ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
CanadaProof?
Best to have more evidence than not enough (even though they probably won't even ask for it). I'd bring samples from when you first met to the present.
misaFemaleCanada2007-10-24 12:10:00
CanadaNew Question
ETA: You should ask your fiance to ask the military for advice on the PR status & working for the military overseas.
misaFemaleCanada2007-10-25 11:42:00
CanadaNew Question
QUOTE (pawfectchis @ Oct 25 2007, 12:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you for the reply. No we won't be living on the base. But you raise a good point. I end up going to the US get my PR card then we move to some other country for the next three years. We would still be employed by the US forces though. Where is "push" when I need his great advice?


You will definitely want to look into retaining U.S. PR status. I have no idea if there are exceptions to PRs that work for the U.S. forces but this is general info on retaining PR status:

http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD


Maintaining Permanent Residence

Maintaining Permanent Residence You may lose your permanent residence status if you commit an act that makes you removable from the United States under the law in section 237 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. If you commit such an act, you may be brought before the immigration courts to determine your right to remain a Permanent Resident.

You may be found to have abandoned your permanent resident status if you:

* Move to another country intending to live there permanently.
* Remain outside of the US for more than one year without obtaining a reentry permit or returning resident visa. However in determining whether your status has been abandoned any length of absence from the US may be considered, even if it is less than one year.
* Remain outside of the US for more than two years after issuance of a reentry permit without obtaining a returning resident visa. However in determining whether your status has been abandoned any length of absence from the US may be considered, even if it is less than one year.
* Fail to file income tax returns while living outside of the US for any period.
* Declare yourself a “nonimmigrant” on your tax returns.
misaFemaleCanada2007-10-25 11:22:00
CanadaNew Question
In short, yes, you'd have to file paperwork and fees for him to immigrate to Canada.

If you do decide to go the U.S. immigration route, you may want to look into how that affects your U.S. permanent residency when you do get it. Would you live on a military base? Is that considered U.S. soil? Would you be able to retain your U.S. PR status?

There are people here who went through or are going through both processes right now (good and bad experiences).

Good luck with whatever you decide!

Edited by misa, 25 October 2007 - 10:49 AM.

misaFemaleCanada2007-10-25 10:49:00
CanadaHappy Birthday Derekkj!!!
Happy Birthday!
misaFemaleCanada2007-10-25 11:35:00
CanadaYet Another Police Check Question
Police check from the U.S. is not necessary. It will say that on your Packet 3 checklist when you get that from the consulate.
misaFemaleCanada2007-10-24 12:37:00
CanadaI heart the Canada Board
It's a privately owned board so "free speech" doesn't apply. tongue.gif

(sorry had to throw that in as I'm a mod on another board - not immigration related)
misaFemaleCanada2007-10-24 16:05:00
CanadaI heart the Canada Board
It was because names were mentioned (i.e., considered a personal attack, violation of the TOS). That's my guess.
misaFemaleCanada2007-10-24 15:46:00
CanadaI heart the Canada Board
QUOTE (bradcanuck @ Oct 23 2007, 11:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yeah I remember first coming to VJ and I was in the K3 board I think. Some real jerks there. Wouldn't help me, they first had to insult how I filed.


I just went back and read your original topic. Thankfully I was not one of the jerks and was one of the ones who told you that you could file the I-485 prior to your I-130 approval. biggrin.gif
misaFemaleCanada2007-10-23 22:53:00
CanadaWhew, relieved and only at first step
Congrats on the first step! smile.gif
misaFemaleCanada2007-10-25 23:52:00
CanadaI-693A
It even says in the instructions for the I-485 that K1s don't need a new medical (within a 1 year timeframe). I hate hearing about how many civil surgeons try the "full medical" cash grab. Jerks.
misaFemaleCanada2007-10-26 16:02:00
CanadaHealth Insurance
$330 each is about right. When it's through employment it really depends on how much the company chooses to kick in for each employee and their family.
misaFemaleCanada2007-10-25 19:51:00
CanadaHealth Insurance
Eh can't help you out there. I'm currently paying $220 a month for insurance with Anthem/Blue Cross on my husband's work plan.

Yeah, I miss OHIP too. Which reminds me that I have to contact them to cancel mine!
misaFemaleCanada2007-10-25 19:04:00
CanadaTax stuff (US) and filing a W7
Very interesting. Thanks for the clarification on the foreign income bit and other stuff! smile.gif

Edited by misa, 27 October 2007 - 02:40 PM.

misaFemaleCanada2007-10-27 14:39:00
CanadaTax stuff (US) and filing a W7
Hey Delicia, if you file jointly, wouldn't you have to also put your husband's Canadian income amounts on your US tax return?
misaFemaleCanada2007-10-27 11:43:00
CanadaTax stuff (US) and filing a W7
I'm the Canadian so I don't know that much about US tax returns but I thought that you had to file every year even if your income was zero? Also, your husband only needs an ITIN if you're filing jointly. If you file married filng separately he doesn't need an ITIN. That's what my husband did for 2006 taxes since I wasn't livinig here with him. We didn't want to file jointly since my Canadian income was so high (I also filed separately on my Canadian taxes). Someone correct me if I'm wrong?

Not sure about the joint sponsor though you may want to have someone lined up "just in case".
misaFemaleCanada2007-10-27 11:35:00
CanadaCourt & Prison Records?!
You may want to inquire about waivers in the waiver forum and whether he needs one. Look for kitkat there (not sure if she's around much anymore) or ask around here: http://tinyurl.com/2zru6b

Good luck!

Edited by misa, 10 October 2007 - 09:15 AM.

misaFemaleCanada2007-10-10 09:14:00
CanadaABF review
Glad to see another positive ABF Upack review! smile.gif
misaFemaleCanada2007-10-27 14:26:00
CanadaFinally got the court records
QUOTE (IR5FORMUMSIE @ Oct 27 2007, 01:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have heard about the FBI rejection after 3 times but I can't vouch for the veracity of such a statement, since it allegedly happens very infrequently. Has anybody else, with the exception of misa, heard this?


Here's one case: http://www.visajourn...p;#entry1152177

and another: http://www.visajourn...showtopic=28998

and one more: http://www.visajourn...showtopic=21442

I am sure there are more in the AOS forum. I just did a search for "local police" in the AOS forum.



Daisylynn, sorry to hijack your thread. Good luck with the court records, etc.! smile.gif

Edited by misa, 27 October 2007 - 12:22 PM.

misaFemaleCanada2007-10-27 12:19:00
CanadaFinally got the court records
QUOTE (Nini & Bee @ Oct 27 2007, 02:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Are you talking about a police clearance, Earmuffs? I didn't think you needed that for AOS... unsure.gif


Yeah, police clearance isn't needed again for AOS if adjusting from K1 or K3 (not sure about B2, F1, J1, etc.). BUT... I have heard that if your fingerprints are rejected by the FBI ____ number of times (don't know how many times), USCIS will request local police clearances. Something like that. I remember reading a few people post their experiences with that here on VJ.
misaFemaleCanada2007-10-27 01:30:00
CanadaHas anyone been asked for Job search info by EI?
Carla, I know that you worked in a really specialised field in Canada, but you may also want to look at places like monster.com for semi-close out of state jobs to add to your list.
misaFemaleCanada2007-10-23 09:06:00
CanadaQuestion about AOS and EAD
As a K3, you can most definitely file for EAD right after you cross over. The downside is that the cost of doing this would be an extra $300+ (not sure of the exact cost) since the cost of EAD is included with AOS but only if you file at the same time as AOS or afterwards -- not before. AOS is $1030 now. So you'd end up paying $1330+ if you file EAD separately and before AOS. Even if you file EAD before AOS, you will have to attend a biometrics appointment in the U.S. though so factor that in for travel costs.

Another option for you is to get the bank stuff and everything else set up prior to you coming and file AOS and EAD right after you cross. Some banks will allow joint accounts added without any problem. Same with utilities and other things like that. I was added as an "occupant" to my husband's lease even before I moved there. Get friends and family to send you and your husband mail at your husband's address after you cross over and save the envelopes. My checklist of stuff that I brought to my AOS interview is in my signature. Some of that stuff you can accomplish without you being there.

Edited by misa, 29 October 2007 - 03:07 PM.

misaFemaleCanada2007-10-29 15:06:00
CanadaFee at POE?
Maybe it's only a land crossing thing? I paid $6 USD at the Peace Bridge/Buffalo land crossing for my I-94. When the guy said, "That'll be $6" I asked, "Canadian or US?" Duh! tongue.gif

Edited by misa, 26 October 2007 - 12:00 PM.

misaFemaleCanada2007-10-26 12:00:00
CanadaCrossing the border tomorrow, help me with checklist?
Yup you've got it covered aside from the I-94 cost ($6-7 USD) like Emancipation said! Maybe you'll be lucky and not have to pay it. wink.gif

Good luck! smile.gif

Edited by misa, 29 October 2007 - 09:17 AM.

misaFemaleCanada2007-10-29 09:17:00
Canadak3 as a refugee
QUOTE (Len_and_Bren @ Oct 28 2007, 05:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Legal status in Canada (for our purposes) is not exclusive to citizens and landed immigrants. I had a work permit and Bren a study permit, and that was more than enough. I would asume (not sure though) that same applies to refugees, but double check with Vancouver
Good luck, L.


Legal status doesn't matter in the case of K3s as they're required by the LIFE act to interview in the country they got married (in this case they were married in Canada). Such a weird piece of legislation there! biggrin.gif
misaFemaleCanada2007-10-29 09:20:00
Canadak3 as a refugee
You're fine then. Vancouver is a good consualte to deal with! smile.gif
misaFemaleCanada2007-10-26 00:07:00
Canadak3 as a refugee
There is a loophole with K3s though. According to the LIFE act, K3s interview in the country where they were married. If you were married in Canada, you can interview in Canada. Were you married in Canada?

http://travel.state....types_1315.html

QUOTE
Nonimmigrant visa for spouse (K-3) - It is important to note that application for the nonimmigrant visa for spouse (K-3) who married a U.S. citizen must be filed and the visa must be issued in the country where the marriage took place.


Now, if you married in the U.S. it would go to your country of residence/home country.

Edited by misa, 25 October 2007 - 11:49 PM.

misaFemaleCanada2007-10-25 23:47:00
CanadaWe are under contract! We're buying a house!
Congrats Karen! smile.gif
misaFemaleCanada2007-09-03 19:41:00
CanadaDoes anyone who when visa are sent out in the mail?
I think it's a pretty safe bet you'd get your visa in the mail before November 13th. I'd go ahead and book but read the fine print on fees if you do have to rebook it.
misaFemaleCanada2007-10-25 10:52:00
CanadaTraveling across the border and back!
QUOTE (77Maureen @ Oct 30 2007, 12:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Canada Forum!

I was wondering and i hope somebody can answer my question. I live in Michigan and my husband and I are would like to go to Canada for a visit. My husband has a K3 visa. Has anybody else on a K3 experience any problems crossing the bridge? I know K3 is multi-entry visa but i just wonder if anybody had good or bad experiences doing this??? Thank you. I would have to go to Canada and have the POE stop my husband from entering back into the states.


Since your husband is not a greencard holder, he will need a visa to travel to Canada as a Jordanian citizen. Travelling back to the U.S. on his K3 is not a problem since it is multiple entry but he will definitely need a visa to travel to Canada.

http://www.cic.gc.ca...visit/visas.asp
misaFemaleCanada2007-10-30 13:17:00
CanadaSo Canadians - tell us about yourselves
QUOTE (DeadPoolX @ Oct 5 2007, 07:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
In closing... I'd just like to leave with this one thought/question: My fiancee and I end up arguing far more often when we're apart (such as when we're using Instant Messengers or talking on the phone) versus when we're together in person. When we're physically together, we rarely disagree or have any serious issues. I was just wondering if things work out this way for anyone else here and if anyone has any idea why it might be this way? huh.gif


I think this is normal. The being apart and having to wait for immigration ####### really takes its toll and heightens emotions and frustrations with everything. Sort of like a bad day at work but with no end in sight. I know the hardest and most frustrating days for me were waiting for approval and not really having an idea of when we'd actually be able to live together. I was lucky though that my wait really wasn't long at all and we saw each other every 3 weeks, but back then, each day apart seemed like months.

Hang in there! smile.gif

Edited by misa, 05 October 2007 - 09:08 PM.

misaFemaleCanada2007-10-05 21:08:00
CanadaSo Canadians - tell us about yourselves
QUOTE (Stacey33 @ Oct 5 2007, 11:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am a hairdresser by trade, but still unsure what kind of work I will do when I get my EAD.


If you ever find yourself in central VA, you can come and cut my hair! I need to find a hairdresser and it's hard because I stuck with my old one in Toronto for like 6 years.
misaFemaleCanada2007-10-05 10:54:00
CanadaSo Canadians - tell us about yourselves
One more congrats for you. smile.gif
misaFemaleCanada2007-10-05 09:29:00
CanadaSo Canadians - tell us about yourselves
neiks, I remember you talking about how you met your husband before and it always makes me chuckle... it also usually makes me think of you saying to him, "Sir, you'll have to go to secondary inspection for a strip search". tongue.gif (just kidding)
misaFemaleCanada2007-10-05 09:21:00
CanadaSo Canadians - tell us about yourselves
QUOTE (Misty1979 @ Oct 4 2007, 04:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
or going to Veterinary school.


I've done so much "career-wise" but I still don't know what I want to do when I grow up. tongue.gif I'd love to go to veterinary school but I feel like I'm too old to go through all that. Plus I'd have to get a GED here and then whatever else. I don't have much in the way of formal education despite the fact that I've been in some very professional corporate positions.
misaFemaleCanada2007-10-04 16:01:00
CanadaSo Canadians - tell us about yourselves
QUOTE (Emancipation @ Oct 4 2007, 04:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm the priss around here with one 4 inch by 2 inch back piece smile.gif tee hee I LOVE MY TAT!!!


Oh shush, yours is lovely. smile.gif
misaFemaleCanada2007-10-04 15:58:00
CanadaSo Canadians - tell us about yourselves
Let's see... I'm the Canadian... mom to 1 dog and 5 cats (all rescues). I used to be involved in cat rescue and once had 10 cats (and my dog) in my 1 bedroom apartment (it was an 1100 sq feet apartment so it was big). No human children and we're childless by choice (got my tubes tied a few years ago). I'm vegan and so is my husband (he's 6 years younger than me... woo hoo... younger man!). Love cooking and gaming (adventure games and sometimes FPS -- PC only, never got into console) though not at the same time.

Uh... I'm moderately tattooed and will get more when I have more money. Some would say I'm "heavily" tattooed but I don't think so. Largest piece is my full left arm sleeve. Have a bunch of piercings too but I took out 5 of them recently. I look much younger than I actually am always get carded both in Canada and the U.S. Err.. not sure what else to share! tongue.gif

"misa" is not my real name but I think I'll leave the story to that for another day... tongue.gif

Edited by misa, 04 October 2007 - 03:35 PM.

misaFemaleCanada2007-10-04 15:34:00
CanadaAbout filling DS-230
For #25, I added an attachment with the exact headings required:

From To Location Type of Visa "A" number

If I got stamped in my passport I indicated B2* under visa type and the lower down on the page the asterisk: * B2 stamped in passport at airport.

If I didn't get a stamp, I put down Visitor/Pleasure** under visa type and lower down the two asterisks: ** Entry at Canada / U.S. border or POE at airport, no stamp in passport.

For unknown dates I just put down an approximate month and year. For tons of childhood trips I put down the years like so: Multiple visits over summer vacations as a child from 19xx to 19xx

Edited by misa, 31 October 2007 - 12:17 AM.

misaFemaleCanada2007-10-31 00:16:00
CanadaSo many interviews to keep up with...
Very true guys, it's a GOOD THING! This summer was awful for interviews, etc. but good to see that Montreal is catching up with the backlog.
misaFemaleCanada2007-10-31 10:23:00
CanadaSo many interviews to keep up with...
So good luck to everyone with upcoming interviews, and congrats to those that got interview dates and congrats also to everyone else who already got their visas! smile.gif
misaFemaleCanada2007-10-31 09:30:00