Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Canada	Passport and name change -- Ontario	QUOTE (Krikit @ Jan 15 2009, 10:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Welcome to the forum, lgg. No, you do not have to change your passport. I still had 3 years left on mine when I got married and I darned sure wasn't about to pay another bunch of money and go through the hassle of getting guarantors, etc, until it expired! You just need to make sure that all flights are booked in your passport name. I did have one CBP Officer who gave me heck for not using my married name when he looked at my passport (Pearson International), but he was a jerk anyway. All the rest have been fine. Sorry you have to wait so long for the marriage certificate. That sux. Thanks, Krikit... that's very helpful -- it's what I thought actually as it would make no sense if it were demanded! And yeah, it really sucks having to wait so long to get everything rolling. thanks so much for your help.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-01-15 10:28:00
Canada	Passport and name change -- Ontario	PS It's just that we have to wait so damn long for everything, I'd really rather not have to wait another 8 weeks for a new visa for some reason, Toronto has the longest waiting periods for anything. So, your help would be helpful.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-01-15 10:19:00
Canada	Passport and name change -- Ontario	Hey all... am STILL waiting for our marriage certificate. Seriously, I advise NOT getting married in Ontario if you can avoid it. Every step of the way has been a HUGE wait. But, once I get my marriage certificate i want to change my name but I was wondering, my passport is still good for 4 years, do I have to change that too? I don't see why as I'm assuming my husbands last name and thus... my birth certificate will stay the same. What do you use to get your passport? A BC. So, anyone have any issues or ideas or comments about t hat? I promise I'll put up a timeline once we get our paper work sent out. It's all ready, really. We just need to get our marriage cert. Thanks everyone. LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-01-15 10:07:00
Canada	What's my CIS office???	I'm Canadian and my husband is American. he resides in Maryland so, is our CIS office in Baltimore? I had thought it was the Visa Center in Montreal where I was to have my interview but I've since seen other people's timelines and such and realize, that I maybe be wrong? Thanks all...	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-01-16 11:57:00
Canada	Ditching/Abandoning Canadian Debt while living is U.S.	QUOTE (SapphireDreams @ Aug 29 2008, 07:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> et a job in the U.S, if I have any money leftover, I plan to just put it all towards my debt in a lump sum. You can also collect EI when you move on a K1, so depending on how much you make, that's also a nice chunk of money. I'll be using that for debt also, and probably wont even need to use a lot of my savings. Anyways, that's my experience. Hi there, can you collect EI if you're getting a CR-1 visa? What about if you quit your job? I thought that you erased all possibility of getting EI if you've quit? Thanks so much	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2008-11-18 14:27:00
Canada	Name change???	QUOTE (Holliday @ Feb 19 2009, 10:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I can't really help here since I just got married last week, so I haven't changed anything over yet. My husband and I filled out all the stuff for the I-130 yesterday, and we just put my married name on all of the forms. When I get home, I'll try to change my driver's license etc. using my marriage certificate. I'm not going to bother changing my passport because I just got it last May, so I'll continue booking travel in my maiden name. Maybe I'm naive, but I figure that with my birth certificate, passport and my marriage certificate, I can prove who I am either way. I could easily be wrong, but my understanding is that when your green card is eventually issued, it will have the name you used on the forms on it, and to change it after the fact is quite pricey. And sorry, I have no idea how you would go about changing your name in the middle of the process. I assume that you can change your name 'officially' and still use your maiden name in the immigration process, and that shouldn't be a problem, but again... I really don't know what I'm talking about (yet.) I just intend to carry around my marriage certificate so that if I'm questioned about stuff in my maiden name, I'll have proof of the change. Hey Holliday... Just curious... did you get married in Ontario??? If so, how'd you get your marriage cert. so quick? We had to wait almost 9 weeks before we got ours! Just curious...	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-02-19 10:56:00
Canada	Name change???	QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Feb 19 2009, 10:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (lgg @ Feb 19 2009, 09:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi there, we got married in Ontario, where I live -- he's American. I'm wondering, we've filled out all our paperwork using my maiden name BUT i would like to change my name to his last name. But, here in Ontario, we do an assuming of partner's last name, which means that my birth certificate will always have my maiden name on it unless I decide to do a FULL change, which I will not do -- just the assumption of his last name. Meaning I change my bank info, drivers' license and everything. The questions are, as my BC still stays the same, can I still keep and use my passport with my Maiden name on it? I'd only change that in the 4 years from now when it expires. And also, will this have any effect on our filing? If I use my maiden name on all the forms but have switched to my husband's name in the process. Keep in mind, in Ontario, our BCs remain in our maiden name. So, anyone from Ontario? What'd you do? And what's right? Your help is appreciated and hope all your journey's are going well. It's a lot of work and such so your help is a great thing. Thanks, LGG For this situation....you filed in your maiden name...which means, if you plan on using your husbands name and you want that name on your green card, you'll have to file for an updated green card and SSN card and I believe that costs a pretty hefty fee. Little bit of a mistake there....should have filed in your married name if that's the name you want on those documents. You can use your maiden name for the rest of your life if you want. It's you. You are just assuming your husbands name. My mom kept her maiden name but there are times, especially when my parents are buying something together, or whatever, that she uses his last name. You can assume anyone's name as long as you aren't using it for illegal purposes. Just keep documentation on your person when at places like the airport, etc. My number 1 rule is, whatever name is on your passport at the time, is the name you should book all travel tickets, etc in. Hey Laura... Your information was really good and thanks for that. Well, looks like I'll be keeping my maiden name then as all the paper work's been filled out. Sheesh. What a drag! There is just SO much going on and it's stressful. I'd wanted to fill out the paper work in my married name but figured that since I hadn't c hanged any of my documentation yet, I shouldn't as I didn't want to risk messing anything up. Sort of sad to hear that I could have anyway I was planning on keeping my passport as my maiden name anyway just keep things easier. oh well. Thanks for you help, very informative Good luck to you. LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-02-19 10:53:00
Canada	Name change???	Hi there, we got married in Ontario, where I live -- he's American. I'm wondering, we've filled out all our paperwork using my maiden name BUT i would like to change my name to his last name. But, here in Ontario, we do an assuming of partner's last name, which means that my birth certificate will always have my maiden name on it unless I decide to do a FULL change, which I will not do -- just the assumption of his last name. Meaning I change my bank info, drivers' license and everything. The questions are, as my BC still stays the same, can I still keep and use my passport with my Maiden name on it? I'd only change that in the 4 years from now when it expires. And also, will this have any effect on our filing? If I use my maiden name on all the forms but have switched to my husband's name in the process. Keep in mind, in Ontario, our BCs remain in our maiden name. So, anyone from Ontario? What'd you do? And what's right? Your help is appreciated and hope all your journey's are going well. It's a lot of work and such so your help is a great thing. Thanks, LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-02-19 09:59:00
Canada	Bonafide Marriage difficulties...	I know, eh? ~takes deep breath~ I just want to get it done and get it done right so I can move on with my life with my husband. And again, thanks to everyone for being patient and taking the time to answer my questions -- some of which I know I've totally repeated. Best to all. LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-02-22 11:43:00
Canada	Bonafide Marriage difficulties...	Thanks guys... I hope so, I just don't want to have to be pushed back to the bottom of the pile because of something easily got. Thank you, LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-02-21 10:37:00
Canada	Bonafide Marriage difficulties...	Hey all... Okay, I'm stressing out about our I-130 stuff... it's all set up and ready to go but here's the issue.... During my last visit, we went to his US bank and had me added to his bank account (yes, we were able to do it with my Canadian drivers' license and our marriage certificate and my Canadian passport) we put a small amount into it and that was that. So, the other day, he went to the bank and they wrote him a letter on the bank letterhead and such stating that he and I have a joint bank account with such and such amount in it. A tiny sum, first deposit sort of thing. So, is this going to cause us to get an RFE? We also included pics of us, wedding pics, chat logs and airline stubs. IT's just so hard because we're applying for immigration! So NO, I'm not on any of the bills yet, I'm not on the mortgage and we don't have have children together. Is that going to be a problem? I know I can get sworn affidavits from our friends and such who were at our wedding, but I'm trying to avoid spending another 2-300$ on this if I can. I just can't fathom how with all this much work, effort and money that anyone who wasn't in a real relationship would bother! So, if anyone has any advice and such, it would be just awesome. Or if you live in Ontario and got an affidavit done, how much was it? I've researched prices no less than 200$. Also, I was going to get a letter from HR where I work stating that I've changed my status from single to married and that I've put him on my emergency contact list -- I read somewhere, legal website, that this can also serve as evidence of a bona fide marriage. Thanks all...	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-02-21 10:02:00
Canada	CR1 Visa and UIC	QUOTE (?Stiggy? @ Feb 22 2009, 11:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (flames9 @ Feb 21 2009, 08:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Just dont quit ur job too soon!!! How soon is too soon? I hope to quit a week before interview, for interview prep... then to nova scotia to go pick up my stuff from my ex's I was wondering the same... I mean a week is a really short time to all of a sudden pick up and move, right? But the truth is, if it's the difference between getting and not getting my benefits, I'll do what the want but man... that's gonna be a little tight.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-02-22 11:41:00
Canada	CR1 Visa and UIC	Thanks all for your helpful replies and guiding me to the right links. I'm very happy to do the research on my own but sometimes a little guidance is very helpful and can save a lot of time. So, thanks for your patience and help. Good luck to all. LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-02-22 11:18:00
Canada	CR1 Visa and UIC	Sorry for posting this EI question in Canada but the EI thread is so freaking long, it takes forever to find any information you might need, if at all... . Thanks...	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-02-21 10:58:00
Canada	CR1 Visa and UIC	the brochure regarding EI and living/moving to the US and it seems like that's a totally viable option which would be great! So, I'm sure that this has all been talked about before but it's hard to weed through the forums so if someone could clear this up for me, that'd be great. I'm gleaning that once our Visa paperwork is in order and we're on board to interview/get a visa, I can technically quit my job stating the reason as leaving to be with my american husband and I am still able to receive my EI benefits? Is that right? Thanks a lot and frankly? That would be really great to be able to start off life having a meager but still yet, viable means. Not to mention, I've paid so much into EI over the years... Thanks all. LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-02-21 10:53:00
Canada	WTH??	Ha! Awesome... Okay, I guess that just means 'in transit'...	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-03-28 09:34:00
Canada	WTH??	What does 'touched' mean? On member's profiles or timelines there is NOA1 or NOA2 and then 'touched'. What does that mean? I've been wanting to ask that for ages -- now that we're finally in the system will I get 'touched' too? LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-03-28 09:13:00
Canada	Which Birth Certificate	Hi there... I obviously need a my long form birth certificate but in BC, t hey give us two options, Birth Certificate with Parental Information Birth Certificate with Individual Information Only Which one should I get or more so, which is the one that the US government will want? I'm leaning toward the one with my info as well as Parental information? any help from someone who's been th rough this would be appreciated. LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2008-12-01 17:14:00
Canada	travel to US from CAN during the process	Question for you all. As I am the beneficiary, how do I obtain the NOA1? My USC husband has it??? I am going to bring a letter from both my employers, my rental agreement and copies of my banking and bills and stuff here -- do you think that'll be okay? I don't have the NOA1 so.... Thanks all...	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-05-12 14:18:00
Canada	were any of you ever majorly stressing out over finances before leaving and when in the states	And again... WOW! This is my life now! No shopping for books or anything -- I buy food and second hand clothes and that's it... have been saving like a fiend but it's hard with all the bills and stuff coming up. and yeah, I'm freaked out about the car issue too! I've always lived in Vancouver, Montreal or Toronto -- I ride a bike for gods' sake! I cannot imagine how I'll deal with having to get, maintain and drive a car! But i'll tell you, I'm going to do it my way and there will be biking and walking involved! Anyway, Again, ever single word I'm reading in this post is my life to this date! Thanks again, guys... LGG QUOTE (domegirl1978 @ May 11 2009, 12:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh ya! I've totally changed my spending habits the past 5 months. No more shopping for clothes or shoes and all that good stuff i used to buy before. Even going to Chapters to buy a book is a big no-no considering i can easily spend 100$ while i'm in that store. LOL. My birthday is coming up in about 2 weeks and whatever cash i get for that from friends is going right into my savings pot where as usually i would buy whatever i wanted. The only really big purchase I need to make right away in Florida will be my car and I'm hoping to buy used and not spend more than 5000$ on it. I used to live there and my parents owned gas stations and garages down there so our old head mechanic said he would try to help me out there. Thank God for good friends. And of course my other big purchase is my kitchenaid mixer. I totally have to buy one once I'm down there. I'm a baking fanatic and thats another thing that will keep my super busy on those long days while my fiance is at work. Then he can have goodies to take to the office and I plan on donating the other batches i bake to the local abused women's shelter through my local police station. Cake makes people smile Oh and I forgot to mention to you all, if you want to save big on something, make it your groceries. For the past year I have been involved with mothers online and other women who coupon and let me tell you....BIG SAVINGS THERE. Many of the women i know save 40-60% off their grocery bills. Couponing at the grocery store may seem like no big deal but you can actually come away with a lot of great things for pennies on the dollar or even free. Definitely a must for those of us who love to eat.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-05-15 09:09:00
Canada	were any of you ever majorly stressing out over finances before leaving and when in the states	WOW! Am I ever glad I found this post -- too bad so late into it so I'm replying up near the top! But yeah, this has been my main concern since I got married to my USC... I'm an independent girl and have always taking care of myself so... I'm working about 3 jobs in order to keep myself debt free and save money so that I can still live and help out like I normally do now. The thing is... I live alone in a large apartment that I LOVE and i had chances to move in with friends and such but I didn't want to. I felt like I deserved to keep my place and live alone while I can before I live with my husband. not the best financial choice but from a mental health stand point the best! But just wanted to say, this thread made me feel better because it's kind of hard these day trying to get it all done, right? Pay the bills, stay out of debt, enjoy life and still pad up the coffers so that we're not a financial drain on hour spouses once we get to a country that is in a bit of a financial piss-poor state. Anyway... good luck to you all -- thanks a bunch for posting this, it makes me feel better and not quite so alone in trying to get it all done. Best, LGG QUOTE (domegirl1978 @ May 11 2009, 11:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi everyone! I just wanted to vent a little on the subject of finances. I don't make alot of money at my current job and i feel like every penny is being sucked down the drain. If its not every day bills, its all those other crappy things that pop up like friends b-days or having to take my cat to the vet and spend 250$ there. Then of course there is the matter of my debt which is not HUGE but still busting my chops every month to pay it down and fast as possible and it seems to be taking forever. I'm so afraid i won't have finished paying it by the time i'd have to move. Then of course come all those beautiful bills that go along with the visa. passport, photos, translations, fees for this and that....medical fees that are ridiculous, FEES...FEES...FEES....ARGH! I'm moving to Florida and being there without a car is pretty much impossible where i live. Moving from Montreal where I have taxis and the bus and metro at my disposal is going to be hard once again. After using the small amount of money I have saved for a used car I will be probably be at the financial mercy of my fiance which makes me feel bad. He says I shouldn't feel bad and i know i probably shouldn't but not being able to work and contribute sucks. Anyone else ever felt like this?	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-05-15 09:05:00
Canada	Changing name after CR-1 Complete...	Okay, this all sounds good BUT the last and only question that I have pending my going ahead and changing my maiden name to married name is this: I used my current passport (maiden name) to fill out the application for our 1-130 papers... SO, if I go ahead and get myself a new passport with married name, will this be a problem? As the the passport will now have a different number as they have to re-issue passports now and not just amend them. This is my only concern now. I realize that in getting a passport, I have to jump through all the legal hoops and such and it'll always be a valid document BUT will there be a problem if the number of my old passport used in previous filings don't match my new one for subsequent filings? I apologize if this is daft and perhaps as easy as just bringing in t he old one or something but I just don't want any hassles because of something that I could easily have avoided... Thank you to EVERYONE who answered -- you're all great. And believe me, when it comes my time to disseminate information regarding this process, I'll be happy to do so. Best, LGG Edited by lgg, 25 May 2009 - 06:55 PM.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-05-25 18:52:00
Canada	Changing name after CR-1 Complete...	Thanks, Marilyn... Much appreciated... LGG QUOTE (*Marilyn* @ May 25 2009, 04:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> no it shouldn't matter...	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-05-25 15:34:00
Canada	Changing name after CR-1 Complete...	See? This is what I was worried about -- doesn't it matter that my new married name passport will have a different number than my previous passport? The passport that was originally used to fill out our i-130 forms? I just keep thinking that they'll send us out for AP or give us an RFE based on the fact that the passport numbers will no longer match. This was the main reason that I've put off changing my name for so long... so long, well for like the 6 months we've been married! Let me know... best, LGG QUOTE (*Marilyn* @ May 25 2009, 04:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> yeah I would do it right away.. as the changing the name on your passport might take a few weeks also I am not sure if you are aware but to change the name on your passport, you have to get a whole new passport.... they no longer to amendments for name changes	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-05-25 15:22:00
Canada	Changing name after CR-1 Complete...	One more question... You say DS-230 but on the CR-1 site it says that upon approval of the i-130, I'll receive a of-230 to fill out -- are these the same things? Thanks... LGG QUOTE (*Marilyn* @ May 25 2009, 04:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i don't think anybody changes thier name on the BC anyways.... like I mentioned in the PM, you can change your name as soon as you get the marriage certificate and once you get to the DS-230 form stage fill it out with your new name and make sure to include your maiden name on the forms where it asks for any other names used.... I changed mine after I had already sent in the DS-230 so that is why I had to tell them at the interview, you shouldn't have to if you fill out the DS-230 with your married name	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-05-25 15:15:00
Canada	Changing name after CR-1 Complete...	Thanks a lot, Marilyn... very helpful. So, I guess I'm about to do that ASAP -- it'll give me something to do before filling out the DS-230 form, right? You all are great -- hopefully I can be of help to someone at some point. Best, LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-05-25 15:10:00
Canada	Changing name after CR-1 Complete...	PS... I, of course, have our wedding certificate now -- we wouldnt' have sent in our I-130 without it, I was just saying that it took a very long time to register a marriage in Ontario and I didn't want to take more time to change my name, blah, blah, blah... BUt yes, do have the wedding certificate now. and no offense, I'd prefer to hear from people going through the same type of Visa process as every situation is different and thus... I'd hate to make a mistake. So... any Canadian going through the CR-1 option, let me know how and what you did... Thanks so much to EVERYONE who answered though -- I'm sure you understand -- not making a mistake is crucial. Best, LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-05-25 14:42:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K3 Approved I-129F	Hey Paris... I don't have any info about that K3 stuff... BUT, you realize that the NVC flies by so super fast -- since you're so prepared, you could be done really quick, no? Just asking and how long does it take to process a K3 anyway? Good luck, eh/ QUOTE (Paris Heart @ Aug 7 2009, 09:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Guys, got email from USCIS Wasington, they also approved my I-129F K3 petition. We are going for the K3 I want him here now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What the heck do I do next, I cant think, I was only prepared for the CR-1 approval with NVC. Please help, what do I do next with NVC??????????????? Paris Heart	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-08-07 08:36:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	I-129F at the NVC	OH sorry Beth and Imaisha... Didn't know that bit of info about AP at NVC level... Thanks for the straightening out... GOod luck Beth... QUOTE (Paris Heart @ Aug 17 2009, 01:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (imaisha @ Aug 17 2009, 12:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (lgg @ Aug 17 2009, 01:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> "Sides, if they put the K3 in AP, they'll do the CR1 as well, may as well focus on one and see it through, no? Good luck and yes, the little bits of waiting here and there are pure hell... At the NVC stage that's not the case. When they pull K-1s and K-3s for AP it's usually random. There isn't really anything like AP for CR-1s with NVC, so it might be a good idea to follow up with that, at least send in the DS-3032 since it doesn't cost anything and it'll take a few days for them to accept it. Hopefully by time they've done that the AP will be over. imaisha, Yes Im going to start on the CR-1 maybe have the PCC and BC before sending in the packet. The ones I do have expired, they have a expiration date of 3 months, hum? wonder if NVC would accept them anyways??? and produce new ones at interview. Could not hurt to try even if still in AP hell with I-129F I did give them the emails to start this process, nothing has been emailed yet to us. So will continue with what they put in front of us. Thanks for the input everybody.. getting 2nd breath now.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-08-17 13:07:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	I-129F at the NVC	Don't get too stressed, Beth... it's not just you they're looking at -- it's a ton of other people --not too long for AP at NVC... just keep focused on the prize and don't think that it's just you they're picking on -- they pick on all of us... "Sides, if they put the K3 in AP, they'll do the CR1 as well, may as well focus on one and see it through, no? Good luck and yes, the little bits of waiting here and there are pure hell... LGG QUOTE (Paris Heart @ Aug 17 2009, 01:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (lgg @ Aug 17 2009, 11:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey Beth... AP at this stage doesn't last too long, right? Like maybe a week or so? let us know how it goes... From what I've read, it's usually really short... Not sure what to do now. I guess give it till Aug. 31 and then we decide where to go from there. I hate these mini date goals, seems like its always one date goal or another. I pray it wont be there in AP at NVC for long, will call every 2 days for updates, atleast they are nice at the NVC. UGH!!! Wonder what the AP is about?, what are the APing???	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-08-17 12:20:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	I-129F at the NVC	Hey Beth... AP at this stage doesn't last too long, right? Like maybe a week or so? let us know how it goes... From what I've read, it's usually really short...	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-08-17 11:15:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Attorney Frustrations...	FIRE THE LAWYER!!!!	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-09-30 12:52:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Attorney Frustrations...	Awww... you loves me, Len... you'll realize this one day! Just like the lovely Mal!!! QUOTE (*Len* @ Sep 30 2009, 01:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> don't listen to lgg... she's a frog	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-09-30 12:43:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Attorney Frustrations...	Christi... Go CR1, sister... for real. It will be so much more worth it in the end. ALL of these visas entail waiting and such so why sneak another bit and save yourself gobs of money in the meantime? And also give your hubby the ability to work right off the plane? Seriously... CR1 and fire your lawyer if you can -- we all did the paperwork ourselves and we all got through. This site is amazing and awesome and saved us all thousands of dollars and our sanity. Good luck!! LGG QUOTE (Christi Wright @ Sep 30 2009, 08:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ugh - help! This is the email I received back from the attorney this morning: "We can do this too. You, me and Carmen discussed this option originally. Processing times are about 1-2 months apart - if you go with the CR (I130 only), it will take about a month longer for him to get here, but it all depends on the officer and your luck. You save $ but you will probably not get him here as quickly. However, ge will hav a greencard if you went w/ CR, he will be able to work here immediately upon arrival." I would rather have him here 1-2 months faster - can anyone tell me - is this true...?	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-09-30 12:35:00
IMBRA Special Topics	Third K1 Visa	wow... You're a total douchebag. Hope your big giant empty head can support the weight of your 105lb wife on it. Geez, what are you, 12? QUOTE 6'3" and 215 is not "conventionally considered overweight". It is healthy for a man to have this shape. I am 5'9" and 205, carry it all above the waist because i used to lift a lot, and am still muscle bound. You might call me "overweight", but I would then in turn challenge you and your 3 best friends to an arm-wrestling match, simultaneously. Seriously, a 5'2" 150 pound woman is a lot more overweight than a 6'3" 215 pound man. My wife is 5'1" and 105. Her figure is part of the attraction that resulted in our marriage. Whether you like it or not, men are attracted to women that are not overweight.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-08-11 14:24:00