Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Canada	Exchange Rates	Waaaa, I exchanged a boat load a few yrs ago when it was in the .70 range,lol Wife asked why I did that, i satted iwas bored,lol Man she was ticked,lol	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2010-03-17 16:25:00
Canada	Exchange Rates	It all depends! Few yrs back,my parents gave me a chunk of cash! They checked in with the bank of Montreal and I checked Custom house to see what the better route was going to be. CH had a better rate. But it probably varies!	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2010-03-17 16:01:00
Canada	Exchange Rates	right now on CH it is 1 CAD = 0.9713 USD and of course that changes by the minute!! I think some dont realize, that yes ur bank may not charge you any fees, but their exchange rate wont be that great! Sure if one is only transferring small amounts of $$$, it is no big deal,but for larger amounts, it makes sense to investigate it! Setting up a CH account is free, so doesn't hurt to have one. It does take a bit of time to set up, so not something one wants to leave for the last minute to do! a CH rep actually calls you to verify info. As well u have to mail/fax or scan//email a bit of info to them!	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2010-03-17 15:38:00
Canada	EI INSURANCE AND MOVING TO THE US	I can't recall, but I think the benefit period may be a bit shorter as well for "International" Probably wrong though,lol	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2011-04-09 15:41:00
Canada	pregnant Canadian wife - any loopholes?	Sorry, I<m not very computer-savvy.... still trying to figure this forum out!! I'm just kidding, still no church goer! Was dragged to church up to grade 7--then made the developmental Hockey team--then away every weekend for hockey tournaments, whewwww, I was saved,lol Welcome to VJ!!!	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2011-04-09 21:18:00
Canada	pregnant Canadian wife - any loopholes?	If you are a church-goer, there are group insurance plans such as Samaritan Ministries. They may not provide full coverage for pregnancy (pre-existing), but they will provide some. I am still waiting for my visa, but I have already joined on my husbands plan. They were not concerned about SSNs or visas. I would hate to be in your position- We've been careful not to get pregnant anyway, simply because we wouldn't want to be apart. If you need a place to stay in Montreal, I know some nuns who have somewhat of a boarding-house for foreign students... you could maybe try them... I'm no church goes,lol I think you quoted the wrong person!!	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2011-04-04 15:18:00
Canada	pregnant Canadian wife - any loopholes?	I was added immediately to my wifes Insurance when I moved to the USA.	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2011-03-30 13:30:00
Canada	Vancouver/Montreal	ask 100 VJ Canadians on which consulate they would want and 99 would say Vancouver, as it is usually much faster!!	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2011-04-05 21:00:00
Canada	Washington dc Memorial Day week end	We live nearby! I don't know if I dare the craziness of Memorial Day wknd in DC, but Rolling Thunder is going on then which is always neat to see. Yes it is quite the scene, super loud and a lot of nice bikes!!	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2011-04-11 13:39:00
Canada	Birth Certificate	Ok thanks everyone, I'll apply for one so that I have it for the interview I finished with the process back in 2004, so my brain is cloudy. Is one required to MAIL in the long form cert???? If it is, then you should mail in a LONG form birth cert. But up to you, RFE's can add time on to ur journey.	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2011-04-11 16:50:00
Canada	Birth Certificate	If you are from Quebec, it's the 1 pager not the laminated pocket-size version. It will have to be translated as Quebec does not provide English birth certificates. They said they are from Ontario	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2011-04-11 16:18:00
Canada	Birth Certificate	https://www.orgforms...eForms/start.do	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2011-04-11 15:54:00
Canada	Birth Certificate	Not sure, I'm sure someone else will pipe up, but if it asks to submit a LOng form, then submit a long form birth cert!! Otherwise one will get a RFE, adding further delay!	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2011-04-11 14:56:00
Canada	Birth Certificate	You need the long form (parents info is right on the cert) Which province are you from??	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2011-04-11 13:40:00
Canada	Buying a House	If the USA Spouse has excellent credit rating, your (CDn) may not be required! When we bought back in 2005, didnt even use my Credit rating! I was not on the mortgage, BUT was on the deed. When we refinanced a few yrs later to get a better interest rate, I was on that application as I had excellent credit too! But since you have been here for a few yrs, ur credit could be great too. What we were told, was for the 1 bank to check our credit rating---which we did--and they gave us our credit scores from the Main 3 credit companies! So when we contacted other lending institutions---We said not to check our credit rating as we already have the current scores! They were fine with that--With the understanding that if we did go with them, they would of course have to check! Ensure they give you a Good faith Estimate! Easier to compare Apples to Apples!! Each Lender has a different name for everything! So that GFE, makes it easier to comnpare! If it sounds too good to be true, well it just may be! I played hockey with a Fellow that owned his own lending Co. He told me he could do better then what I was going to get from another lender. Sure it sounded better--but then realized I had to pay points (which costs $$$) So in the long run it was a lot worse,lol Interview Realtors until you find one that you are comfortable with! It is YOUR money, so take your time and find one that LISTENS to what you want! Yes that sounds funny as you would think they would listen to you, but believe me, some do not! My feeling anytime that $$$$$$ is involved, some are going to be pulled to the bigger payday! I have no problem saying thank you for your time, but your wasting my time! When you say ur limit is this and they are going WAY over, well it is time to move on and find a new agent! It is your $$$! A Great agent is a blessing, and makes the process much better! We gave our agent a list of MUST have, Nice to have, and Have nots (deal breakers) Great communication is the key! Search out some good home forums!! Google is ur friend! When u find the right house--ENSURE you check out the neighborhood!! And I mean knock on doors! Seriously! You will be surprised what people will tell you! Good and bad!! Is it safe? Quiet??? Recommend to friends/family?? Check out the crime statistics for area. Can be found online and local police Find a Good Home inspector! They say NOT to use 1 recommended from ur Realtor! Again, many forums people post their experiences! Google is ur friend, so is better business bureau!! Ensure when the contract is written, it has escape clauses--ie on home inspection Again, your spending a lot of $$$$$$, so do your research. Know what makes you happy and what does not!! http://www.redfin.com/home is a good site and has a forum and they have realtors http://ths.gardenweb...ums/realestate/ so-so home forum Houses cost $$$ and so does the upkeep. Even if the banks will loan you $1 million, can u truly afford $1 million house??? 1 wants a life as well (entertainment, cars, kids, etc etc) Best of luck. Home buying can be a fun time.	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2011-04-09 17:55:00
Canada	need to RE-NEW CA passport in USA	I found that the small mom/pop camera places where able to do the photos! I used the yellow pages the 1st time. Ensure you follow the guidelines, Canada is very picky! Best of luck	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2011-04-06 16:47:00
Canada	USC got a DWI (court case next month)	Its could be that he has no trouble at all for awhile then whammo he gets denied! Happened to a cdn friend of mine yrs ago when trying to enter the USA ( yes I know ur husband is the USA citizen,lol) He had entered before with no troubles, then on 1 visit, he got denied entry because of a DWI!	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2011-02-09 10:56:00
Canada	Maryland/Northern VA/washington people	Sorry!! Good luck with the get together	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2010-12-20 22:06:00
Canada	Interview Information and Help	You go thru Airport like security. It is Electronics they are concerned with! And of course, bombs, guns,lol	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2011-04-13 18:44:00
Canada	Interview Information and Help	yes, no electronics. Back in 2004 when I was in line, they turned away people with big back packs/purses. And ELEVATOR opens from the rear,lol Back then for cr-1/ir-1 (maybe it has changed now) one did not get a # until you reached the actual floor. So people (non-VJ'ers)would get into the elevator and huddle by the front--Us VJ'ers would goto the rear where it opened,lol	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2011-04-11 16:56:00
Canada	Interview Information and Help	99% of time Mtl does not even ask for evidence! But YES its best to be prepared. Quality over quantity! I used a plastic Accordion style binder that had like 12 compartments! Have ur passport and Interview letter in the front! Brought a few pics of us together and with our families, few letters, airfare receipts, chat logs from yahoo (few pages only) nothing that crazy! And No she did not attend the interview with me. The interview itself is very quick, lucky to be 10 minutes and most of that time they are going through your paperwork to make sure it is in order!! Best of luck	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2011-04-11 16:23:00
Canada	PLAYOFFS!!!!!	How am I a fair weather fan? My team's out. I can't cheer for them. I'll cheer for my boyfriend's team but if they're out, I'll have to cheer for someone else. Yep no hockey for u!! My flames are out, no big sunrise there!! Cheer for the Caps, but more importantly I rather to see an entertaining game!! I see no true excitement if ur team wins 10-0! Sure you get bragging rights, but a hard fought, game with lots of action is a lot more exciting!	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2011-04-13 17:07:00
Canada	PLAYOFFS!!!!!	Versus has 2 games on tonight and the local channel is carrying the caps game! Will be interesting to see if the Canucks can finally escape the grasp of the Hawks and if the Caps can finally play--playoff hockey!!	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2011-04-13 10:54:00
Canada	Does Crossing US Customs at Pearson Count as "in America"?	Okay, thanks. Yes, there will be evidence I'm a guest, and I'm going to get the conference to write a letter stating that they are picking me up/taking me back to the airport, taking care of my accommodations, etc.,. The problem with my strong ties is that I'm a freelancer who lives with her parents So I don't have rent, I don't own a car, I don't have an employer. I work from home and my "office" is an Alienware, a Cintiq, and a drafting table in my bedroom I am a pseudo-celebrity in my town, so I was thinking of having my MP and the Mayor sign letters each stating that I'm a valued citizen and they can vouch that I'm returning--if that would be helpful...I'm not sure. I was also going to schedule my yearly checkup for sometime after the conference. If they will write a letter for you why not get them to do it!! Just keep in mind you can have 100% concrete evidence that you will be returning to Canada, and that the POE officer can still deny you entry into the USA! So if they do deny you entry again, remain calm, be polite--your not going to win the argument!! If you become a huge jerk (not saying you would,lol) they then can make your life truly miserable!! Politeness gets one far!! People have to remember these POE officers see 100's, 1000's of people a day and they have to make a judgement call! And I would think the longer their shift goes, the more stressed/frustrated they can get! Cheers	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2011-04-15 18:44:00
Canada	Does Crossing US Customs at Pearson Count as "in America"?	As usual it comes down to the POE officer--simple as that! You stated that you really want to goto that Conference in July! So if I were you--that would be my next visit to the USA. Why? Because you should be able to dig up evidence that you are going down for the conference. Maybe your even listed on a brochure or some type of paperwork as a speaker--bring that with you!! As well have at the ready return airfare, apartment lease, anything with ties to Canada and of course the Conference!! My other suggestions is in my signature. Best of luck	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2011-04-15 18:18:00
Canada	Flying from Toronto to Montreal?	Thanks for the info on the L'aerobus....on their site it also has the listings for the free shuttle...I will call them tomorrow to book my seat. The bus sits just outside Arrivals---well it did back in 2004,lol Cheaper to buy a return ticket at same time!! The ticket agent that sells the ticket is right in the same area (was back in 2004,lol) You get on bus--it takes u to train stn, you get off and get on a smaller shuttle to hotel!! That shuttle is free, but of course they take tips!! Exact opposite for ur return trip! I had my hotel cal land make my return reservations! Very easy and cheaper than a taxi	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2011-04-14 18:43:00
Canada	Flying from Toronto to Montreal?	I do belive at the downtown MTL train stn--there is a Shuttle that will take u to downtown hotels for free. Its the same shuttle if you were to take the L'aerobus from the Airport to the train stn!	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2011-04-14 17:40:00
Canada	Can I transfer to Vancouver?	A few in the past have given them a Western province addy and had their case moved from Mtl to Van. Did they truly move?? Who knows, but they did get their case transferred.	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2011-04-23 08:56:00
Canada	Peace Bridge Crossing during ROC with extension letter	You an thank the people that do not do the process properly and try to sneak things by the POE Staff, they ruin it for the law abiding people	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2011-04-25 16:23:00
Canada	administrative processing!!!!!???	Nothing anyone can say that will cheer you up or change the events. Hopefully its happens faster than sooner! Get your husband to contact her congress person, may help it may not, but can't hurt to try! When things get down for myself--I know others are going thru much more and that helps me. Hopefully this will soon be a thing in the past!	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2011-02-02 20:45:00
Canada	administrative processing!!!!!???	I'm sure they pick cases for extra checks. Hopefully it doesnt drag on too much longer	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2011-02-02 13:09:00
Canada	administrative processing!!!!!???	I'm sure they pick cases for extra checks. Hopefully it doesnt drag on too much longer	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2011-02-02 13:08:00
Canada	We Got a Job!!!	Congrats!!	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2011-04-29 16:54:00
Canada	Biometrics After Arrival to US ?	With the CR-1, one should not have to do Biometrics again until you file for the 10 yr greencard. So not sure why you got that notice. I know yrs ago one could apply for the k3/cr-1 pretty much at the same time, but I doubt you did that. I was already in the USA on my CR-1 when i got notice my k3 was approved,lol Is there a # on the notice one could call? With the CR-1, one should not have to do Biometrics again until you file for the 10 yr greencard. So not sure why you got that notice. I know yrs ago one could apply for the k3/cr-1 pretty much at the same time, but I doubt you did that. I was already in the USA on my CR-1 when i got notice my k3 was approved,lol Is there a # on the notice one could call?	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2011-03-16 13:26:00
Canada	Where are K1 interviews held?	Always good to listen to personal experiences, but at the same time, should know what the gov't "official stance" is, you just never know who is looking at ur paperwork. I personally don't know about the BC, as I'm whitebread prairie lad,lol. I had doubles of everything, was no way I was flying to Montreal and them needing something, then having everything delayed, but thats me! And no I did not have a ton of evidence-quality over quantity! Evey-thing fit nicely in a legal size plastic accordion binder--which is great for the interview AND after the interview, for the next stages,as you can continue to keep stuff in it, makes for a very easy find!	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2011-04-30 09:54:00
Canada	Where are K1 interviews held?	Don't forget about the SEARCH feature on VJ, its not the greatest, may require some tinkering on how you phrase your question, but can usually find what ur looking for. Yes--it will have to be translated by a certified translator and notarized I believe! http://www.visajourn...-and-notarized/ http://www.visajourn...lations-at-nvc/ http://www.visajourn...th-certificate/ http://www.visajourn...th-certificate/	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2011-04-30 08:45:00
Canada	Where are K1 interviews held?	Weekdays the responses are fairly fast here--slows down on the weekends	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2011-04-29 20:18:00
Canada	Where are K1 interviews held?	Wil be in Montreal!! Only Vancouver and Montreal do k1 visas! Yes their are other consulates in canada, BUT only Mtl and Van do them! Since your in Toronto, you goto Montreal! Manitoba(k1) and west got VAN. East of that goto Mtl And --does NOT pertain to you--but ALL CR-1 (already married) goto Mtl! Edited by Flames9_RN, 29 April 2011 - 07:21 PM.	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2011-04-29 19:19:00
Canada	Lawyer for CR1?	lol, 99% of people have no problems crossing the border when they "activate" the visa, but one does run into POE officers that have no clue! Mine had never seen a CR-1 before, but they figured it out!! Sometimes it just takes some patience!!	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2011-05-09 10:24:00
Canada	Lawyer for CR1?	Others have been denied and they had no problems getting their relationship visa--just tell the truth!! Lie and it wont be a simple denial, could be a BAN, then ur in a huge mess!! NEVER LIE!!	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2011-05-06 15:53:00