ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
CanadaDo most USC attend Consulate interviews with their fiances/spouses?
Not required by any means, but it doesn't hurt. smile.gif My husband came with me to my interview. They only asked him one question, "so what do you do?" (in regards to work -- small talk).
misaFemaleCanada2007-10-30 23:02:00
CanadaGoing to see The Tragically Hip on Saturday Night!
Apparently The Box are still around... http://www.theboxban...m/en/index.html

Anyone remember Northern Pikes? http://en.wikipedia..../Northern_Pikes

Edited by misa, 23 October 2007 - 04:11 PM.

misaFemaleCanada2007-10-23 16:10:00
CanadaMarrying on the same day as entry
No reason at all. In fact, if you can get the certified marriage certificate the same day you can send in her AOS package that day too! A person here on VJ (mercy) did that. I think she married a day or two after entry on a K1. She got married, rushed over to the county clerk's office for the certificate (issued same day), made a copy and stuffed it in her already prepped AOS/EAD/AP package (which included photocopies of her I-94, and K1 as well) and stuffed it in the mail.
misaFemaleCanada2007-11-01 16:58:00
CanadaWishing everyone with Mtl interviews tomorrow GOOD LUCK : )
Good luck!
misaFemaleCanada2007-10-31 17:08:00
CanadaNews from Soon-To-Be Mrs. Ol....
Well of course she was approved. smile.gif

Congrats Liz!!!! smile.gif
misaFemaleCanada2007-11-02 11:37:00
CanadaAnnotation on VISA in passport
Petition? I know that the approved I-129F expires after 4 months. Dunno! My K3 (issued at Vancouver) has nothing under the annotation.

ETA: I think it stands for Petition. The only visa stickers has "Petition" written in full: http://www.visajourn...y...um=19&pos=1

Edited by misa, 02 November 2007 - 10:31 PM.

misaFemaleCanada2007-11-02 22:30:00
CanadaQuestion about passport
The stamps are good to show proof that he visited you. smile.gif

Make sure he doesn't send the original BC, just a photocopy!
misaFemaleCanada2007-11-02 22:55:00
CanadaQuestion about passport
My (USC) husband submitted a photocopy of his BC and only the biographical page of his passport. I know the guides say all pages but it doesn't really make sense why a USC, using a passport to show their citizenship would need to submit all the pages of their passport.

Anyway, the copy of the BC and the passport bio page was sufficient for USCIS to prove citizenship.
misaFemaleCanada2007-11-02 22:33:00
CanadaFingerprints at the consulate
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Don't forget to brush your hair and make yourself all pretty before the biometrics appointment. I almost didn't even bother until I found out that the photo was going on my EAD and GC!

Having said that, the pic will turn out like ####### anyway. They use crappy webcams and the lighting is horrible. I look both anemic and jaundiced at the same time in mine!

Edited by misa, 02 November 2007 - 04:47 PM.

misaFemaleCanada2007-11-02 16:46:00
CanadaFingerprints at the consulate
Well, there's a couple reasons for the biometrics appointment:

1. They will take your picture -- this is the picture that will go on your EAD and GC.
2. The prints done at the biometrics appointment are more detailed and are sent to the FBI for security checks. They will do each individual finger and thumb as well as groups of fingers.

When I was in Vancouver, they only took my index finger which isn't sufficient enough for a security check. Also, the consulates are part of the Department of State. USCIS is part of DHS so they are different agencies.

I'm assuming that when the consulate takes a print, they keep it on file for themselves and the Department of State archives.

Edited by misa, 02 November 2007 - 04:14 PM.

misaFemaleCanada2007-11-02 16:14:00
CanadaPolice Certificate
That's fine then. That's all that is needed because it says they didn't find a record of any criminal convictions.
misaFemaleCanada2007-11-03 00:10:00
CanadaPolice Certificate
Mine says:

QUOTE
This certifies that a search, based on the above name and date of birth, failed to disclose any such person with a record of criminal convictions in the national repository for criminal records in Canada. Search not confirmed by fingerprints.


What exactly does your say?
misaFemaleCanada2007-11-02 23:45:00
CanadaTravelling to U.S. on B1/B2
Bring his entire case file too to show (if asked) that he's going the visa route and not trying to circumvent the process.
misaFemaleCanada2007-11-02 16:16:00
CanadaWaiting Out the I-130 Process in US
I don't see a problem with the scenario since you have every intention of going back and would not overstay your 180 days. It looks like you've thought it out thoroughly even down to potentially being turned back at the border on your visit.

Edited by misa, 02 November 2007 - 11:40 AM.

misaFemaleCanada2007-11-02 11:40:00
CanadaGot copy of medical back yesterday...
MandE, as for whether your visa will be delayed or not, what exactly is checked off on your medical?

Page 1 - Classification
If "no apparent defect, disease, or disability) is checked off, you're fine.

Class B Conditions
If nothing is checked off there, you're fine.

Chest x-ray and classification worksheet one

- 2. Chest x-ray findings

If "normal" findings is checked, you're fine.

If abnormal findings is checked BUT "can suggest active tb" or "can suggest inactive tb" is NOT checked, you're fine.

I don't think "other" being checked off under this category would make someone inadmissible (temporary or otherwise).

Edited by misa, 30 October 2007 - 01:43 PM.

misaFemaleCanada2007-10-30 13:43:00
CanadaGot copy of medical back yesterday...
I get general bloodwork done each year (along with the girly exam) to check for specific things in my blood related to general health (cholesterol, b12, iron, etc.), but not an xray. My doctor did do lung capacity tests each year though along with listening to my breathing because I'm a heavy smoker. I should probably A ) quit smoking and B ) get chest xrays.

I think at the very least everyone should get yearly bloodwork to check to make sure your diet is actually decent. And for girls, get your yearly girly exam done!

Edited by misa, 29 October 2007 - 04:03 PM.

misaFemaleCanada2007-10-29 16:01:00
CanadaGot copy of medical back yesterday...
Yeah, I'd get something from your family doctor clearing you. You may want to call up the panel physician again to ask them if they can write you a note or whatever confirming your family doctor's assessment. The last thing you want is your visa to be delayed because the consulate may wish to see something further from the panel physician. Never hurts to be proactive when dealing with the consulates!
misaFemaleCanada2007-10-23 16:55:00
CanadaK2 (soon to be 18 yrs) wants to emancipate
Unfortunately you can't force him to leave if he doesn't want to. What you can do in the meantime is start helping him by asking him what his plans are after he finishes highschool and helping him through that. I'm sure it's tough being a parent and having to "let go" but if he wants to stay, then you'll have no choice but to let him stay and support him in his decision.

Just a little background on me. I moved out of my parents' house one month after I turned 16. I told my parents I was moving out. My dad made the decision to support my decision and he helped me move into my first apartment and his decision to support me (not financially btw, I worked and made my own money) helped. He knew where I was and there was no tension.

So, I guess what I'm trying to say is that if he's determined to stay, support him in his decision. Arm him with the knowledge to be able to be independent.
misaFemaleCanada2007-11-06 22:09:00
CanadaAnd Now a Word From The Consulate General In Montreal
Who is number 1? tongue.gif

Seriously this sucks for those waiting. Contact your senators and the Department of State.

Edited by misa, 03 October 2007 - 06:19 PM.

misaFemaleCanada2007-10-03 18:18:00
CanadaDual Citizenship
That's a residency issue (not linked to citizenship as PRs get provincial healthcare). She's unable to receive provincial healthcare if she is not resident in that province. However, if/when she comes back to live in Canada, she's eligible for that.
misaFemaleCanada2007-11-07 17:45:00
CanadaDual Citizenship
Jon, is there anything in particular that makes you think there would be difficulties with Mary retaining Canadian citizenship?
misaFemaleCanada2007-11-07 17:39:00
CanadaDual Citizenship
More info: http://www.cic.gc.ca...ship/retain.asp
misaFemaleCanada2007-11-07 16:49:00
CanadaDual Citizenship
She cannot lose Canadian citizenship unless she renounces it to the Canadian government.
misaFemaleCanada2007-11-07 16:45:00
CanadaAM I THE ONLY IR5 GOING THRU MONTREAL
If all IR applicants are lumped together, you may also want to see this thread. Members here are tracking CR-1s and IR-1s so this may help you figure out approximately when your parents would get an interview date.

http://www.visajourn...showtopic=69462
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-24 10:11:00
CanadaAM I THE ONLY IR5 GOING THRU MONTREAL
Definitely have them take advantage of OHIP while they can! Good luck and hopefully everything will go well for them. smile.gif
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-18 11:36:00
CanadaAM I THE ONLY IR5 GOING THRU MONTREAL
Just found this on another board regarding chargeability. It goes by where your parents were born and if there was any change in the political climate, the chargeability is the country that has jurisdiction over that area at the time of the visa application.

http://foia.state.go...AM/0942012N.PDF
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-17 23:08:00
CanadaAM I THE ONLY IR5 GOING THRU MONTREAL
I don't think there are any IR-5s going through Montreal. Some IR-1s though.

I'm not sure I understand about the "chargeability". Can you explain the problem further? None of us are lawyers but someone here might know about your parents' issues.

ETA: You may also want to ask over here: http://www.visajourn...p?showforum=111

Edited by misa, 16 August 2007 - 08:11 PM.

misaFemaleCanada2007-08-16 20:10:00
CanadaMoving back to Canada
Here's some info on maintaining residency. Pay particular attention to the last paragraph. It's an older article but I think most (if not all) of the info is still correct.

http://www.visalaw.c...mar/3march.html

Also from USCIS: 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.

FWIW, I plan on going back but after I get citizenship. That way I never have to deal with USCIS again.

Edited by misa, 07 November 2007 - 04:24 PM.

misaFemaleCanada2007-11-07 16:21:00
CanadaI have written to our congressman
Unfortunately because your EAD was based on being an AOS applicant, the AOS RFE does hold up EAD processing. Hope you hear something soon!
misaFemaleCanada2007-11-06 22:33:00
Canada? About Moving From Canada to U.S. and Work Visas
If I were you and her, I'd probably research more about the E3 along with her potential employer. You might also want to get a consultation with another lawyer since the first one didn't explain anything.
misaFemaleCanada2007-11-02 17:19:00
Canada? About Moving From Canada to U.S. and Work Visas
She could still get an E3 though. E3s are immigrant visas so there'd be no potential conflict of interest like with a TN which is a non-immigrant.

http://travel.state....types_1323.html
misaFemaleCanada2007-11-02 16:43:00
Canada? About Moving From Canada to U.S. and Work Visas
Did he explain why in detail? I'm curious what the explanation was as you aren't planning on getting married in a year or more and aren't even engaged at this point.
misaFemaleCanada2007-11-02 16:28:00
Canada? About Moving From Canada to U.S. and Work Visas
A TN issued at the border is probably the fastest though it's "non-immigrant" and might cause problems when she tries to renew it after a year. It [i]may[i] or may not cause problems when she goes to the border with her employment letter and all the other required docs if they ask if she has a boyfriend/fiance in the U.S. *May* being the key word here.

There are a few people here who came on TN visas and then adjusted later on based on marriage to a USC. Warlord comes to mind so hopefully he'll chime in.

If she does go the TN route, whenever you do decide to get married, I wouldn't get married in Canada because it's possible she might get turned away at the border coming back as married which happened to a member here (Our Mao).

Does anyone else see anything wrong with this scenario for the OP's girlfriend? She doesn't actually have intent on marrying and staying (based on that marriage) currently so I don't see why she couldn't come over initially on a TN.
misaFemaleCanada2007-11-01 18:51:00
CanadaPassport for petitioner
I agree with contacting the consulate directly AND getting that passport application in anyway. smile.gif

My husband came with me but he also had a passport since he flew to Canada to come and visit me prior to my interview.
misaFemaleCanada2007-09-11 09:08:00
CanadaWhoohoo case finally updated
Hopefully you'll get an interview date soon! smile.gif
misaFemaleCanada2007-09-11 12:01:00
CanadaW2's....
QUOTE (liz_legend @ Sep 11 2007, 11:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oliver got his transcripts yesterday in the mail. He called last week. I thought that was pretty fast


Weird... I wonder why my husband's never arrived? He probably did it wrong or something. biggrin.gif (just kidding)
misaFemaleCanada2007-09-11 10:20:00
CanadaW2's....
I definitely vote for the fax machine option if it's available. My husband requested transcripts about a month or so ago and so far... nothing. Already had my interview, didn't need the transcripts anyway (wanted them "just in case") but still to this day, no transcripts!

If your husband is chummy with anyone in payroll, he can try and ask them for a copy of his W2.

Edited by misa, 11 September 2007 - 10:19 AM.

misaFemaleCanada2007-09-11 10:18:00
CanadaInterview Date Set
Yup, lots of people go back to do a CR-1 if their petition got to the NVC. As of late last year though, USCIS has been essentially taking that option away from most people who file for a K3. They've been retaining the approved I-130 instead of forwarding to the NVC. Two people I know of who are going back for a CR-1 in Montreal are cutienpurg and emilyrugburn.
misaFemaleCanada2007-09-11 09:05:00
CanadaInterview Date Set
mamalovesdada, you've time to think about whether you want to pursue the CR-1 or AOS. Hey, if you do pursue the CR-1 to go back to the Philippines, you could make a nice vacation out of the trip. smile.gif
misaFemaleCanada2007-09-08 21:37:00
CanadaInterview Date Set
Nope! Vancouver has always done K3s (I did my K3 there). It's CR-1s/IR-1s that only Montreal does. :)

Like I mentioned, Vancouver can only accomodate a total of four K visas per day (K1s or K3s). They are still pretty damn speedy though and have consistently scheduled interviews for about 1 month from receipt of checklist. Sometimes people get lucky and a slot opens up sooner (like in Stacey33's case).
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-14 00:20:00