biggish data

Nneeds some reassurance

I'm another that got married in the U.S. on a visit, then went back home to Canada. I visited every 3 weeks while the petitions were processing. I always brought a ton of evidence that I was returning to Canada and was only asked about whether we'd filed a visa on the 2nd to last visit.

We didn't want to do the K1 because we wanted to be married first and also I didn't want to get stuck in the U.S. while waiting for AOS.

Edited by misa, 09 September 2007 - 10:38 PM.

misa

Female

Canada

2007-09-09 22:37:00

QUOTE (IR5FORMUMSIE @ Sep 10 2007, 12:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

BTW, go with glass, tends to be less reactive.

Glass it is!

misa

Female

Canada

2007-09-10 09:22:00

Does anyone know if I can ferment cabbage in plastic tupperware or do I have to use a glass jar? (making kimchi, korean fermented cabbage, this week)

misa

Female

Canada

2007-09-09 22:25:00

LOL @ IR5FORMUMSIE!

QUOTE (Nini & Bee @ Sep 9 2007, 04:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Oh misa, that sounds like a cool game! Will definitely look it up.

I tried playing Uru (which is one of the games from the Myst series) but again, couldn't get into it - I think it was way too hard for someone like me to figure out.

Here's a review for Evidence: http://www.adventure.../article/id,708

I haven't tried Uru but I breezed through the website. I know that Uru was supposed to be an online multiplayer game but the first one shipped as a standalone. It deviates a little from the original Myst games because it's 3rd person rather than 1st person.

Errr... okay, I am such a nerd. I shall stop talking about games now.

Um, at the garden centre yesterday we picked up seeds for peas, spinach, cauliflower and mixed salad greens. Hubby is out planting them right now.

misa

Female

Canada

2007-09-09 15:08:00

Re: The games I bought yesterday.

I just quickly installed Evidence: The Last Ritual and it's unlike any adventure game I've ever played. It's interactive in the fact that you are sent "clues" and "correspondence" from people working on the case and the serial killer by email. Very cool!

I haven't started really playing any of them because I'm playing Day of the Tentacle (classic!). Recently finished Myst: Revelations and Gabriel Knight 3 (they need to make a GK4!).

misa

Female

Canada

2007-09-09 10:54:00

Oh... I also went to Best Buy and bought 4 games... I used to be a big adventure gamer but seems like I'm back at it!

FWIW, I got Evidence: The Last Ritual, Dreamfall: The Longest Journey (which also includes the first game), Murder on the Orient Express and Secrets of Atlantis.

misa

Female

Canada

2007-09-08 19:39:00

QUOTE (vnoe @ Sep 8 2007, 12:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Misa,
I would love to try your recipe....pretty please. I love biscuits...could do without the gravy though!!

Posted here!

http://www.visajourn...h...t&p=1178271

misa

Female

Canada

2007-09-08 18:05:00

QUOTE (Tinker @ Sep 8 2007, 11:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Every biscuit recipe I try only results in hockey pucks.....
they do have pillsbury down south right?????

Went to a house warming party for a co-worker. We're all very proud of her, she's only 22 and just bought herself a condo.

Try this recipe! It's nice and flakey. My first batch was a little tough but I totally overworked the flour.

I think there's pillsbury down here but I stay away from a lot of processed foods, especially here since there's so much damn ####### in stuff like high fructose corn syrup!

22 and a condo, eh? Wow, I wasn't that responsible when I was 22. I'm still not responsible...

misa

Female

Canada

2007-09-08 10:44:00

QUOTE (IR5FORMUMSIE @ Sep 8 2007, 02:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Anyone care to share some biscuit recipes?

This is the one I used last nght and turned out really good.

Flaky biscuits

2 cups all purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup vegetable shortening, chilled and cut into 1/4" cubes
3/4 cup cold soy or rice milk (unsweetened)

1. Mix the flour, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl.

2. With a pastry cutter or 2 butter knives (or in the food processor)s, cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse oatmeal.

3. Mix in the cold soy milk with a fork until mixture is just moistened and let rest for 1 minute.

4. Gently roll out about 1/2" thickness onto a floured surface and cut out about 12 biscuits around 2" x 2". Or if you're lazy like me, just divide dough into 12 pieces and gently shape 12 disc shapes 1/2" thick.

5. Bake at 450 for 10-15 minutes until lightly golden and knife or toothpick comes out clean.

misa

Female

Canada

2007-09-08 10:03:00

Mmm... my biscuits were really good today. I used a different recipe that called for shortening instead of oil. It was a lot yummier. This is only the third time I've ever made biscuits. Never made them before I moved down here... it's a southern thing!

misa

Female

Canada

2007-09-07 21:34:00

QUOTE (IR5FORMUMSIE @ Sep 7 2007, 06:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I saw some disco belles ( I really like disco belles!) on sale at the home depot. Too bad I don't have that much time these days to look after the garden, most of my bananas, papayas, passifloras, etc. are gone. I'm down to a few figs, one big frangipani and some small cuttings I brought back from Florida.

I love my cats, skf;sj;jswng;m 432423429 especially when they try to help me type on the keyboard.

I had to google disco belles, those are pretty! I had some hibisicus and canna lilies that flowered earlier this summer but after they were done they haven't rebloomed.

QUOTE (trailmix @ Sep 7 2007, 06:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

It's a 'crisp' 10 degrees!

Holy #######! That's cold for September! Or is that normal for Calgary?

misa

Female

Canada

2007-09-07 18:11:00

Furnace? What is the temperature there today?

misa

Female

Canada

2007-09-07 17:30:00

My two pepper plants are full of peppers! Hungarian hot wax peppers to be precise (they're only "medium hot"). Should be harvest time in a couple of weeks. Fall flowers are now selling at the garden centres too so I'm going to get a bunch to replace some of my summer annuals that aren't doing so great right now.

And it's not melt-on-the-spot hot outside anymore which is nice.

Err, I have nothing else to add except I'm making biscuits for dinner tonight.

Oh my cats are driving me crazy. No wait, this is supposed to be positive stuff right? Okay, my cats make me laugh.

misa

Female

Canada

2007-09-07 17:12:00

*Medical tomorrow* I so screwed myself!!

If you can, ask for the blonde doctor... she's the one that gave me my non-physical.

misa

Female

Canada

2007-09-09 22:40:00

*Medical tomorrow* I so screwed myself!!

Would it be in with your school stuff?

misa

Female

Canada

2007-09-09 11:06:00

*Medical tomorrow* I so screwed myself!!

Try and get your photos done tonight as there's no photo place open near Dr. Seiden's office that early in the morning.

Do you have a copy of the checklist you sent back to them with your case number written on it? You could bring that too. I mean, even if you had handwritten your own case number on it, the checklist is still a department of state form.

misa

Female

Canada

2007-09-09 10:41:00

Received IR1 visa...

QUOTE (thermophile @ Sep 7 2007, 10:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

why would he need an i94? I thought Canadians didn't need one.

K1s and K3s that cross are issued I-94s. Wasn't sure about the other ones (CR-1/IR-1).

QUOTE (MarilynP @ Sep 7 2007, 10:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

when he activates his visa at he POE.... he will get a I-551 stamp in his passport which essentially acts like a green card and is good for one year...

Cr1's and Ir1's don't need the I-94...

Thanks Marilyn. That one I wasn't sure about.

misa

Female

Canada

2007-09-07 13:52:00

Received IR1 visa...

1. X-ray not needed (keep it though) to "activate". Just the passport with visa and sealed envelope. Entire case file also not necessary but might be good as a "just in case".

Everything else looks good. Make sure your dog's rabies shot was at least 30 days prior to crossing (CBP info on dogs). Also don't bring that much dog food with you. There's a maximum you can bring but I can't remember what it is. All I know that I had too much cat and dog food with me but they let it slide (3 cases of canned cat food, 8 lbs of dry cat food and 20 lbs of dry dog food and a ton of rawhide chews and cookies).

The only thing else I can think of in regards to your dog is his/her bowls, food, lots of bottled water, leash and doggie bags for rest stops.

2. Petitioner doesn't have to be there.

Maybe someone can clarify whether or not an IR-1 will be issued an I-94. At most border crossings there is a cost to the I-94 which is in USD ($6 I think). So if he is going to be issued one and have to pay for an I-94 make sure he's got some U.S. bucks with him. Any CR-1s/IR-1s here that can clarify the I-94 issue?

3. Not sure...

4. Should not be a problem. I believe several CR-1/IR-1/K3s have done just that -- neiks is one that comes to mind.

Also see this link for a bunch of moving tips: http://www.visajourn...showtopic=75168

Edited by misa, 06 September 2007 - 09:18 PM.

misa

Female

Canada

2007-09-06 21:16:00

drivers license question

QUOTE (Earmuffs @ Sep 9 2007, 09:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

well we plan on living in texas but we will be in maryland for 6 weeks for the birth of our child. looks like I should be able to do it in texas. not sure if I should try maryland since I'm gonna be there longer than 30 days

I'd probably wait until you get to TX since that's where you're going to be living right?

Here's TX info:
http://www.txdps.sta...s_dl_id.htm#q34

Here are the ID requirements which looks like you will need 1 secondary and 2 supporting docs since you don't have any primary ID listed:
http://www.txdps.sta...equirements.htm

misa

Female

Canada

2007-09-10 12:19:00

QUOTE (Jeremy + Kristy @ Sep 10 2007, 01:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I have two CDs from the photographer sitting on my desk next to me right now. However, I just got off the phone with Kristy, and I am NOT to look at them without her, unless the temptation is WAY too strong. And, trust me, the temptation is quite strong, as I want to pull out all my useless Photoshop knowledge on them.

But but but... when will she be there again to look at them?

You'd better wait for Kristy or endure some female Canadian rage from her.

misa

Female

Canada

2007-09-10 14:53:00

I demand pictures!

misa

Female

Canada

2007-09-10 12:11:00

Glad to hear Kristy got through okay. Did you all have a great time? What did you end up getting for your groomsmen? And is your jaw any better?

misa

Female

Canada

2007-09-03 09:55:00

QUOTE (thetreble @ Aug 30 2007, 03:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

well if she's not going to a wedding she won't have a white dress. She can certainly bring a dress over the border herself and tell them she is going to a party. I don't see the problem in that.

Unless her party dress IS a white dress. I still vote for Jeremy going over to get the dresses!

misa

Female

Canada

2007-08-30 15:14:00

No, she's going over to have a big party. It's not a legal wedding or anything and she's not staying.

Jeremy, will they be bringing their dresses and stuff with them? You *might* want to head across the border and drive that across yourself as the USC.

They can say they are going to a party (true) if asked. How often does she normally cross or do you do all the crossing? Can she have one of her bridesmaids drive? They're going to a friend's party (true).

misa

Female

Canada

2007-08-30 11:40:00

Got a job, moving to the U.S.

Congrats! Yup, employer letter and pay stubs can be used as supplementary evidence. Not sure if they will deem that as "enough" but you can try.

You know I just thought of something about your Canadian PR application. It's a moot point now but could the reason your PR application is taking so long is because your husband is a PR and not a citizen?

Edited by misa, 10 September 2007 - 03:15 PM.

misa

Female

Canada

2007-09-10 15:15:00

Why are people like this....

QUOTE (flames9 @ Sep 10 2007, 07:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

craigslist.org if ur in a big city!! free to post. Cities are listed in far right. many Cdn cities. I ahev used it with much success in the DC area
http://geo.craigslist.org/iso/ca

I'll second craigslist! I've used it to sell stuff before and also to unload our previous apartment and get a new one.

misa

Female

Canada

2007-09-10 18:26:00

Why are people like this....

Len, sorry to hear about your flakey friends. Scour the local alternative paper for "cheap movers" or something like that and call them up. Usually the alternative papers have tons of moving listings. Just ask them about labour costs.

misa

Female

Canada

2007-09-10 12:05:00

Why are people like this....

QUOTE (G&A @ Sep 10 2007, 12:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH LOOOOL I dont think there are very many illegals in canada... Canada gives papers to anything that walks.

There are "illegals" in Canada. They're U.S. citizens who either skipped over the border or overstayed their visits... (I'm not kidding)

misa

Female

Canada

2007-09-10 12:04:00

WHEN DOES MTL DO SCHEDULING?

I think CR-1/IR-1 through NVC may get the leftovers from DCF not K1 or K3 (at least I would hope not).

misa

Female

Canada

2007-09-10 13:09:00

From here to I-130.....

QUOTE (Debbie A @ Sep 10 2007, 08:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I have indeed thought about that loophole and I too think it must be out there; but I haven't found it yet. Maybe the lawyer has an idea!

Still keeping my fingers crossed that you'll get some good news from the lawyer!

misa

Female

Canada

2007-09-10 20:52:00

From here to I-130.....

As far as I can tell there is no official policy on the 30/60/90 day rule as far as USCIS. There's been extensive talk about it in the AOS forum. However, I agree with not raising any red flags. Of course I'm no lawyer or expert but I wouldn't think that it would apply to someone's minor son though? I mean, what kind of a jerk would deny the application?

Hey Debbie, I don't think you mentioned it anywhere but you are only petitioning for your son, correct? Not a spouse or anyone else? I'm sure you've already looked into this but is there a loophole anywhere about minor children of a USC being able to move with their parent? At 15, he's not allowed to live on his own in Canada and you're a USC. Just a thought (though I'm already sure you thought about it).

Hopefully the lawyer will have some good news for you!

misa

Female

Canada

2007-09-10 18:36:00

From here to I-130.....

Debbie, keep us updated on your situation. I think a lot of people could learn from this. I'm sure there are lots of people in the same situation. Hopefully you'll get everything approved in a timely manner. Good luck!

(sorry I have no information for you, just wanted to give you some online support!)

misa

Female

Canada

2007-09-08 10:10:00

Are people at Montreal and Vancouver Consulates reading VJ?

I think people probably told them. I doubt they'd have much time to browse the site anyway... especially Montreal with their backlog.

misa

Female

Canada

2007-09-10 13:07:00

Passport for petitioner

QUOTE (lisakopavi @ Sep 11 2007, 12:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi Misa,

Thank you soooo much for the info. Do I ask to be added to the timeline? I'm very new at this and unfamiliar with how to do things here (VJ). And you are right, we are pretty close to the interview date so there is no sense in trying to get it transferred to Vancouver, thanks for the advice though.

You can ask Liz to update you in the Mtl Timeline thread and she'll work her magic on the spreadsheet.

Since you're so close to getting a date, you may want to start calling and emailing Montreal to find out your interview date prior to receiving the letter in the mail.

misa

Female

Canada

2007-09-11 12:04:00

Passport for petitioner

QUOTE (Cassie @ Sep 11 2007, 12:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Personally, I wouldn't be so quick to offer that particular piece of advice anymore, seeing as we know they are really cracking down on transfers right now -- haven't they suspended transfers for now? Or was that my imagination.

Nope, there's been a couple recent transferees. Sutton being one and um... can't remember the other.

misa

Female

Canada

2007-09-11 12:02:00

Passport for petitioner

QUOTE (lisakopavi @ Sep 11 2007, 11:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Is there anyone else out there that has a similar situation to me and my fiance? We are applying for a K1 fiancee visa. Just wondering how long it takes to get an interview after you send back packet 3? Will they contact me by mail to my Canadian address or to my fiance at his U.S. address? How long after they notify us will the interview be? Thanks.

Hi Lisa, it'll take Montreal about 4-6 months (closer to 6+ months) after they receive packet 3. They'll send the Canadian the interview letter by mail... you may want to click on this thread: http://www.visajourn...showtopic=39547 (really only look at the later pages) and liz's handy dandy spreadsheet: http://spreadsheets....HOCavn_ONGctqIg

Do you have a friend or family in one of the western provinces? If so you could "move" (*cough*) out there and get your case transferred to Vancouver for a faster interview (1 month from them receiving packet 3).

ETA: Just checked your timeline so a transfer probably isn't worth it at this point. Hope that you get an interview date soon!

Edited by misa, 11 September 2007 - 10:28 AM.

misa

Female

Canada

2007-09-11 10:27:00