ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
CanadaThe other side of the fence...
Most of what I'd miss has been said already - Mail system, Mexican food, Target, palm trees (we are moving to San Diego yay!!). Also have to add cheap mani/pedis. The constant sunshine (I'm from the West Coast). Nordstrom Rack.
bluegreenFemaleCanada2008-06-09 17:52:00
CanadaCar Insurance
QUOTE (Carlawarla @ Jun 23 2008, 07:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well, I just looked at another thread, and Krikit provided the answers to Chasing Amy about owing money on a car. I guess you CAN import a car that isn't paid off. I think what I remember reading was about a leased car. Because you're leasing it, the leasing company will not let you take it down. Anyway, there is the "importing a car to the US" thread that answers many questions and provides links.


It also depends on your loan. My Toyota loan does not allow me to import my car, or even bring my car to the States without a lein release. Oops.
bluegreenFemaleCanada2008-06-23 09:55:00
CanadaConnecting to other CDNs who moved to the U.S.
Soooo, if I tell BC Revenue Services that I am no longer a resident of BC so I can stop paying my monthly MSP bill ($54 or something) for Healthcare, does that mean everyone else is gonna find out I am not a resident too? Because I really should give that up - I have technically been gone for more than 6 months (although it is fuzzy as I came as a visitor).

Juuuust wonderin'

I took money out of my RRSP under the First Time Homebuyers Plan too, and was told that when I become a non-resident for income tax purposes, I would have to stop paying that money back and instead be assessed income tax on the remaining balance, based on my income for the last year that I was a resident. Because said house is now a rented, I am going to have to claim that as income, which puts my income for the year pretty high considering I have done absolutely nothing to earn money so far. Which is going to mean a pretty big tax bill this year I think. Ugh.

Why can't I just disappear quietly into the night...smile.gif
bluegreenFemaleCanada2008-06-25 20:25:00
CanadaAdjusting From Visitor To Permanent Resident
Yep, it's all there in all it's detailed glory. As you know I came across like thetreble - in my car, no pane ticket, and am also a contractor in a business I had started 6 months prior. So that might balance out your (minutely) faster marriage (in your own mind at least).

I also read tons of Kez's posts before I filed and they were super, super helpful.
bluegreenFemaleCanada2008-06-27 13:58:00
CanadaWoo hoo
Yay!! Congrats:)
bluegreenFemaleCanada2008-06-27 13:50:00
Canadawhere did you first meet? online vs in person
We met in person, through work - he sells advertising and we were buyin' what he was sellin'...well, I was anyways!! We'd known each other for a while before we began dating, and would see each other at work-related events all over the US and Canada. I ran into him at a bar in Vegas during conference, he rescued me from some persistent suit-types, and the rest is history! A year later we were married in Vegas during the same conference.
bluegreenFemaleCanada2008-07-01 10:41:00
Canadaneed advice on fastest process
QUOTE (trailmix @ Jul 11 2008, 11:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The thing is Delicia, you mention that you didn't have intent to file AOS when your Husband entered the country, but that isn't the problem. The rules indicate that he must not have intended to enter the U.S. to immigrate - I would be concerned about proving that he didn't have that intent, when you have already applied for the visa.

If AOS was just 'allowed' then there would be no need for a K3 visa category.


I also found this: link

What are the consequences of marrying a US citizen after originally entering the US on a Tourist visa or a 90 day visa waiver

Firstly, it is legitimate to enter the US on a tourist visa or visa waiver and marry a U.S. citizen if AFTER doing so you actually intend to return to your home country.

However, if someone simply enters as a tourist and subsequently marries a US citizen or otherwise applies for a Green card thru the adjustment of status process, and does so soon after entering as a tourist the Immigration service could accuse them of 'visa fraud'.

By and large, the 30/60/90 day rule is applied to determine whether the 'tourist' had a fraudulent intent upon entry.

The rule is applied as follows;

If s/he applies for a green card/adjustment of status within 30 days of entering the US, fraud is pretty much presumed-and the application will be denied
If s/he enters between 30 & 60 days, the presumption of fraud can be overcome, i.e. it is 'rebuttable'
I s/he enters between 60 and 90 days the presumption reverses. Unless there is specific evidence of a preconceived immigrant/fraudulent intent the adjustment of status application will be granted
For an application filed more that 90 days after entry , the visa fraud issue seldom arises

If fraud is found, then the consequences could be severe. At the very least the applicant will be required to return to his or her home country to file for a fiancée of spousal visa. In the worst case, the individual could be barred from re-entering the United States in the future under any circumstances.

To summarize: DO NOT ENTER THE UNITED STATES ON A TOURIST VISA IF YOU HAVE AN INTENT TO REMAIN THERE PERMANENTLY. TAKE TIME TO OBTAIN THE CORRECT VISA HOWEVER INCONVENIENT THAT MAY SEEM TO BE.


I remember finding this same information when I was considering my options too. I found it extremely useful, and I never saw it on Visajourney. - thanks for posting Trailmix.

The only thing I would add to all this, is that your intent is assessed based on the most recent visit. My husband and I were engaged when I entered the country, although we had not yet filed any paperwork. Obviously one of us intended to immigrate somewhere at some point, unless we wanted to just go float in space or live apart forever. The point was, I did not intend to immigrate ON THAT VISIT. I have heard of quite a few people who were already married when one spouse entered as a visitor and then adjusted status. That is not illegal. I have also heard of many couples who have begun other processes, had a visit, and then adjusted. It's fine to have the intent to immigrate - as long as your intent was not to do it on that visit. Clearly, it is a very fine line and your case would be very, very closely scrutinized. So it should be a very careful decision.
bluegreenFemaleCanada2008-07-12 10:29:00
CanadaPlease pray for Baby Declan
I just read this - glad to hear it went well and am sending healing vibes Declan's way!!
bluegreenFemaleCanada2008-07-11 23:22:00
CanadaOur Story
Also, I meant to add:
The fee ($1365 plus medical exam) IS a lot, but it is doesn't cost more to adjust from within the country - you just have to pay both fees at once (I-130 and I485). Once I started adding up how much it would cost me to fly back and forth visiting, and keep all my bills in Canada paid and everything while on an extended holiday, I realized that it was pretty much a wash. Just my experience.
bluegreenFemaleCanada2008-03-02 11:13:00
CanadaOur Story
I'm sorry you have been getting such a runaround! The rules for Canadians seem so ambiguous. I am not in the same situation as you, as I arrived here on a visitor visa 3 months ago, THEN got married, and have now applied to adjust. I didn't have an I-94 either, and just put "None" or "None-Canadian visitor" anywhere the form asked for it.

I think, basically, if you entered without the intent to immigrate and then decided to adjust status, you will be fine. Surely your husband has SOME ties to Canada, even without a lease, etc.? Most people do not even get asked about intent, you just have to be prepared. This is what I have gathered from my extensive reading on this subject here on VJ and everywhere else (it is SO hard to find stuff specific to Canadians though).

I DID read, somewhere in my travels around the internet, that they assess intent initially based on how long after entry as a visitor you filed to adjust (or got married, which does not apply in your case). If you file under 30 days after entry, you are subject to intense scrutiny. If it is after 30 but before 60 days, you will be looked at carefully. If it is after 60 days, you are kind of assumed not to have had intent - unless, I guess, there is something really glaring that jumps out at them. I don't know if this is true, but I remember reading it and there were some pretty official links to government websites included in the explanation (I can't find it again now).

Just my two cents, but I think you would be absolutely fine adjusting, more fine than if your husband tried to overstay as a visitor. I think if he left and then tried to come back (and was honest about his prior stay) that he would not be allowed back in.
bluegreenFemaleCanada2008-03-02 11:03:00
CanadaHow did you start to build your new credit rating?
I opened a target visa with my Canadian SSN and passport, got a $5,000 limit, and then just transferred it to my US sss...that is all I have done so far, but I keep getting offers in the mail and I guess I should apply for something else soon....
bluegreenFemaleCanada2008-07-15 10:08:00
CanadaPictures of your Wedding
Shiri your son's expression in the family portrait is priceless!! The girls look so angelic, and he looks like a little imp!! So cute.

Edited by bluegreen, 26 June 2008 - 01:40 PM.

bluegreenFemaleCanada2008-06-26 13:40:00
CanadaPictures of your Wedding
Ontarkie I love the colours you chose! You look lovely. We are having our Big Hoo-Ha wedding next summer, and I have been looking for flower girl dresses. Our colours are turquoise and hot link and cherry red. Is that your daughter in the aqua dress?? Where did you find it - it's lovely. Of course, she is MUCH more "bridesmaid" age, but I just like how simple and vibrant it is...
bluegreenFemaleCanada2008-06-26 10:51:00
CanadaPictures of your Wedding
QUOTE (shawna7 @ Jun 12 2008, 04:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think I just added a picture.. good.gif but I'm a comptard..so..now I'm not sure if it worked!! rofl.gif

S


Ohhh Shawna you guys looks cute. I tried on a dress with a back sort of like that (from what I can tell) for our Big Hoo-Ha next year. So pretty!

Edited by bluegreen, 12 June 2008 - 04:39 PM.

bluegreenFemaleCanada2008-06-12 16:38:00
CanadaPictures of your Wedding
QUOTE (jundp @ Jun 10 2008, 11:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Mephys @ Jun 10 2008, 06:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
offtopic45vn.gif That's the thing I find hard right now, I cannot make any friends really because all my coworkers are all single woman that are pissed off about men....so they keep telling me my fairy tale won't last forever and my husband will sooner or later be bad....what the f ever... sleep.gif What part they don't get in " I found my soulmate and changed country for him" ? You guys are the only people that really understand me right now ! Off-Topic2.gif


I understand. This isn't my first marriage so not only do I get the "men suck" thing sometimes but also the "haven't you been this route before" question about getting married again. I figure the people who would be crass enough to say this don't deserve my reactions.

QUOTE (bluegreen @ Jun 10 2008, 05:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So cool seeing everyone's photos! I am planning our "Big Hoo-Ha Wedding" right now so it is fun to see what you all did.
Here we are at our Vegas drive-thru escapade. So classy. So...not very sober. But fun!


You still look beautiful! And, I love that your hubby is wearing a Vegas shirt laughing.gif I think you look happy and that's what really matters!


Heehee, yes, the t-shirt was non-negotiable. He got it at Rite-Aid on day!!
bluegreenFemaleCanada2008-06-11 00:53:00
CanadaPictures of your Wedding
So cool seeing everyone's photos! I am planning our "Big Hoo-Ha Wedding" right now so it is fun to see what you all did.
Here we are at our Vegas drive-thru escapade. So classy. So...not very sober. But fun!

bluegreenFemaleCanada2008-06-10 19:39:00
CanadaTarget Visa / Macy's Card / Etc.
I am just switching my Target card over now. They need a photocopy of my SIN and US driver's license (I didn't anticipate the DL thing, so I had to wait till I had one). So far, no mention of reducing my credit limit 9I hope not! We've ended up needing to use the card a lot!).
Their customer service SUCKS. I phoned about this twice, was told someone would call be back in 48 hours, and instead got a letter in two weeks. Oh well!
My bank manager found out that if she does a US credit check using my Canadian SSN (not an international credit check), the Target card does show up. Interesting.
bluegreenFemaleCanada2008-09-08 10:19:00
CanadaImporting a Canadian car to the US
QUOTE (Scott @ Jun 27 2008, 02:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ahh lovely thread which had me call my car company right away. I'm in a similar situation as another poster here, my car is financed with Chrysler Canada and they told me I cannot be outside of Canada for more than 3months, for insurance reasons the person could not explain to me. So in the end she elaborated on my options..
1- Pay the car off. I still have $11k left on it.
2- Sell it
3- Transfer it to someone that will take the rest of the contract out of my hands.

Not the news I was expecting to hear..especially since I need a car to move my 3 cats! sad.gif


Ugh. That is the pits. That other poster was me:) I am still convinced some magical idea is going to come to me to help solve this one, but so far...nothing. I am studiously avoiding this issue.
bluegreenFemaleCanada2008-06-27 13:50:00
CanadaImporting a Canadian car to the US
QUOTE (Krikit @ Jun 26 2008, 09:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As far as I'm aware they don't issue you the title until the loan has been paid in full. Ergo, I would imagine they would send it to the lien holder. Why don't you call the California DMV and ask them?


Oh, I did. I called twice and got two different answers. Then they basically said "just make an appointment and bring everything in and we'll tell you". So I will do that when we are actually there:) I am just trying to figure this out now, because it is becoming pretty clear to me that I have two options - pay off my loan or sell my car.I think I am just grasping at straws trying to work around this, and I probably can't...
bluegreenFemaleCanada2008-06-26 11:16:00
CanadaImporting a Canadian car to the US
Does anyone else have a lien with Toyota Canada? They will not provide me with a compliance letter or authorize me to import my car unless I pay off my loan...apparently that is a condition of the loan that I wasn't aware of.

Sooo I am kind of stuck. I can't get a loan to cover the remaining balance in the US because I have no credit here yet. I can't get a loan in Canada because I don't live there anymore and I don't have a job!!!! And I can't afford to pay off the balance (2 years worth). The Toyota lady was a bit mean and said I would just have to sell my car, which I absolutely do NOT want to do.

Plus we are moving to Cali where I am already going to have to pay quite a bit in taxes and things to register it I think - they have some strange rules there, and the car was manufactured in Japan.

I know I CAN actually import it without the compliance letter, since it has the EPA compliance sticker and I spoke to the inland port people who said that is sufficient. But I also know that when I go to register my car they will want the lien info to create a title. Do they then send the title to the lienholder? Or do I get it?

I think I might just drive it back to Canada and park it till I work this one out!!
bluegreenFemaleCanada2008-06-25 20:44:00
CanadaCar Import Options.
QUOTE (cdn_in_wa @ Nov 5 2008, 11:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (bluegreen @ Nov 5 2008, 05:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oh, just as an FYI: I did not have to take a written OR a practical test in Colorado to get my DL, just a straight swap (but they punched my Canadian license). Now I am in CA, I will just have to do a short written test to change my CO license into a CA one, rather than the whole thing that they make Canadians do in this state. Yay!


Yeah, I was totally choked that they punched my BCDL.

Here in WA, they made me take a written and practical test, so I might as well have had no DL at all. #######? If I didn't tell them I had the BCDL, it would still be intact. I have wondered whether they actually contact Canada about the DL or just punch it?


That's odd. In CO I had the option of keeping my BCDL intact, but then I would have had to retake the practical test. I think it is completely arbitrary, to be honest...luckily, I have another BC license, becasue last year I lost it, got a new one, then found the old one:)
bluegreenFemaleCanada2008-11-06 00:32:00
CanadaCar Import Options.
I am in limbo with my car. It is an '05 Toyota with 2 yrs. left on my (extremely low interest) loan with Toyota. They would not issue me with a compliance letter because I am not technically (according to their loan terms) allowed to have the car out of Canada. So they would not give me a compliance letter without releasing me from the loan, which I can't afford to pay off. BUT, I called the inland port in Denver, and they said as long as I have the two stickers, I don't need the letter. The guy was really offhand about the letter, since I have the two stickers (my car was built in Japan, as denoted by the "J" in my VIN). Now I have moved to California, so I don't know if they are more strict here.

The other problem is proof of ownership. I know they will ask for the bill of sale if I try and register the car (closest thing to a title). I think it is fine to have a lien company on the bill of sale as "part owner", but my feeling is that they may contact the lien company to check that it is all legit.

Sooooo, I have had my car down here as a "visitor" (it's visiting, not me, heheheh) while I figure out what to do. Basically it is a pain the butt and a bit stressful to continue insuring it in Canada (you have to do it in person). I can't afford to pay it off, I have no credit down here to refinance it...so, I guess I should sell it. But I LOVE it....sad.gif

However, the woman I spoke to at Toyota said not ALL lienholders are as strict about the vehicle being out of the country. She said part of the reason that my loan has so many restrictions is that it was a long term at a very low interest rate.

Anyways, that has been my experience so far. Not sure if that helps!

Oh, just as an FYI: I did not have to take a written OR a practical test in Colorado to get my DL, just a straight swap (but they punched my Canadian license). Now I am in CA, I will just have to do a short written test to change my CO license into a CA one, rather than the whole thing that they make Canadians do in this state. Yay!
bluegreenFemaleCanada2008-11-05 20:01:00
CanadaMy view of Canada
THEN of, course, it becomes protest season in Vancouver. People just LOVE to protest with their signs and banners all over the street. I'm not complaining—I like a good protest—but it DOES slow down the traffic quite often. If people tried that here in Southern Cali they would be run over faster than you can say, "Free Tibet".
bluegreenFemaleCanada2008-11-19 21:53:00
CanadaTravel with AP
Don't do it!!! smile.gif Kathryn's advice is right on. I used my AP after filing AOS from a tourist visa, but I had zero overstay. I still have read many places that even doing that is a bad idea, and I was nervous coming back. It is very unlikely that you will find anyone on here who has done this at all. It is universally deemed to be a bad, bad idea.

You are in exactly the same position you were in before you had AP—out of status (pending AOS) with accumulated overstay. It does not guarantee re-entry. It does not even necessarily help. I don't even think they factor it in when assessing your eligibility to re-enter. I believe they look mostly at your accumulated legal and illegal stay. Go home for a celebratory visit the day you have your GC in hand, whe you know for sure you will have no problems returning. You are still basically out of status right now.

When you talk to a lawyer, make sure you talk to one who really, knows what they are talking about:) I am sure that seems obvious...but it seems like lots of people here get wrong advice from their lawyers.
bluegreenFemaleCanada2008-12-01 01:16:00
CanadaMarried in Canada...now in U.S...next steps...
QUOTE (trailmix @ Dec 3 2008, 10:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (warlord @ Dec 3 2008, 08:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Reba @ Dec 2 2008, 08:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
And because you're already married, and the wedding took place in Canada, you have no legal basis to stay and adjust status. Had you gone to the US for a visit, and then decided spontaneously to get married, and then stay to adjust status, that is legal. However, already being married, entering the country as a visitor with intent to immigrate is Not legal. You will have to return to Canada and wait out the process, or risk being deported and banned from the country.



Ohhhh totally missed that point, yeah if you were married in Canada, you can't use your Canadian marriage licence to file. I missed that big point. Even further puts a huge red flag up here...


Can we say this? Another VJ member Delicia is doing that right now - and she and her Husband were married in Canada.

I'm not trying to be annoying about this, just want to be sure we are giving the correct information.

There is no law that says you cannot use your Canadian marriage license to file, that I am aware of, does anyone have a link or anything to information that states this?

If a couple are married and say the Husband is living in Canada and the wife in the U.S. and the Husband visits the U.S. and 'spontaneously' decides to stay (immigrate) - I don't see where they would not be able to just adjust status - the 'marriage' part of it has nothing to do with the AOS.

The only issue is the intent when entering the U.S. (I am not saying you wouldn't have a heck of a time proving that though!)


I haven't read through the entire thread here so sorry if I am being pedantic, but yes, Trailmix, I believe you are completely correct here. Intent means intent to immigrate, not intent to marry. Anyone can come here to marry anybody. That's why Vegas does a roaring trade. Technically you could be married in Canada, come to the US to visit (intending perhaps to immigrate later, or not immigrate at all—maybe your partner was planning on coming to Canada, etc) and then change your mind and file for AOS from the US. There are lots of VJ members doing this right now. But of course you are going to be scrutinized to ensure you are not just taking a shortcut and that there was no intent. Your marriage license can be from Timbucktoo, it does not matter.

Having a marriage license from Timbucktoo would be cool.

Edited by bluegreen, 03 December 2008 - 12:10 PM.

bluegreenFemaleCanada2008-12-03 12:08:00
CanadaDriver's License
QUOTE (Corbin @ Nov 21 2008, 01:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (PlatyPius @ Nov 20 2008, 09:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Weird. Why is everyone so "down" on road tests? As far as I know, it's a one-time thing most places here, usually doesn't take very long (mine was about 10 minutes), and involves stopping, starting, turning, and parallel parking. Is it the parking that freaks people out?

Yep, most can't handle that parking thing. Take a look at how most park around you..... devil.gif


For me, I just really despise taking practical tests. I get incredibly nervous and would do almost anything to avoid them. But I am a great driver and a good parker, I promise!!
bluegreenFemaleCanada2008-11-21 22:21:00
CanadaDriver's License
No road test in Colorado, just a straight swap unless I wanted to keep my actual Canadian license—then they make you take it. That's why I got it there the day before moving to California. Now I just have to trade my CO license for a CA one with just a simple theory test. Sound convoluted? Yes, but I absolutely hate road tests and get very nervous.
bluegreenFemaleCanada2008-11-20 21:37:00
CanadaWhos going Home for Christmas?
Yes yayayayayay!! I am going home for Christmas. To Victoria. Oh, I am so excited.
bluegreenFemaleCanada2008-11-24 14:08:00
CanadaCanadian Visiting boyfriend in the U.S
If you HAVE begun the process of getting the waivers and things you need in order for your partner to immigrate to Canada, you could even bring that paperwork along with you too, to show that you are in some kind of legal immigration process "the other way." Getting that stuff rolling is a big commitment and therefore might show that you really mean what you say—that HE is coming to YOU eventually!
bluegreenFemaleCanada2008-12-04 13:17:00
CanadaWe Need a Christmas Miracle
Plus, IT companies in the US are chockablock with Canadians on work visas. They all know the drill. I can't believe that no one said, when he married his wife, "oh, you can file for AOS now and be free of renewing your work visa every year." And even if he did, as his sister states in her comment, renew his visa every year, he obviously did not advise his new employer of his status and was hoping to slip through the cracks. Everyone on a work visa knows they can be rescinded anyways. I cannot believe he was happy living this way with no real permanent status in the US while supporting a family.
bluegreenFemaleCanada2008-12-12 02:34:00
CanadaSo THAT'S why coke tastes different in the USA
QUOTE (Rob and Mel @ Dec 4 2008, 12:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You can get coca cola with sugar cane sugare instead of high fructose here in los angeles, and most southern states. You just have to find it at a Mexican Market.


Yes, or at Costco! We just bought bottled coke from Mexico there and it tastes like it does at home. I am not a big pop drinker, but my husband is from a Mexican family and has the same issues with the pop in the US.

BTW I am very close friends with another couple called Rob and Mei in Canada:)
bluegreenFemaleCanada2008-12-04 13:08:00
CanadaSo THAT'S why coke tastes different in the USA
QUOTE (Reba @ Nov 3 2008, 08:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think it had a lot to do with my weight gain as well, but I also had/have a thyroid disease that gave me a lot of problems, so I dunno. My doctor says I shouldn't have gained as much as I did, just from the thyroid problem, so I'll blame the rest of it on HFCS wink.gif

Yeah, I've noticed a lack of yogurt flavours here too with Danone Activia has a lot more flavours in Canada and the UK, but here they only have 4 flavours. Vanilla, Peach (yuck), blue berry and strawberry. They have rhubarb flavour in the UK! I LOVE rhubarb flavour! And in the big containers, they only have Vanilla. The big containers are cheaper and less waste. I'd like more than just vanilla though.

Weight Watchers yogurt has a lot of flavours though, and Yoplait (I don't particularly like Yoplait though for some reason I've not quite been able to pinpoint). And a couple of store brands have a lot of flavours.

The "Light" versions do not contain HFCS, but they use artificial sweeteners like Splenda or aspartame instead.

I've been thinking of buying a yogurt maker and just making my own. Its actually cheaper. If I just had some more counter space for another appliance!


Hmm, I will look for the Weight Watchers ones! I've tried some of the organic ones (I can't remember the names—the ones with the kangaroo, Stoneycreek and High Mountain—their Vanilla is yummy but the flavors not so much). I don't like Yoplait either. I didn't know about yogut makers! Hmmmmmmmm. A good wedding registry item (we're having a family wedding next summer).
bluegreenFemaleCanada2008-11-04 21:34:00
CanadaSo THAT'S why coke tastes different in the USA
QUOTE (Gypsyangel @ Nov 1 2008, 03:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It takes me forever to go grocery shopping because I'm always reading the labels. One thing that has disappointed me is yogurt because most brands have HFCS in it. I didn't know how much it was bothering me until I found some Liberte yogurt in Wegman's. I literally teared up when I saw it. Oh yogurt, how I have missed thee! heart.gif I felt like kissing it right then and there, but I waited until I got home. yes.gif


I think I would burst into tears of joy if I saw Liberte yoghurt here in So Cal. I am so disappointed at the variety of yoghurt available here, even in places like Whole Foods and Henry's. Even Activia only has a few boring flavours (no prune, or pear, or anything except standard berry peach, vanilla, etc). Boo hoo.
bluegreenFemaleCanada2008-11-02 16:24:00
CanadaOff Topic Forum...
QUOTE (liz_legend @ May 12 2008, 09:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My photographer wants me to list specifics that are important to me that I definitely want photographed...
Having issues putting the list together..

need your help!

All I can think of is:
- Wedding prep (getting ready)
- Arriving at the church
- Lots in photojournalism style documenting items at our wedding (like the wedding programs sitting at the entrance, the place settings at dinner)
- Lots of candids too..


I think it's important to give him a list of people to ensure he gets as candids. That way you don't end up with 50 shots of your hot friends and none of your grandma or your Great Uncle Joe....

Details of your hair from the back before it gets wrecked by the wind or dancing and before you put your veil on if you are having one (if you are having it up - it's cool to have those photos, because YOU don't really get to see it).

Can he take photos during the ceremony? I love pictures of people in the congregation, as you are saying your vows.

That's all I can think of!!
bluegreenFemaleCanada2008-05-12 20:21:00
CanadaOff Topic Forum...
QUOTE (Krikit @ May 11 2008, 12:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I stopped at the Horton's and had a coffee and a cranberry blueberry bran muffin. It was so good. Then I went to the bank machine and withdrew money from my American bank and deposited it into my Canadian bank. I love the banking in Canada. Try and do THAT in the States without having them F it up. mad.gif


Yes! I know. I am in Victoria for a three week family wedding planning session *cough* Puh-leeeeaaaase heeeeellllppppp meeeeee*cough*, and this morning I went into the Royal bank to ask for a new debit card since I lost mine, got it, went to the machine and did all manner of useful banking transactions, all in 15 minutes and all for free. I used to complain so bitterly about RBC! Then I went and bought a box of Smarties, picked up a Tim's steeped tea, and girded my loins for the ensuing three hour tent/no tent/huge tent/small tent wedding debate. Perfect first day home!!
bluegreenFemaleCanada2008-05-12 19:23:00
CanadaOff Topic Forum...
QUOTE (Crikey! @ Mar 2 2008, 08:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good morning good people. I am sitting here drinking my tea trying to wake up and get ready. I am going to give myself half an hour. Here's a cup of tea for you too.



I will be in Denver in time to see this sunset today. I hope everyone has a wonderful week. Stay safe, good luck, and congratulations. (Just in case I miss anything. tongue_ss.gif)




You might not see that sunset today!! It was 70 degrees yesterday(wore a t-shirt and flipflops) and I woke up to 3 inches of snow here in Boulder this morning and grey skies...wierd.
bluegreenFemaleCanada2008-03-02 12:52:00
CanadaCanadian with no 194 and interview schuled
QUOTE (trailmix @ Jan 17 2009, 02:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (bluegreen @ Jan 17 2009, 12:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No, you do not need to worry about the I-94. Canadians adjusting status from tourist visas hardly ever have them. I didn't have one either. They will already know you don't have them because in your paperwork that your lawyer filled out on your behalf ( I am guessing they did), they will have already put "N/A" in all the hundreds of places that ask for your a#, which is the # on the I-94. USCIS knows this. Nothing to worry about.

I am not super knowledgeable about the other two questions, but I think you should be okay. If the official at the POE decided you were eligible for entry the second time, then that was their decision, which I don't think they will question. I believe any work you have done over the last three years will be forgiven through you marriage and adjustment process, so no worries there either. Your lawyer will tell you if it is a concern, so doesn't sound like it is!


I disagree about the work. While they sometimes forgive an overstay - i'm pretty sure that working illegally in the U.S. will be frowned upon.


I am not sure, of course, but this topic has come up a few tomes in the adjusting from student, work and tourist visa forum, and it seems that overstay and illegal employment can be forgiven (ie: is generally forgiven) on filing AOS. Not to say they don't frown on it, but that in general is is not a deciding factor in granting LPR status. However I would not volunteer the info unless you are asked directly. And then don't lie! Doing some small odd jobs for cash is not the same as being employed with a fake social, and my personal opinion is that they are not going to go chasing all over the place to find out if you mowed a few lawns or fixed a computer or something. This is just my opinion as I didn't face this situation myself. I would do a search in the other forum becasue there are quite a few discussions about it.
bluegreenFemaleCanada2009-01-17 14:35:00
CanadaCanadian with no 194 and interview schuled
No, you do not need to worry about the I-94. Canadians adjusting status from tourist visas hardly ever have them. I didn't have one either. They will already know you don't have them because in your paperwork that your lawyer filled out on your behalf ( I am guessing they did), they will have already put "N/A" in all the hundreds of places that ask for your a#, which is the # on the I-94. USCIS knows this. Nothing to worry about.

I am not super knowledgeable about the other two questions, but I think you should be okay. If the official at the POE decided you were eligible for entry the second time, then that was their decision, which I don't think they will question. I believe any work you have done over the last three years will be forgiven through you marriage and adjustment process, so no worries there either. Your lawyer will tell you if it is a concern, so doesn't sound like it is!
bluegreenFemaleCanada2009-01-17 12:16:00
CanadaMarried in the US while visiting, what next and when?
QUOTE (sparcman @ Jan 25 2009, 03:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (bluegreen @ Jan 25 2009, 11:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I will fifth it:) I was in exactly the same situation. Came in Nov, married in Jan (okay a little later than you) had a contract job to get back to by March. I filed 1-130 and !-485 in Feb 11 and had my AP by the end of April. I missed out on a lucrative contract. SO even if you filed right this second, you would probably not get your AP by March. And it is stressful waiting! Plus traveling back and forth on AP when you are adjusting this way can be iffy (I did it only once).



Hi, thanks. Ok, I understand the CR-1 is the better way to go if time or job were not in play, but I really want to go back to work on this contract. So, it appears that I will go back to Canada and file the I-130 and for the K-3. I'm ok working and waiting in Canada. We'll see which one goes through first. I know it is potentially extra expense and hassle, but I don't want to be stuck in the States and bypassing work. I don't think there is any harm to my immigration process in the US if I go back to Canada anyway. Anyone know if filing paperwork in the States before I go back is bad to do? Someone earlier said as long as I am back in Canada before the consulate gets my papers, which is going to take a while anyway.


Edited because I realize I didn't add anything useful or answer the question:)

Edited by bluegreen, 25 January 2009 - 05:14 PM.

bluegreenFemaleCanada2009-01-25 17:12:00
CanadaMarried in the US while visiting, what next and when?
I will fifth it:) I was in exactly the same situation. Came in Nov, married in Jan (okay a little later than you) had a contract job to get back to by March. I filed 1-130 and !-485 in Feb 11 and had my AP by the end of April. I missed out on a lucrative contract. SO even if you filed right this second, you would probably not get your AP by March. And it is stressful waiting! Plus traveling back and forth on AP when you are adjusting this way can be iffy (I did it only once).
bluegreenFemaleCanada2009-01-25 11:31:00