already here.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-11-01 15:56:00
CanadaMarrying on the same day as entry
QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Nov 1 2007, 04:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So exciting!!! Best of luck guys! smile.gif I bet you are going crazy blush.gif


We're so not ready to sell her house, yet, though. We still have a lot of cleaning, etc. to do. I just hope it will sell in a couple of days like a lot of the houses in Sarnia are lately. Worse case scenario, is I'll pay her $200 mortgage (her half, she lives with her mom who pays the other half) until it does, though. Just don't want to put it up for sale or make any concrete plans until the visa is in hand.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-11-01 15:51:00
CanadaMarrying on the same day as entry
QUOTE (Emancipation @ Nov 1 2007, 04:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jeremy + Kristy @ Nov 1 2007, 04:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Can anyone think of a reason why we shouldn't marry the same day Kristy moves over? In Michigan, I can apply for the marriage license without her and without a SSN, I just need her birth certificate, and make sure I apply for it more than three days before her moving.

With her being pregnant we don't want to risk any lapse in health coverage.


I can't.. sounds like you guys are ready set to go!! wink.gif

Do you have a JP or a Minister lined up?


The minister that "married" us the first time will do it for another $25.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-11-01 15:46:00
CanadaMarrying on the same day as entry
Can anyone think of a reason why we shouldn't marry the same day Kristy moves over? In Michigan, I can apply for the marriage license without her and without a SSN, I just need her birth certificate, and make sure I apply for it more than three days before her moving.

With her being pregnant we don't want to risk any lapse in health coverage.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-11-01 15:41:00
CanadaWhen does OHIP coverage end?
OK, I confirmed with my employer that Kristy's coverage would be effective on the date of our marriage, and not when the paperwork is turned in (as long as I turn it in within 30 days of the marriage). But, what about coverage for the four or five days after she moves here, but before we get married? Would OHIP cover anything here in the States, or should she get travel insurance or something?
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-11-01 13:43:00
CanadaNov. 9th Montreal Interviewee's
QUOTE (MandE @ Nov 6 2007, 08:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey everyone,

This seems to be a full week for interviews in Montreal. So far, I have seen positive results for everybody, so congratulations!!

Who will be in Montreal with me this Friday for an interview? smile.gif


Kristy and I will be. Still trying to figure out if Kristy's daughter needs to come, too, though, and it's got us stressed.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-11-06 09:26:00
CanadaK-1 with minor K-2
QUOTE (Amanda-Lise @ Nov 6 2007, 11:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was approved just fine without bringing my girls.



Excellent, I also JUST received this email back from Montreal:

QUOTE (Operator 5)
Children under 14 need not attend the interview, however should be living in Canada.

Regards,
Operator 5

Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-11-06 12:10:00
CanadaK-1 with minor K-2
QUOTE (fwaguy @ Nov 5 2007, 11:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Age requirement for attendance at the interview varies greatly by consulate (though age 14 seems very common). Best answer for you comes directly from MTL itself or from someone who specifically transited the MTL consulate with the same circumstance.


Yes, and it would be nice if Montreal would actually answer questions. That's why I'm hoping for someone that is still around here and went to Montreal without their child under 14 and were still approved.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-11-05 14:42:00
CanadaK-1 with minor K-2
QUOTE (Len_and_Bren @ Nov 5 2007, 12:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My packet 4 said that children under 14 did not need to attend... but then again we have no kids so I didn't pay much attention to that bit of info.... blink.gif


I've seen that for immigrant visa Packet 4's in Montreal, but not for a K-1 or K-3 visa.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-11-05 14:39:00
CanadaK-1 with minor K-2
QUOTE (Udella&Wiz @ Nov 5 2007, 08:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Agreed - I had to bring my daughter because she was 15. Honestly, they didn't talk to her and I suspect it was mainly to take her fingerprints.

A 7 yr old isn't required to attend (they will specify the age in the Packet 4 - although you'll get the appropriate things from the Package 3 checklist which pertain to her as well...passport, birth certs, medical, custody papers etc (only children 16+ need the police check)

Good luck - enjoy a child free trip to Montreal!


Nothing was stated in the Packet 4 one way or another.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-11-05 10:13:00
CanadaK-1 with minor K-2
I know I've posted this plenty of times, but haven't heard it from someone who's been through it. Kristy sent an email last week, and I sent one this week to Montreal.

Has anyone that has had a K-2 minor move with them, NOT bring the child to the visa interview? We've made arrangments for Kristy's daughter to stay with her grandparents while we're in Montreal, but we want to make sure we don't drive all the way to Montreal to then get denied the visa because her seven-year-old daughter isn't with her.

PS We got our mind put to ease with some of the other issues we were facing. We do now have a letter signed by Kristy's ex giving her "permission" to move to the States, and we had a lawyer look at the custody agreement and the letter and he said we should have no problems.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-11-05 07:52:00
CanadaSent an Email to Montreal today
Got a response from Montreal just a few moments ago:

QUOTE
Children under 14 need not attend the interview, however should be living in Canada.

Regards,
Operator 5


That puts our minds at ease. Now, I just need to get to the copying and organizing of everything that we need to take to Montreal. Apparently, I'm better at that kind of thing than Kristy.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-11-06 12:16:00
CanadaSent an Email to Montreal today
QUOTE (Toronto/New York @ Nov 6 2007, 09:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Montreal responded! shocking! ....but unfortunately no date yet sad.gif

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Your file is still on a waiting list and we have the point of contact
the attorney on record. No date has been scheduled yet.

Thanks,
Operator 2


I sent an email yesterday morning, as well. I hope I get a response today. It's stressing us out big time not knowing if Kristy's seven-year-old daughter needs to come with us or not. If they say she does need to go, that will stress us out a bit, too, as I'm afraid she might inadvertently say something about our "wedding." Although, she does have an inkling of what we did, as she said something about "you're not really married, though" this past weekend.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-11-06 09:59:00
CanadaAdvance Parole
QUOTE (Allie @ Nov 5 2007, 04:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
When I filed for my AOS I also applied for the I-131 Advance Parole for travel to have, if required to go back to Canada in an emergency.
Last week I was informed the I-131 was approved. To-day I get an approval document in the mail but it's titled I-512L Authorization for Parole of an Alien into the United States. It states I can travel while AOS is ongoing but is this the proper paper to do so
Is this the so called I-131 Advance Parole Document I need or is there a screw up with this being I-512L. I can't even find this document number listed in the USCIS forms section.
Any info would be appreciated as I'm now second guessing Immigration staff once again.

Thanks
Allie


Did you file before or after they were rolled into one? Since we live right on the border, people back in Canada have been wondering how long AP takes to get, so we can visit back there, and I don't have an answer for them, other than "up to three months."
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-11-06 13:01:00
CanadaAdjustment of Status
Unfortunately, over 14, and they pay the same fee and need to apply just like you. Under 14, they do, too, but if filed at the same time as the parent, the fee is only $600.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-11-06 14:55:00
CanadaK2 (soon to be 18 yrs) wants to emancipate
That's a pretty personal decision. I'm not sure what advice we could give. At 18 he's an adult, is he not (I'm the American, not Canadian, and eighteen is the age of majority here)? Is he likely to turn eighteen before the interview or before you move?
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-11-06 13:34:00
CanadaTHANK YOU
LALALA I can't hear you.


Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-11-06 12:21:00
CanadaTHANK YOU
This is the place that has kept me sane through all of this. Although, knowing too much is sometimes a burden. Since, instead of being oblivious to what may go wrong, I know of all the things that could potentially mess things up or slow things down.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-11-06 10:00:00
CanadaLeaving for Montreal
Leaving for Montreal in a couple of hours. It's going to be all kinds of driving. We're staying at the Holiday Inn Montreal Midtown.

Here's what's in a accordian file, please let me know if we're missing anything, and wish us luck:

Packet 4 (interview letter)

DS-230 Part I (Kristy)
Two DS-156 (typed with barcodes)
DS-156K (unsigned)
Passport
Two 2"x2" passport photos
Medical Exam packet (Kristy and daughter's)
Long form birth certificate
Police Certificate
$200 USD
12"x15" signature required Regional Xpresspost mailer

DS-230 Part I (Kristy's Daughter)
Two DS-156 (typed with barcode)
Passport
Two 2"x2" passport photos
Long form birth certificate
Custody and support documents
Letter from her father stating he knows about and allows the move

Letter of Intent to Marry from me (such a romantic way to propose, no?)
Notarized Affidavit of Support (I-134)
Letters from both my banks
Letter from my employer
My divorce decree

Most of everything of the original I-129F
Copies of everything else, above

My passport
Hotel confirmation
map
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-11-08 07:37:00
CanadaApproved and review!
So, finally awake anough to do this, I think, after all the driving we did. We left Thursday about 10:45 from Sarnia, ran into pretty heavy snow between London and Toronto, and got to Montreal at about 7:00. We stayed at the Holiday Inn Midtown Montreal, which is under a little bit of construction, but it doesn't really affect anything. Valet parking was something like $18.80/day with in and out privliges.

We ate dinner at the Ace Bar & Grill inside the Holiday Inn, and then went for a walk and found the consulate (even though I left the map in the car). In the morning, we got ready, ate breakfast at the hotel, and walked to the consulate at about 8:15, and got there by 8:30. We lined up for a while between the two sets of doors. However, the guard was putting us in the order that he wanted. It seems like he was letting IV people with young children/strollers, ahead of us. However,t here was one woman that was stuck at the end of the four family line with two kids, and I was wondering what was going on with her, but shortly before we were let in, her husband came panting, as they had forgotten something and he ran back to their hotel or car to get it. Once we got into the security checkpoint, it was real easy when she asked us to empty our pockets and we didn't have anything to empty. I didn't wear a belt, made sure I didn't have change, etc. All we had was the paperwork and my wallet. She liked that and commented on it (it was the one with the butch haircut).

So, we went down the stairs, and then went right to the elevator, as we were told by the guard to go to the 19th floor window 14. So, at the cashier's window (window 14) we got our slip (C9) after Kristy said we have an appointment for a K-1 visa (Also, i believe it was Debbie that was working the cashier window that day, streaky blonde hair, right?). She also asked if we had an Xpresspost envelope already and we stated that we did. We first sat down in the non-immigrant visa area, but shortly later realized we were in the wrong area, after Kristy went to the restroom, I believe. So, on the light board, C4 is what's up when we first sit down, and it stayed there for quite a while, and then C5-C8 go through pretty quick, and then it went BACK to C7! It's going on more than an hour, and I finally ask the customer service rep who is wandering around the waiting are what's going on. It's been over an hour and all we've gotten so far is our number. I don't think she went anywhere or told anyone anything, but under five minutes later, we finally get called to Window 9.

The man behind the glass was very friendly, and commented on how organized we were. One of the first questions he asked is whether Kristy's daughter was coming, and Kristy said "No." I immediately caught it, and knew what he was asking and stated "yes, she's coming to the States, she's just not here with us now." He ended up asking if Kristy's ex was still in the picture at all, and we stated yes, but Kristy has sole custody and we have a letter from him saying that he approves of the move. By the time he asks for the court order, though, he didn't ask for the letter so I didn't give it to him. After he got all the documentation from us, I realized he didn't ask for my divorce papers, so I asked him if he needed them, and he stated that he did not. That may be because he already had them with the original I-129F petition.

So, we head back over to the cashier to pay like he instructed us. Debbie commented on how long it took for us to get called and told us that she usually works over on that side and it doesn't usually take that long, but not that she's saying she's necessarily faster or anything, though. About twenty minutes later he calls us back up to window 9 to have Kristy's fingerprints taken and asks us if he have the letter from Kristy's ex, since even though Kristy has custody he does have visitation. I gave it to him, he looked it over, and had us go sit back down, and that we'll be called back up shortly.

We're stressing a little bit at this time, because checkout at the hotel is noon, and it's probably about twenty after eleven, now. The interviewing officer has a gentleman in his ealry fifties probably, with dusty gray hair. He had us raise our hands and state that we'll tell the truth. Then, he has Kristy place her finger for a print match, and it says "no match." I thought he was joking, but then asked for a different finger. Still no match. He said one more and he'll have to call for another Kristy. he also stated that he can see them on the screen and that they look like a match to him. Well, the third time was a charm and the computer decided that it was a match. He asked us about how we met (blind date set up by my brother) and commented about where I live. Apparently when he worked in the private sector he worked a a paper plant in the town that I live. He said that everything looks to be in order and that he should be able to the visas out in the mail on Tuesday or Wednesday (since Monday is a holiday, which I totally forgot about).

So, we head back to the hotel about quarter to noon, just in time to check out. we eat lunch at the hotel, and then head off back home!

Now, I'm getting glared at because I'm writing too much and not helping with the packing. I'll check back in later.

Thank you everyone for making this a much easier process than it would be without VJ.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-11-10 09:55:00
CanadaWhere's MandE, Jeremy/Kristi?
Hehe. Yeah, geesh, let me get to a computer... Over Thursday and Friday, we were in the car driving more than we were not. So glad that part's over. Now we're in frantic mode getting Kristy's house painted, cleaned, etc. for what's hopefully a quick sell.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-11-12 10:27:00
CanadaFederal Income - Child Tax Credit
QUOTE (Kathryn41 @ Nov 11 2007, 11:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
From my understanding, once the child is no longer residing in Canada, the parent is no longer eligible to receive the CTB. The same goes for the GST credit. If you do receive a payment after the child has left the country - and Revenue Canada will find this out when you file your final tax return (a regular return that lists the date you left the country), you will be required to pay it back. They will take this out of any income tax rebate you expect to receive. You may wish to check the Canada Revenue Agency web page - it has all sorts of useful information and pamphlets on emmigrating from Canada and what you need to do. As well, make sure you do provide CRC with your new mailing address - they will mail you the necessary forms in the mail and then you will return them to the International Tax Office.


The Ontarkie is talking about the Form 1040, so I'm assuming they are talking about whether or not the step-child is a dependent for the purposes of US taxes. However, I'm not sure. There's a US/Canadian tax prep guy right around the corner from my house. I'm going to have him do my taxes this year. That's definitely one of the bonuses of living on a border town.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-11-12 11:05:00
CanadaMontreal Approved
Congrats. It is very odd once you get there. Especially when you're number C9 the board goes to C8, you start thinking, OK, great, we're next, and then it goes back down to C7!
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-11-12 11:29:00
CanadaTaking My Daughter to USA
QUOTE (Ontarkie @ Nov 10 2007, 06:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ok as far as ive been told by my lawyer sole custody or just plain old custody is the same thing Canada uses them both but mean the same. Since he has access thats what montreal is going to tell you that you need consent. Well if you can talk to him without a yelling match try again, remind him his custody does not change or his access that you will give him your address and phone number and he can call and she will be able to call him, this is all things my lawyer put in my consent letter. And you can always remind him that if you have to go to court he is going to have to come to you since that is where your daughter lives and that it would be possibly more then one court date. Dont wait if he wont give consent or risk getting to montreal for them to tell you no.

The lawyers maybe able to figure something out that they never told me.

The laws changed in January here in Ontario it is something your going to need to get a lawyer right away if he wont give you consent not sure what the court is like there it may take you a few months to get a case conference and you would have to go to 2 at least thats what they set up in the books. Now i'm not a 100% if you have to go that route but its what i was told is the only way since January and its both ppl have to attend. I'm sure he probably would be able to pay a lawyer to be there instead of him just my thought there but would be expensive.

My ex didnt want to sign so i was taking him to court once he got served and saw what my lawyer wrote he called me up and signed the consent letter (I had alot of dirt on him and i didnt even get into the big stuff)that letter went back to my lawyer and she had a judge endorse it 3 days later it came in the mail as a court document signed seal and iron clad lol, so he cant even change his mind without going to court.

Danielle


This sounds like a good plan. I don't think we would have been approved for the K-2 with the court order alone. However, as it's really hard to get things notarized in Canada (we can just go to a bank, here) the letter wasn't notarized. Getting a letter was stressing us out a lot.

You will probably have to pony up for a lawyer, as duty counsel was useless, really. The guy at the window did ask if the ex was involved, at all. We said yes, as he is, but very sporadic. Sounds like your ex, really. Even when he didn't live over two hours away and only lived on the next street over, he still only saw his daughter every three wmonths, or so.

As long as the consulate believes that you have tried to make contact and that you're not kidnapping your own daughter, I think you are all right. It's not even that you are really asking permission, I don't believe, but rather only that he knows that you are moving. I'm assuming that he moved first, so you have that on him, too.

Anyway, I'm not a lawyer, but he lucked out at the last possible moment getting that letter. We even got him to change the visitation with that letter from every-other-weekend to reasonable access after I pointed out to him that if he doesn't show up for his weekend, that we can charge him for the babysitting.

So, now that I'm typing, that's one thing that's different between our cases. Since he has "reasonable access" now, he still has "reasonable access" after you move, in my mind, anyway. Kristy's ex actually said, "well, if I commit a crime or something then I won't won't be able to see her." Well, jackass, don't commit a crime, then.

I'm not sure If I stressed you out more, or gave you some relief. We booked an appointment with a lawyer before getting the letter, but got the letter before the appointment. At the initial consult the lawyer said that everything looks great and you shouldn't have any problems and there wasn't a charge.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-11-12 10:46:00
CanadaCanadian Citizenship
QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Nov 12 2007, 04:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SpiritAlight @ Nov 12 2007, 04:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jeremy + Kristy @ Nov 12 2007, 05:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It depends, would be the answer. My mother was born in Canada, but since her parents naturalized when my mom was fourteen, she lost her Canadian citizenship.

Also, there was no such thing as "Canadian" citizenship before 1947. And now, since 1977, Canada accepts multiple citizenship.

That was most interesting.


Yeah, super informative smile.gif


Yes, I'm referencing wikipedia, but the article does cite it's sources. What I wrote I summarized from http://en.wikipedia....ian_citizenship

QUOTE
The Canadian Citizenship Act of 1946 took effect on 1 January 1947. Prior to that date, Canadians were British subjects and Canada's nationality law closely mirrored that of the United Kingdom. As Canadian independence was obtained incrementally over the course of many years since the formation of the Canadian Confederation in 1867, the Second World War in particular gave rise to a desire amongst Canadians to have their country recognized as a fully-fledged sovereign state with a distinct citizenship[2]. Prior to the conferring of legal status on Canadian citizenship, Canada's naturalization laws consisted of a hodgepodge of confusing Acts [3] which may have provided additional impetus for the creation of Canadian citizenship.

On 1 January 1947, Canadian citizenship was conferred on most British subjects connected with Canada. Subsequently, on 1 April 1949, Canadian nationality law was extended to Newfoundland upon that country's admission to Confederation.

Canadian nationality law was substantially revised on 15 February 1977. Notably, from that date Canada fully accepts multiple citizenship. However those who lost Canadian citizenship before that date did not automatically have it restored.

Birth in Canada

In general, anyone born in Canada from 1947 onwards acquired Canadian citizenship at birth. The only exceptions concern children born to diplomats, where additional requirements apply.

Most persons born in Canada before 1947 acquired Canadian citizenship on 1 January 1947 if still living at that date.

Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-11-12 16:47:00
CanadaCanadian Citizenship
It depends, would be the answer. My mother was born in Canada, but since her parents naturalized when my mom was fourteen, she lost her Canadian citizenship.

Also, there was no such thing as "Canadian" citizenship before 1947. And now, since 1977, Canada accepts multiple citizenship.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-11-12 16:25:00
CanadaMontreal "Touches"
QUOTE (BH45 @ Nov 12 2007, 02:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is there anyway one could see when MTL receives a case online? Can you tell I'm getting anxious to get my package 3 and send it back so I can begin the wait for an interview date? whistling.gif


You can call the NVC and give them your USCIS case number and ask if you can get the DoS Case #. I did that to find out MTL had it before I received the letter in the mail from NVC stating that they received it and sent it on to Montreal.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-11-12 15:04:00
CanadaMisty's Interview Review in Montreal
QUOTE (MandE @ Nov 12 2007, 11:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was the brunette... in the blue puffy jacket. There was another brunette girl there, darker skin tone. You may not have seen me, I was the first to interview and leave. I did see some people sitting in front of the LED, but they were a family with 2 or 3 kids, haha.


Ahh, we waited forever. We decided we wouldn't show up super early, as we were still worn out from the drive in the morning. We ended up sitting next to the couple you were talking about. They were waiting a long time, too.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-11-12 11:26:00
CanadaMisty's Interview Review in Montreal
QUOTE (MandE @ Nov 12 2007, 11:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MandE @ Nov 12 2007, 11:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks Jeremy or Amanda good.gif


AGHHH, I meant "Jeremy or Kristy"!!! Geez, I'm at work, and not paying attention!! haha Sorry wacko.gif


Well, it's always me, Jeremy, that posts on here. So, were you the one with blonde hair or brunette? Kristy and I were sitting in the first row right by the LED sign with the mubers being called.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-11-12 11:20:00
CanadaMisty's Interview Review in Montreal
QUOTE (MandE @ Nov 10 2007, 07:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (IR5FORMUMSIE @ Nov 10 2007, 06:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MandE @ Nov 10 2007, 05:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Like you have had 2 husbands, and were arrested for selling drugs".

Get caught selling drugs and I guarantee that you'll end up with at least one husband. smile.gif

I'm greatly relieved that you made it, congratulations. good.gif I just can't help but wonder if there was something that piqued the interviewer's interest. It might prove to be useful (edifying?) to the rest of us. Those questions he asked when you were about to leave are a bit disturbing but you made it through the process, that's all that matters. Doncha just hate it when they smile, frequently it's just before they stick it to ya. crying.gif That you kept your cool under the pressure is laudable. Grrrl power indeed. laughing.gif good.gif good.gif



If I find anything out, you know I'll share it. And thanks for the congrats.

It wasn't so much his questions that puzzled me, they are the same kind of questions that others get... it was the disclaimer he kept adding when talking about approving my visa "... if nothing comes up, we'll send it to you in 2-3 weeks". I don't know, maybe he was trying to be funny, like I said, he was smiling the whole time, but not in a malicious sort of way, more of in jovial type of way haha. I am pretty sure that if they had any suspicions about something, or needed more proof about something, they would have brought it up at the interview. Right? wacko.gif I think I'm just tired... and when I'm tired, I tend to over think things.

I did find one other person who had an interview recently, who was told they would get their visa in 2-3 weeks, so maybe it's just the usual inconsistency that I should expect from Montreal. Kinda like the whole timeline to interview thing... one day they tell you it's a 6 month wait, the next day someone else says 4 months. I don't think they realize how literally we take what they tell us, and how much we scrutinize every word haha. Well, at least that is what I do. I'll feel a lot better once I have visa in hand, that is for sure.


Well, I told him that we were planning on getting married right around Thanksgiving, and that's when he said, that's cutting it close, but it should go out on Tuesday or Wednesday since today (Monday) is a holiday. I think they just don't realize how stressful the whole thing is to us. Your foreseeable future is hanging on what he's saying. From what I gather, the interviewing officer can't straight out say you're approved. I think they just do one more quick fingerprint check before printing and issuing the visa, and that can take a day or so to process.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-11-12 11:01:00
CanadaMoved the cats yesterday
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When we travelled with our cat from VA to Florida last Xmas. We took our cat in and the vet prescibed acepromazine 10 mg (only gave 1/2 a tablet) Worked charms!!! She was just drowsy, but very lovey, which is unlike her!! Maybe we should alawys keep her drugged up!! The trip was around 14 hrs, and the 1/2 tablet worked. And once it wore off, she had no problems!!


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Hey does anyone know what is up with the pet food thing, I don't get it, Canadian pet food, U.S. pet food, what possible difference does it make? Why can't you take it across the border?


Do you want a logical answer? I don't think there's one to be had. The CBP officer muttered something about BSE (aka mad-cow).
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-11-13 10:19:00
CanadaMoved the cats yesterday
So, just wanted to let everyone know, our US kitty and our Canadian kitty are now in their new home. The officer didn't even care about the cats, really, didn't see them, didn't ask for vaccinations, nothing. All he was concerned about was the food. He had me get out of the car and to the trunk and look at the packaging to see if it was made in the US. If it was, then I could bring it, if not, they'd have to incinerate it. Looking at the packaging for the Purina One all we found was that it was imported by a company in Missassauga, and stated nothing of where it was manufactured.

So, if you're bringing pets over, the food must be made in the US and in it's original packaging. At least according to the CBP officer I had last night.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-11-13 08:45:00
CanadaWE GOT IT!!
Wohoo! Hopefully Kristy and Misty get theirs tomorrow, then!
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-11-14 15:05:00
CanadaFood stuff at POE
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The Tim's products are the same (all of it comes from the head office in Burlington ON, including the donuts), but I don't think that the US stores stick to the 20 minute rule for their brewed coffee. If you buy a tin of it though and take it home, its just the same as the tinned Tim's in Canada.


The tinned Tim's, US or Canadian, just isn't the same a a fresh Tim's from a Canadian Tim's. I'm assuming the same as you, Reba. I don't think they throw out the coffee that's more than 20 minutes in the US.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-11-12 14:59:00
CanadaFood stuff at POE
At home I could list off what is and isn't allowed based on the NEXUS information I received. There's some restrictions on blueberries and some other things, too, but that might be going to Canada. Basically, no beef or citrus. Any prepackaged foodstuffs I'd doubt you'd have a problem with, unless they contain beef. Other fruits or vegetables you better declare, but as long as they are grown in the US or Canada you should be alright.
Jeremy + KristyMaleCanada2007-11-12 11:14:00