ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
CanadaDeposit a canadian check in a US bank
At first wachovia would hold the funds, but after a bit (once they knew me) the $$$ was released pretty quick. But was far less of a hassle to deal with Customhouse.
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-06-23 10:46:00
CanadaDeposit a canadian check in a US bank
It all varies on the easiness, and it even varies from the same various branches from the same bank company!! Soem banks wil charge you a fee. soem wil give you a crappy exchange rate, some will do both, so best to ask before they start doing the transaction! Thats why I kept a cdn bank account open, left my Cdn bank card with my folks to deposit cdn cheques, and started using Customhouse.com to exchange $$$.
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-06-20 16:57:00
CanadaConnecting to other CDNs who moved to the U.S.
there is a form one CAN (does not have to) fill out, I can't think of it off the top of my head, but Im sure Cassie will chirp in with its name,lol I didnt fill it out, and from a few other tax forums I visited in the past, they said dont bother filling it out, but Cassie's tax dude said it should be filled out. On your Canadian income tax, there is a spot on the front page that asks when you ceased to be a Cdn resident, and thats all I did. There is a place on the Canadian gov't webpage that you can register and place your new american address. To do that, one requires some information from your past Cdn income tax papers (asks for an $$ amount from a certain line #) Very easy process. http://www.canada.gc.../intro-eng.html Epass is the name!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-06-25 10:49:00
CanadaSouthern Canadian - Good luck tomorrow
kick butt
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-06-25 10:26:00
CanadaWoo hoo
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I have phoned up Canada post about the NO signature. They in turn contacted Mtl Consulate and they all want to make it right. So YOU are to mail back the passport with visa to Mtl ASAP. Mtl will cancel the visa, and ur to start back at square 1! They promised next time --in approx 9 months--they will ask for a signature!!
congrats


Okay Flames...I just mailed it back....

Thanks for being so supportive!!!

So hi, I'm Laura and I'm just filing the I-129F...what do I do? smile.gif



as usual, i was only kidding (duh) I dont take any of this process that serious,lol have a safe move.
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-06-27 11:09:00
CanadaWoo hoo
I have phoned up Canada post about the NO signature. They in turn contacted Mtl Consulate and they all want to make it right. So YOU are to mail back the passport with visa to Mtl ASAP. Mtl will cancel the visa, and ur to start back at square 1! They promised next time --in approx 9 months--they will ask for a signature!!
congrats
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-06-27 09:38:00
CanadaIma quit my job.
cpngrats!! way to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-06-28 12:19:00
CanadaGeneral Montreal Questions
One can catch the bus from the airport to the consulate AND back for like $24 a person!! the bus drops and picks you up from the downtown train station, AND then one can catch a FREE shuttle to most downtown hotels!

And as you can see, there are plenty of shuttles. Thats what I used, and it was top notch service at a much lower price than a taxi.

http://205.237.20.56/eng/horaire.htm
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-06-27 15:46:00
CanadaQuestion re. police report
It all varies where one lives in Canada, many RCMP agencies still do police back ground checks as do LOCAL police forces. Does he have a police station close by? if so call them and ask if they conduct background checks, and ensure the search is conducted CANADA WIDE (should stay that right on the certificate) if he has ever had a criminal record, he will need fingerprints. NO criminal record = NO fingerprinting, just the canada wide search
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-06-30 13:52:00
CanadaCustom House Users
I always got a better rate with CH. I would phone the bank (wachovia) and ask what the exchange rate would be, and CH always came out ahead. As well my parents gave me a chunk of change few yrs back, they went to their bank (bank of montreal) and asked what their exchange rate was and came out ahead as well. I'm sure it may not always be the case. Customer service is great at CH. I now transfer $$$ both ways. So when I come to canada, I tx $$$ to my Cdn account.
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-06-28 10:28:00
CanadaThis place is a roller coaster ride!
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Then there are people like Ron and Sharon and Delicia and Necrotica that are having a really really challenging time,
and then there are others floating by smooth as silk.
Lucky and unlucky?
I wonder about those words.
Hmmmmm...

Ahh, well. Such is life. I find everything goes in phases. You have a period of things going along smoothly, and then other times it all takes a nosedive. Some days are diamonds.... some days are stone.

John Denver was indeed a gifted singer and songwriter. good.gif

All alone in the universe, sometimes that's how it seems
I get lost in the sadness and the screams
Then I look in the center, suddently everything's clear
I find myself in the sunshine and my dreams






Not soo good of a pilot.
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-06-30 17:29:00
CanadaI don't want to jinx myself but...
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guess one just has to sit down and list the positives and negatives of each job. not an easy decision. With the ever rising cost of gas, groceries, etc, how much $$$ are people going to keep paying for entertainment (soccor) So in the long run, maybe there isn't as much stability in a professional soccor league. Of course I know very little about soccor,lol

Including how to spell it. tongue_ss.gif


I saw the error (was underlined thanks to spell check), but I figured people in the Cdn forum are of above intelligence and could figure it out,lol!!

There's a spell check on here? unsure.gif



I use Firefox has my browser, and it has one.
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-07-01 12:30:00
CanadaI don't want to jinx myself but...
QUOTE (Krikit @ Jul 1 2008, 01:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (flames9 @ Jul 1 2008, 12:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
guess one just has to sit down and list the positives and negatives of each job. not an easy decision. With the ever rising cost of gas, groceries, etc, how much $$$ are people going to keep paying for entertainment (soccor) So in the long run, maybe there isn't as much stability in a professional soccor league. Of course I know very little about soccor,lol

Including how to spell it. tongue_ss.gif


I saw the error (was underlined thanks to spell check), but I figured people in the Cdn forum are of above intelligence and could figure it out,lol!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-07-01 12:27:00
CanadaI don't want to jinx myself but...
guess one just has to sit down and list the positives and negatives of each job. not an easy decision. With the ever rising cost of gas, groceries, etc, how much $$$ are people going to keep paying for entertainment (soccor) So in the long run, maybe there isn't as much stability in a professional soccor league. Of course I know very little about soccor,lol
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-07-01 11:12:00
CanadaI don't want to jinx myself but...
dream job, I guess, but one has to thing about stability as well. I don't follow soccer, so I have no clue how the fan following is. But one has to think long term. Would you be happy at the State jobe? Better benefits? long term? promotions? Tough decision, best of luck
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-06-30 15:51:00
CanadaPreparation for Montreal Interview
I never saw the movie, and really have no desire to see the movie. I had no clue what the movie was about from the previews.
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-07-01 18:55:00
CanadaPreparation for Montreal Interview
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Like the others have stated, you have already sent in the originals, so ur good to go. But bringing copies is good as well. I was a freak and paid double, so I had doubles of all my originals, but thats not required, im just a freak.

Yes, but you're our type of freak. good.gif It's not like you actually believe that the Leafs are going to win the Stanley Cup next year or anything. ohmy.gif



Is it a coincidence that the new mike Myers movie had the leafs in it, and the movie has bombed?? who saw that 1 coming? I'mglad to see the Leafs are supporting Senior Citizens--Bringing back Cujo for another stint bewteen the pipes! Actually Iam a fan of Cujo, so maybe I might cheer a bit for them.
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-07-01 17:17:00
CanadaPreparation for Montreal Interview
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I have no problems admitting that,lol And really wasnt all that expensive to get extra copies. We all know how the gov't loves to loose paperwork.


I meant the 'freak' part....you knew that right?


possibly,lol But I'm a freak with a XL Tim Hortons coffee
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-07-01 12:34:00
CanadaPreparation for Montreal Interview
I have no problems admitting that,lol And really wasnt all that expensive to get extra copies. We all know how the gov't loves to loose paperwork.
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-07-01 12:03:00
CanadaPreparation for Montreal Interview
Like the others have stated, you have already sent in the originals, so ur good to go. But bringing copies is good as well. I was a freak and paid double, so I had doubles of all my originals, but thats not required, im just a freak.
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-07-01 11:15:00
CanadaIce Road Truckers!!!!!!!!!
Dont tell me--what, they drive on ICE???? lol
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-07-01 23:28:00
CanadaIce Road Truckers!!!!!!!!!
QUOTE (Bernie and Gary @ Jul 1 2008, 01:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Alex Debogorski, the guy in the pics in front of his truck is a good friend, awesome family man and great at any challenge that he can pursue (raising 11 children, business prospects, playing broomball, just to name a couple).

I'm from Yellowknife, home of the ice road truckers.

Happy Canada Day everyone!



Ya, he comes accross like a super guy. love the show. havent watched any of this seasons yet, but they are saved on Tivio
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-07-01 12:36:00
CanadaIce Road Truckers!!!!!!!!!
back in march they had a Marathon of the Ice road truckers on! So we spent the day watching them all! Got to the last epsisode, like 15 minutes left, WHAM,power goes off, NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! lol Will be tivo'ing this season,love the show
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-06-02 05:26:00
CanadaK2 attending University prior to AOS
When I first got to the usa on my cr-1,I didnt have my SSN at first, and I was bale to register with no problems. One just has to phone around and see what that school wants, they all seem to have different eligibility requirements.
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-07-02 11:12:00
CanadaYAY!!
congrats
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-07-02 09:46:00
CanadaJuly 3 Montreal Appointment
I thought the staff were nice and professional when I went. Security dude were pretty monotone, but hey, I dont want security dudes to be buddy buddy, I want them doing their job,lol If ya have questions for them, don't be afraid to ask, unless its something about bringing over your prized marijuana plant! best of luck
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-06-30 15:53:00
CanadaUm, Why?
I thought that was pretty funny, but I'm not French,lol Probably 1 of those things were a few people took offense to it and whined.
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-07-04 09:57:00
CanadaWhat NOT to say to a USA border Agent!
So I was returning to DC from Saskatoon on Wed. So was my turn to go to the next stall for USA Immigration. Lucky me gets this crusty chick, and I just knew she was a grump,lol and I probably didnt help myself. So I get to her booth, hand her just my Greencard. NEVER have they asked for my passport, so I didnt hand it over. Of course this time she wanted it. So she takes the passport and looks it over with a fine tooth comb, looked at every page. Then she asked where I was coming from?? I explained Canada. She asked why i was in Canada? I stated "I'm Canadian" lol which wasnt the answer she wanted,lol She in a very bitchy tone stated "now that doesnt answer my question, does it? lol, I said I guess not, sorry, I was visiting my folks!,lol Again she looked over my passport and greencard, taking her time, then stamped the boarding pass, and I was on my way.
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-07-04 10:06:00
CanadaWhat do you just HAVE to bring back on a trip to Canada?
When I was back in Stoon, I had a cheese whiz sangy, and I thought of you Marilyn, lol
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-07-05 11:43:00
CanadaWhat do you just HAVE to bring back on a trip to Canada?
This past trip I brought back 4 bottles of Robaxacet back pills and a 2kg jar of Kraft peanut butter, buckleys and Bently's cold meds.
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-07-04 09:59:00
CanadaWhat do you just HAVE to bring back on a trip to Canada?
oh ya, i purchase the otc codeine!! alll is good in moderation,lol its actually kept behind the counter, but one just has to ask for it.

Edited by flames9, 02 July 2008 - 12:02 PM.

Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-07-02 12:01:00
CanadaWhat do you just HAVE to bring back on a trip to Canada?
I bring back certain meds! normally Robaxacet (or the generic stuff) mother in law swears by the stuff. Kraft chunky peanut butter and thats about it.
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-07-02 11:00:00
CanadaShould I bring wedding and recent pics to CR1 interview
few pics is fine, one doesnt have to get carried away, as 99.9% of the time they dont ask for anything. But bets to have a few pics, travel reciepts, letters, etc
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-07-07 16:12:00
CanadaShould I bring wedding and recent pics to CR1 interview
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Better to have more stuff, than not enough!! I brought some pictures, travel receipts, etc etc. Purchased one of those plastic 13 file accordion binders to put everything in.

I thought you were going to say that you also brought videos and stills from the honeymoon. devil.gif



easier to post on youtube, then give the interviewer the web addy
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-07-07 06:56:00
CanadaShould I bring wedding and recent pics to CR1 interview
Better to have more stuff, than not enough!! I brought some pictures, travel receipts, etc etc. Purchased one of those plastic 13 file accordion binders to put everything in.
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-07-06 20:50:00
CanadaWell Mes Amis. . . . . .
congrats
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-07-07 15:54:00
CanadaReading the "moving back to Canada" thread got me thinking
canada/USA have atax treaty, so most likely one wouldn't be "double" taxed
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-06-28 12:20:00
CanadaWell I'm off to Montreal...
kick butt
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-07-09 04:42:00
CanadaMarried in the US not sure what to do
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Check out this forum: http://www.visajourn...p?showforum=130

That's for people in your situation, adjusting status from visitor. As others have mentioned, DON'T LEAVE the US, not even once after your marriage for even a few minutes or you'll have to go a different route i.e. K3 or CR1 where you'll have to wait outside of the US for months and months. Wait until your AOS and AP goes through before you leave if you can. It'll make it much quicker and easier on yourself if you do.



if one does end up going the k3 or cr-1 route, you still have the chance of visiting ur USA spouse. Many do travel to the USA while the visa is pending, I traveled to DC monthly with no problems, but a few do get stopped at the border and told to head back to canada!

But if ya AOS, DONT LEAVE until you have the paperwork completed!!!!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-07-09 17:04:00
CanadaMarried in the US not sure what to do
Sit down and READ VJ!! Lot of FREE info here. At the top of each forum are stickies with piles of great info. Lawyers do NOT speed up the process. For simple cases, which the majority are, they are $$$$$ proof readers. YOU still have to gather all the required documents (long form birth cert., police check, etc etc) and you have to give them the required information. They have NO clue what your birthday is,lol so guess what, YOU end up filling out the forms, and they proof read them. We used a lawyer (had not found VJ) and she cost us $2500 plus filings. Oh well!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-07-09 16:55:00