Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Canada	Guys, I need a hug	QUOTE (carslo @ Apr 24 2008, 11:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi Laura, Wow, you have a truck lot of troubles weighing on your mind. A virtual hugs is better than nothing - { } haven't we all experienced those telepathic hugs via the internet. Immigrating to Canada is not as easy as some people might imagine: 1) No fiance visas - you must be married to sponsor your beloved. 2) It can take a long time - lots of folks here at VJ have given upon the coming to Canada immigration and decided that the K1 route is faster - go figure. 3) What part of NJ are you going to, I lived in NJ during junior and senior high and really liked the feel of the "Garden State." 4) You are a bright and bubbly person from all your posts, and I am sure you will have no difficulties forming new friendships in NJ. Generally speaking, men have more difficult forming strong male to male bonds (I said generally there are exceptions to the rule). 5) Do everything you can to be together in the near future - a job promotion is a wonderful experience , but there are advantages to living in the USA over Canada. 6) I wish people would realize that our health system is not free - most of us have to pay a monthly premium; either through our benefits at work, or directly to the province we live in. My fiance works for the IRS and was floored when he say how much I am taxed in relationship to US taxes. We Canadians pay for that "free" health care with our tax dollars, and highly also. 7) You are so close to the goal you and Nick have been preparing for - if you get the promotion stash away the extra cash to make your move to the USA the best possible. These are only my 2 cents worth! I wish I was young like so many VJ's are and could look forward to many, many years together. Janet aka Carslo Thanks hon! We researched moving to Canada before we researched moving to the States, so I know we'd have to be married first before he can come here, but he can live with me while we wait for his PR....which could take a LONG time, hence the need for me to have a good job because he can't work. I've read of the people who have turned around and forgotten Canadian immigration, that sucks...just tells me it's probably more frustrating than moving to the U.S. I love Jersey, I do. Parts of it are crazy, the traffic, the huge malls where it's like.."WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON HERE?!?!" LOL Currently Nick lives in Bergen County. We are looking at Essex and Passaic because it's a tad cheaper than Bergen. I do love the thought of being there. This job, like Krikit mentioned, isn't anything omg amazing. It's still in retail. It's just the most responsibility I've ever had in a job and would be a very big accomplishment for me. At the same time...I don't know if it's something I want to do for a very long time. I think you are right. If I get it, I get it...I'll just keep saving as I have been saving. I'd have to start all over again and we are so close to the end. If I find out today about the job, I'll just go with it and see how I feel. You guys are the best!!! Thanks so much...honestly, thank you. QUOTE (liz_legend @ Apr 24 2008, 11:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (trailmix @ Apr 24 2008, 11:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (I actually put move 'here', then remembered i'm not in Canada anymore) I do that ALL THE TIME	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-24 10:17:00
Canada	Guys, I need a hug	Thanks everyone... You have no idea how much all of your support and advice means to me. I'll just go with each step and see what happens. Nick just called and told me he loved me. We'll work this out, no matter what happens. My mom says that I've made the decision to move down there, so I should stick to that, no matter what happens. Maybe she's right. I've committed to this and I don't want to start all over again if I don't have to. I think immigrating to Canada is hard...who knows. I guess the stress of not knowing my interview date, having no idea of when is killing me too. It's just a bad day and I needed to explode a little bit....I'm feeling a bit better, I had a good cry. Thanks again for the hugs, it's totally appreciated.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-24 10:02:00
Canada	Guys, I need a hug	oh and then Nick states..."Maybe we started too early" It's like...no..at the time I had no idea of the promo at work, I just started there, we wanted to get the ball rolling in being together... We have two options now...and they are all up in the air....	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-24 09:22:00
Canada	Guys, I need a hug	I'm SO stressed people, you have no idea!!! First... I'm up for a promotion at work. It's between me and two other co-workers. I had my interview for it last week and the admin manager was suppose to make her decision on the weekend. Well that came and went, nothing. Then Monday, nothing again. It's Thursday, I won't be going in until 2pm but I guarantee I'll hear NOTHING. Why does this matter? Because if I get this promotion (which I think I have a very good chance of getting) I don't know if I'll be moving to the U.S. The whole reason I was going down there is because I was only part time and I didn't make enough money to support both Nick and I while he waited for PR. With this job, I would be able to and Nick coming to Canada would be possible. My medical is fast approaching, still don't know my interview date but I'm sure I'll know soon. Nick is looking at homes in NJ. They are SO expensive and crazy. We've found some we really like that are just over our price range and we could make it work. He's going to view one tonight. So, my life in NJ is forming too.... It's like I'm stuck between both places, completely on hold, not knowing where or what is happening. I'm so stressed, I can't even believe I got my period right on time this month (Sorry boys) LOL but it's true.... What would you do? Canada is so....sigh...it's Canada. I love it here, so does Nick. The health care, the everything....NJ isn't horrible but if we had the chance to live in Canada, we totally would. At the same time, I feel that Nick may be a little apprehensive to living here even though he loves it. All his friends are down there (I don't really have that many friends here, in fact, I have only acquaintances) So it's like....GRR! I don't know what to do!!! Help, I need encouragement and support.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-24 09:19:00
Canada	input / advice re: bankruptcy	I answered in the other thread you posted	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-29 09:54:00
Canada	MY DRIVERS LICENSE... ROAD TEST.	Congratulations!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-30 18:56:00
Canada	K-1 interview in Vancouver tomorrow	QUOTE (flames9 @ Apr 30 2008, 03:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hope it went well. you guys haven't read the end of the thread...Meridien was approved!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-30 15:42:00
Canada	K-1 interview in Vancouver tomorrow	QUOTE (Meridien @ Apr 29 2008, 07:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (approved!) woo hoo!! review review review!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-29 19:00:00
Canada	K-1 interview in Vancouver tomorrow	Best of luck hon! Can't wait to read all about it. You'll do just fine!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-28 11:46:00
Canada	We got approved!	awww this is great news!!! Sounds like a stress free time and I love how he was asking your 3 year old questions...too cute!!! Congratulations and enjoy the rest of your journey!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-27 21:16:00
Canada	Getting it all together	QUOTE (penn-kd @ May 3 2008, 12:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You won't need the DS-230 part2. I took mine and they didn't want it. Also you should get his tax returns notarized to. Don't forget your duplicate of one of the DS-156 or maybe it is the DS-156K. Anyhow one of those needs to be in duplicate. I think it is the one with the bar code. Don't forget to bring your 2 payment slip for $131 that you had to pay at the scotia bank. It's the DS156 that needs two copies of. Already sent that in with package 3 (it was requested) Thanks for the other tips, I already filled out DS-230 part 2 so I'll take it just in case The cheque needs to be from Scotia Bank? Can't I just pay cash?	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-05-03 12:00:00
Canada	Getting it all together	QUOTE (melusine @ May 3 2008, 10:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Apr 19 2008, 07:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 4) My original marriage and divorce certificates, plus copies of each From my understanding of the packet 3 (checklist)... they might need the divorce certificate of your sweet aswell + copy isn't it ? Nick has never been married so no, they wouldn't need that. I'm the only one that has been married before	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-05-03 09:44:00
Canada	Getting it all together	QUOTE (FaSa2008 @ Apr 23 2008, 04:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Looks good giirl!!!! whens ur interview!? Thanks!!! I don't have an interview date yet	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-24 08:21:00
Canada	Getting it all together	QUOTE (melusine @ Apr 22 2008, 10:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> question like that.. your accordeon folder... you will carry it in what ? I have a huge yellow bag (fabrics) can i bring it or no ? I'll carry it under my arm...I won't need a bag for it...it's very compact... They will probably not let you take a bag in there with you....I'm not sure. No purses at all, I know that for sure.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-23 05:11:00
Canada	Getting it all together	QUOTE (Mephys @ Apr 22 2008, 01:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Figured I might throw in a late input Your list sounds great! And by the way I had a 6 slots black accordeon folder, and they just made me put in in the X-ray machine with my jacket and my keys. No problemo with the color. And they didn't make me empty it either. woo hoo sweetie! That's awesome Miss you	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-22 21:19:00
Canada	Getting it all together	Thanks for the money reminder hon!!! I'm sure what I have will be just fine, if I have to empty it out, I will	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-21 22:55:00
Canada	Bearmirus - good luck at your interview on Monday!	QUOTE (bearmirus @ Mar 17 2008, 04:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It looks like I'm part of the gang at immigrate2us.net for the next few months. I got smacked down with a 221(g). I will give my reviews and experience on my train ride back to Toronto. First, allow me to build the suspense about my situation with a simple statement. My experience is not even *close* or comparable to other member's review/experience/story. But don't fret! it was a good interview although I would love the outcome to be different than what I got. Guess I didn't have any Irish luck in me today (St. Patrick day). Anyhoo, I really have to thank all of you for your support. oh hon... I'm sorry.... Sending you hugs!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-17 16:00:00
Canada	Bearmirus - good luck at your interview on Monday!	waiting waiting!!!! They DO need internet connection right in the lobby! LOL	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-17 10:08:00
Canada	A cute YouTube loving story :)	"Beautiful you" is fantastic..I love it!! I've listened to it 4 times in a row now!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-17 19:20:00
Canada	U.S.A. quickly becoming just a place to visit	YAY! I'm glad you came back to let us know how you are doing!!!! I hope Sharon didn't cry too much, but we care for you both very very much!!!! I'm happy that your boss is keeping you on, why wouldn't he? I bet you are a super hard worker! I'm proud of you for not giving up. Hugs ~Laura P.S. I knew Liz meant "Strongest" couple, not "Strangest" That's funny!!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-18 09:36:00
Canada	U.S.A. quickly becoming just a place to visit	Come back with an update We miss you!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-17 09:50:00
Canada	U.S.A. quickly becoming just a place to visit	QUOTE (liz_legend @ Mar 15 2008, 01:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> this post was in off topic.. I came across it and thought it be better here.. That's why!!!! I knew I would have saw it otherwise!! Thanks Liz!!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-15 12:02:00
Canada	U.S.A. quickly becoming just a place to visit	How did I miss this post Ron? Please let us know what's going on... I know you two will find a way.....I'm proud of you for staying so strong, even when it seems impossible. Best of luck.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-15 11:21:00
Canada	Quick Montreal Interview review for IR1 visa	I'm so proud of you for being so strong. Being prepared and calm like you were, I think it's awesome and I wish you a very speedy approval. Hugs hon ~Laura	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-19 14:11:00
Canada	Going to CANADAAAA	Have a safe trip honey!!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-19 19:54:00
Canada	Much Success! Approved!!!	I'm crying!!!! Your post was wonderful, thank you and congratulations! I didn't get a chance to read it yesterday as I had an awful headache...I saw it and went to read it but decided I needed to lay down. I wish both you and Mike a lifetime of happiness together. Hugs to you hon ~Laura	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-15 10:09:00
Canada	Got the MTL packet 3 today :P	Yay!!!! Congrats hon	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-19 17:24:00
Canada	MTL / Gardasil?	Think I'm gonna just squeeze by here. I'll be 27 on May 19th....I probably won't have my interview until after then and I'm gonna push my medical till just before... I'm not getting it.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-07 22:05:00
Canada	Can I visit him while the K1 is in progress???	Well I'm here in NJ! I got over the border no problem, they didn't even ask to see any of my paperwork I brought. I told them honestly I was going to visit my fiance. The nice man asked me when we were getting married. I told him we had filed for the K1 and we would be getting married shortly after that was issued to me. He asked where I worked. I told him Lowe's. He asked me when was the last time I was down, I told him October. He asked when we filed, I told him December and then I told him where we were in the process. He said "Hmm, you'll be here by summer! A nice summer wedding, how awesome!" That was it and he sent me on my way. My flight was all mixed up, there were major delays at LaGuardia, a few flights were cancelled but it ended up working out great, I landed 20 minutes later than I was originally suppose to. This morning I woke up to pancakes and eggs from my man!!! Life is good! Happy Easter all!!! Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 21 March 2008 - 01:10 PM.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-21 13:09:00
Canada	Can I visit him while the K1 is in progress???	QUOTE (Mephys @ Mar 18 2008, 03:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Again....I'm late for the news.... Well, have a safe trip and enjoy your time with your sweetie Thanks babes!! I'm SO excited!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-18 22:42:00
Canada	Can I visit him while the K1 is in progress???	QUOTE (MarkNAshley @ Mar 17 2008, 02:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Don't lie to the officer. Remember that your passport is linked to your application, so lying could get you in trouble. I had zero problems when crossing through buffalo to visit my fiancee and I was coming down for three months. All i had to show was my return ticket. Honesty is the best policy. Oh yeah, I was never thinking of lying..I'm sure I'll be fine. Thanks hon!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-17 15:07:00
Canada	Can I visit him while the K1 is in progress???	QUOTE (Crikey! @ Mar 17 2008, 08:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My immediate thought when I read the thread title was.... My next thought was "Drive across at the Peace Bridge! They're used to seeing me cross there for years, so it'll be a piece of cake." It twas a joke I've been around long enough to know LOL QUOTE (Crikey! @ Mar 17 2008, 08:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Julez and I are going to meet at the local Wegman's the next time I drive up. Maybe you can meet us there, Laura. Hmm..sounds like a plan QUOTE (Carlawarla @ Mar 17 2008, 08:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Have fun on your visit Laura! I didn't take your post about visiting seriously...oops, maybe you were? I know you know what you need to bring. Carla..no no...I know! It was a joke	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-17 09:48:00
Canada	Can I visit him while the K1 is in progress???	Ha! That's funny!!! Thanks for sharing Cat!!!! I'm sure I'll be fine, I'm only going for 5 days. Gonna be honest and to the point, short, sweet and simple!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-15 13:24:00
Canada	Can I visit him while the K1 is in progress???	QUOTE (SapphireDreams @ Mar 14 2008, 07:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Let me know how it goes. I have the same amount of proof as you as I live at home right now and don't have a lease. I will still continue to visit bi-monthly when we apply! I don't have a lease either, I live with my folks	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-14 18:58:00
Canada	Can I visit him while the K1 is in progress???	QUOTE (julezabelle @ Mar 14 2008, 10:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Flying out of Buffalo!!! Wooohooo!!! Does this mean I can finally stalk you in person???? Its true what they say - dreams do come true! Seriously, would love it if we could meet up one day! Have a super duper trip and a great time with your sweetie! I'm sure we'll get together!!! Maybe when I move down Nick and I can stop in on our drive home!! We'll figure something out	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-14 18:55:00
Canada	Can I visit him while the K1 is in progress???	Wow, thanks for all the suggestions and hints guys! I'm just going to say I'm going to visit my Fiance for a few days and go from there. I'll bring all the documents I have and only use NOA1 as a last resort. I really have never heard that being counted against you, if anything it shows you are doing it the legal way. But whatevs. Thanks again!!!! QUOTE (flames9 @ Mar 14 2008, 01:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So if ya walk up to them and see no stripe, maybe say something like "How is it going Rookie?" Nice tip Flames!!! I'll be getting right on that!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-14 18:49:00
Canada	Can I visit him while the K1 is in progress???	QUOTE (flames9 @ Mar 14 2008, 09:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Have fun!!! Dont tell ur whole story to the POE officer, keep it short and to the point and be confident in ur replies! Smile!! Im just gonna say I'm going to visit my fiance for a few days....does that sound ok?	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-14 08:20:00
Canada	Can I visit him while the K1 is in progress???	KIDDING!!! LMAO I am going for a visit! I couldn't pass the price I was offered by my travel agent so I'm leaving on the 20th of March and returning the 25th. Not too long but I'm going to be in heaven the whole time! I have a bank statement, cell phone bill, letter from my employer and I'm gonna bring a copy of the NOA1 and the email saying we got our NOA2... I think this should be good. We are driving over the border, I'm flying out of Buffalo into LaGuardia.... I'm sure I'll be fine...YAY!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-14 07:46:00
Canada	How USCIS works!!	LOLOL Classic!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-21 13:46:00
Canada	Good Luck to Vancouverites interviews	Best of luck guys!!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-24 05:09:00