Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Where oh where is	Oh where oh where can it beeeeeeeee???? Hey all, i've seen an assortment of times for the acceptance of the choice of agent thus the generation of the IV bill? It's only been 6 days with a weekend in there so should I just chill out for a few more days? besides, my police cert only got put in the mail on Friday and my husband is on vacation so it's not like I can do much with it, just wanted to see the next step bounce up to me. Hello all you filers! Anyone still waiting for the NOA2, good luck they're coming! Best, LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-20 09:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Stupid Question	Go for the CR-1 . It's less expensive and your husband will have a green card immediately. IT does not take too much longer and is the far superior visa. File the I-130, once that's approved then you'll send a ds 230 and an AOS to the NVC and then he'll interview at the consolate in France. if approved, he'll have his visa in about a week, don't know about France though and then have 6 months to move to the US. Please read the guides but as far as I know the K3 is becoming obsolete and you'd be far better off with the CR1. Best of luck to you. If you've filed an I130 already, you're already on your way. QUOTE (MrsGrieves @ Jul 19 2009, 09:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I was advised over in the K-3 forum that for my particular situation, a CR-1 visa would be more appropriate. I saw on the USCIS timetable that I-130's are taking about 5 months to be processed. I'm a little confused as to the difference...I know that the I-130 is the form you fill out, and the CR-1 is the visa thats given, and I (vaguely) understand that after the I-130 is approved, an interview must be scheduled for my husband back in France. Am I correct so far? How long does it generally take to get an interview, and once you do have an interview, assuming you're approved, how long afterwards can he travel to the US as a resident?	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-19 21:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	passport with old last name	I saw this, can they do this in all Consulates? Because that would be great. Thanks a lot, I've heard tthat, no they cannot so... Thanks, LGG QUOTE (kaffy @ Jul 20 2009, 12:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (b1978 @ Jul 20 2009, 01:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 1) Will it be a problem putting her immigrant visa in her old passport with her old name? No because they can do this: http://www.visajourn...h...ost&id=9875	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-21 16:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Potentically Lost 1040 Form for 2008	Hey Ber, Isn't it good enough to just have the transcripts? Oh, actually, I suppose he sort of has to have the 1040 for the latest year right? it'll work out, if someone did his taxes for him, they'll have a copy for sure. Good luck, lemme know if you have any questions that I could possibly help with. QUOTE (Malrothien @ Jul 21 2009, 10:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> He can call the accountants who did his taxes and they should have a copy of it to send to him.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-21 21:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	$12,410	yes, I would advise that you do so... QUOTE (imaisha @ Jul 23 2009, 10:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (lgg @ Jul 23 2009, 10:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Imaisha! Ha! I know, right? Well, at 10$ a pop, I guess it can add up. Just found out that I have to get mine redone so that they're US specific -- didn't even think of that. Want a couple of really bad pics of me to put on your monitor? This way you can see what I look like while I'm yip-yapping away on here. Yes. Of course I'm kidding! Hahaha! Can I politely decline?	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-23 10:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	$12,410	Imaisha! Ha! I know, right? Well, at 10$ a pop, I guess it can add up. Just found out that I have to get mine redone so that they're US specific -- didn't even think of that. Want a couple of really bad pics of me to put on your monitor? This way you can see what I look like while I'm yip-yapping away on here. Yes. Of course I'm kidding! QUOTE (imaisha @ Jul 23 2009, 08:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (eklondon @ Jul 22 2009, 11:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 120 passport photos 775 Medical / passport photo 275 and 150 x 3 another 50 in photos / Gas / additional 50 x 4 to have docs shipped not included ? 2400 trip to consulate and more passport photos Wow where are you getting your passport photos done that they cost over $170? They'd better be printed on gold for that much!	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-23 09:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	$12,410	Holy moly! Wow but I have to keep telling myself that's for the whole family... you sound like a good dad and husband -- kudos to you and I hope your life with your family is great -- then you'll get over the pain of 12 grand a little easier.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-23 09:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	What do I need to send in with my DS-230 Package??	This part only pertains to the beneficiary, no? So this means that the USC does not need to send a birth cert, Police record or anything like that. The DS230 is strictly based on the beneficiary and their information and original documents. I"m confused as to why you, the USC, are sending your birth certificate as well? Let me know if you've some information thta I've not been made aware of. Edited by lgg, 24 July 2009 - 02:27 AM.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-24 02:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	About to visit husband to be and want CR-1 advice	The short answer to this is no. The CR-1 route is to be taken if you get married and then leave the US to allow the processing to take place and such (see the guides for an explanation of processing) What your friend did was illegal and they, most likely, did not get a CR1 visa. You are NOT ALLOWED to enter the US with the intent of marrying and then staying -- this is illegal. YOu can get married, but you cannot stay. We would all like to take this route, we all dread having to come home and be apart from our partners but in order to do things legally, it is the way it must be. An FYI? Don't kid yourself or waste money on a lawyer who you think is going to tell you otherwise -- there is no way to do this legally. If you just 'happened' to pop by the US to visit your guy and just 'happened' to get marred and 'just happened' to not have ties to the UK and such, perhaps it could be settled and the US govt. would accept your attaining landed status but it's very hard to prove that you did not intend to marry. In fact, almost impossible and in in being caught doing so, you risk being banned even entering the US for a good many years, if not for life. A lawyer will NOT help you break the law and again... we ALL hate being apart from our loved ones and if it were as easy as all this, would you not suspect that there would be far less people on this board? Or this board's existence in general? Good luck. Read the guides and don't take a chance on having yourself banned for many years to life. QUOTE (Kate Jones @ Jul 24 2009, 01:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My husband to be (US Citizen) and I were planning on taking the K-1 route and he was going to be filing the petition in the next few weeks. I am going out next Thursday to visit for 3 months. We are going to see an immigration lawyer then. I spoke to a friend of mine today, who took the CR-1 route. He and his wife got married in the US and then he applied for the CR-1 and didn't have to go home. I would much rather take this route as I am dreading coming home and not being with my boyfriend for months at a time. Would anyone be able to confirm that his is a potential way of doing it? I am seeing the lawyer anyway, but it'd be nice to know what to expect. I know it's a bit more expensive and a lot more paperwork but I really don't want to be separated from Matt. Thanks everyone!	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-24 12:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	GREAT news!!!	That is great news! It's awesome when someone can take a faster, neater legitimate route for this whole thing... Good luck and have fun... LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-24 15:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Mailing the Choice of Agent	You are so right... There it is... QUOTE (imaisha @ Jul 23 2009, 12:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well in the choice of agent packet they ask you to send it to: National Visa Center Att: ACL 31 Rochester Ave. Suite 200 Portsmouth, NH 03801 In reality all those attentions and suite numbers and even the 31/32 don't matter. I think it might delay it by a day or two if it needs to be transferred to a different room, but it still got there.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-23 12:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Mailing the Choice of Agent	this is what I found on Jame's shortcuts! National Visa Center Attn: ACL 32 Rochester Ave. Portsmouth, NH 03801	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-23 10:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Mailing the Choice of Agent	I have: National Visa Centre Att. CMR 31 Rochester AVe. Suite 100 Portsmouth NH 03801 anyone know if this is right?	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-23 10:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Choice of Agent...	For goodness sakes... Of course just because I was raving about it, I just got an email saying that they've accepted my choice of agent. Sorry for bugging you all... Best, LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-27 12:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Choice of Agent...	Thanks, TM... I know, I know but that feeling of chomping at the bit is pesky, to say the least. Hope all's well with you and all your situations and moves and whatnot. QUOTE Hi lgg, It was 10 days including weekends.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-27 11:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Choice of Agent...	Hey mikey... Sorry about the RFE and yeah, it's just that, that feeling of hurry up and wait!!! Got my IV package all prettied up and ready to and am eager to slap it in the mail and wait on any RFEs and such. Thanks a lot tho for the patience reminder, I forget about patience all the damn time! Good luck with the RFE... Best, LGG QUOTE (mikey78 @ Jul 27 2009, 11:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi, It was exactly 14 days in my case so I guess on 28th you'll get your email Still it will take 1-2 days for them to invoice IV fee, so have a lil more patience this week I know the feeling though...thought I get case complete last week, instead got RFE...sux Thanks guys. LGG QUOTE (DouglasFiel @ Jul 27 2009, 11:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Took us,,17 days for DS-3032 Email acceptance and 5 days for Hardcopy. Regards,	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-27 11:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Choice of Agent...	Hi there, Trailmix... Called them on Friday and nothing as of yet -- I realize that I'm just being impatient but you'd think they'd want their cash at least, no? Um when you say 10 days, do you include the weekends in that or is that 10 business days? Yeah, I am getting over analytical! Thanks, TM...	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-27 09:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Choice of Agent...	Oh my gosh... I'm starting to get a little impatient here, sent in my DS 3020 ON July 14 and it has STILL Not been accepted -- sent in a hardcopy on Thursday... We just want to pay the money and get going... Should I start to worry? Based on reading the timelines of others, 2 weeks is not so much a wait but some people got there's accepted in two days. I'm not talking about if you have a lawyer because if you do, it's a whole different story, talking about independent filers... Thanks guys... Just want to send my happy little IV package off to be with its AOS mate! Edited by lgg, 27 July 2009 - 09:25 AM.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-27 09:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Is there any SAVEABLE versions for DS230?	Yep, totally second this. I never understood what people were talking about when they said this, but I've always used the full Acrobat and never had a problem saving and amending all the documents. QUOTE (Anh map @ Jul 25 2009, 10:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The changes can't be saved with Adobe Reader. You can save changes with Adobe Acrobat.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-26 07:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	people waiting for the noa2	Hey! That's a really good idea! Last week went I went into the USA, I could have used some sort of distraction as I was literally a stressed out cheese curd myself thinking they were going to send me back to Canada and wreck my vacation with my husband. I should bring some cheese next time. Though I'll probably end up eating it while waiting in the customs line! They didn't even ask me to look at any of the 8 million letters of ties to Canada I brought. Oh well, better safe than sorry. Good call with the local beer -- Canadian beer is still the best in a US/Canadian comparison. Though, I've had some pretty good ones in the US... Have fun, fellow Canadian with a USC husband. QUOTE (La Souris @ Jun 10 2009, 03:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (lgg @ Jun 10 2009, 03:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Bonjour petite souris... It's good to be able to go visit, eh? I would be lost if I wasn't able to go down every couple of months or so or him come up here. It makes a huge difference! have a good trip and enjoy plus des fromage! Best, LGG QUOTE (La Souris @ Jun 10 2009, 03:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks. 6-hour drive is not too bad; we're "lucky" there... You're funny... and, I do bring cheese with me, or local beer, or... little surprises that are totally legal. That way I have something to declare to the agent and, I don't know, I feel like they ask less personal questions when I have goods to declare - probably only a feeling though. Edited by lgg, 10 June 2009 - 02:34 PM.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-06-10 14:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	people waiting for the noa2	Bonjour petite souris... It's good to be able to go visit, eh? I would be lost if I wasn't able to go down every couple of months or so or him come up here. It makes a huge difference! have a good trip and enjoy plus des fromage! Best, LGG QUOTE (La Souris @ Jun 10 2009, 03:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks. 6-hour drive is not too bad; we're "lucky" there...	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-06-10 14:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	NVC number, what next?	Hey AbbnynSHeryl, Did you guys use a lawyer? If you used a lawyer for part or all of your NVC stuff, it's a lot different than doing it by ourselves. Most people dont' get both bills generated at the same time UNLESS They use a lawyer. Please confirm... Thanks a lot, LGG QUOTE (AbbynSheryl @ Jul 29 2009, 04:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (mywfloveme @ Jul 29 2009, 01:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (worried @ Jul 29 2009, 12:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi VJers, I just got the NVC number and according to the shortcut what do i do next, i mean do i wait for the DS 3032 to be generated in the email or do i generate the barcode and send the already downloaded and filled DS 3032 right away. For those who have been through this, what step is next? thank you all My understanding is that you should call NVC and verify that "The DS-3032 has been generated". Then do the barcode and send it in. Alternatively, you can email. See instructions. Personally, I would not trust any email process but I guess it has workd for others.... Key is that you should not send in the DS-3032 too early. i actually called NVC and gave all the info over the phone instead of DS-3032 and the operator took it and send me an email for the bill. maybe i got lucky but thank god i am done with everything. abby n sheryl	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-29 15:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May I ask you guys	Thanks guys. this is what I thought but that last post by whomever stating a very DEFINITE you must send, made me just decide to send it. I figure, if it's too much information, they can just disregard I hope. But this has also made me realize, this and a few other things, that when people post very definite answers, they need to be very accurate or else submit said answer with a caveat or some such thing. I tend NOT to give definites unless I know that I am 100% correct on things otherwise you can confuse people. Adding a caveat will most likely spur someone to proceed with caution or research more but a hugely definite answer is a little daunting. just a bit of an opinion there. Thanks guys for all your help. I hope sending in his divorce decree isn't a problem... QUOTE (Dalene @ Jul 30 2009, 08:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (tngirl21809 @ Jul 30 2009, 07:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (lgg @ Jul 30 2009, 06:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I know we did for the 1-130 at USCIS as my husband is the USC and divorced... but for the beneficiary at NVC, do we STILL need to send it? It does not ask for the divorce decree for the petitioner at the NVC stage... QUOTE (Mayra&Robin @ Jul 30 2009, 01:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You do. I am divorced. We had to send it in. However make sure you specify is your only copy so that you need it back, otherwise you might not see it again. If you (the beneficiary) had a divorce before, you should send it in. Otherwise, your spouse's divorce papers is not needed for the DS230. DS230 package is an assessment of the beneficiary's eligibility. You need to bring it to the embassy though. Hi LGG, I am the USC in my case and even though both my husband and I have been divorced, we only sent in the original certified divorce decree (and a copy) for his divorce to the NVC. The NVC is looking only for the beneficiary information, so you don't need to turn in anything relating to the USC. Good luck! Edited by lgg, 30 July 2009 - 08:47 AM.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-30 08:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May I ask you guys	I know we did for the 1-130 at USCIS as my husband is the USC and divorced... but for the beneficiary at NVC, do we STILL need to send it? It does not ask for the divorce decree for the petitioner at the NVC stage... QUOTE (Mayra&Robin @ Jul 30 2009, 01:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You do. I am divorced. We had to send it in. However make sure you specify is your only copy so that you need it back, otherwise you might not see it again.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-30 05:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May I ask you guys	Thank you, Mal... that's a nice thing to say. Believe me, I can be morose as all get out sometimes. As for the being in your head thing... um, awkward?! I kid... In that case, let me help you to help me, help you, help me... I am also ramped up giddy today... QUOTE (Malrothien @ Jul 29 2009, 03:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I totally envy how you are! You're such a bubbly person, I love it! Not to mention - you always seem to be in my head - you always ask the questions that I don't! QUOTE (lgg @ Jul 29 2009, 12:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks Mal... that sort of made my day a bit... I realize I'm a chatty freak and well, to be honest, I'm kind of like this in real life too... with earnest moments of deep self-reflection of course... QUOTE (Malrothien @ Jul 29 2009, 03:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Lgg, you make me smile.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-29 14:41:00
Canada	The Canuck EI Thread	Hey Rob and Mel! YES, she should be calling! You have to call these guys are they'll just let your file fall to the wayside and then you have to go through the whole thing again. Get her to call ASAP. I call them once every two weeks at least as like I said, they really aren't great about sending the cards and stuff. Get her to call, man... the sooner she does the sooner she'll see some cash in her account. You can see your file online but they cannot process out of state claim cards on line, you have to do these in hard copy or over the phone. The only thing you can do online is see your account and when cards are due and stuff like that. PM me if you need a hand. Good luck. Get Mel to call. How long does it take to evaluate a case? Mel applied for EI over 2 months ago and received some paperwork and we sent back the requested info and a copy of her greencard. We still have not heard back anything in over 2 months. I keep telling her to call, but she tells me that it's done all online and we just have to wait. So I guess my question is, is 2 months a typical timeframe for them to decide on someone's claim? Is it all done online, or can you call a number to inquire about your status to get better information?	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-06-09 15:38:00
Canada	The Canuck EI Thread	I replied in the vent thread but I will here too... I NEVER let them not pay me every two weeks. If cards or updates are missing, I call and get them to straighten it out. I mean, I/you/we have paid into this and I think that they should be sending you your money. Like I said in the vent thread, I call them to ensure that my payments go through every two weeks. I'm polite and such and am always told, oh yes, call us if you don't get your stuff or get paid and whatnot .So... I do. Hope it works out. PM me if you need. Thanks Lgg, I just finally got through. Apparently whoever I talked to the last time I called to get a fax # didn't put any notes or requests to have my cards send out again and they were returned so they put a fail to report on my account. Now I have to email them to beg that they pay me. *sigh*	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-06-09 07:13:00
Canada	The Canuck EI Thread	Hi Danu... I find that they are the WORST at sending out those damn cards! It's so rare that i get them without calling first or soemthing. Most times, I've ahd to fill out my cards over the phone. Call Donna at the out of state claims office number and she'll do it for you. I find that she's not so good at getting stuff done, I have found a woman named Patty is awesome. She's on vacation though til the end of the month. But i you can reach patty, do so, she's way better and getting it all done and stuff. Good luck. Ugh this is really bothering me. I havent gotten my EI cards in a bit now which is really wierd and any time I call I can't get ahold of anyone. I've left a message but no one has called me back yet and this morning when I try to call I can't even leave another message as their voice box is full!	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-06-08 07:47:00
Canada	The Canuck EI Thread	Hey lady... there is no sample form for the reason of leaving. Just tell the head of HR or whomever does that to put that as your reason for leaving. For both my jobs that I quit, I asked them to use the phrase, quit to relocate to be with US spouse as in order to collect EI spouse needs to be American and you have to be relocating and such. I would start the claim as soon as he has his last day of work in canada. You're right, he won't get any money until the EAD stuff but at least the file is started and he's in the system adn then once he's in the US, he can file or send or whatever the forms that they need. The out of state claims people are very helpful. I much prefer Patty to Donna btw, she's been a saint to me. They are only okay with sending out the cards so you'll need to keep an eye on that and the pay days. I have found that if I'm within a day or two of sending the new cards and haven't got them yet, I'll call. and if it's a day or two before I'm due to get paid and no cards, I call and we do it over the phone. You are supposed to get cards but they aren't that super at it but they are very helpful when you call and such. So good luck, hope it all works out, it's a very handy thing to have as a new USA person learning the rope and job searching and such. Having a bit of your own money coming in makes a huge difference. Hope it works out for you. So, from reading the thread, my K-1 visa holding fiance' should have his employer list "Relocated for spouse/getting married" as the reason for ending employment (I thought there was a sample form, but for the life of me, I can't find it anymore and I wanted to send the link to my fiance'). I am wondering if he actually can't file a claim until he gets to the U.S.? I know he can't get money until he gets his EAD after we get married and file AOS of paperwork, but starting the claim within a short period of his arrival in the U.S. is necessary? He would like to turn in the paperwork before he leaves Canada (aka after he quits but just a day or two before he moves). Can he do that? Then he moves, marries me, then we wait for EAD, once he gets it, sends a copy to the ïnterstate claims office then start filling out the paper cards they send or do it over the phone? He is saying something about "NO, NO, YES, YES, NO" and then his check comes (it has been 10 years since he claimed EI) as I type this message. Do I have process for a K-1 claiming EI correct? Edited by lgg, 17 May 2010 - 09:47 AM.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-05-17 09:44:00
Canada	The Canuck EI Thread	That's cool sdw... hope it wasn't too much of a run around. I find that they're iffy about whether or not they actually send cards so keep an eye on that and if it's taking too long, call Donna or the interstates claim office and they an help you you. Sign up at Service canada so you can keep track of the dates and payments on line -- it's very handy that. Claim got approved, waiting on first payment.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-04-13 06:43:00
Canada	The Canuck EI Thread	they actually wanted a NOTARIZED copy of my visa with my stamp in it -- it was kind of a pain in the butt... Just to be sure that I can work, I guess but I was confused by teh fact that they needed it to be notarized. Good luck... Mel applied for EI 2 weeks ago, and last friday, we got back in the mail a letter requesting additional information, visa type information. It requests a copy of the EAD and the visa. Should we include a copy of my wifes green card as well? I don't see any harm in submitting additional information, but I'd rather be sure about it. Any thoughts?	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-03-24 20:14:00
Canada	The Canuck EI Thread	Hey all... just an update, my claim was approved finally --- just a word of advice for you all, if you're being proactive and such, don't bother sending in a copy of your CR1 Visa before it has the POE stamp on it -- that was the cause of my issues at first there and because the interstate claims office isn't as familiar as we are with immigration verbiage it was a bit of a hassle. I ended up sending them a notarized copy of my visa with the stamp. It was lucky though, I was able to go into an insurance place in my town and get them to do it for free! If anyone needs a hand with this stuff, I'll be happy to help. Now all I need is to get them to make the first deposit and then learn to drive and get a car. Good luck everyone. LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-03-16 09:54:00
Canada	The Canuck EI Thread	I'm going to put this up here for you all too... I put it in the Canada part as this hardly sees any action... This is regarding EI but no one reads that forum so here goes. I am dealing with the famous Donna at the interstate office -- she needs me to provide proof that he stamp in my passport for my CR1 visa acts as my green card until my greencard arrives. SO, can anyone here find a real, bonefide link to a government site that says that? Otherwise I'll be penalized for like 2 or 3 weeks until I get my green card. It's odd, as Donna was the know all of our claims but she thought that the IR-1 visa was a religious belief based visa. So, basically Donna, whom everyone speaks really highly of, had NO Idea what a CR/IR1 visa entails? I feel like I'm having to jump through some hoops over nothing... #######. #######... any CR1 people go though this and if so... what did you do?	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-03-05 15:10:00
Canada	The Canuck EI Thread	man... I missed a phone call from someone named Lynn at service canada yesterday... darn phone is upstairs and I have horrible hearing -- i didn't get the message 'til like 7pm. Now I'm wondering what THAT was about? I called her back and left a message. Do you think that they're going to deny my claim? that would SO suck... Anyone else get a call from the Service Canada office? What'd they want to know? Thanks guys...	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-03-05 09:55:00
Canada	The Canuck EI Thread	Well, that's just super! I wasn't in the military so hopefully I can avoid that loop. It would just be nice to have one step of this be slightly easy, as in no stressing out and stuff... No, it does not mean ur approved,lol At least it wasn't for me and a few others that were denied! It seems the sending of the cards is automatic then they review ur case, at least thats the way it was for me! i got the cards, then I got a letter or a call from them stating i was denied! I appealed and won!! But I was in the military and they stated I broke my contract--which i did--so they originally stated I wasn't eligible! But I appealed and won!	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-03-04 12:45:00
Canada	The Canuck EI Thread	okay... so here's a pile of silly questions... I applied for EI before I left Canada, like literally the first business day after my last day of work. All good. set up an interstate claim with Donna. before I POEd, I sent Donna an email with a scan of my cr1 visa and my ROE from my main job, my second job did electronic ROE production so... I assume that went fine. On Tuesday I got a letter from the EI people with a couple of the cards you mark up in it, so I filled those out and mailed them in . Does this mean my claim was approved? I kind of don't want to call and ask them lest I sound so much like a moron -- I've asked a million moronic questions here so... you guys are used to it. Thanks a lot... LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-03-04 07:59:00
Canada	The Canuck EI Thread	Thanks border... This is what I was thinking but just would like it confirmed -- I think they look at hours, cumulative as well as income but just want to make sure that I don't screw myself if I DO decide to leave big-time job sooner. i think they are looking at your hours if you qualify for EI. and you're already stating that you're relocating so you shouldnt have a problem. But Texanadian is the expert with this and can confirm whats the correct answer.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-01-11 12:42:00
Canada	The Canuck EI Thread	Hey... question for you all... . I have two jobs, one full time ( the big money maker) and a second job that's part time on the weekends. IF I were to quit the BIG job during the week sooner, for the same reasons, to relocate to be with spouse and the smaller job later, which ROE would they look at OR do they just want to see that I've logged the right amount of hours and made a certain amount of money over the years? I am not sure how this works. I will probably stay at both jobs until the same time but part of me almost wants to ditch the big job a little sooner. Not sure if I'm being clear here and if not, I'd be happy to clarify if someone were able to help/answer my questions. Thanks so much, LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-01-11 12:25:00
Canada	The Canuck EI Thread	Hey guys... don't shoot me as I am about to probably ask you some questions that may or may not have been answered. I just couldn't find them digging through this thread. So. As a CR1 visa holder (fingers crossed) I am planning on quitting my jobs, I have two) about 2 weeks before my actual move to the US. I would really LOVE to collect my EI benefits. So, I know that I am eligible to work as a CR1, but I won't have my green card just yet. So, what do I send in and when, to prove that I am eligible to work? Also, when I quit both jobs, it's okay for me to say that I have quit but that I have quit to relocate to be with my American spouse? Thanks a lot. I'll probably be here a few more times. Never done this before and it would be really helpful to be able to collect these benefits while I look for work and settle in in the US. BEst, LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-12-08 14:23:00
Canada	The Canuck EI Thread	So does that mean people getting a CR-1 can't collect EI? That's not what I've heard... QUOTE (flames9 @ May 7 2009, 11:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (RYCK @ May 7 2009, 11:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> According to my phone conversation with EI on tuesday .. I am work authorized as far as they are concerned i am a K-1 but i believe that comes from the type of visa you have and not the I-94 card .. every visa type comes with an I-94 it is a departure record and used to mark the day you have entered the USA with your visa i could be wrong but that is my understanding from talking to different sources ... but you can also make 5 different phone calls to the same place get 5 different people and recieve 5 different answers .. like the 2 i made to social security and 1 said i had to have an EAD to get my number and the other said i didn't.... no, cr-1, or ir-1 do not get an I-94 card--in case anyone is wondering,lol	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-05-25 14:10:00