Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Canada	APPROVED!!!!	congrats	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2008-04-24 12:28:00
Canada	Montreal Interview- Approved!	congrats	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2008-04-23 13:16:00
Canada	yes! have an interview tomorrow morning !!!	If anything, you got some good interview experience from it!! Hope they will have some good news for ya	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2008-04-11 10:36:00
Canada	yes! have an interview tomorrow morning !!!	best of luck!!	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2008-04-10 15:19:00
Canada	Vancouver Interview Review!	Congrats!! I think I stayed at that best western!! Our flight from halifax to vancouver to comox was delayed in Halifax, so we missed our Comox portion, so on DND's expense we stayed there!! Drank many a beer that night,lol Congrats!!	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2008-04-24 19:03:00
Canada	Question about the future...	QUOTE (IR5FORMUMSIE @ Apr 25 2008, 05:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Just to add, once you are a permanent resident then the citizenship approval is almost a foregone conclusion. Unless SHH lied on his original application (a crime of omission or one of commission) for permanent residence and/or has violated the laws of the United States (state and/or federal) including misdemeanors that are crimes of moral turpitude within, I believe, 5 years of the issuance of the green card. Green card holders who commit acts of moral turpitude (felonies or misdemeanors) are subject to removal from the United States. Some people think becoming a naturalized citizen is tougher while other disagree but if you don't do anything, they can't touch you.	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2008-04-25 16:58:00
Canada	Question about the future...	http://www.uscis.gov.../form/N-400.pdf There is a section that asks about criminal history,no clue if its stricter or not. http://www.uscis.gov...rm/N-400ins.pdf Only another $675 lol	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2008-04-25 16:43:00
Canada	Question about the future...	add that to list of questions asked weekly,lol just kidding!! But I did state the time frame in my first posting about usa citizenship. No he wont loose his Cdn citizenship, he will have dual! But in the eyes of the USA government, he would be a USA citizen. 90 days prior to the 3 yr mark of the date u activated ur cr-1 visa is when u can apply.	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2008-04-25 16:29:00
Canada	Question about the future...	Only time your Wedding anniversary means anything is when it comes to issuing the cr-1--less than 2 yrs of marriage, of the IR-1, 2 yrs or more!! After that its based on when you activated the visa, which is the date you crossed over at the POE and handed them your paperwork, and you will see the expiry date on the greencard. And I believe if you spend to much time out of the USA, you would loose ur USA residency, or to do so, one has to fill lout more paperwork. And of course if ur spouse is a USA military member ur not going to loose ur residency because he gets posted out of country!!	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2008-04-25 12:44:00
Canada	Question about the future...	QUOTE (kcmetzy @ Apr 25 2008, 01:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Krikit @ Apr 25 2008, 12:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Your husband should wait until he has his permanent resident card, which he will apply for two years after he receives his temporary resident card. Then he will be able to come and go without a problem. Any sooner than that and he will abandon his residency. No, you cannot get your residency in Canada unless you take up residence there. Is it 2 years after he receives his temporary card, or after we have been married 2 years? The guy told us we will have to file something on our 2 year anniversary (which is this summer). Is that what you are talking about, or am I confused? Ur cr-1 is good for 2 yrs ONCE it is activated (when u cross over at the POE) The expiry date will be on the greencard itself. 90 days before the expiry date ur eligible to apply for your permanent residence card which is good for 10 years. That is the I-751!! Dont send it in 91 days before and dont send it after the greencard has expired! its a VERY easy form to fill out, takes all of 10 minutes!! From the day I sent in my I-751 til I received the 10 yr greencard was approx 6 months!! NOW for USA citizenship, one can apply 90 days before your 3 yr anniversary of the date u activated ur original cr-1 visa ie Cross into the USA to activate CR-1 July 1 2008 (expires July 1 2010) 90 days before July 1 2010 one can mail in I-751 paperwork (shortly after that they will mail you a letter stating you have been granted a year extension, keep that paper!!) 90 days before July 1 2011 you are eligible to start the USA citizenship paperwork if you want to become a USA citizen. of course you dont have to do it within that 90 days, just cant do it earlier than 90, and one has no time limit to apply. i still haven't,lol, but I have filled out most of the form. EDITING: As well im assuming ur married for less than 2 years!! if you entering the USA and have been married for 2 yrs or more, you should get the IR-1, which is good for 10 years!! Thats why some people who have been married for less than 2 years, but are close to their 2 yr wedding anniversary wait and activate thier visa, until they have reached their 2 yr wedding anniversary. Edited by flames9, 25 April 2008 - 12:37 PM.	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2008-04-25 12:34:00
Canada	Got fired today :) Decided to try my luck at border	Cool!! Why did I think u were flying out of Mtl? Old age I tell ya!!	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2008-04-25 19:52:00
Canada	Got fired today :) Decided to try my luck at border	QUOTE (melusine @ Apr 24 2008, 09:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> yep.. US borders are always in canada Well not ALWAYS. if you fly from Saskatoon to Minneapolis, ur POE isnt until Minneapolis! Thats the only one I know of!	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2008-04-24 20:35:00
Canada	Got fired today :) Decided to try my luck at border	QUOTE (Toastburglar @ Apr 24 2008, 09:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes my job did suck!! LOL I worked at a call center and I got fired for hanging up on all the azzholes. . . joke's on them . . . .I made almost $1500 in the few weeks I worked there and barely did any work. (I'm usually a good worker, but these people treat their employees like #######, I feel bad for all the people stuck working there for years because they have no education and no where else to go. It's very sad. . . worse than McDonalds) Anyways, I'm sure I'll be fine at the border, I've made it through lots of times before. My only worry is that if they do refuse me, I'll already be in Florida, and that's a heck of a heartbreaker, to be that close and then have to pay for a flight right back. 10 more sleeps!!!! Why would u already be in Florida? Your POE will be in Montreal. if u get refused, it will be in Mtl	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2008-04-24 20:26:00
Canada	Got fired today :) Decided to try my luck at border	1) Always tell the TRUTH. never lie to the POE officer 2) Be confident in ur replies 3)keep ur response short and to the point, dont tell ur life story!! 4) look the POE officer in the eye when speaking to them. They are looking for people lieing and have been trained to find them! 5)pack light! No job resumes with you 6) Bring ties to Canada (letter from employer when ur expected back at work, lease, etc etc) 7) Always be polite, being rude isnt going to get ya anywhere, and could make things worse!! 8) have a plan in case u do get denied (be polite) It wont harm ur visa application if ur denied,that is if ur polite and didnt lie! Refer to #1 Best of luck	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2008-04-24 19:04:00
Canada	Update about my license exam	Sorry to hear that. I have no clue how the animal world works, but could a vet still not hire you? i suppose they would just pay you less. Maybe give Nursing a try!! An Associates degree RN program is 2 yrs ( plus the time it takes to get the prerequisites completed, could be closer to 3yrs!!) and not super expensive if you take it at a college. I pay around $80 a credit and One requires 69 credits for the degree (plus the prerequisites) Hope it all works out	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2008-04-26 04:58:00
Canada	engaged to a canadian!!!!	I think most new VJ members do ask, as well they ask: What type of police record I require, how much, do i need one for each Cdn city I have resided Where can i get my medical completed What vaccinations do i require What can I take to the interview lol	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2008-04-24 15:49:00
Canada	engaged to a canadian!!!!	wait 44 minutes, some one else will ask if one can visit,lol	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2008-04-24 13:50:00
Canada	engaged to a canadian!!!!	One can still visit the USA if ur going through the CR-1 process. i did so monthly. Yes one can be denied entry, blah blah blah,lol	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2008-04-24 12:56:00
Canada	Income taxes	Im no tax expert!! So ur USA spouse has resided in the USA (never in Canada) right? If thats the case, filing ur Canadian taxes is just like your SINGLE!! U get no deductions or credits for ur American spouse!! BUT if ur using tax software,one has to "fool" the program (at least I had to, maybe not in the new programs!) So for his SIN, since he doesnt have one, i just put in all ZEROS, and for his income, I just converted my wifes into Cdn $$, I just did that to fool the program to ensure I didn't get any deductions or credits. If your doing it by hand, leave it blank. As wel ensure you put in the date you ceased to be a Cdn resident as their are some calculations the software makes that are prorated. Its pretty straight forward,even though ur married, ur in a way filing as ur single!! I included a cover letter stating my USA spouse never resided, nor worked in Canada. If you have RRSP's,when it comes time to file for the IRS, one has to fill out form 8891. This just notifies the IRS that you have them, and they wont tax you on them now. BUT your State may stil tax you on them, each State has different rules!! As well you have to inform ur Cdn financial institution that holds the RRSPs that ur now a non resident of Canada, and they wil mail u some forms to sign!! blah blah blah!! Hope that makes sense, My brain is packed with Nursing #######!! Ask me something on osteoarthritis,lol	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2008-04-26 16:29:00
Canada	Dual citizenship	ya,lol, the leaving the USA isnt the difficult part, its the getting back in!!!	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2008-04-17 10:26:00
Canada	Need help with K1 !!!	I'm out the door,but the 1 visa that allows one to work as soon as one gets in the USA is the CR-1, but it takes longer than the k1 to get	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2008-04-27 08:59:00
Canada	Good luck with your interviews today Parinita and Amberlynn!!	congrats	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2008-04-25 11:59:00
Canada	FINALLY!	Good luck on the Journey!!	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2008-04-26 05:02:00
Canada	Good luck with your interview tomorrow kcmetzy!!	congrats	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2008-04-22 14:34:00
Canada	Good luck with your interview tomorrow kcmetzy!!	Kick butt!!	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2008-04-21 09:23:00
Canada	Is it better for me to move to Canada??	QUOTE (trailmix @ Apr 27 2008, 04:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Earmuffs @ Apr 27 2008, 03:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> do you really wanna work at the same place as your wife? Carolinasfinest is the wife Anyway, my Husband and I worked at 2 different places at the same time, it was great!! Does he feel the same way? lol	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2008-04-27 17:50:00
Canada	I have arrived!	congrats!!	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2008-04-27 20:10:00
Canada	what do i say at the border ?	Wel lif ya say boy friend and then pull out ur K1 fiance visa for evidence, could cause problems. I would say fiance! Hopefully they will ask "business or pleasure", state pleasure and that ur returning on such a such date	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2008-04-27 17:00:00
Canada	CR-1 Approved	congrtas	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2008-04-28 16:44:00
Canada	Interview date confirmation from Montreal	Ya, you can wait and they will snail mail it to you,or be like the rest and call/email every 3.67 minutes,lol You can email them your new addy OR at the time of the interview,they give you the paperwork back to ensure everything is correct and can make the address change then as well.	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2008-04-29 04:56:00
Canada	K1 Visa	Congrats!!	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2008-04-29 04:51:00
Canada	Guys, I need a hug	QUOTE (IR5FORMUMSIE @ Apr 25 2008, 02:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (flames9 @ Apr 25 2008, 12:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (DESIGAL @ Apr 25 2008, 01:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It is not my case Krit,but i have seen quite a few friends in some situations like these so makes me wonder at times i left a very good job to be with my USA spouse!! And there are other fellows on VJ that have done the same!!! True, but you've gone on to a very noble career in a field that was unlike the one you had in Canada. I imagine that there might be more than a few folks here who have changed careers once they get below the 49th parallel. I would take my job back in the Air force in an instant!! Loved it!! Was probably the best job I will ever have! Oh well	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2008-04-25 14:00:00
Canada	Guys, I need a hug	QUOTE (DESIGAL @ Apr 25 2008, 01:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It is not my case Krit,but i have seen quite a few friends in some situations like these so makes me wonder at times i left a very good job to be with my USA spouse!! And there are other fellows on VJ that have done the same!!!	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2008-04-25 12:59:00
Canada	Guys, I need a hug	Two Words------ TIM HORTONS!! lol Of course ur in Ontario, and that means one has to cheer for the Leafs. In the New jersey Area, one actually has a lot of teams one can root for!! Seriously, its a hard decision, and one just has to sit down and write out the plus's and negatives for each scenario!	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2008-04-24 12:54:00
Canada	Interview date Set CR1!	lucky 13!!!	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2008-04-29 16:34:00
Canada	Interview date Set CR1!	congrats	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2008-04-29 16:16:00
Canada	Why I Didn't Make the Olympics	lol! too funny, yet so hurtfull	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2008-04-29 16:18:00
Canada	Canada Forum	Was pretty obvious that the only direction that type of thread can travel is down!! The world would be soo much better if we didn't try to classify everything!	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2007-08-28 06:10:00
Canada	Canada Forum	I most likely wil never post my pic on the net,lol I did have it up onhere for a bit,but took it down!!! One just doesnt want to much info on oneself on the net!! lol	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2007-07-13 13:21:00
Canada	Canada Forum	i would join a can/am grp on facebook!!	Flames9_RN	Male	Canada	2007-07-13 10:52:00