ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
CanadaVancouver consulate review
Congrats! :)
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-13 09:44:00
CanadaCareer change at 33.
See, my ideal job would be one or more of the below:

- official pillow tester
- official cat petter
- official dog snuggler

Any openings?
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-14 21:32:00
CanadaCareer change at 33.
Stacey, I'm sort of in the same boat you are except that I've done so many different things and have never been all that satisfied with them. I'm good at what I do and get paid well but meh... I don't "love" it.

I think I'm just lazy as in, I'd really love to never work again. ;)

Sorry I have no words of advice!
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-13 23:16:00
CanadaThe Move...
Glad to hear you made it through okay!
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-13 15:41:00
CanadaVisa Denied
Don't worry about answering everyone individually! You're both going through a hard time right now and we all understand and are definitely keeping you both in our thoughts! :)

I'm not sure if you answered this before but is there any possibility of Sharon immigrating to Canada?
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-14 09:36:00
CanadaVisa Denied
I'm sorry if this was answered before, but I thought a pardon meant that you would not even need a waiver? Like the "offense" never happened... yes? I am hoping that your fiance's senator/congressperson can help with this. We'll all be here crossing our fingers for you!
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-12 20:11:00
CanadaVisa Denied
Sorry to hear about the denial. :(
misaFemaleCanada2007-08-12 19:58:00
CanadaNo K-1, got married and filed a I-130
Brad can still file the I-485 (and supporting forms) and submit the first notice of action/receipt notice from the I-130. He doesn't have to wait until the I-130 is approved. People who enter on a K3 with a still pending I-130 do that (submit the I-130 NOA1 with their I-485).
misaFemaleCanada2007-06-05 22:02:00
CanadaVaccination Supplement
Jerks...

Okay, I think I understand now. The blood titres were done at a lab. The lab won't release to anyone that isn't a doctor. Can C. ask his family physician in Canada to get the results? Then he can use that and any other documentation that his vaccinations are up to date to get a civil surgeon in the U.S. to fill out a vaccination supplement.

Edited by misa, 13 June 2007 - 05:59 PM.

misaFemaleCanada2007-06-13 17:58:00
CanadaVaccination Supplement
Yeah, call the doctor in Canada to get a copy of the DS-3025. Offer to pay if they give you trouble.
misaFemaleCanada2007-06-13 16:33:00
CanadaMaking the move with your pets
I had *way* too much food for them when I crossed (I had no idea it would be a problem). They let it slide though for me.
misaFemaleCanada2007-06-13 22:18:00
CanadaMaking the move with your pets
Kathryn, the animals travelled really well. The sedatives were VERY mild to the point where my 25lb cat didn't seem to feel the effects at all. When we got to the hotel, I set up the litter box and then let them out. They all came out of their carriers immediately like nothing happened, investigated the hotel suite, ate their dinner and used the box. :) Even my two boy cats who used to eat in the bathroom at my old apartment (so they don't get into the girl cat's or my dog's food) went directly into the bathroom at the hotel and were like, "Oh, it's the bathroom. This is where we eat!"

We didn't bother asking the hotel (Quality Inn Suites in Binghamton, NY) about their "pet" policy. We just snuck them all in. :)

Edited by misa, 01 May 2007 - 05:27 PM.

misaFemaleCanada2007-05-01 17:27:00
CanadaMaking the move with your pets
We drove (with rest stops) 8 hours a day for 2 days. I let my dog out to pee/poo at every rest stop along the way (every 3-4 hours). My cats stayed in their carriers the entire 8 hours each day until we go to the hotel (day 1) and home (day 2). This sounds like a LOT for them to be in the carriers but bear in mind that my 3 cats have been on strict scheduled feedings for a few years so I know when they use the litterbox and when they don't. I knew that they wouldn't be needing to use their litterboxes during the drive on either day. They all used the litterboxes before we put them into the carriers on day 1 and day 2.

I should add that I did get mild sedatives for the cats... they don't travel well and it really helped.

We had to rent 2 vehicles to avoid paying a non-refundable "drop off charge" so we had everyone jammed into a regular car on the drive to Buffalo (my dog shared the front seat with me, not comfortable...) and then put everyone in the back of an SUV with the seats down on the drive from Buffalo to VA.

Edited by misa, 01 May 2007 - 04:34 PM.

misaFemaleCanada2007-05-01 16:30:00
CanadaMaking the move with your pets
I'm bringing my dog and my 3 cats. Two of the cats, originally rescued from Detroit, has already experienced a 4 hour drive. The other one however maybe 1 hour. The drive to VA will be able 12 hours from here and we're thinking of getting a motel room overnight somewhere around Philly (1/2 point) depending on whether we think the cats will need it. My dog loves car rides, so he'll be fine.

Kathryn gave some EXCELLENT advice and I'll definitely be prepared with a litterbox, litter, food and water as well for them.

Still undecided on the sedative route for the cats.
misaFemaleCanada2007-03-06 12:12:00
CanadaAny Suggestions on K3 or CR1
NVC schedules with the consulates around the 15th of each month so you might get a pleasant surprise with an interview date. :)

As for the medical, I think I might wait unless you have something from NVC with your CR-1 case number on it. Call the doctor and see if you can use that. Your NVC case number for your K3 and your CR-1 are different. Montreal is... well, not the greatest to deal with so if I were you, I would make sure that my medical had the CR-1 case number on it.
misaFemaleCanada2007-06-13 23:02:00
CanadaAny Suggestions on K3 or CR1
Go with the CR-1. Your case is already complete and will only be a month or 2 before you get an interview in Montreal.
misaFemaleCanada2007-06-13 18:02:00
CanadaWeird message on Montreal's message
In my case, it was Vancouver that needed the reason and they were the ones that commented about people wanting to transfer for a faster interview. Montreal would not initiate the transfer until Vancouver accepted and requested my file.

Also I mentioned before that I had hoped I didn't bump anyone's Vancouver interview because of my transfer, but when I went, there was an empty K appointment. They take up to 4 K appointments a day and on my interview day, there were only 3 people there for K visas.

I'm sure that Montreal would be happy to have one less case to deal with. :P

Edited by misa, 02 May 2007 - 05:43 PM.

misaFemaleCanada2007-05-02 17:41:00
CanadaWeird message on Montreal's message
FWIW, Montreal doesn't care if you transfer to Vancouver. Only Vancouver cares. :)
misaFemaleCanada2007-05-02 16:57:00
CanadaWeird message on Montreal's message
That's a lot of transfers! I think I'm the only recent VJ transfer from February/March.

Edited by misa, 02 May 2007 - 02:12 PM.

misaFemaleCanada2007-05-02 14:12:00
CanadaWeird message on Montreal's message

When we transferred in November, they didn't even really require a reason, just an address.


When I transferred at the end of January/beginning of February, they did need a reason. They are getting wise to people transferring for faster interviews. How do I know this? Because they told me that over the phone when I talked to them...

Having said that, never hurts to try though! :)

Edited by misa, 02 May 2007 - 12:18 PM.

misaFemaleCanada2007-05-02 12:18:00
CanadaWeird message on Montreal's message
Sounds like they are working hard to clear the backlog so they're trying to avoid answering the phone to answer "when is my interview" questions. I know I used to change my voicemail at my old job when I was in a crunch and only specified to call the help desk instead to get me if it was an emergency.
misaFemaleCanada2007-05-01 15:06:00
CanadaProof of marital status? What proof?
No problem. Have a nice wedding and I assume we'll be seeing you back on these forums after that. :)
misaFemaleCanada2007-05-28 17:15:00
CanadaProof of marital status? What proof?
For a marriage LICENSE in Toronto, you don't need proof of marital status:

http://www.toronto.c...es/marriage.htm

https://www.gov.on.ca/ont/portal/!ut/p/...en?docid=012199

For immigration purposes if you're filing for a spouse, you'd need the marriage certificate (not the license) and any divorce decrees from previous marriages if applicable.
misaFemaleCanada2007-05-28 14:19:00
CanadaI'm a leavin! On a jet plane...
Congrats! :)
misaFemaleCanada2007-06-14 10:10:00
Canadapassport question
Depends on the officer. Some stamp and some don't! I only have received a handful of stamps out of all of my many visits.
misaFemaleCanada2007-06-13 19:43:00
CanadaMedical -- Edmonton area
Stacey, if worst comes to worst and you don't get the results in time, Vancouver will approve you but won't issue the visa until they get the results (you'd send them your passport and medical and they'd send back the passport with visa in it and the envelope for the POE). If that happens, bring to the interview proof that you went for your medical so they know you weren't lying when you sent back your checklist.
misaFemaleCanada2007-05-27 10:40:00
CanadaThings to do before leaving Canada...

Advise your employers of your new address so they can mail your T4's next year!


Good one! :thumbs: I haven't done that but I'll make sure to contact them soon to give them my sister's address in Canada (she receives all Canadian mail for me).
misaFemaleCanada2007-06-16 13:02:00
CanadaThings to do before leaving Canada...
Good one Reba! I haven't done mine yet... I'm going to wait until after my AOS interview.
misaFemaleCanada2007-06-16 11:39:00
CanadaThings to do before leaving Canada...
Also, put all your important paperwork in one place when you move. I threw all my important stuff in a suitcase so I knew where everything was exactly if I needed it (I suck at unpacking).

Definitely cancel all utilities ASAP. I found out the hard way that some of them will not cancel your service for 30 days and you'll have to pay it (e.g. Bell Sympatico). I also got dinged by Enbridge for water heater rental. They bill every few months so I ended up having to pay for a month that I wasn't even there.
misaFemaleCanada2007-06-16 00:01:00
Canadapassport question
I would bring in new forms with the new passport number and expiry date. Also tell your fiance to bring in BOTH passports to the interview (proof that the old number he put in was his). Good luck to him at the interview. :)
misaFemaleCanada2007-06-15 23:57:00
CanadaGood Luck Allie!!!
Good luck! :)
misaFemaleCanada2007-06-16 18:57:00
CanadaAPPROVED APPROVED APPROVED!!
Yay congrats!
misaFemaleCanada2007-06-17 20:15:00
CanadaExpiration of NOA-2
I think most people who had to go through Montreal had their NOA2s expire since the NOA2s have a 4 month validity period. Have a look through the Montreal waiting list thread. Cutienpurg put together a word doc there which I believe lists the NOA2 date, packet 3 dates and interview dates.
misaFemaleCanada2007-05-21 13:11:00
CanadaAnniversary
happy anniversary and happy birthday! :)
misaFemaleCanada2007-06-19 20:21:00
CanadaOpinions welcome on this one!
Congrats with your case complete! Don't forget to hit up NVC in a few weeks to see if an interview has been scheduled. You're almost there, just a couple more months! :)

Edited by misa, 20 June 2007 - 10:16 AM.

misaFemaleCanada2007-06-20 10:16:00
CanadaOpinions welcome on this one!
Misty I just re-read your post. I know the feeling of anxiety being apart and even something as small as one month seems like a lifetime.

If you can spare the flight money, you can follow both through. K3 will get you there faster. You could conceivably get an interview within 1-2 months in Vancouver, enter the U.S. and then fly back to Canada to Montreal for the CR-1. Or you could wait out the CR-1 which will be about 2 months or so from case complete at NVC.

Whatever you decide, totally bypass AOS at all costs! No really, it's a huge pain in the ###! :)
misaFemaleCanada2007-06-19 20:27:00
CanadaOpinions welcome on this one!
Don't abandon the CR-1! Trust me, you don't want to have to deal with AOS (and the fees are increasing by a lot July 30, 2007). Stick with the CR-1. :) AOS has more forms, more processing, more hassles...

You could always do both but don't abandon the CR-1!

Edited by misa, 19 June 2007 - 07:08 PM.

misaFemaleCanada2007-06-19 19:07:00
CanadaLeaving for Montreal Interview
Good luck! :)

It's nice to see the Montreal VJers get interviews finally!
misaFemaleCanada2007-06-15 23:59:00
CanadaChanging Canadian Passport to Married Name
I didn't see it as harassing, just explaining the difference between signatures and timelines. :)

(FWIW, I didn't change my last name so I don't know the answer but I did see it here somewhere already in another thread)
misaFemaleCanada2007-04-08 11:20:00
CanadaChanging Canadian Passport to Married Name
No, she means the VJ timeline feature which helps people search on country, consulate, type of visa, etc. :)

http://www.visajourn...le.php?id=32550
misaFemaleCanada2007-04-07 21:23:00