ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
CanadaVancouver Medical & Interview
QUOTE (TheATeam @ Mar 19 2009, 03:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As for the missing immunizations, if she doesn't have a record of when she's had her shots, she should get her family doctor to do a titre test to show that she's had them, or she needs them. If she needs to have her shots she should be able to get them at her family doctor before the medical. Then she won't have to worry about that!


It depends on the immunization. I needed a Tdap, which my doctor's office did not have. If she can get them from her doctor, then that's obviously going to be easier/cheaper, but if not, then don't worry. The Travel Immunization office is within walking distance of the medical office and you can easily do both in the same day.
defunctFemaleCanada2009-03-19 17:35:00
CanadaVancouver Medical & Interview
You can also schedule the interview/medical for the same day. A woman I met during my medical had her medical in the morning, went for her vaccinations, had her interview at 2pm, went back to the clinic to pick up her results and back the the consulate to drop them off. That may be cutting it a little tight for someone who gets stressed easily, but it can be done.

If your finacee is planning on doing it in one day, be sure to tell her that although you schedule an appointment for 6:30 am, it is still first-come first-serve. So if she doesn't get there early enough, she may miss her interview time. Might be best to spread it out over 2-3 days.

If she is missing an immunization, the medical clinic will send her over the the Travel Vaccination office anyway, so that shouldn't be a concern.

Edited by eyoa, 19 March 2009 - 05:07 PM.

defunctFemaleCanada2009-03-19 17:04:00
CanadaWhat am I forgetting?
QUOTE (Reba @ Mar 28 2009, 06:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (eyoa @ Mar 27 2009, 06:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I found a store on Amazon.com that does sell certain things like Coffee Crisp, Smarties, and Tim Hortons coffee. It's extremely pricey compared to what we'd pay in Canada, but I may just have to order sometime when I'm homesick or desperate:

only-in-canada

Also, according to the Tim Hortons website, "U.S. and International shipping [is] coming soon"!



Canadian Favourites likely has a larger selection than Amazon.

My Mummy is bringing me some bacon next week! kicking.gif Woo Hoo! kicking.gif

And GUK too! biggrin.gif


Yay, that's much better. Thanks for the link!
defunctFemaleCanada2009-03-28 14:34:00
CanadaWhat am I forgetting?
I found a store on Amazon.com that does sell certain things like Coffee Crisp, Smarties, and Tim Hortons coffee. It's extremely pricey compared to what we'd pay in Canada, but I may just have to order sometime when I'm homesick or desperate:

only-in-canada

Also, according to the Tim Hortons website, "U.S. and International shipping [is] coming soon"!
defunctFemaleCanada2009-03-27 17:56:00
CanadaUSCIS phone number
You can call the 800 # with Skype.

The local number that I found after digging around rang out of service.

But if your question is general, have you tried posting it here? Someone may have already dealt with the same issue and have the answer.

Edited by eyoa, 28 March 2009 - 06:40 PM.

defunctFemaleCanada2009-03-28 18:37:00
CanadaPassport type photo.....HELP!
I wouldn't worry about it at this stage. Like JillA, I also sent a Canadian size and did not receive an RFE.
defunctFemaleCanada2009-03-13 15:35:00
CanadaI hate snow =(
It snowed on April 1st in Vancouver which is very strange, so I blamed it on April Fools. It's now 20C and sunny. smile.gif

I heard that it snowed 1-2 feet in Oklahoma/Arkansas a couple of weeks ago... #######?
defunctFemaleCanada2009-04-06 18:02:00
CanadaInterview and examination
QUOTE (landa @ Apr 8 2009, 02:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
so I should ask my doctor about my brain injury and the medications i am taking? and take this to the examination> thanks guys


Yes. There is a question on the medical regarding treatment/diagnosis for mental illness. In your case, since you suffered a brain injury and subsequent depression, you will want the medical results to indicate your exact diagnoses, your prognosis, and the treatment(s) you have completed and/or are currently receiving. Your doctor will likely write a letter on your behalf if you ask them to. You will also need a doctor's note indicating all of the medications that are currently prescribed to you.

Email wokingmedical@telus.net and request that they send you a copy of the medical info package. It outlines exactly what you need to bring with you and what to expect.
defunctFemaleCanada2009-04-08 16:50:00
CanadaAOS Approved!!
Yay, congrats!
defunctFemaleCanada2009-04-08 23:39:00
CanadaVisiting the US
Sounds like you're well-prepared. Like Hugglebuggles, I too have traveled to the U.S. several times since filing and have encountered no problems whatsoever. In fact, the only time I've ever been sent to secondary was before my fiance and I became engaged and that was because I lacked proof of ties.

Have a great trip!
defunctFemaleCanada2009-04-08 23:33:00
Canadaconfused with my medical result
Without looking at the sheet I received (so from memory...) it means that any of the vaccinations that weren't checked off as being completed are eligible for a waiver because you do not need them due to your age.
defunctFemaleCanada2009-04-06 18:14:00
Canadamy K3 interview review @ vancouver consulate :)
Congrats and thanks for all of the info!
defunctFemaleCanada2009-04-10 12:11:00
CanadaWhat's the best (cheap) way to move your stuff?
If you're seriously considering U-Haul, I'd suggest that you call for a quote, as their prices can vary wildly depending on where you're renting from. For example, renting a trailer from Arkansas to Pasadena, California was around $300, while renting from Pasadena to Arkansas was over $1000. We found a better price in a neighbouring town, however it was nowhere close to $300.
defunctFemaleCanada2009-02-18 23:20:00
CanadaHockey thread!
I'm also excited about the Canucks. Kind of a boring game to finish off the season (besides the first 10 mins), but I'm not going to complain too much. I was pleasantly surprised with their season overall.

I actually love the "V" jersey. One of my friends has one, so I always beg him to let me wear it when we go to a game together.
defunctFemaleCanada2009-04-12 01:34:00
CanadaHockey thread!
Canucks fan - and when I say fan, I do not mean bandwagon fan like most Canucks fans. I stuck around during the Messier/Potvin years, so I'd like to think that I'm pretty dedicated.

I'm very happy that I'm moving to a U.S. city with an NHL team in the same division as my team. I've already been to one Canucks game in Dallas and was surprised to not have one comment made to me about my Canucks jersey. I didn't even get one dirty look... Kind of disappointing.

By the by, I hate the Rangers and Kings.
defunctFemaleCanada2009-03-11 15:22:00
CanadaAffidavit template (re: them having met fiancé)for family and friends?
QUOTE (M613 @ Mar 25 2009, 05:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
All we have receipt-wise is him having purchased his plane ticket to visit up here for christmas (we submitted the 1-29 on Dec. 1st 2008). For that visit, we have a hotel bill, pictures, etc.


QUOTE (Udella&Wiz @ Mar 25 2009, 06:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Doesn't say anything about being notarized (but again, can't hurt if you do)...also definitely submit the details from your Christmas visit with an additional letter explaining.


If you submitted your petition on Dec 1st, then evidence of a trip made afterwards at Christmas is not going to help prove the meeting requirement.
defunctFemaleCanada2009-03-25 14:14:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Mar 22 2009, 05:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Had grilled chicken caesar salad. Mike made the most delicious croutons to go in it earlier this afternoon, oh and skinny cow ice cream sandwiches for dessert.


I love Skinny Cow ice cream sandwiches. Yum!

I'm having Chinese takeout from one of the best Chinese restaurants I've found. When you walk into the restaurant it's shabby, pepto-bismal pink, and packed with Chinese people.
defunctFemaleCanada2009-03-22 19:52:00
CanadaI'm reading the Canadian Forum on VJ instead of...
QUOTE (Hugglebuggles @ Apr 3 2009, 06:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
... writing a paper critiquing Kant's "Perpetual Peace" using arguments of contemporary theorists witting in a post-9/ll perspective

Honestly? How boring can a paper get? The good news is that its my last paper! EVER! happy.gif


Ewww Kant is a whiny b!tch. Have fun with that! wink.gif
defunctFemaleCanada2009-04-03 21:35:00
CanadaI'm reading the Canadian Forum on VJ instead of...
...updating the Government of Canada/Government of Manitoba telephone listings for 411 Directory Assistance. sleepy.gif
defunctFemaleCanada2009-04-03 17:18:00
CanadaJust for a laugh....
Hah! I had an adverse reaction when I saw that preview while at the movies with my fiance over the holidays. If only it were that easy. I think we both went "pfeh" at the same time.
defunctFemaleCanada2009-03-05 23:23:00
CanadaAnyone waiting for an interview at the Vancouve Embassy?
QUOTE (minnew @ Apr 2 2009, 06:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (TheATeam @ Apr 2 2009, 05:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Girls...3 days in Vancouver is fantastic! I did my interview/medical there in April 08. I loved the city and everything worked out well. I ended up doing my medical the day after my interview and it was peachy! I wish you both good luck and I know everything will be fine for you! My husband and I loved Stanley Park in particular.


Thanks TheATeam!! I have never been to Vancouver so it will be a real treat! I wish my fiance was able to come to Vancouver with me to enjoy it! If I were to need any immunizations is the Travel Immunization Clinic far from the clinic that performs the medicals?


It's about a 10-15 minute walk from the medical office to the Travel Immunization Clinic. There is also a Skytrain station nearby (Robson), so that may be the easiest way in from Burnaby. There is no easy way from Delta though. dry.gif
defunctFemaleCanada2009-04-02 22:40:00
CanadaAnyone waiting for an interview at the Vancouve Embassy?
QUOTE (minnew @ Apr 1 2009, 03:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey guys! I am waiting for my Packet 3 to arrive and received my VAC case# through NVC a few days ago. I was lurking around trying to find out requirements for packet 3 and stumbled upon instructions to download Packet 3 if you have received a letter from the Vancouver embassy.

http://vancouver.usc...document=fiance

What I was also suprised to see when I clicked on Packet 3 on the website was that the latest Revision date was 3/30/09! 2 days ago!

So just a heads up for anyone going through Vancouver consulate! I know there were a few from the January CSC filers thread! Look forward to hearing about your progress!!

I am still in the US visiting my fiance until Monday so I think I will wait until next week to send the checklist back by fax, I want to see if I can get a new passport first.

Can I send the checklist back by fax even if I haven't received a hardcopy letter from VAC that my petition has been received?


Hmmm... they've removed the evidence of support requirement from the checklist... strange...
defunctFemaleCanada2009-04-02 00:48:00
CanadaAnyone waiting for an interview at the Vancouve Embassy?
QUOTE (Arabella @ Mar 20 2009, 07:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (_Daniela @ Mar 20 2009, 10:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (hheaven67 @ Mar 20 2009, 02:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yup, arrive only about 10-15 mins early...they won't let you in otherwise. the security there is worse than the airport...nothing but stonefaces! the officers inside are great tho...my 16 yr old son fell asleep (as we were up at 4am to fly) in their waiting room! they just laughed, asked him a couple questions, his interview lasted about 30 secs and that was that. BTW, they only have washrooms on the 2nd floor so make sure you don't drink too much beforehand! I had coffee before, had to ride the elevator down THEN go thru security all over again! ugh!

Good luck with your interviews everyone!!


My husband had his interview for his K-1 visa at the Vancouver consulate almost exactly one year ago (3-17-08). He says that they're very casual. He dressed in business casual attire (dress pants and a white button-up shirt) and got asked by the lady interviewing him, "Why are you dressed like that? Is it for religious reasons?" (Of course, he said no.) My husband said that the interview was really short and there was literally no one else but him at the office at the time of the interview.

The security checks were pretty average--you know, don't bring cell phones, electronics, etc.

My husband's advice is to speak up when you get there--he said that he was sitting there for a while and no one really noticed he was there for a while.

The first guy that my husband spoke to was some dude who collected information from him (e.g., paperwork--the medical packet, etc., etc.) Then my husband was seated for a while and then the interviewer called him up. She asked 5 to 10 questions--all very, very basic information that he said he didn't even have to think about to answer. I wish I could provide you with an example, but as my husband said, "They were such boring, basic questions that I don't even remember them."

The lady was interested in seeing some photographs--some proof of our relationship. And then she took my husband's fingerprints and then he sat down for a little bit. She came back and told him, "You're approved. Come back tomorrow for your passport and visa."

And that's it! My husband says, "It was probably the easiest part of the entire process. Not worth all the stress that's put on it."


She said to come back the next day? Hmm does that mean that my fiance should plan to stay over night in Montreal? Or do you live locally and they knew you could come back the next day?


This thread is referring to the Vancouver Consulate only. Montreal and Vancouver do things differently, but I think that Montreal will mail visas by Xpress Post.
defunctFemaleCanada2009-03-20 22:12:00
CanadaAnyone waiting for an interview at the Vancouve Embassy?
QUOTE (borderdriver @ Mar 18 2009, 08:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi again....
i got my interview date on april 9 at 1pm. How early do i need to go? do i go when the door opens or an hour before my interview.......


Based on the reviews I've read, if you get there extremely early it won't do you any good, because they won't let you past security and into the building until about 15 mins prior to your appointment. You may want to double-check with the consulate's website though, as this may have changed or the review info may be inaccurate.
defunctFemaleCanada2009-03-19 01:25:00
CanadaWeird Things Americans Have Said To/Asked Me
I have had two incidents and I haven't even moved to the U.S. yet...

I went to Washington to do some Xmas shopping one year. Keep in mind that I was about 1 hour away from the border, so I'm sure the retail clerks had seen a Canadian before. Anyway, a sales girl started talking to me and asked where I was from, so I said I was from Vancouver, Canada and was down here to do some Christmas shopping. She looked at me with an expression of both shock and awe, replying, "Oh, you celebrate Christmas in Canada too?". I didn't even know how to react to that, so just said, "Uh...yeah...".
No, Christmas was invented by America.

I was in a convenience store buying something and had forgotten to separate my Canadian change from American. I was an American dime short and tried to pass it off a Canadian dime to the clerk, hoping she wouldn't notice. She did notice, looked at me funny and gave it back. I apologized and was about to just give her a credit card instead, but she told me not to worry about it and rang me up 10 cents short.
Is a Canadian dime really worth less than nothing?... yeah, probably.

Edited by eyoa, 26 March 2009 - 07:20 PM.

defunctFemaleCanada2009-03-26 19:18:00
CanadaThe Annoying Co-Worker Thread
^^ laughing.gif

Mine is a woman who I'm retraining after she returned from a year's mat leave. She is notorious for talking on her phone all day long while working. I never really cared before her mat leave because I didn't sit next to her, so couldn't hear the one-sided conversations in Filipino. However, my group has all moved to another part of the building, and I'm now catty-corner from her, so I can hear it now...

Anyway, on the first day of training I was sitting with her at her desk showing her how to do something when her cell phone rang and she answered it. I thought to myself, "okay, maybe she just forgot to turn it off, no biggie." About 15 minutes later her cell phone rings again... and she answers again... Now I'm rather annoyed as she obviously didn't forget to turn it off. Then I had to run over to my desk, which is 10 feet away, to grab some documentation. I get back to her desk and she's replying to an email to her husband... I had to actually ask her to stop replying to personal email/calls so we could focus on the training. Who does that??

Edited by eyoa, 01 April 2009 - 02:19 PM.

defunctFemaleCanada2009-04-01 14:18:00
CanadaIn this thread we post pictures of Llamas.
Classic


defunctFemaleCanada2009-03-27 13:21:00
CanadaWoW'ers stand up and be counted!!!
I feel so left out - I'm an ex-WoW'er.

My toons were:
Eyoa - Undead level 70 sword rogue.
Tamik - Undead level 60-70 shadow priest. (I actually can't remember what level I got her to...it's been a while).

I played on Aggramar, which at one point was a huge server with tons of noobs because it used to be the first in the list alphabetically.

I stopped playing well before the newest expansion, so that's why I'm capped out at level 70. My fiance and I used to run the MC/BWL/20-man raids back in the day. Once we started fighting IRL over game things, we decided that it was probably best to quit. whistling.gif
defunctFemaleCanada2009-03-19 01:41:00
Canadacandian police certificate
Sorry, I wasn't thinking that the requirements may be different at a different country's consulate. Ignore me!
defunctFemaleCanada2009-02-22 15:42:00
Canadacandian police certificate
He doesn't need to give fingerprints, as that is for a "certified criminal record check". What he needs is a police certificate. Even for that though, it looks like he has to apply for it in person: http://www.rcmp-grc....q/faq-eng.htm#2

However, I would call one of the local offices first just to ensure that he can't do it by mail.
defunctFemaleCanada2009-02-22 12:23:00