ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
CanadaPOE Edmonton
Most airports POE's (and check in at desk)dont open up before 0500,thus maybe thats why you were not let in before that.
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-06-26 11:47:00
CanadaPOE Edmonton
http://www.visajourn...64-poe-detroit/

Collens was the VJ memeber!! as a k1, I think you have to pay $7 for the I-94!! But i was a cr-1, so im sure others wil pipe up!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-06-25 12:08:00
CanadaPOE Edmonton
there was someone that did in the past few weeks. i will look in a bit
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-06-25 11:59:00
CanadaHusband POE'd at Peace Bridge Today
after 10-14 business days and NO ssn card, then download the form at ssa.gov, along with passport/birth cert and head to local ssn office and inquire about it!! if no tin system, then simply hand over already filled out form!!. congrats
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-06-25 19:11:00
CanadaApproved interview but I have questions re: drivers license, etc
Yep, check with your state, as they all differ!! Virginia took my NS DL. Some will simply hand over a new DL for that State, While others will make you write a test and some will make you write a test AND take an actual in car drivers test!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-06-10 19:34:00
CanadaCanada Day, Washington, DC
Work tonight, sleep, then hit the road Thursday evening for Rhode Island. Not much of a celebration instore for me!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-06-30 13:25:00
CanadaCanada Day, Washington, DC
I had no harshness in my post. Time to move on!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-05-29 16:38:00
CanadaCanada Day, Washington, DC
No worry about it Wyatt. I think I'm 99.9999% never serious on here, but somehow soem take that way! And people wonder why I never want to meet up,lol
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-05-29 13:53:00
CanadaCanada Day, Washington, DC
Harsh crowd!! lol
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-05-29 13:16:00
CanadaThere's something weird about the flu shot.
I swear it all in the mind! I have never gotten sick from the flu shot and I personally dont believe you do!! others that i know swear they do get sick from it, and usually do when they do get the shot. So i swear the mind just "wills" you to do what ya believe,lol
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-01-23 06:33:00
CanadaLose Canadian Health Care?
Not sure if this applies to Alberta----but read online a few weeks back (A canadian newspaper, can't recall which one) that even if ur still covered by ur Cdn healthcare coverage, it does NOT cover that much, and the article highly recommended that you buy other insurance when visiting the USA
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-07-05 08:12:00
CanadaDetails of successfully renewing my Cdn passport while back home
I mailed my cdn passport application via snail mail from VA and had it back in like 19 days!! That was in April 2009
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-07-06 14:23:00
CanadaHappy to be back home for 5 days
I have already started the countdown for heading back to SASK for Cdn Thanksgiving!! I'm having 2-XL timmies a day here in Rhode Island, but they do not quite taste the same
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-07-06 16:53:00
CanadaK1 interview Approved MTL
Congrats! My POE back in 2004 was thru MAINE! Was a breeze! Congrats
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-06-24 06:07:00
CanadaLiving in the US and working in Canada
I'd love to live on a small deserted island,lol! maybe thats why I love RI so much, far less congestion here. Yes a few members her eon VJ do this, 1 even lives in the USA and works as a CDN customs official! Just make sure you have a good tax person!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-07-07 07:07:00
CanadaMontreal Interview experiences??
For the vast majority, the interview experience in Mtl hasnt changed in years! Get there early to avoid the line ups, many arrive around 0630'ish!! No big bags/purses, NO electronics of any kind, that includes car key chains!! Those legal size plastic accordion folders that have like 13 compartments are great for organizing ur paperwork! have ur passport and interview letter at the rdy. You go thru airport like security, so no metal on ya (coins, belt, etc) makes for a quicker/painless entry. Elevator opens from the REAR!! Your # is called on a board thats in the middle of the room. It makes a noise everytime a new # is called, and like a good monkey--u will look at the board after each noise,lol The interview itself is VERY quick. Lucky to be in the room for 10 min and most of that time is the consulate dude/dudette looking over ur paperwork. They ask very basic questions, ie: how u met, what ur USA spouse/fiance does in the USA. What you did in Canada, what are ur plans for employment in the USA. If it were I, I would ask to have the visa that day or next--All they can do is say no!! Ensure u copy down the tracking # of the Cdn post envelope you handed them! Keep in mind they may not mail it out right away! AND keep in mind sometimes the tracking # doesnt work, and viola, the pkg arrives at ur residence unannounced! Some are lucky and get the pkg in a few days, some has taken weeks, and yes, that causes a pain in the butt to book airplane tickets. I'm sure its just another way that USCIS can stick it to ya,lol
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-07-07 17:31:00
Canadaavoiding having to reschedule consular appt.
a lawyer really has no pull! NVC does assign the cases to Mtl. Hard to say what flexibility they have! If they are full, they are full, they do other visas then family based ones!! i have no solution! To get Mtl to respond, you need to put in ur File # in the subject line and emailmultiple times a week! be very polite and state ur case!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-07-08 17:41:00
Canadaavoiding having to reschedule consular appt.
One never truly knows how the immigration process wil pan out, as it never seems to go as planned. If it has to be rescheduled, it has happened quickly (rarely,lol) or have seen it take as long as 6 months--as in the case of Neiks, who had to reschedule due to having a little earthling. Mtl doesnt schedule the cr-1 (ir-1) interviews, so not sure if they are the ones that reschedule them.
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-07-08 08:06:00
CanadaRefusal of entry for immigrant visa holder at port of entry
Had to google, what is a F4 visa. here is a so-so definition of it http://www.ehow.com/...6_f4-visa_.html
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-07-07 07:00:00
CanadaDriving a Rental Car into Canada
glad u got a response from the source (Neiks)

Lot of Canadian Citizens(that are stil residents of canada, dont hold greencard, etc) do not realize they can not rent a car and head back to Canada. I know this has caused probs for quite a few for Alaska cruises! Instead of going on a guided tour, they rent a car in Alaska, and then tour they way to Canada--or they try to, but only to get denied entry into Canada. really ruins the day!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-07-07 07:04:00
CanadaDriving a Rental Car into Canada
I believe you will be. NEIKS on here is a CDn customs officer. can always search for her under MEMBERS (top right) and email and ask her. But as a greencard holder, you should be fine.

Edited by Flames9_RN, 06 July 2010 - 05:53 PM.

Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-07-06 17:49:00
CanadaDriving a Rental Car into Canada
Depends on rental company

If you were just a Cdn citizen, I belive the answer would be NO!! But since you have your greencard, the Cdn Customs dude/dudette will be ok with it, just depends on the car rental agency
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-07-06 17:19:00
Canadaquick question
I'm in RI now, but I did put something at the bottom of my resume stating I'm fully legal to work in the USA. Can't recall the exact wording, but I would think that one should put something stating that ur legally able to work. They glance thru ur resume and say holy #######, another illegal CDN here,lol
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-07-08 17:13:00
CanadaUhaul and other moving suggestions

for what its worth here is the breakdown for my rental of a 14' uhaul truck going from pickering, ontario to mount vernon, ohio, now keep in mind she told me that i would get a discounted rate because they needed trucks of this size in that region, almost as if i was doing uhual a favor by driving it 1 way.

Auto Transport $29.25
Furniture Pads $10.00
14' Moving Van $386.40
The rate includes 3 day(s) and 791 kilometers



yep, that why one can be traveling further, but u get a better price.
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-03-25 10:28:00
CanadaUhaul and other moving suggestions
U haul prices will vary, I dont believe its the distances that matters so much, but more so the destinations.
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-03-24 20:09:00
CanadaTime frame for EI
There was 1 VJ member that was denied EI because she quit her job to soon. I do not know how long of a period it was! You could phone the EI people and see what they have to say, lot may depend what your reason is.
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-07-15 15:45:00
CanadaCanada Abbreviations?
I thought it was "EH"
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-07-15 17:28:00
CanadaVancouver Criminal Record Check
Do you have a criminal record???? if NO, then you do NOT need fingerprinting, just a normal Canada wide check, which majority of RCMP stations do! Look in the phone book and give them a call. Many local police forces do it as well
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-07-15 13:33:00
CanadaCan't cash CDN check in US
Lot of banks will cash a cdn cheque, and if its a small amount,then who cares! But if your transferring a large amount, then you should look into currency exchangers! They can usually get you a better exchange rate!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-07-13 14:07:00
CanadaCan't cash CDN check in US
The always fun thread of trying to cash a Cdn cheque,lol! It can be a huge hassle!! Some get lucky and their bank handles the situation with ease, that sure wasn't my experience with Wachovia in Arlington VA. Was a nightmare,lol I eventually learned to deal with 1 branch and 1 teller! Yes, if that teller wasn't there, I turned around and left and came back later. Otherwise it was a nightmare:
-Once they tried to charge me a $75 fee to deposit a $100 cheque!! Hmmmmm I dont think so
-Accepted the cheques just fine, BUT week later I got the cheque back in the mail stating the amount had to be over $200 and yes of course they took the $$$ out of my acct with no notice.
- many incorrect charges, etc etc etc!!

Then I just signed up with customhouse.com. Mailed nay cheques back home to my folks in Stoon, they had my bank card and would just deposit the cheque into my CDn bank acct that I still have open! Good times,lol
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-05-18 08:48:00
CanadaDC Area people--Donate Blood
http://www.inova.org...tions/index.jsp

As usual, blood supply is low during the summer months! If you donate at an Inova Blood clinic, they give you a $10 gas card!!! In and out in less than 30 minutes!!

Can make an online appt (highly recommended) https://www.inovablo...s.org/index.cfm

$10 gas card and possibly save a life!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-07-16 10:16:00
CanadaBargain Shopping Forum

I've used this site multiple times for online purchases and every coupon I have used has worked. :thumbs:



I have tried a few that haven't! But they normally do
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-06-10 19:16:00
CanadaBargain Shopping Forum
groupon.com Just pick ur city. One gets daily emails for deals. Soo many people have tobuy the deal for it to become active. If it doesn't, ur CC does NOT get charged. Most of the deals are for restaurants, but their are others just as for zip lines, rafting, golf, etc etc
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-06-10 08:08:00
CanadaBargain Shopping Forum
http://www.retailmenot.com/ just put in the stores name, and you may find some good discount codes~~
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-08-02 10:20:00
CanadaBargain Shopping Forum
http://slickdeals.net/ The good deals can be found in FORUMS, then HOT DEALS. As well you can post in HELP ME FIND A DEAL, which again is in the forums!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-07-30 18:36:00
CanadaBargain Shopping Forum
We wanted a set of the Bowflex 552 dumbells. (5-52.5 lbs) Everywhere they were $399.00 Went to Sears, according to their sign, they were 399, ok whatever. Salesmen went to verify the price, and bang, they are 299!!! took those and run,lol
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-04-06 12:45:00
CanadaBargain Shopping Forum
You post at like 9 pm? lol they close soon,lol
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-04-02 20:07:00
CanadaVisiting US after K-1 is approved
Good point Peachey!! If it were I, i would try entering without them activating it--and just have a back up plan if they say no!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-07-09 13:11:00
CanadaVisiting US after K-1 is approved
As trailmix stated some just ask for them to delay the issuing of the visa. others have had success in going to the POE and not activating it!! BUT thats entirely up to the POE officer.
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-07-08 07:14:00
CanadaAbout Visiting U.S during Visa Process
Ive answered ur question in 1 of the other threads
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-07-20 21:38:00