Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Canada	Tomorrow is THE day	Hello everyone So tomorrow (Saturday 22) I will finally hit the road and head to Florida to be with my loved one Packing has been loooooooonnnnng .. but mostly, sort my things and decide what I was going to bring took most of that time Today I said "bye" to my family, and there was so many conflicting emotions I am so happy to finally move to be with my loved one , and at the same time, sad to leave my family and friends behind. It's going to be a long drive so I will update when I get to Florida Edited by ozone_1974, 21 August 2009 - 10:44 PM.	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2009-08-21 22:42:00
Canada	Applying for SSN	Thx for your answers everyone I just called the closest POE here in Florida, they refused to import my car (once again) and told me I can't import my car untill I get married and have a Florida driver's license And of course, in order to get my Florida drivers license I need to get a SSN ... I am a bit lost here So how do you guys did to import your cars ?	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2009-08-25 15:03:00
Canada	Applying for SSN	Hello everyone I made it here Sunday night around 23:15 Trip was very smooth and I enjoyed it a lot (except in NY where I did hit severe thunder storms and could not see anything in front of me on the road). Other than that the rest of the tip was sunny. POE was in Lacolle and I have to admit it wasn't very smooth as the agent processing my K1 was very new to this (in fact it was his first one and it took about 3 hours to process as he had to read the guide) Also, they did not want to import my car at POE as they said I do not really have a status in the USA for now .. so they told me to import my car after I get married (that is after they told me to import it from canada and I said "I do not think so" .. lol) so I do have some questions . 1: Do I need to apply fo SSN prior to getting married ? 2: When I apply for SSN, there are 4 choices on the form at question 3 (Citizenship) > U.S citizen (obviously not this one for now) > Legal alien allowed to work > Legal alien not allowed to work > Other So which one do I need to check ? 3: how can I go about importing my car now that I am in Florida as my insurances will run out in 33 days ? Thanks in avance for your help	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2009-08-25 12:31:00
Canada	K1-INTERVIEW FILE PREPARATION	Sunny with around 46 - 50 degrees F	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2009-04-12 23:03:00
Canada	K1-INTERVIEW FILE PREPARATION	QUOTE (poprocks @ Apr 6 2009, 11:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Petitioner tax filings Just a question about that part ... Maybe I am way out of base but do we need to bring tax filings ???? I know they ask financial proofs like income, bank deposits, employer letter etc for the I-134 but I did not see anywhere where they ask for tax filings	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2009-04-10 01:24:00
Canada	The Vent - Part 2	QUOTE (MrsCat @ Jun 3 2009, 12:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ugh. So Hawaii already has the lowest paid State workers in the union. Well today our Governor announced that in order to close the state budget, all state workers are going on a 3 day/month furlough. Meaning - no pay for 3 days a month. Get this. . . . . . FOR TWO years. And better yet, it seems that we're expected to show up to work for the days we do not get paid. 3 days/month = 36 days per year = nearly 2 months without pay/year. Who can afford that? I don't know whether to laugh or cry. What the *&%$ ?	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2009-06-03 00:30:00
Canada	The Vent - Part 2	That really sucks .. hope she'll be Ok	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2009-05-22 01:57:00
Canada	The Vent - Part 2	QUOTE (JillA @ May 1 2009, 12:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh wow, that's how I was last night! It was one of those sobfests where you can barely breath, Glen kept saying deep breaths, deep breaths, I think he was worried LOL! Thanks for the support, it makes me feel so much better to talk about it with people who TRULY understand. I wonder what it's like for guys, adjusting-wise? Do guys get homesick and cry or is that purely a woman thing We sure do feel homesick too. Everyone going through major changes like this is affected. The thing is that the adaptation will be faster or slower and easier or harder depending on people, but you will feel better, it just takes time. Hang in there, you'll be fine	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2009-05-01 11:44:00
Canada	The Vent - Part 2	QUOTE (JillA @ May 1 2009, 10:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Is it safe here yet.... tiptoeing around.... OK so last night, I just broke down in tears. This wave of homesickness hit me, like a ton of bricks. Out of NOWHERE. All of sudden I just wanted to hug my Mom, I miss her so much, more than anyone or anything. We are so close and it's so hard, it's been almost 6 months since we've been apart. I just want to go over for a cuppa tea or Sunday dinner, just sit down and talk like we used to. Sometimes I look around like what the hell am I doing here? I gave up my home, great job, closeness to fam, good friends, and I'm now here! Not that I'm complaining because I truly can say I am happy here and I made the sacrifice for love.... but what a sacrifice that is. The good news is, I'm going back home the first weekend in June so I can't wait to see my Mom then. So last night when I burst into tears, Glen was so supportive and kind. He made me tea, listened to my rambling, rubbed my back and just made it better. I am lucky he's so wonderful in so many ways and understands. Give it time Jill and the sickness will slowly fade away. Of course you will always remember home, but the sickness will fade away and you will get used to your new home country Hang in there	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2009-05-01 09:48:00
Canada	The Vent - Part 2	Why in the hell do some people need to spend that much for a wedding ??? I mean it is not about money or the impression you make on others or the amount of cash you are able to throw in a wedding but about the event itself... I think most of them completely miss the point of a wedding. Personally (and some of you are going to say that this is because I am a guy ) but I could care less if my fiancee and I where getting married at home and serving some good homemade food to our few but true friends and family ... lol : My point is that as long as we are all happy and having fun, that is what matters and I will still remember that day until I die, NOT because of some superficial reasons, but just because I am marrying the most beautiful woman in every ways pssssshhhh .. I am sorry to say this thetreble, but "SUPERFICIAL at the highest level" are the words I would use for people like that .. but to each and everyone its own. God I feel sorry for you to be stuck in a situation like that ... And sorry again for what I am about to say, I mean, no offense, but I would just tell them to F%$#k off !!! lol	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2009-04-02 10:14:00
Canada	The Vent - Part 2	I just miss her so much My fiancee came to Canada to visit me for 2 weeks. After 2 beautiful weeks and so much happiness being together again, today was the day she had to leave to go back home in USA. I drove her back to the airport, we checked in, then we kissed and hugged for about 15 minutes trying to comfort each other and trying not to cry, said goodbye and I came back home, I can still smell her perfume in my apartment, I miss her so much already, god it hurts being apart from my baby , god I love her so much	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2009-03-20 07:42:00
Canada	Is this too much to ask?	That is just so plain wrong ! Personally, if they continue excluding your mom, I would just not attend at all and spend Christmas with your mother and your fiance. They are really starting in a bad way and their behavior is inexcusable. Stick with people that makes sense and leave aside the ones you do not like, even if they are your in law family, you do not have to force yourself accepting such rude behavior.	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2009-08-18 15:57:00
Canada	Favourite Pictures	Here is our new baby we are so pleased to see that our other 2 ferrets are getting along so well with her We got her 2 days ago and still haven't decided about a name .. any thoughts anyone ?  Picture_015.jpg   578.21KB   24 downloads PS : Sorry for the blurry picture, she was so excited with her new environment that she would not stay still for any picture .. lol	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2009-02-15 02:15:00
Canada	Favourite Pictures	QUOTE (SomberCat @ Feb 8 2009, 10:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You guys will probably hate me for posting this, but it's been my favorite picture for a few months now. Any time I need a pick-me-up, I just pop it open and can't help but laugh my a$$ off. The back story - a friend of mine at work was listening to one of the hair band stations on XM and was wondering who sang this particular song. I knew it but couldn't think of who it was, so we Googled it. It was a band in the 80's called Giuffria who I vaguely remembered. When we saw the pic, we immediatley busted about laughing. Were they stuffing their jeans with socks?? #######?? The one guy even appears to have... um... trying to figure out how to say this nicely... a bit of ball separation. LMAO Man, that was the nicest way I could think of saying it! LOL	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2009-02-08 22:20:00
Canada	Taxes	ok thx Inky	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2010-04-02 10:05:00
Canada	Taxes	I am curious... Do we need to declare our canadian income to the US govt even if these income where prior to moving to the US, and also the fact we still do not have a job in the US and did not have any income after moving to the US ?	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2010-04-01 22:27:00
Canada	oh oh	I thought I got papers today from CRA to file canadian leaving canada taxes but nope.. I get a bill for 62$ of GST that I supposedly " cashed and put in my bank account " Which I find funny cus I NEVER cashed it and I dont have a canadian Bank account. The Gov GST check is still in its envelope unopend and is being sent to them today by my mom back in canada. Starting to really get on my nerves. I know exactly what you are saying Inky, I too received checks in the mail for a few (even though I told them I moved to USA) .. had to send them back each time. I hope they find out their mistake and correct it for you .. lots of frustrating times this year with taxes So I received my taxes reports from my accountant in Canada this year. Basically he claimed my wife on it as I got married in 2009 and I receive taxes this year from Federal and provincial (which I was extremely surprised and was even wondering if it was right since I only worked 8 months in Canada in 2009). Any people receiving back taxes from the Gvt in Canada for 2009 taxes ? I mean is it normal, lol ? Also I know I am not entitled to the GST returns they kept sending in the mail and I have to send them back, but am I entitled to have a tax return from Canada if I am not even allowed to get GST ? Edited by ozone_1974, 06 April 2010 - 01:32 PM.	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2010-04-06 13:30:00
Canada	oh oh	Tanks a lot Trailmix, I will definitly take a closer look at that form	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2010-04-06 06:27:00
Canada	oh oh	Thanks so much Kathryn & one_day_at_a_time Since we filed jointly this year, (my first year in U.S.A), will I be able to use the Foreign Tax Credit (is it form 1116 or 2555 ) ? Also another question .. with the form 1040x (amended tax return), would we be able to switch from filing jointly to filing separately ? And what is best, filing jointly or separately ? Edited by ozone_1974, 05 April 2010 - 08:29 PM.	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2010-04-05 20:26:00
Canada	oh oh	Thanks a lot Inky, we'll try HR Block also and see if they can do the 1040x Just seems weird to me to pay taxes in both countries .. but I guess it is what it is I'll keep this post updated with the problem's solution, maybe it can help someone else in the future	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2010-04-05 20:01:00
Canada	oh oh	ok I am afraid I am in the same boat as Laura and Nick The only difference is that it happened for the 2009 taxes. We filed jointly and we did not declare my Canadian income for 2009 by pure mistake, we really did not know about it So we have to file form 1040x .. We took a look at it and some of the terms they use for US taxes are not exactly the same as the ones on my T4 from Canada, (plus I have a T4 and RL-1, what is the difference ?) .. I really never did my own taxes and always had my accountant doing it for me, so I am completely confused. So how do we go about filing it ? Second question .. are we actually going to pay taxes here in the States for the money I made in Canada (which is not a lot since I only worked a part of the year) ? It just seems like a nonsense to me when I do not even know yet if I will owe to Canada for 2009 taxes. Thanks for any help Edited by ozone_1974, 05 April 2010 - 07:12 PM.	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2010-04-05 19:08:00
Canada	The Vent - Part Trois	Driver's licence is expired. They ask for it at the bank. And seriously? I can't get my driver's license until AFTER I get my greencard now?! How the heck am I supposed to get onto my husband's account with out it? I'm going to lack evidence majorly if I can't get on My I-94 expired on the 22nd of February Guess I better go cancel that appointment then :/ I got my driver's license before receiving my green card .. they accepted my work authorisation (which is valid for a year) until I get my green card and gave me a temporary driver's license expiring the date my work authorisation expires. Maybe they would accept it for you also if you have a work authorisation yet.	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2010-04-05 19:17:00
Canada	AOS'rs...	Still waiting for my AOS to be approved .. sigh Edited by ozone_1974, 15 February 2010 - 11:39 AM.	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2010-02-15 11:38:00
Canada	AOS'rs...	ok just 3 more questions about the AOS .. last ones I promise here is the list of our AOS package .. we just want to make sure we have everything before sending it out. The contents of this I-485 package include: - Payment in the amount of $1010.00; paid by the enclosed personal check. - Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status - Copy of the non US Citizen Passport - Copy of the non US Citizen K-1 - Copy of NOA2 "Approval" for I-129F - Copy of the non US Citizen valid I-94 front and back - Copy of the intending immigrant's birth certificate along with English translation. - Copy of Marriage Certificate - G-325A from 4 copies - 2 passport style photos (non USC) - Vaccination Documentation Worksheet - Form I-864 EZ, Affidavit of Support and supporting documents of the Sponsor - Form W2 – Wage and Tax Statement 2008 of the sponsor; - 6 most recent pay stubs; - US Tax Return form for 2008 - Letter of employment - Copy of USC Birth Certificate - Copy of USC Biographic Passport page - Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization - Copy of the non US Citizen Passport - 2 passport style photos (non USC) - Copy of the non US Citizen valid I-94 front and back - Copy of the non US Citizen K-1 - Form I-131, Application for Travel Document - Form I-131 Supplement Part 7 - Copy of the non US Citizen Passport - 2 passport style photos of (non USC) - Copy of the non US Citizen valid I-94 front and back - Copy of the non US Citizen K-1 so 1st question (just to double check) .. do we have everything in our package or are we missing something ? (we have been through the check list 3 or 4 times already) 2nd question : for the I864, do we have to include the last 3 tax returns years or is the most recent year enough ? And finally but not last .. Where do we send this package ? on the documentation. we have different addresses .. would it be the Chicago address or the Texas address ? Thanks for your help	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2009-10-11 19:55:00
Canada	AOS'rs...	Thanks a lot pop for the g325a, isn't the 4 copies one the old form ? we have the new form which is only 2 pages .. is it ok to use the new form ? also, for the 131 form, do we have to specify a departure date and estimated time of stay ? I'm only applying in case of a familly emergency, so I do not have such infos, what should I enter in there ? Congrats for the trip and enjoy your stay in Canada Edited by ozone_1974, 09 October 2009 - 08:52 AM.	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2009-10-09 08:49:00
Canada	AOS'rs...	hey everyone .. quick question: on I485, they ask for a copy of the passport biographical page as well as entry stamps ... So my question is, do we need to provide a copy of ALL entry stamps that are in my passport or just the last entry stamp ? Thanks for your help	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2009-10-08 19:20:00
Canada	AOS'rs...	Thank you so much everyone for your help, this is greatly appreciated oh and congrats on the EAD and AP approval, hugglebuggles	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2009-09-30 07:26:00
Canada	AOS'rs...	Thanks a lot SapphireDreams Does anyone know which number is actually the visa number ? perhaps the red number	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2009-09-29 09:10:00
Canada	AOS'rs...	Hi everyone, we are finally married So after getting married, applying for SSN, importing the car etc, we are now filing for AOS and need a lil bit of help, there are some "unclear" questions (or maybe it is just unclear to us .. lol) 1: So on form G-325a, there is the following question - "This form is submitted in connection with an application for:", (and we have the following choices) : Naturalization, Status as permanent Resident, Other (specify) -> 129f petition .. we are not too sure which one to pick - Also, who should be filing out this form ? The US citizen or the Canadian citizen ? 2: on form I-485 - They are asking for the "A#" .. Is it the one at the back of the I94 in my passport ? - They also ask for the non immigrant visa number .. which number is it on the visa ? 3: on form I-864 - At question 21, there seem to be a conflict in what they are asking .. they ask for our household size, and specify (do not count anyone twice) .. So if we enter 1 for "Persons you are sponsering in this affidavit", then 1 for "yourself", then 1 for "if you are currently married, enter 1 for your spouse" .. That makes 3 in total but we are only 2 .. so how should we go about filing this one ? Thanks very much in advance for your help everyone	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2009-09-29 08:45:00
Canada	2010 Tax thread - For Canada and the U.S.	I am also extremely confused with taxes this year .. usualy in Canada (since I hate everything related to taxes, well except when I have a return .. lol) I just handed my taxes to my accountant and that was it So this year, My accountant from Canada will do my Canadian taxes. Now for the U.S taxes, how does it work ? if my wife file taxes jointly and include me on her taxes, do I still have to file taxes myself for the U.S ? do we have to use form 1116 ? Also, back in 2009, was I non resident alien or resident alien ????????????? I just do not know where to begin Thanks in advance for any help	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2010-04-05 07:00:00
Canada	i-693 question	ooops nevermind, I think we figured it out .. since my medical exam in Canada was within a year of filing my I-485, then I was not required to file for I-693 All is good , just going bananas sometimes with all these papers .. lol	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2011-05-09 15:25:00
Canada	i-693 question	hi everyone I just recently heard about form I-693 .. I already had my medical exam/vaccinations done in Montreal prior to receiving my visa, I also had my AOS done after entering the U.S and received my green card about a year and a half ago but was never asked for form I-693 I am a bit confused as to if I need that form or not .. Do I need to fill that form out and if so, where do I send it ? Thanks in advance for your help	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2011-05-09 15:04:00
Canada	Montreal has Appointments!	If I remember correctly you do have to upload a digital picture with the ds-160 and it has to be within their standards.	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2011-05-16 07:44:00
Canada	Where to translate birth certificate	Is it necessary to notorize the translated birth certificates? I got a translated birth certificate with the translator's seal and statement of accuracy at the bottom of the translated document. Does anyone know if Vancouver would require this document to be notorized as well? I do not think they require the documents to be notarized .. I think they would be fine with only the translator's certification but I had it notarized just in case, at the time I thought it could not hurt to have it done anyway .. lol This is what USCIS say about translated documents: Please submit certified translations for all foreign language documents. The translator must certify that s/he is competent to translate and that the translation is accurate. The certification format should include the certifier's name, signature, address, and date of certification.	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2011-05-16 12:34:00
Canada	Where to translate birth certificate	Well, I found that the Centre for Education & Training in Mississauga does do certified translations, but they aren't notarized. She said that translations come with an affidavit, however. I know they're not interchangeable but I wonder if the embassy will get picky over it? Sigh... :S I had it done in person .. one could try to email the documents but I always prefer to have a person to person contact when it comes to important documents. She does not notarized the documents, she will certify them to be valid and accurately translated. I had mine translated and certified by the OTTIAQ translator and then notarized by a notary from Montreal. For those who want to search for a certified translator, this will make your life easier Note : when you search, make sure to check the "translation of official documents" box. Link here >> OTTIAQ certified translators directory Edited by ozone_1974, 16 May 2011 - 12:05 PM.	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2011-05-16 12:00:00
Canada	Where to translate birth certificate	I had to have some of my documents translated from French to English as well back in 2008/2009 and used a certified translator from Montreal. She is a member of the OTTIAQ "Ordre des traducteurs, terminologues et interprètes agréés du Québec" and I must admit she did an outstanding job. She is an American living in Montreal and does this from her apartment (right next to the Olympic stadium) .. very fast, not too expensive and never had a problem with any of the documents she translated ! She gives you as many copies as you asks for and certify each translated documents with a permanent OTTIAQ seal. I do not know if we are allowed to post direct references in the forums but if we are then I will post her name here for anyone interested Edited by ozone_1974, 16 May 2011 - 06:57 AM.	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2011-05-16 06:52:00
Canada	K-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal	Thanks July09Bride Ok so we have the Visa in hand YAY !!!! It went pretty fast for us .. had my interview on april, 28 and they mailed it on april, 29 and I received it May, 1st Granted I live in Montreal though so maybe that is why we received it so fast Now on to finish up everything here and then I will hit the road and drive to sunny Florida to be with my adorable babe	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2009-05-01 11:27:00
Canada	K-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal	probably a dumb question, but I prefer to be safe that sorry .. lol We received our express post envelope back from the consulate today Now I read somewhere there is one envelope that we can't open and have to give to the agents at the border .. which one is it, is it the express post envelope itself or another one that is inside the express post envelope ? I mean, is it OK to open the express post envelope ? Sorry for my ignorance	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2009-05-01 10:57:00
Canada	K-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal	Congrats francie	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2009-04-30 11:17:00
Canada	K-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal	QUOTE (July09Bride @ Apr 28 2009, 08:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (ozone_1974 @ Apr 28 2009, 09:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks poprocks & OBX Got my interview today and Visa is APPROVED !!!!!! That is wonderful!!! Congratulations!!! PS Did you find out what was happening & why people were protesting in front of the embassy?? Thanks July09Bride Nah, I do not know why they were protesting but they were not there anymore on Tuesday. Congrats Hugglebuggles	ozone_1974	Male	Canada	2009-04-29 10:31:00