Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Canada	New Jersey (the dirty jerzzzz)	I am I am!!! I'm living in Bergen County. I'd love a meet up!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-07-28 17:03:00
Canada	update got married in canada to my us gf	QUOTE (landa @ Jul 31 2008, 03:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> got cért and geting licence soon im in us for a visit didnt tell custom we r maried leaving 4 cånada soon what shoud we do? Apply 4 k3 and how long bfore i get approved?thx K3's are taking about 8 to 10 months to be approved. Everything you need to know is in the Guides. You are already married, so yes, a spousal visa would be your best option. You came to the States to get married or were you already married prior to entry?	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-07-31 14:37:00
Canada	I watched my friend get grilled at the border	Why do some people think that rules and regulations don't apply to them and that they can get away with ####### that other people can't? Your friend needs to come to VJ, read up on the immigration process and how long it takes. Our visa journey was 7 months (We feel this was lucky) there are others that have waited much longer and our still waiting from before Nick and I filed!!! I agree with the others. Lying is something that shouldn't even be in your mind to do, especially to a POE officer. Was she not thinking? She has a boyfriend who she wants to marry and is thinking about moving to his country to be with him, lying and making up fake documents to try and weasel her way around the rules is so dangerous. I would never ever risk that especially when my relationship was on the line!! She does know that lying to a POE officer could put her on a 10 year ban right? Sigh. If she does get back in to visit (Which is unlikely unless she has much more documentation now of returning back to Canada after the visit) They can file for a K1 while she is there, that's not a problem but she must return to Canada to get her police certificate, medical and then eventually the interview at either Vancouver or Montreal based on where she lives. She cannot overstay though, that's huge so she needs to watch how much time she's staying in the States. She also can't start moving her possessions down to the States before she lives there, so don't think she can just mosey on down there and move in before she has proper documentation. She needs to know that there are rules in place for a reason and one slip up like she has done could cost her huge, and for what? 3 months with him...that's nothing compared to the rest of their lives and she has put that at risk. Send her to VJ, she needs a hard dose of reality.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-08-01 08:35:00
Canada	POE	Welcome home hon!!! Doesn't it feel amazing!?!?!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-07-21 08:32:00
Canada	Nascent Nuptials	QUOTE (thetreble @ Aug 3 2008, 11:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Aug 3 2008, 11:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Shortly after the ceremony we got a call from a friend who told us to seek shelter...a huge storm had just passed through Jersey and was heading for us, boy was she right!!! The clouds were rolling in, right behind the Ghost Busters buildings too!!! We just made it to our cars when the downpour came...lol. Holy shite! Wasn't that quite the storm? My husband and I were driving back from Atlantic City as it started to come down. Every one had to pull over because no one could see for about 5 minutes. Everything flooded around my area, like usual...but it was massive. It was crazy!!! LOL I have a really funny picture of Shelby and I walking back to the car with the strong wind and the look on my face is priceless!!! LOL We kept singing the Ghost Busters theme song and saying quotes from the movie cause the sky looked like in the movie and it was just so funny. I've heard it's good luck to have rain after the ceremony so, we should have lots of it!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-08-03 10:59:00
Canada	Nascent Nuptials	Thanks guys!! Yesterday was great!!! We got married in Central Park at the ladies pavilion at 11am. It was wonderful!!! My best friend Shelby drove down from Canada to stand up with me, I was so happy to have her be there. There were children and people walking by and this old man came into the gazebo and watched and cheered for us when we kissed. We took many pictures before and after (I'll upload soon, we are off to the renaissance fair today!!!) Shortly after the ceremony we got a call from a friend who told us to seek shelter...a huge storm had just passed through Jersey and was heading for us, boy was she right!!! The clouds were rolling in, right behind the Ghost Busters buildings too!!! We just made it to our cars when the downpour came...lol. We were a little upset because we wanted to go around the park and take more pictures but with the rain, obviously we couldn't. We'll go back one day and take more Then last night a bunch of our friends threw us an amazing party and we had a great time. It was perfect. Thank so much for all the well wishes!!!! I can't believe I'm married!!! YAY ***Congrats to BH, I thought of you!!!!*** QUOTE (trailmix @ Aug 3 2008, 11:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congratulations Laura and Nick and BH45 and hubby! OMG Trailmix, thank you for making this!!!! Thank you hon, sending you big hugs!!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-08-03 10:32:00
Canada	New here - introducing myself!	Welcome to VJ and the Canada Forum!!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-08-06 10:52:00
Canada	Commitment Decisions...	QUOTE (*Marilyn* @ Aug 6 2008, 01:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I knew from the moment I saw him at the airport that I was going to be with him for the rest of my life... but at the time I wasn't quite sure how that would work.. Same! LOL It took a lot of debating on who was going where and how and when and how some more!! LOL	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-08-06 12:50:00
Canada	Commitment Decisions...	Well... Nick and I knew from very very early on in our relationship that we had found our significant others. When I first saw him I felt in my heart he was going to be my husband. We knew we wanted to be together and so we researched how to do just that. We found that it was quickest to be together through the K1 visa and through marriage. So we dated for over a year long distance before we even filed. We didn't want to rush anything. We filed in December and in my mind I never thought I'd get a official proposal because we had already agreed to marry but Nick proposed to me in the snow on Christmas Eve and it was very very magical. I'm glad we got married but I know that I would have loved to have spent that first year and a bit actually with Nick but that wasn't possible, there isn't a boyfriend visa like someone else suggested on another thread. I'm a firm believer of "when you know, you know" and with Nick and I, we both just knew.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-08-06 10:41:00
Canada	POE Experience Part 2 - I'm in!	whew! what a relief! Congrats on finally being home!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-08-07 15:57:00
Canada	He's here tomorrow!	Congratulations!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-08-07 15:56:00
Canada	Kitty Woes	QUOTE (Cin&Anil @ Aug 8 2008, 01:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey Laura, or should I say, MRS. Laura!!!! Congrats. hope the wedding went well. I had 2 cats, and if you might remember.. Anil is allergic.. so our agreement was.. I kept Toby.. ( i have had him for 12 years) and found a new home for Miss Graycee. She went to a home, where she loved the people and she is not a cuddly cat.. but did with these people.. 2 days later.. she was back with me.. howling all night.. crying.. next day.. she went off with another guy.. fell in love and has been fine.. so somehow cats do find their owners.. no matter what they need to do.. your new cat may not be coming to you yet.. hold her, mark some piece of blanket or pillow for her only.. put her on it, and give her her own scent on the pillow.. it usually takes a couple of weeks for cats to get used to their new home.. good luck and keep me posted!! Love Cin and Anil!! Thanks Cin!!! Thanks everyone!!!! You guys kick butt!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-08-08 12:41:00
Canada	Kitty Woes	QUOTE (Nagishkaw @ Aug 8 2008, 09:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> This may sound a bit silly, but I just finished praying that God will guide you right to that purrrrrfect cat! Not silly at all, thank you Nagi	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-08-08 12:06:00
Canada	Kitty Woes	QUOTE (MissStacey @ Aug 8 2008, 12:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Would you be interested in a 7 month Lab named Cooper? We've only been up for a few hours and he has chewed up a magazine, destroyed my new toothbrush, destroyed some of my make up sponges, made a poo on the rug in the living room, pulled some plants out of the pond in the backyard, and I have had to get one of Mel's shoes out of his mouth about about 5 times. He is so naughty in the mornings!! OMG! LOL Sorry this made me laugh so much!!! Sorry...awww!! We are very very excited about tonight I'll let you all know what's going on asap. I love talking about pets, they are so very special!!! QUOTE (jodee @ Aug 8 2008, 12:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh Laura,...I know how you feel about the connection,....The kitty we got in June had been abadoned in a military house, and had been in a cage at the vets clinic onm base here since February. he had been locked up and left behind in the house, and was found by the cleaners. I had looked at a few shelters, and petsmarts, and places like that,..but none of the kittys "felt' right to me. Now, MR. Smokey Bones, on the other hand,...was so playful,..and meowed, and came to the front of the cage so quick looking for some love. I looked at his face, and was immediately hit with a feeling. It was kinda funny,..I took him outta the cage, and went to put him on the ground so I could pat him, and play a lil,..and all he wanted was cuddles. The clinic gives you a trial period of a week,...to see if he adjusts and stuff,..oh and let me tell you,..he adjusted fine,..he loves the fact he has a big house, and not a cage to explore, and it always at your feet at the table,..or sitting next to you on the couch, or laying perched up in his cat tree watching everyone. he has to be where he can see everybody. At night,..he sleeps at the top of the stairs, at the intersection basically of all three rooms,..so he can see if anyone moves etc. He sits at his bowl, and meows once or twice when he wants food, and after you put food in the bowl,..he actually nuzzles you befopre eatting,..He is THE sweetest thing....and he was a year old,..not a kitten, but not fully mature either I guess. oh I loves my Mr. smokey Bones!! Cherish your Mr. Smokey Bones!! He sounds like a complete doll!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-08-08 12:03:00
Canada	Kitty Woes	Thanks guys. Nick and I both want to adopt an older cat, doesn't have to be a kitten because we know that so many older cats need homes. We are going to go to the shelter tonight. Our landlord is writing us an approval letter today so we can show the shelter so, yay. I'll let you guys know how it goes tonight!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-08-08 08:19:00
Canada	Kitty Woes	Well thanks guys After much debate and talking about the things you all wrote, Nick and I have decided that that kitty is not the one for us. I just emailed the woman who has him and thanked her very much. You are right, we didn't feel a connection with him and every cat that I've had before (I've had cats all my life) I've felt an instant connection with. We'll keep looking and hopefully find a sweet cat that is just right for us! Thanks for all your help!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-08-08 08:02:00
Canada	Kitty Woes	So Nick and I have been meaning to get a kitty for awhile now. The problem is that our apartment agreement states "No Animals". We talked to our land lord and he doesn't mind cats at all. In fact, many tenants here have cats (You can see them in the window). He said it's fine as long as it's not a big huge dog. We wanted to adopt a very handsome kitty but the shelter needed to see the rental agreement to make sure pets are allowed. We wouldn't have been approved to get this kitty (which broke my heart)...so...by Mephys suggestion I checked out craigslist and found this adorable kitty. Nick and I drove the 1/2 hour to go see him yesterday and we were sort of disappointed. He didn't come right to us. He seemed to want to go outside very very badly. He did allow us to pet him and he was purring and nudging up against our hands when we pet him but the entire time he seemed to be focused on getting outside and was meowing quite a bit. He was a stray and found his way to this nice woman's home. She is such a nice lady, calm, a yoga instructor and was even playing meditative music for him and us! LOL In the past 3 weeks she has gotten him fixed and gotten all his shots and he's ready for a home. She isn't asking anything for him. Nick and I just feel like, what if he didn't warm up to us? What if he constantly wanted outside? (which he can't) Nick was just hoping he'd actually come to us when we were calling for him but he never did. I thought it was awesome that after just a few moments he was being so affectionate with us (I think that's a good sign after all he's been through) but at the same time, he wasn't really interested either. We are confused as to what to do and I haven't been able to sleep. I don't want to settle for the first cat that comes along. He is adorable and everything but in my gut I really don't know if he's the right fit for us. We have been to places where the cats just come right up to us and are instantly affectionate, etc. I understand this kitty has been through a lot but it was still sort of disappointing. What do you guys think? I have to call the lady back today (Friday, it's like 6am right now, I woke up and can't get back to sleep) I miss having a little companion so, this is a hard decision.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-08-08 04:51:00
Canada	Interview Review	Congratulations!! My room had a chair and I sat for most of my interview until he asked me to raise my hand! I didn't think until afterwards maybe it wasn't so polite to sit but my guy didn't say a thing and beamed at me the whole time! LOL Best of luck!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-07-10 21:13:00
Canada	My Montreal Review	QUOTE (Pandora01 @ Aug 11 2008, 09:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> How could I have missed this thread *shakes head in disbelief* Guess I had too much going on at that time. But I do want to thank you Laura for the detailed review. Helps to calm me down as my next step on this journey will be my interview in Montreal Best of luck, you'll be just fine!!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-08-11 21:43:00
Canada	My Montreal Review	QUOTE (iteachkids81 @ Aug 11 2008, 05:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> thanks so much for your descriptive review, and your pic of the building entrance... my interview is friday and i am happy but nervous too. thanks so so much. i also think it is super cool that you got married in central park. we entertained the idea, but... albany area it is! anyway. question for you how soon did you apply for advanced parole? and how? thanks ~Jenny Congratulations on your interview date, I'm sure you'll be just fine!!! I'm glad my review was helpful. Have a wonderful POE and wedding!!! We haven't applied for AOS yet because we have to wait for our marriage certificate which should be here in a few weeks. Once I have that, then I'll really hunker down and get back at the paperwork. I'm taking a much needed break from all that!!! Much love to you and best of luck!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-08-11 20:07:00
Canada	My Montreal Review	QUOTE (BigCityDave @ Jun 26 2008, 11:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sorry Laura, I was in a hurry and didn't look. You wrote a wonderful review. (That really does make me feel bad for not reading your review) Dave! Don't feel bad!!!!!!!!! I was just joking with you I'm glad you liked the review Thanks for being a great friend! XO	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-06-26 14:10:00
Canada	My Montreal Review	Woo hoo! Just got an email!!! My visa has been accepted at the post office! WOO!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-06-25 20:33:00
Canada	My Montreal Review	QUOTE (BigCityDave @ Jun 25 2008, 10:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That is great news! How was the interview and everything? LOL did you read the review? It went great!!! I had an amazing time in Montreal Thanks Dave for all the support you've shown me QUOTE (estadia @ Jun 25 2008, 10:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i dont know how i missed this but big CONGRATULATIONS on ur visa Thanks hon!!! Thank you everyone...what an outpour of support I've been shown..it's truly amazing. Still no visa in the mail yet...hopefully soon.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-06-25 09:51:00
Canada	My Montreal Review	QUOTE (liz_legend @ Jun 23 2008, 09:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> congrats Laura =) you must be over the moon Over the moon I am....back again and 10 times more....	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-06-23 20:40:00
Canada	My Montreal Review	QUOTE (Mephys @ Jun 23 2008, 09:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Jun 23 2008, 06:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I was disappointed that on Canada Post my tracking number of my visa isn't in the system.... I wanted them to mail out my visa on Friday dammit! LOL Maybe tonight or tomorrow ? Just more flipping waiting hon... I hate this..LOL	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-06-23 20:07:00
Canada	My Montreal Review	I was disappointed that on Canada Post my tracking number of my visa isn't in the system.... I wanted them to mail out my visa on Friday dammit! LOL	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-06-23 19:46:00
Canada	My Montreal Review	Thank you guys!!!! I'm about half way done packing now...Just have some stuff to do (I have to refinish a headboard of a bed) and some other junk. I can't believe it's almost here....where did the last 7 months go??? Time flies when you really think about it...	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-06-23 08:00:00
Canada	My Montreal Review		~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-06-22 20:07:00
Canada	My Montreal Review	QUOTE (JillA @ Jun 22 2008, 11:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> CONGRATS LAURA & NICK!! I loved the review; and it HELPS me feel more prepared for my upcoming interview as well! I can only hope I have Gregory, he sounds so sweet!! I'm very glad I was able to help in some small way. Best of luck with the interview!!! Thank you again to everyone....we are all so lucky to have this website!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-06-22 10:25:00
Canada	My Montreal Review	Thank you everyone!!!!!!!!! IR, I farted.. Anyway... It's such a great feeling as most of you know....I can't believe I'm moving in a month!! INCREDIBLE!!! Thank you again guys... I'm glad you liked the reviews and pictures...I have a bunch of the city of anyone wants to see them I can post a thread if you like	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-06-21 22:32:00
Canada	My Montreal Review	Well hello there people!!! I just arrived home from Montreal and it was a long train ride but I made it!! My mom and I left on Thursday morning, bright and early. The train ride wasn't that bad, we got great seats and I got some great shots along the way. Mostly I just wanted to get there and get it over with!!! We arrived at Union station Montreal and walked the few blocks to our awesome hotel...Hotel Europe (Best Western) It was great. Lovely lobby, the people were very nice, rooms were spacious and clean. We were very happy. Plus, it's right off of Catherine so HELLO! SHOPPING!!! So... I woke up bright and early (5:45am) on Interview day and made the 4 or so block walk to the Embassy. There weren't many people on the streets, it was cool and a nice enjoyable walk. I couldn't believe how calm I was...not one bit of nervousness. The embassy is on 1155 Rue St. Alexandre which is on the corner of Rue St. Alexander and Rue LeBlanc O, it's a tall gray building. Here is a picture of the embassy entrance. If you are coming off of Rue. St Catherine street like I was (The huge shopping street) There is a pharmacy on the corner, turn right there and the embassy is on your left on Rue St. Alexandre. When I got there Leona (Lonaona) was there (BIG HUGS GIRL!! It was amazing meeting you!!! I'm sorry I never got to say bye!!!) We talked for a bit, she was nervous and I tried to calm her...what a doll. Then some other people showed up and and just before 7:30am, Anil and Cindy showed up (YOU GUYS ROCK!! Anil, thanks for all the worldly knowledge and for making me laugh...How did it go btw?? Can't wait to hear!!) They let me in with no appointment letter, just asked if I had a cellphone and I handed over my email from Montreal confirming my date and my passport. Then we walked up a few steps to a glass wall with two doors, they let you in one at a time. The man asked me to put all my stuff in the container to be scanned (Just like an airport) and then to walk through the metal detector. They never made me empty my file folder (Thank GOD!) Nothing went off (yay me) and then they made me spread em so I could be scanned with the wand thingy. Now came the most serious part of the whole experience. I was standing there waiting for Leona (In my mind I totally forgot where I was cause it was just so great to have people there I knew!!) She was detained because she had forgotten a small pocket knife in her purse and I stood there waiting for her and the officer turned to me and said in a very stern voice "MA'AM" OOPS!! LOL I said a quick "sorry!!" and made my way through the door on the right (Which is on your left when you come in but is on your right when you are through the detectors) Then you go down a set of stairs and go into another waiting room. So there we were, Letter A, Leona, Letter B, Me and Letter C, Anil and Cindy. We chatted casually, it really made it fun!!! A very nice but quiet man came down the elevator about 5 minutes later and escorted us up to floor 19, he made sure that we were the ones with the letters, anyone else in the waiting room who didn't have a letter was not allowed on. We got up to the 19th floor....WOW!! What a view!!! Wish I could have brought my camera!!! They called me first to window 14 (Which is down a hall and into another little room) and the very kind lady asked for: My email from the consulate (in replace of my appointment letter) My birth certificate and a copy My medical My passport and 2 pictures My divorce paper and a copy DS156K The I-134 and the letter from Nicks employer (They didn't even want his tax, pay stubs or bank stuff) Nick's letter of intent (not mine! what a waste of paper!) My express post envelope. Then she gave me a slip of paper and asked me to go and pay at the cashiers. (You go out and turn left and walk to the end on the left and pay) I did and went back and sat down. At that point, Keith and Melinda (keithnlindy) came in (You guys were so nice!!!! Best of luck to you both in Georgia!!!) It was funny cause they were like "Are you Laura?!" Cin&Anil and Leona had done the same thing... I felt like a celebrity a bit!!! LOL Anyway... Shortly, she called me back and did the fingerprints (Stand back and put your arms straight out when you do the thumb part, it's easier) and she also took the copy of the receipt, showing I had paid. Then I sat back down and waited to be called for my interview. Literally 10 minutes later a man called me to window number 8. When I walked in I was instantly greeted with a huge smile by honestly the kindest man I have EVER met. His name was Gregory. He welcomed me and we talked casually about how Nick and I met, what the video game we met on was all about (he seemed pretty interested in that) and he asked me a bit about New Jersey. Then he said "Oops! I forgot to turn on my computer and log in!!!" He said he was retired and only did this part time and it was his first day there!! LOL He seemed kind of embarrassed but I just said "That's okay!!!" and we laughed and talked casually about how dependent we are on computers these days. We talked a bit about my work at Lowe's and what I may be doing when I move down. It didn't feel at ALL like an interview. We talked a bit about how long my process took, he asked when we got approved and I told him rather quick, like 3 months. He said he didn't understand why it took some people so much longer since they were the ones making the final decision!!! LOL It was weird. Then he asked me to put my finger on the little scanner to make sure it was me. He asked for my middle finger and said "Yep, that's definately you!!!" I said "Oh thank Goodness!!!" and we laughed He asked me to raise my right hand and swear everything I had stated was the truth and that I intended to Marry Nick. I did. He asked me when we were getting married. I said August 16th and he said "very good." He slid the DS156K back under the glass and had me sign the bottom. Then double checked through my file to make sure I had signed everything so he didn't have to have me come all the way back to Montreal (he was joking and we laughed) He then casually said "So, no kids for you guys yet?" I said "not yet, we want to be together just us for a bit first" He said "Good plan" He then said "Well Laura....I am very pleased to say you are approved! I'm very impressed with your application, very organized! I wish you both much luck, Congratulations!!!" I told him I wanted to give him a big hug and thanked him very very much. He gave me back my divorce certificate and my birth certificate back and told me they would be mailing my visa off either that day or Monday. He told me about how the visa would look in my passport and talked about how the POE would be, etc. He talked to me about not leaving the States without authorization. I said "Advanced Parole?" He said "wow, you've done your homework!" LOL I said "I sure have!!" That was it...and it was only 8:55am. I went back out, gave Anil and Cindy a hug and said bye to Keith and Melinda, Leona was in her interview so I didn't get to say bye to her. I made my way down the elevator and back to the street. When I got back to the hotel I called Nick and we both cried with happiness. Montreal was lovely. My mom and I had a terrific bus tour and ate at some great places. I found the people there very nice and everyone spoke English. All you have to do is speak English to them first. I want to go back with Nick for like a week and really get to spend some time there. I adored it. So..that's it! The train ride home was great...we got to ride on this old sleeper car and it was super comfortable. Good luck to everyone who has interviews coming up and thank you to everyone who has helped me along the way. I love this site and I'm so so thankful for all the help I have gotten from each and every one of you!!! Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 21 June 2008 - 10:27 PM.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-06-21 18:36:00
Canada	US Citizen name change after marriage	doh, I misread your post!! LOL I'm sure someone can answer your question, I'm not sure on the answer. Best of luck Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 12 August 2008 - 12:39 PM.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-08-12 12:37:00
Canada	Marriage Certificate	Hmm okay... I need it but I don't need it. I think just to be safe we'll wait for the certified one from the state. Thanks guys	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-08-12 18:38:00
Canada	Marriage Certificate	Our officiant mailed us a copy of the marriage license that she mailed in after we got married. She said it's up to a 4 to 6 week wait for the Marriage Certificate to be mailed back to us from the State. Do I have to wait for that or can I use the copy of what she mailed us for the AOS process? Thanks	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-08-12 15:08:00
Canada	i-131 form (Advance Parole)	QUOTE (iteachkids81 @ Aug 12 2008, 03:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Carlawarla @ Aug 12 2008, 11:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If there isn't room on the form, I'd just attach a one paragraph explanation that you'd want to be able to travel on AP back to Canada before obtaining your GC to visit family and friends. Don't put down any specific dates or anything. Why no explanation of dates? what if you need a specific date? I'm not there yet, but I will need to file it for my high school reunion next summer. Or is it a re-usable document? and do you have to file for both after you are already married, or can you do it as soon as you enter the US? thanks If you have specific dates and you know them, yes put that down. Most people don't have specific dates so it's good to know you can put either down and be approved.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-08-12 15:06:00
Canada	We got a kitty!!	QUOTE (*Marilyn* @ Aug 9 2008, 06:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> no, we are not allowed pets here.. although two of our neighbors have dogs and I am 98 percent sure that they don't have permission to have them We technically aren't allowed either. In our lease it says no animals allowed. Our landlord on the other hand, didn't really mind. He said a cat is fine, just as long as we don't get some huge dog. He's quiet and doesn't make much noise, he's so perfect for an apartment.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-08-09 20:04:00
Canada	We got a kitty!!	QUOTE (*Marilyn* @ Aug 9 2008, 06:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> now I really miss having a cat.. thanks a lot he seems very cute... and I love the name.. Im sorry Marilyn! I missed having a cat too. I've never gone more than 2 months in my entire life without owning one. Are you able to get one?	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-08-09 17:47:00
Canada	We got a kitty!!	Thanks guys! Yep, he's been neutered and had all his shots up to date and he's an indoor cat. He's very lovey and goes in the litter box. He's currently playing with Nick in the guest bedroom with Mojo's favourite toy. It's a round toy with a ball that lights up and spins around and in the middle is a scratching center. He loves it and I can hear Nick giggling! He's like a kid!!! LOL This is his first cat so I'm loving watching him with MoJo. I think we'll be very happy for years to come Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 09 August 2008 - 05:32 PM.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-08-09 17:28:00
Canada	We got a kitty!!	We just took like an hour and 1/2 nap (We were up late last night out with friends) and MoJo slept underneath our bed like a good little boy the whole time. Nick is still sleeping, I'm up and MoJo followed me in here and is sleeping at my feet. What a doll. We love him and he seems to be feeling quite at home. Thanks for all the well wishes.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-08-09 15:11:00
Canada	We got a kitty!!	We've decided on the name MoJo!!! Last night we were thinking of the name Charm and I loved it if we had gotten a girl and MoJo means Charm!!! WOO!!! We are beyond happy!! Thank you everyone!!! Flames: LOL We both even said VJ last night when we were coming up with names!! Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 09 August 2008 - 01:34 PM.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-08-09 13:34:00