ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
CanadaAdding a Canadian fiance/spouse to US bank acct
All depends on the bank!! some will do it without a SSN, some won't!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-05-06 17:18:00
CanadaK1 interview at Montreal scheduled!
ongratys!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-05-08 14:48:00
CanadaKids in the Hall
not coming to the DC area, oh well
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-05-14 16:16:00
CanadaLogdriver's Waltz
I ended up watching that one as well!! lol
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-05-15 06:31:00
CanadaLogdriver's Waltz
thats a classic
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-05-14 18:00:00
CanadaCustom House
i did ti opposite at first--canada to usa, THEN i wanted to tx $$ from USA to Canada and as I recall (been awhile) one had to do something to do that! I can't recall what, but its not an automatic thing. If you phone them, they can sort it out. office is in Victoria BC so they are still open
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-05-15 18:05:00
CanadaCustom House
steps for transferring FROM Canada to USA acct:

1)log on
2) Under BASIC TRADE , click on ENTER A BASIC TRADE

steps 3-5 on same page

3) Third party NO
4) under SELLING CURRENCY, put in the amount CANADIAN you will be transferring and under what type of currency choose Canadian
5) Under Buying Currency leave the 1st space blank and under currency you want to buy from Vantage, choose USD,then click NEXT

6) Now your picking your transfer method, choose EFT for both (its free) then NEXT

7)Now your picking ur financial institutions! 1st one will be ur Cdn bank, second pul down menu is ur USA bank. They should be listed there already if it is properly set up, click on NEXT

8)Now to the exciting page!!! This is where u see the rate they will be giving you. And there is a REFRESH button just below that rate! U can keep hitting refresh and hope it gets better, it may a tad, or it may not. At this time you can confirm the trade OR CANCEL it!! Ur not stuck to the trade UNTIL you confirm it!! As of 2023 Sunday Custom house would give me $98.59 usd for $100 cdn.

As well you can send money from ur USA acct to Canada. One just has to re-register ur accounts!! This time you do it all online (not mailing.faxing in) takes only a few minutes!!

As well the staff at Customhouse are very friendly and more than happy to walk you through the steps.

Edited by flames9, 23 September 2007 - 07:26 PM.

Flames9_RNMaleCanada2007-09-23 19:25:00
CanadaA little more nostalgia
never seen the 1st one before!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-05-14 18:00:00
CanadaDr. Doane (Halifax) medical timeline
I resided in Greenwood NS (1.5 hrs west of halifax) and it took around a week to get my results MAILED to me. Think it cost me $20 for that. They sure were not speedy about it,lol

Dr doane office is right by the Canadian Tire as I recall, and one has to goto another place to get the bloodwork and Xray taken. Only a short drive
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-05-16 13:02:00
CanadaK3 afternoon interviews Vancouver
Your a brave person,lol If it were I, I would travel the day before. Never know when AC serviceability or weather comes into play!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-05-16 16:26:00
CanadaInterview for CR-1
yep, ALL cr-1, ir-1 done ONLY in Montreal!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-05-18 16:17:00
CanadaWere getting Married!!!!!!!!
QUOTE (rupa @ May 15 2008, 01:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello Fellow VJer Canucks,

Well, just as everyone said it would, it all went very well. The Vancouver interview was great and I even got to meet another covert VJer. It's amazing how many people use this site to get through it all. I'll post the review in a bit, once I have time to type it all out. Came across a few things that may be helpful to others so will put that out there by the end of the day.

Anyhow, what a week! Sold my condo, got the visa, put the invitations in the mail and I just gave notice at work!

I'm so happy and excited right now I could just yell. I can't believe that we can even get married on the day we chose almost a year ago. I just never thought it would actually come together so well! I miss him so much and will be going down in two weeks for a quick visit, we'll move him into our new place, then back up to Canada to pack me up. Oh yeah, the consular officer said it was no problem to visit before activating the visa so long as I make it clear that it is just a visit and tell them I do not want to activate the K1 on this trip. (I'm assuming bringing a letter from an employer and other supporting evidence like when we visited before would still be a good idea)

So I'm sending good vibes to all you still waiting....I can't wait to see the rest of you get through too.

Best of luck to Everybody!

YIPPEE!! kicking.gif



Congrats!!! Just be aware what the consulate states and what can happen at the POE may differ,they seem to be in 2 separate worlds,lol BUt many do cross without activating the visa, should not be a problem!! congrats!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-05-15 14:12:00
CanadaPension and Money Matters
When it comes to RRSP's some States handle them differently from others!! Form 8891 notifies Uncle Sam (IRS) that u have the RRSP, and uncle sam wont tax you on it (until u take them out) BUT depending on your State, your State may still tax you on that $$$
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-05-16 16:25:00
CanadaAutumnchik's Happy Baby Boy
Congrats!! I found our OB clinicals fascinating this past semester, was a great experience, even for a guy,lol Congrats
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-05-10 13:11:00
CanadaEx-spouse/question
Isn't there a Canadiam VJ memeber right now that is having an issue with this? She has ful custody, BUT Montreal wants some other piece of paper, and her ex is being a complete moron!! Just throwing this out there, could swear i read it on here
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-05-19 12:38:00
CanadaQuestion re Interview
Time wise varies! Some peiople are in at 0800, and by 0930 they are done!! I was out the door just before after 10 am!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-05-19 20:12:00
CanadaQuestion re Interview
Wife was originally suppose to come but could not get time off (and she worked at the State Dept,lol at the time!!) I went alone and was too easy!! For the majority of cancuks the interview itself is very very quick and painless! in and out in less than 10 minutes!! If ya want to make it a mini vacation, go for it, if ya need to save $$$, go alone and save the $$ for another trip!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-05-19 19:20:00
CanadaLet's Wish Laura a Very Happy Birthday
Happy Bday!!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-05-19 06:19:00
CanadaVancouver Medical
The medical is more concerned about diseases that you could pass on to others!! I'm only a 2nd yr RN student, but I dont think what you have is contagious,lol I think you will be fine! Couldnt hurt to bring a note from your Dr. explaining the situation and that he expects a full recovery!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-05-20 05:41:00
CanadaHappy Birthday
Happy Bday!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-05-20 06:48:00
CanadaGoing to Canada in July
Going to Canada and give them my Canadian passport, they ask some basic questions, blah blah blah--keep in mind its summer time and Canadian Border patrol dudes tend to hire summer students!! Great place to not have permanent people, just walk right in mr terrorist,lol I actually had a Canadian Border dude tel me i was not able to work in Canada last summer!! What ever kid,lol. Coming back into the USA I hand them my Green card and Canadian passport,and they usually just swipe the greencard and don't even look at my passport!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-05-20 13:36:00
CanadaCanadian passport Pictures
http://www.dominioncamera.com/ They do Canadian Passport photos. Think it was $15. I havent used them for those yet--i was just in the store for my USA citizenship photos and the dude said yes they can do Cdn ones. rdy in 5 min
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-05-21 12:29:00
CanadaMTL Interview Review (Approved)
congrats!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-05-16 13:03:00
CanadaHuman Papilloma Virus Vaccination (HPV)
everyone should have thier own choice!! Crazy how Immigration has decided all under 27 have to have it!! on the other hand I know of one young lady that has HPV and she sure wishes she had the vaccine, it may or may not have prevented it. And they are finding people with HPV, that have had only 1 partner and some of the same sex (lesbians) its a very strange disease and to be honest, i haven't read up on it all that much.
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-05-22 09:23:00
CanadaCommuting across border to work.
Yep Neiks does it daily!! She is a Cdn border dude person too,lol
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-05-21 04:28:00
CanadaGoin' to the court house to get legally cohabitated
congrats
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-05-23 06:30:00
CanadaGoin' to the court house to get legally cohabitated
Too funny!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-05-22 12:34:00
CanadaGoin' to the court house to get legally cohabitated
Sucker, I mean ya, great idea, lol, congrats!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-05-22 12:28:00
CanadaWhen it's time to come to the states...
QUOTE (CBR @ May 22 2008, 05:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Actually I would call the POE you want to use ahead of time. We were told by the officers at the border, that the smaller offices don't handle processing the visas the first time you cross. I also read on VJ about a couple that tried to cross at Marine City (where we usually cross) and were sent up to Port Huron (which is a much bigger office). Not sure if it's different with your type of visa compared to a k-1 though. If the POE you plan to cross at is a big one I wouldn't worry too much but if it's a smaller one like Marine City is I'd call to make sure.

Lol Flames, ya must have been typing at the same time as me and you're FASTER!! I read her post to say that he's driving back with the kids, not flying. He's flying first alone & going back later for the kids via car.


lol. I say let the kids fend for themselves!! Sure one wil miss them for awhile,lol
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-05-22 17:08:00
CanadaWhen it's time to come to the states...
Pretty much anywhere. if ya go to a smaller POE in the middle of no where, the POE officers may not know how to process it, so may take a bit longer has they have to look things up. That was my case when I crossed into Maine. But if he is flying, that should not be a problem!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-05-22 16:40:00
CanadaAny problems obtaining Employment?
Probably depends more where u reside and whats your occupation. I haven't really worked yet, but thats by my choice! And once I finish up my school for a RN, I dont expect any difficulties in finding work
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-05-21 12:37:00
CanadaIs proof of relationship required for IR1?
Not really silly, as their are fraudulent marriages. Most propbaly don't wait for 2 years though. but always good to bring some evidence to the interview with you. I brought pictures, letter from her mother, travel receipts. They didn't ask to see any of it at Mtl!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-05-25 06:24:00
CanadaReason for leaving my job
it is not a must have. I didnt have anything on my ROE. But if ya can get something like u stated--moving to USA to be with spouse
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-05-26 08:56:00
CanadaStill waiting on marriage cert
Damn Nuwfies!! probably being used as a coaster for their glass of skreetch,lool
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2008-05-22 19:05:00
CanadaMTL Timeline to Interview
bump

Edited by flames9, 29 November 2007 - 10:59 AM.

Flames9_RNMaleCanada2007-11-29 10:59:00
CanadaMTL Timeline to Interview
Super news!!!! Now have a good excuse for a beer!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2007-09-21 19:14:00
CanadaMTL Timeline to Interview
QUOTE (C&C @ Sep 19 2007, 09:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (liz_legend @ Sep 19 2007, 03:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just called them..

Their waiting list is for MARCH!!


Called who... which waiting list????

OOPs, never mind.


lol--Barton house apartments!!! The wait time is almost as long as Visa wait times, but at least they give u a direct answer,lol
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2007-09-19 20:17:00
CanadaMTL Timeline to Interview
They are extremely popular!!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2007-09-19 15:40:00
CanadaMTL Timeline to Interview
Excuse my rudeness--------Congrats on the new job
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2007-09-19 15:29:00
CanadaMTL Timeline to Interview
I highly recommend the Barton House!! Its super close by and it is awesome!! BUT it is extremely hard to get in!! They do have a waiting list BUT they sort of bypass that if friends recommend you!! I have never officially been told that, bu tI have a very good hunch that it works that way!! We vouched for a friend and she got in. And it may be a bit pricey.Think we paid $1280 a month for a 1 bedroom on top floor facing the Washington Monument. Only .25 cents to wash and .25 cents to dry!! Some places its like $2.00 to wash and another $1 to dry!! Can't say enough good things. Derekkj lives there as well.

I have been to that restaurant once, was back in June. Was good food.
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2007-09-19 15:17:00