ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
CanadaA well deserved kudos...
Ditto to what everyone has said. *hugs*
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-23 21:13:00
CanadaFor Flames9
LOL! Sorry to hear you're sick too! Is your wife feeling any better?
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-24 10:15:00
CanadaFor Flames9
Heh, you should change your avatar to the sloth wearing the hockey jersey! tongue.gif
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-24 10:11:00
CanadaFor Flames9
LOL!


misaFemaleCanada2007-08-24 09:55:00
CanadaOMG I'M HOME
Congrats! smile.gif
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-23 21:12:00
CanadaUS Dollar Accounts at Canadian Banks
I had a bit of money saved before I left Canada. I contemplated opening a U.S. dollar bank account but I wanted to watch the rates before I converted the money from Canadian to U.S.

What I ended up doing was keeping my Canadian dollar bank account, using my ATM card for that until I quickly opened a U.S. account here in the States. I then signed up for www.customhouse.com (thanks to flames9 for pimping it, they are awesome and run out of B.C.). It shows you the conversion rate before you initiate the transfer and you can refresh the rates at any time. So every week or so, I check the rates and transfer a chunk of money over. Custom House also does NOT charge any fees.

Takes a few days for them to set up your account. You have to fax in a few forms, email some proof and do a phone verification. Then you're all set. Takes about 48-36 hours for a transaction to go through.

There has been some talk that the rates for Canadian currency will get better as the year goes on. Worth it to look at some of the predictions on currency before you transfer all your money over.
misaFemaleCanada2007-06-16 22:16:00
CanadaGetting vaccination records
QUOTE (daisylynn @ Aug 20 2007, 09:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Kitchener Ontario (and he's 34, if that helps any smile.gif )


Ah, his records may have been destroyed. I'm just a year younger than him and the health department had no record of my vaccinations. Won't hurt to have him inquire though. Like Stacey33, I ended up getting blood titre tests done to test for previous immunizations and any vaccinations that I needed. It was all covered by OHIP.
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-20 09:52:00
CanadaI94 and 180 Day Question
QUOTE (Griffon76 @ Aug 25 2007, 12:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I will reply back to this thread as soon as I get some info from a lawyer about the AP question...glad this was brought to my attention before we went anywhere! If anything, there could be a miracle and he could get his GC before his daughter's wedding and will be able to go with no problem. This could be potentially devastating to their relationship. They had been estranged for a few years and had just started repairing their relations when Andy came here. She and her fiance came for a visit as well as for our wedding and set the date earlier this year. Hoping for the best!


When is his daughter's wedding? I noticed you are going through Norfolk. As of a few months ago they were scheduling AOS interviews approximately 4 months after I-485 NOA1 date. That's how it was in my case and one other person who went through Norfolk earlier this year. I have my review linked in my signature if you want to see how mine went.
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-25 11:20:00
CanadaI94 and 180 Day Question
Scratch some of what I said and see Jane's post in your original thread. Do see legal advice though and try and find definitive sources to make sure he won't be barred from reentry.

Edited by misa, 24 August 2007 - 11:28 PM.

misaFemaleCanada2007-08-24 23:28:00
CanadaI94 and 180 Day Question
1. Not unless they were actually given a departure date.

2. I don't think there is a period when they need to stay in Canada before returning.

However... even though there is no I-94, USCIS does know when your husband entered the U.S. since it's required information on the I-485 which he's filed. I think the quote that Jane posted in your other thread is more for tourists who overstay, then leave and come back. There's no record of them coming and going (unless their passports have been scanned). The thing is that, your husband has now come to the attention of USCIS because he's filed for AOS.

I'd be interested to hear what a lawyer has to say though. Can you report back when you speak to one?

Edited by misa, 24 August 2007 - 11:19 PM.

misaFemaleCanada2007-08-24 23:17:00
CanadaQuestion regarding sponsoring brother-in-law
Seriously I'm not spamming your thread! I remember reading somewhere that Canadian citizens did not need a student visa (trying to find it again) but they did need the paperwork from their school. Interesting though since a friend mine did need a student visa when he was attending university in Chicago.

Found it!

http://www.visajourn...h...t&p=1056671

You may want to make an appointment at your local U.S. consulate though to clarify.
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-25 12:05:00
CanadaQuestion regarding sponsoring brother-in-law
Here's information on student visas: http://travel.state....types_1270.html
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-25 12:00:00
CanadaQuestion regarding sponsoring brother-in-law
ARGH... sorry, his brother doesn't have to be 21, but your husband does need to be a USC. Siblings of USCs are the last on the preference list though.

Edited by misa, 25 August 2007 - 11:55 AM.

misaFemaleCanada2007-08-25 11:54:00
CanadaQuestion regarding sponsoring brother-in-law
He cannot petition for PR for his brother until after he is a USC and his brother is 21 years old or older.

His brother though can still come to the U.S. on a student visa. I think there are a few others here who have had student visas so hopefully someone will chime in.

See this link for sponsoring family members: http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD

Edited by misa, 25 August 2007 - 11:49 AM.

misaFemaleCanada2007-08-25 11:47:00
CanadaA man made me cry...
Awww.... *hugs*...
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-26 11:52:00
CanadaPC no fingerprints
QUOTE (knowledge @ Aug 22 2007, 10:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
misa,
After 2nd thought, that statement seems to be more logical for people who are seeking work visa; so that to imply that maybe a fingerpring will be needed for that type of work..in the light of what Tinker said...In any case still don't understand if it applies for Canada or the US...because that law is a Canadian law...


That's what it looks like to me. Or jobs that specifically ask you to get clearance on working with children or vulnerable people. I don't think you need to worry about it since your check is clear anyway.

Maybe someone else can try and decipher it? Here are links to section 6.3 and 6.4.

http://www.canlii.or...-47/sec6.3.html
http://www.canlii.or...-47/sec6.4.html
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-22 22:07:00
CanadaPC no fingerprints
Huh, how curious. I have the yellow RCMP certificate too (this is the one with your photo right?) but no stamp. Perhaps it's a new thing they are doing. Have you called the RCMP up to inquire about it? Can you type out the exact wording and the number of the law that it says? Maybe we can help you decipher it.
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-22 19:55:00
CanadaPOE - Peace Bridge...
Oh yeah, I'm a K3 but my experience is linked in my signature.
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-27 13:26:00
CanadaPOE - Peace Bridge...
I didn't go through recently but back in March. I don't think you'll get the EAD stamp there but it never hurts to ask!

Looks like you're pretty set though!
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-27 12:42:00
CanadaCross your fingers for me my Canadian friends!
I think it's her style not to tell people right away! I read a review out of the same district office, same officer, same style... didn't tell them they were approved or denied or needed anything else, just "you'll hear something within 2 weeks". They got their card production ordered update the next day.
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-23 15:24:00
CanadaCross your fingers for me my Canadian friends!
Thanks so much everyone! While the officer didn't give me a decision in person, my status online has changed to Card Production Ordered! smile.gif

Will try and whip up a review tomorrow. Woo hoo!
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-23 15:04:00
CanadaCross your fingers for me my Canadian friends!
Well, I have TWO big accordian folders organised and stuffed full of documents. I decided to bring all my K3 stuff with me too... don't think they'll need it but hey, who knows right? Thanks for all the well wishes. I'm actually going to sign off soon!
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-22 22:13:00
CanadaCross your fingers for me my Canadian friends!
Thanks all! I'm almost done organising my accordian folder(s). smile.gif
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-22 16:21:00
CanadaCross your fingers for me my Canadian friends!
QUOTE (CutienPurg @ Aug 22 2007, 12:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good Luck Misa!!

Tonight when you're wringing your hands and pacing, ask yourself; is there anything I can do at this point ? You've done your homework , youve prepared ( extensively Im willing to bet ) and now worrying about the " what ifs" is only going to bring you grief. Remind yourself that whatever will be, will be and you're smart enough , educated enough and resilient enough to find the solutions if the need arises. Use the energy you have toward positive thought.

All the best Chica!

~Andrea


Aw thank you so much Andrea.

I've been thinking about you lately and hope you and your entire family are doing well. Remember, if there's anything you need, you just let your friends here know and we'll do our best to help you in whatever way we can.

*hugs*
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-22 12:10:00
CanadaCross your fingers for me my Canadian friends!
QUOTE (LonaD @ Aug 22 2007, 12:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Misa see it like this , you made it trough MTL now its just another hop jump and go , then vo la you have reached the hills top peak , wich is bigger then mount everest , stay cool and calm you made it that far you be fine , good luck ( not that I think you will need it ) Lona


Ha... this is where my luck might turn. I didn't go through Montreal, I went through Vancouver. smile.gif
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-22 11:35:00
CanadaCross your fingers for me my Canadian friends!
QUOTE (Nancy and Ramos @ Aug 22 2007, 12:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hope that things went well, I am sure that you guyes were great!!!!


It's tomorrow but thank you! smile.gif

And thank you everyone!

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I should stop reading people's AOS interview reviews and the different questions that people ask (such as what's your cell phone number... I dunno, I just got it, I remember my old one. tongue.gif) as it's just stressing me out! tongue.gif

Edited by misa, 22 August 2007 - 11:27 AM.

misaFemaleCanada2007-08-22 11:26:00
CanadaCross your fingers for me my Canadian friends!
Thank you guys, you're all the best. smile.gif I just needed a little encouragement today as I start to stress out. tongue.gif If you guys see me online late at night, it means that I couldn't get to sleep and am pulling an all nighter!

Oh yeah, I linked to my interview list in my signature for anyone else who may be going to an AOS interview soon.

Edited by misa, 22 August 2007 - 10:06 AM.

misaFemaleCanada2007-08-22 10:06:00
CanadaCross your fingers for me my Canadian friends!
Well tomorrow's the big day. I have all my documents (just need to organise them today) and I was doing okay up until last night.

Anxiety has totally set in... send some good luck my way for my AOS interview tomorrow. It's at 9 a.m. and we'll have to leave at 7 a.m. and of course I probably won't sleep for fear of sleeping in!

Ugh...
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-22 09:41:00
CanadaNow this is a funny...
QUOTE (Stacey33 @ Aug 27 2007, 05:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Damn you Misa- Damn you to hell!!! smile.gif


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wink.gif
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-27 17:10:00
CanadaNow this is a funny...
QUOTE (Stacey33 @ Aug 27 2007, 03:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Awww- Thank you!! smile.gif


Happy Birthday! smile.gif

So does this mean you're no longer Stacey33 and you are Stacey34? wink.gif
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-27 14:32:00
CanadaNow this is a funny...
QUOTE (Len_and_Bren @ Aug 26 2007, 01:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I know.... ain't the professor a sweetie????
And thanks babe for the bird info dahlinnnn - I was going to open a new thread on that because we have no clue!!!!! Company & Mysery are Canadian... and they are about to become illegal immigrants who WILL reproduce in foreign soil.... so sue me wink.gif


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No problem for the bird info. I'm a little... um... neurotic about paperwork and ####### (and I drive my husband crazy with this -- can't help it, I used to be a project manager!) so I like to cover all the bases for ourselves and for others! I would have hated to see you post saying that your sweet budgies were confiscated or something at the border or held up.

And I love their names... Company and Mysery... wink.gif
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-26 12:27:00
CanadaNow this is a funny...
That's so cute!

Are the budgies returning USCs or are they Canadian?

If from Canada: http://www.aphis.usd...-birds-can.html

If from U.S. (originally): http://www.aphis.usd...ird-import.html
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-26 12:19:00
CanadaCongratulations Misa!!!!
Got my welcome letter today! Hopefully the GC will come this week. smile.gif
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-28 13:54:00
CanadaCongratulations Misa!!!!
QUOTE (Tinker @ Aug 27 2007, 11:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That's a good thing....case that mailman loses one laughing.gif


Don't worry, I'll be watching out for him tomorrow. tongue.gif
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-27 22:39:00
CanadaCongratulations Misa!!!!
Er, I got a second "Card production ordered" email and update today. So... that's card production ordered on the 24th and card production ordered on the 27th. Hmm... I wonder if I'll get two cards? Who wants a green card??? tongue.gif

Edited by misa, 27 August 2007 - 10:09 PM.

misaFemaleCanada2007-08-27 22:09:00
CanadaCongratulations Misa!!!!
Thank you again everyone! Y'all know how neurotic I can be (especially cutienpurg who's seen me create list after list and complicated moving situations like renting 2 cars, etc.) so you know I won't full relax until that card gets here in the mail. tongue.gif
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-27 09:42:00
CanadaCongratulations Misa!!!!
Review here: http://www.visajourn...showtopic=84599

smile.gif
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-23 20:24:00
CanadaCongratulations Misa!!!!
Cocktail yes... but first I need some sleep! smile.gif

You know I won't rest though until that damn card comes in the mail. wink.gif
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-23 14:15:00
CanadaCongratulations Misa!!!!
Ha ha! Stacey, you're the best. smile.gif

I got no confirmation at the interview which I think is the officer's style after reading about her, so after having lunch with his mother-in-law and a grueling drive back (2 hours but we were tired), I checked my online status and...

Application Type: I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Current Status: Card production ordered.

On August 23, 2007, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.

Thank you for everyone's support! I'm relieved and my husband is relieved too. It means he doesn't have to hear me whine about USCIS for another 2 years (less 90 days).

Full review coming soon.
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-23 14:05:00
Canadaone year later
QUOTE (Mephys @ Aug 28 2007, 12:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Times passes so fast now its crazy....


It's true! Prior to visa issuance we all counted the days, hours, minutes and seconds and every hour seemed like days and every day seemed like weeks... well, you get what I'm trying to say. Now that I'm here I can't believe I've already been here for 5 months!
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-28 12:26:00