ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Canadalawyer specialized in US immigration in Montreal???
Im sure trailmix can help you with this question!! and there was a post started about proving domicile in the USA, while both live in Canada! I'm off to bed, as I work tonight, but sure others will assist you.
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-11-23 12:53:00
Canadalawyer specialized in US immigration in Montreal???
Most of the people didnt use a lawyer that are here in the Cdn forum. We did use one, she was based out of New York, never even saw her,lol, no clue what she looks like. Dont think i would recommend her, as she was pricey; $2500 plus all the filing costs. And she didn't do anything special for us, nor will a lawyer in most cases. We here in the Cdn forum have pretty much seen it all, question wise, and yes there are instances where a lawyer can help. We do not bite, and if we can't help, most wil say so and lead one towards a lawyer, just might not be able to tell ya which lawyer!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-11-23 12:28:00
CanadaHow long for Montreal to respond to email?
No ONE, care more about ur case than YOU, surely not ur lawyer. When u email the consulate ensure you put ur case # in the subject line.
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-11-15 09:19:00
CanadaAfter the big move...next steps? (CR1 visa)
yep, like the others have stated! If after 10 BUSINESS days no SSN, head to the closest office ask about the status of it. be prepared to file for a new one. download the form at http://www.socialsec...nline/ss-5.html
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-11-25 14:34:00
CanadaQuestion about Customhouse
ur welcome. Maybe u should test on how fast it will take to send $$$ from ur account to MINE!!! lol
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-11-25 20:33:00
CanadaQuestion about Customhouse
QUOTE (trailmix @ Nov 25 2009, 12:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Flames9_RN @ Nov 25 2009, 10:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Always EFT as it is free. On average from the time I make the transaction, till the money shows up in my acct is 4 business days. Few times as quick as 3, longest was 7 business days.


Yeah I guess a lot must depend on the two banks involved.



I would guess that too, as each bank has their different policies
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-11-25 14:16:00
CanadaQuestion about Customhouse
Always EFT as it is free. On average from the time I make the transaction, till the money shows up in my acct is 4 business days. Few times as quick as 3, longest was 7 business days.
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-11-25 12:47:00
CanadaQuestion about Customhouse
I have never been charged a fee for ELECTRONIC FILE TRANSFERS (EFT) they do charge a fee for wires! If ur exchanging a large amount of $$ ur best to phone them and see if they can give u a better rate, as well your going to have to contact them to raise ur limit
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-09-29 15:31:00
CanadaQuestion about Customhouse
Sorry to hear that trailmix, guess every company has an idiot or two,lol My transactions al seemed to take around 4-5 Business days! One time it was taking longer--I had just set up a new USA bank acct---so I called CH up and they said the hold up was the USA bank side--they had not replied to CH fax to verify my account. SO, CH set up a 3 way conversation between me,, the USA bank and CH and had it settled within minutes, was pretty cool. Will see if anything changes now that Western Union has bought CH!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-09-25 05:45:00
CanadaQuestion about Customhouse
I have used it since 2005 with no problems! i too transferred over a fairly large sum (cdn RRSP's funds) but normally do a few hundreds of $$$ when I head back to Canada. never once have I had a problem! Staff are great, even chatted hockey with 1 rep for a bit,lol They will even walk u step bystep to make a trade, awesome service. I have walked by their officer in Victoria 100's of times when I resided in vic!!

Can't recall what ID I used, but give them a call, and they can give you the info.
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-08-18 22:22:00
CanadaMontreal CR-1 Interview- what to bring???
Like everyone else stated!! Ensure u bring that envelope, as they NO longer issue you the visa that day or next!!! U can always ask though, but they will prob say NO,lol but it is near xmas. And be prepared for the visa to take a bit longer to arrive via mail, as it is xmas!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-11-26 08:02:00
CanadaFamily Interview @ Montreal
They do give a "interview time" but disregard that, its first come first served for the most part. Many start lining up around 0700
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-11-26 12:18:00
CanadaTravelling back to Canada while waiting for NOA2
Glad the trip home went well, but thats the easy part,lol Enjoy ur stay
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-11-22 18:39:00
CanadaTravelling back to Canada while waiting for NOA2
QUOTE (Amanda2020 @ Nov 21 2009, 06:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Lol yea I know....unless they wanna deal with a hormonic mother they better let me through( if only it helped) yea I understand not everyone has strong ties, that is something we looked into before applying and made sure we had enough proof to link me there. We also have doctor proof with gracie if they need be she's got an appointment on Monday with her peaditrician, I can show them that proof too.



Well one can get rude and take it out on the officers, then they can really make ur life miserable, but I'm sure ur aware of that. Again it all depends on the POE officer, if they figure ur spending more time in the USA then in Canada, they could deny you entry! More than likely they will ask the usual questions and all be ok, but good that you have a plan if u are denied entry!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-11-21 18:51:00
CanadaWhat A Crazy POE
WOW!! you sure cut it close!! I show up 2.5 hrs in advance of a regular flight!! Glad u made it safely
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-11-25 14:28:00
Canadaquick question about getting married in usa as a vistor
I see you have found VJ (from canuckabroad) welcome!!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-11-29 15:37:00
CanadaHow to check my credit
As mentioned before, one doesn't have to have both people listed on the mortgage! All depends on the $$$$
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-11-29 15:32:00
CanadaHow to check my credit
We contacted 4 or 5 institutions before we decided to go with 1. Its not an easy process as it is difficult to compare oranges to oranges, as each institution as their own terminology! So important o get a good faith estimate! And if it sounds too good to be true, well it just may be! Some times they like to do a bait/switch! They give you a great rate and closing costs, then just before closing, they turn around and change/add extra fees. It can be a frustrating process

One has to watch the terminology when added to a spouses credit card, so that it actually counts towards your credit score. I can't recall what it is, though. And according to Sue Orman, that crazy financial chick on NBC, the credit agencies are supposedly closing that loop hole of that actually helping the "add-ons" credit history. No clue if thats the case now. I saw that on her program about 2 yrs ago!

One just has to take their time and research! And you should be able to use those credit card scores with the other banks, they should NOT have to pull your credit score, just use them. And when you decide to go with that bank, they can then pull them.

Decent site to ask mortgage questions: http://ths.gardenweb...ums/realestate/ guy named David dunhof tends to give out good replies!!

You will have it all figured out, then in a few yrs may want to refinance, then you will find out their are more rules for that,lol
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-11-29 15:11:00
CanadaHow to check my credit
QUOTE (Udella&Wiz @ Nov 25 2009, 08:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I should add that since my name wasn't on the initial loan, it could not be on the deed - but about 6 months later we had my name added to teh deed so we've got that at least in both our names now for Removal of Conditions



guess it all depends on the bank, as it was no problem for me to be put onto the deed and other paperwork, just not onto the mortgage itself.
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-11-25 09:39:00
CanadaHow to check my credit
When searching for rates, sometimes the bank will tell you what your credit score are. Suntrust did it for us, Since they pulled our credit score, they told us what all 3 of them were. And when your searching out for the best interest rate and deal, you do NOT want every lender pulling ur credit score. Some say it DOES effect ur credit score, some said it doesnt! As I guess the credit score people are suppose to lump together the credit checks into one, thus not effecting ur score, BUT we were told by sources that doesnt always happen, thus it lowers ur score, which isnt good! When we were searching to refinance our condo, we just gave the lenders our credit score (which we got from suntrust) and they based their quotes on that.

When we first bought our condo, I had no credit score, thus wasnt used on the loan, BUT i was put on the deed (is that the right name? lol my head is cloudy this morn) of the condo. So if something did happen, the condo was still legally half mine,lol When we refinanced, I was then put on the mortgage. Doesnt take long to get a super credit rating. Mine is up in the range that the banks consider their highest, and only took a short while. And I didnt even have a job then, just a student, and had 2 credit cards in my name.
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-11-25 07:53:00
CanadaCFl football
Yep that was a hard loss, probably the worst kind of loss! An extra man on the field! All came down to counting!! And the Roughies outplayed them as well, but dont matter, its the final score that does! hard to be a pleasant looser in this situation! oh well
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-11-30 10:28:00
CanadaCFl football
they can each score 20 pts in the last 5 min!! Crazy game
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-11-29 21:27:00
CanadaCFl football
Time for more manure on the kickers lawn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-11-29 18:46:00
CanadaCFl football
should be online at espn360.com as well. Go Roughies go!!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-11-29 14:36:00
CanadaCFl football
HEEEEEEEE HAWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Super job Green and Gold!!!!!!!!!

Grey cup should be on ESPN360.com as well. Next Sunday, and I'm off work, sweettttttttttttttt
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-11-22 19:35:00
CanadaCFl football
I was going to write---dont u dare jinx us carla,lol
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-11-22 19:30:00
CanadaCFl football
Down to the last 3 minutes!!!! But ya just never know!!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-11-22 19:16:00
CanadaCFl football
24-11 end of the 3rd quarter!!! As we all know, no lead is safe in the CFL.
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-11-22 18:52:00
CanadaCFl football
hmmmm, I can still hear the play, but now have no picture!!!

Ok switched from Chrome to IE browser, and I have a picture again!!!

Edited by Flames9_RN, 22 November 2009 - 05:38 PM.

Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-11-22 17:35:00
CanadaCFl football
One can watch the playoffs LIVE on ESPN360.com Roughghrider game is on now!!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-11-22 17:28:00
CanadaHow long to SSN after montreal interview?
Wait 2 weeks then head to the office! get their early as it tends to be a busy place!!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-11-30 11:33:00
CanadaHow long to SSN after montreal interview?
With a DCF'er or a CR-1 or IR-1, if u checked the box off on the DS-230, it "should" come in the mail automatically in about 2-4 weeks! BUT often it does NOT show up!! SO, after 10 - 14 BUSINESS days, one can goto the local SSN office and inquire about the status of ur SSN! IF by then it is not in the system, you can apply again. One can download the form at http://www.socialsec...nline/ss-5.html

Best to be prepared and take it to the office already filled out. As well ensure you take ur passport with the visa in it!! I had to go that route, and the SSN showed up a week after applying for it at the office
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-11-30 11:03:00
CanadaReschedule Montreal Interview :(
Yes it has been done! Send an email with ur case # in the subject line and state ur case! But as others have stated, it could take awhile to be rescheduled. I belive it was Neiks that did it (others have done as well) and it set her back like 6 months!!

best of luck to u and ur father!.

Edited by Flames9_RN, 29 November 2009 - 06:27 PM.

Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-11-29 18:26:00
CanadaOffer accepted!! We will be home owners!
congrats
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-11-30 11:04:00
CanadaC Lettered xmas gift--Under $20 in total ideas?
wow, some great ideas. ty
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-11-23 08:25:00
CanadaC Lettered xmas gift--Under $20 in total ideas?
Howdy, were doing a xmas exchange with our immediate family, but the gift has to start with the letter "C" and the gift or gifts, has to be under $20 in total. Any ideas? I prefer to keep it on the humorous, but PG rated,lol I already have 1 gift, it is a "C"redit card survival tool!! Its actually smaller than a credit card, but it has liek 11 tools on it!

http://www.jackstool..._campaign=gbase

Any ideas would be superb, have to have it for this wed or thursday I believe!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-11-23 05:54:00
CanadaReturn home.
sorry it didnt go as planned. Glad ur feeling better, health is extremely important!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-11-27 10:06:00
CanadaCanadians on US Health Care reform
co-pay for ur dr visit, is no different than the co-pay one would have to pay if you were in an auto accident and had to use ur insurance. lol Belive if all goes well, that a heart by-pass surgery runs around $250,000!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-07-26 12:28:00
CanadaCanadians on US Health Care reform
Good and bad points to each countries healthcare system! if your a "me me me" type of person and seeing others go without, one might prefer the USA system! If ya have good insurance down here, your probably doing very well. of course it depends who is paying for that insurance. if most is out of ur pocket, that hurts, but if ur lucky, ur employer picks up most of the tab, and thats prob where 1 comes out ahead. But it can still take time to see a Dr here, all depends on ur situation and how popular ur Dr is. takes my wife 4-7 months in advance to get a physical completed, because her Dr runs a very busy practice. I have never had to wait more than a week, maybe my Dr just sucks,lol Hospital where I am hopefully to be employed at is a private hospital, show up with no insurance, or cant pay for it out of pocket, they will stabilize you and send ya off to another hospital that gets state funding!
My family in Stoon have never had a problem with being seen, dad has had 3 heart operations and got in asap. Of course I have known friends with less severe problems, and yes it has taken awhile to get surgery. One of the first things one asks about at a job interview, how is your health benefits!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-07-26 05:11:00
CanadaHome for the Holidays
I say be honest--never lie--BUT dont tell ur whole life story either,lol
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-12-02 21:03:00