Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I don't know about you guys	QUOTE (lgg @ Jul 17 2009, 08:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Okay... what? Did I just read this correct, you can only do immigrant visa processing in Montreal? I thought Vancouver did them as well. In which case... HOLY #######! What a drag to have to haul #### down here for that. I feel lucky as hell that I'm on Toronto then. Oh and guys... are they ever going to generate my IV bill? I emailed them my Choice of Agent a whole 4 days ago. Sheesh..... Yessum, Montreal is the only consulate that deals with CR1/IR1 in Canada anymore. Vancouver no longer does immigrant visas. QUOTE (itzallgood @ Jul 17 2009, 09:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Malrothien @ Jul 17 2009, 10:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> But reading and reading and reading more about the process is driving me looney! Good, you are making progress! lol, I'm not sure if that's a good thing? QUOTE (caliboylost27 @ Jul 18 2009, 12:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Malrothien @ Jul 17 2009, 01:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> But reading and reading and reading more about the process is driving me looney! I cannot help but smile about what I saw off your timeline . DAOC was great. I used to play that back in the day haha . James y Adriana. I played DAOC since it launched until about 2006! Hubby and I both miss it very much.	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2009-07-18 10:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I don't know about you guys	I know! It'll be the same for us. We'll drive to Montreal from Vancouver - eeeep. We're thinking Novemberish for our interview. I really wish they hadn't stopped Vancouver's processing of immigrant visas. QUOTE (lgg @ Jul 17 2009, 11:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh blech to 3 months waiting for an interview. That could very well mean a cold/snowy move. That IS the suck.... QUOTE (Malrothien @ Jul 17 2009, 02:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> From what I've read here, it's taking NVC 3 months to schedule interviews in Montreal. Thank you for the offer of help! QUOTE (lgg @ Jul 17 2009, 10:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey Mal... What ARE they saying about the montreal interviews? Can you let me know as this is something I posted 2 or 3 times and can't get any info about... Let me know, k? And please ask if you have any questions, if I can help, I'd be happy to! You should see my list of bookmarks, it's just plain silly! But, I sure learned! QUOTE (Malrothien @ Jul 17 2009, 01:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Lgg, I've got the wiki guide, the regular guide, AND the shortcuts all bookmarked, LOL! Was on such a high from NOA2 in 9 days after NOA1, then read how long the interviews are taking in Montreal and was . Hubby is all, "it'll be okay! it'll work out!"	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2009-07-17 14:24:00
Canada	Establishing evidence of domicile and continued income	It *has* to be a certified copy from Passport Canada (pain in the ####### to get) or a notary. Sounds like a trip to Bellingham is in order! At the same time - why don't you just wait to move and get your SSN? You don't need an ITIN once you've received your SSN.	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2009-11-16 19:23:00
Canada	Establishing evidence of domicile and continued income	QUOTE (simistar @ Nov 16 2009, 03:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Malrothien @ Nov 15 2009, 08:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> She also needs to file for an ITIN (a tax ID number) for you. Oh, and I meant to mention our experience with this as well... The accountant in the U.S requested one for me (I'm the Canadian citizen), but we ended up getting a request from the IRS that I mail back a copy of my Canadian passport to prove my foreign status... They actually asked that it be notarized with an "apostille," but I guess they don't do "apostilles" in Canada...they do something similar, but it seems like a huge pain and expense... So I'm just having my photocopy of my passport notarized and sending that in... Anywaaaaay, point is...you amy want to include this off the bat when you ask for a tax id number... The IRS won't accept a notary from Canada as they are not a part of the Hague Agreement. We actually drove to Bellingham to get a US notary to sign off on my husband's passport. The apostille would mean that you'd have to get a certified copy of your passport from Passport Canada but it was a pain to do.	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2009-11-16 19:14:00
Canada	Establishing evidence of domicile and continued income	I only have a copy of my 2008 filing since I filed late - NVC didn't seem to mind. You should use the EZ since she has no income, etc. I've filed mine since moving to Canada. It's not going to make much difference to the CO who filed it, just as long as it gets filed. It was a bit annoying for me the first time due to my having income here in Canada, but if your wife has 0, you just carry 0's down the entire 1040. Sign and send off.	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2009-11-15 17:06:00
Canada	Establishing evidence of domicile and continued income	QUOTE (Rod James @ Nov 14 2009, 09:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (trailmix @ Nov 14 2009, 10:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> - That you have a copy of the 1040 and any corresponding slips for each year - that she will have filed at that point. (Oh and ensure her gross income for the year, which will be entered on the I-864 matches her gross income on the tax return. The instructions are a bit misleading when foreign income is involved because, unless she made around 80 thousand last year, her bottom line on the U.S. return will be zero - if you followed the instructions to the letter you would be entering zero on the I-864 - that is not what they 'really' want). when you mention to have a copy of the 1040's that we will have filed at that point you mean the last three years that we will be filing late, as opposed to ones she already filed before moving to Canada, correct? I didn't realize it took so long for IRS to process after they are filed...would e-filing be any better perhaps? we are planning to go to a US accountant on monday and thought maybe having these filed by a certified accountant would be more acceptable (and considered credible) than by filing ourselves. You only need the last 3 years for immigration. You can't e-file returns filed by US citizens living abroad (I am one). Your wife needs to file a 1040 and a 2555EZ for each year she has lived abroad. It's really easy to do and you shouldn't need an accountant to do it. She also needs to file for an ITIN (a tax ID number) for you. QUOTE (Rod James @ Nov 14 2009, 10:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh, and what do you mean by slips with the 1040's? If she has no US income for those years I would assume there are no slips like W2's or whatever. And is it enough just to bring Notices of Assessment for our Canadian income instead of the full tax filing forms? that would be great because a full set of Income Tax papers is like 20 pages or more for each of us every year. then to make extra copies means a whack of paper. They don't need that much detail do they? You guys are so awesome and helpful...if only i had discovered this place when I started. If she has no slips, then don't bring them. Abroad citizens could still have slips - 401K, IRA, etc. Notice of Assessments would be fine as they list all relevant information.	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2009-11-15 11:37:00
Canada	Establishing evidence of domicile and continued income	Hmm, didn't even think of processing times. Trail is right, though, make sure you have a copy of all returns filed.	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2009-11-14 13:32:00
Canada	Establishing evidence of domicile and continued income	The petitioner HAS to be the primary sponsor. You can request the transcripts be faxed to you.	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2009-11-14 12:49:00
Canada	to become an american citizen or not	If you come in to the Canada forum, from time to time, you are going to hear some not so nice things about America and some Americans - and I hope you don't let it make you feel bad, it's not personal. What you said above, it's really no different to what others have said here about the U.S. - it's not their home (for a lot of them) - just like you didn't feel Canada was yours. I definitely don't take it personally since it is just the internet. It's just that, as an American, I noticed a *lot* of American bashing in Vancouver during the 4 years I lived there. It is what it is. I purposely don't post about my feelings about Canada because they're mine, they aren't important to the conversation here, and they don't matter to anyone else. I fully understand why you (not you you) would love it, just as I love the US with all of my heart. I just wish people would realize that every country in this world has crappy things about them and leave it at that. I hear what you are saying Trailmix and mostly agree. I try not to take it personally, but as an American I do find the America bashing (not only on VJ but from Canadians I know IRL) a bit sad and can get a bit defensive. I love the US and I love Canada and know that I could be happy living there too. Life is too short otherwise. Yep, I agree with the life is too short comment. It's why I don't dwell on my time in Canada - I tried it. How many people can say that they lived in another country? Not too many.. It was an experience, an adventure, but one that just didn't work out for us and now we are on our next adventure. Will it last? Who knows.	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2010-02-12 19:08:00
Canada	to become an american citizen or not	No. I hate it here and cannot wait to leave. errr.... See if it's the U.S. no one bats an eye. Which I find a little sad. There are Americans who post here, too. I can totally see where Galateia is coming from. I don't hate it here but this isn't my home and it never will be. I ache to move home but right now, it's just not the right thing to do yet. That's how I felt about Canada. To each their own, I suppose.	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2010-02-11 20:18:00
Canada	2010 Tax thread - For Canada and the U.S.	If he is in line for a refund, you don't need to file for an extension. Besides, you can just paper file the 1040 with the W7 form already. In the space for your SSN Bern, you'd just write "W7 included".	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2010-03-17 19:09:00
Canada	2010 Tax thread - For Canada and the U.S.	Beat to the punch, lol. Edited by Malrothien, 13 March 2010 - 09:39 AM.	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2010-03-13 09:39:00
Canada	2010 Tax thread - For Canada and the U.S.	That should be fine to leave the SIN as 0's. I would put on there that he isn't a Canadian citizen or PR. But yes, since it's your first return as a landed immigrant you have to paper file. I'm not sure about the US income thing. :\	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2010-02-28 20:09:00
Canada	2010 Tax thread - For Canada and the U.S.	You can just do 000-000-000, that should work.	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2010-02-28 15:53:00
Canada	2010 Tax thread - For Canada and the U.S.	Beans, you do not need to file a return in the US since you didn't work at all during 2009. For Canada, you just need to file the regular T1 personal return and on the front page of the return there is a section where you can put the date you left the country. When you file your T1 return (using something like TurboTax), it automatically does the provincial return with it. Your question really was easy.	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2010-02-28 08:01:00
Canada	2010 Tax thread - For Canada and the U.S.	Married.	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2010-02-23 06:19:00
Canada	2010 Tax thread - For Canada and the U.S.	hmm... so after reading this thread, I'm just wanting to clarify for me what is or isn't relevant at this point. I'm more confused, and probably don't have to be. My situation is similar to Danu. I actually lived in Canada for all of 2009 (I arrived in the U.S. Jan 3rd, 2010). So, for my 2009 taxes I just file them normally, yes? Yes, you would file like normal. I could do it online, print, then mail it, I suppose. Would I be able to get my refund in USD sent to my U.S. address, or will they send it in Canadian funds and I'd have to deposit it? It would be in CDN funds and if you have done direct deposit in previous years, that will be done. I still have my Canadian bank account. Could I just get it direct deposited into there still, and cash it out later? Do I have to file anything for the U.S. at all? Not until 2011. I don't see why I would, but who knows. My T4 is going to have my parents' Canadian address on it (according to my employer). Is that going to mess things up if the addresses don't match? I would use your address in Canada for your return. Just put in the section where it asks if you have left Canada with the date you left. We were married Jan 20th, does my husband file married or single? Single, he would have had to have been married by Dec. 31, 2009 in order to qualify as married. I would've thought single, since his taxes are for 2009, and he was single for all of 2009, but now I'm not so sure.	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2010-02-08 05:35:00
Canada	2010 Tax thread - For Canada and the U.S.	I never submitted anything with my 2555. I would just keep bank statements/T4's available should the IRS ask for them.	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2010-02-03 11:11:00
Canada	2010 Tax thread - For Canada and the U.S.	It would be foreign income, Hapy.	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2010-02-03 11:02:00
Canada	2010 Tax thread - For Canada and the U.S.	They don't need original signatures - we always used fax/email for our NR returns.	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2010-02-01 09:43:00
Canada	2010 Tax thread - For Canada and the U.S.	Since no one else is biting...I'll go first! Question: if I obtain my SSN before my wife files her taxes, will she be able to file as married-joint with me, thus receiving a reduction for the 2009 tax year? I'm pretty sure the answer is YES to that...but I'd like a bit more feedback if anyone can provide it. Yes, she will get a deduction. My wife's interview is on 03/11/10 by the time she get her passport back and then get her ssn it might take 2months, i want to wait until she come's here to file my taxes but i think it going to be impossible before the tax deadline. Another question i had is can i file joint tax return if she does not meet the tax deadline or do i jus go ahead and file married but single tax return im very confused here, can anyone shed some light!!! You can file for an extension for free.	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2010-01-30 07:44:00
Canada	IR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview	I've checked it about 5 times today (including just now) after getting that email.	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2010-03-03 19:06:00
Canada	IR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview	Checked my tracking number at it was received by the post office in Montreal today! Go us!	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2010-03-03 19:03:00
Canada	IR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview	But I;m like dead last in March lol. They didn't ask you for any tax information? Maybe because we didn't do EP...hmm. Ughh. D: The army is really lame about that. It took me 3 months to get an employment letter for NVC...do you think Paystubs, um, bank statements (printed from the internet) would do? :s Who knows if it is an EP thing or not. :\ But nope, no question about tax information or income proof. I would definitely say that recent paystubs and bank statements showing recurring deposits would be plenty.	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2010-03-02 14:26:00
Canada	IR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview	At this point I'm just worried about taxes, like if they'll want 2009...I know it's silly because they're not due until April 15th. Blahh. Hard to do things when my husband is freaking deployed. :s We weren't even asked for them, so you can stop worrying.	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2010-03-02 12:52:00
Canada	IR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview	Yay, Reven!	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2010-03-02 06:09:00
Canada	IR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview	Edmontongirl isn't moving back before the interview though. Do you know what the link is for the rental agreements Mal? I know, but from what I gather they want financial things to be done - money exchanged sort of things. I do, but it's at home. I'll post it when I get there.	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2010-03-01 10:04:00
Canada	IR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview	Edmonton, just to give you an idea since we were a domicile case, too. The CO pointed to three things that gave us approval: Formal lease agreement (not just a letter) with my Grandma, a copy of my paycheck, and my signed oath of office.	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2010-03-01 09:52:00
Canada	IR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview	I told him he has to be outside by 6:45.	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2010-02-28 19:50:00
Canada	IR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview	He better. *shifty eyes* He has his alarm set and a wake up call all ready.	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2010-02-28 19:47:00
Canada	IR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview	Thank you ladies.	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2010-02-28 19:32:00
Canada	IR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview	I know how you're feeling, Sdw.	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2010-02-28 08:18:00
Canada	IR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview	Congrats on the interviews!	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2010-02-26 07:54:00
Canada	IR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview	Can someone explain to me why, if you DCF in the UK, you can bring in virtually no proof of reestablishing domicile and it's all good? http://www.visajourn...p;#entry3727866 Are the COs afraid that the U.S. spouses will be sneaking back in to Canada under cloak of darkness? That is the question I would like to ask in an 'Open letter' to the COs in Montreal. Yep.. gotta love it.	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2010-02-20 08:02:00
Canada	IR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview	He gave notice yesterday that his last day will be March 26th. He will leave Vancouver on the 29/30th and will be here by Easter. ps: I'm pm'ing you the latest list, just so you can calm my nerves since you're good at that. <3 Edited by Malrothien, 17 February 2010 - 08:40 PM.	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2010-02-17 20:40:00
Canada	IR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview	12 days. My little heart is going pitter-patter. My domicile folder is getting thick, and even with all the evidence in it (a job, for Christ's sake!), I'm still terrified that they will deny us.	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2010-02-17 20:25:00
Canada	IR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview	I can tell you I did nothing special for my quick approval at the USCIS stage, but NVC made sure I didn't go too quickly.	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2010-02-08 21:36:00
Canada	IR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview	I am going to guess military expedite because I can't think of any other reason.	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2010-02-07 18:12:00
Canada	IR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview	Congrats, Kuds!	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2010-02-03 11:55:00
Canada	IR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview	I wasn't freaking out about the actual medical considering I've done an immigration medical before. Moreso was worried about getting on scheduled in time considering his work schedule.	Malrothien	Female	Canada	2010-02-03 09:22:00