ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
CanadaWeird Things Americans Have Said To/Asked Me
Why do i always feel like americans are always correcting my speech?

the other day, my coworker and I were talking about Veterans... and right after I said Veterans (just like how its spelled) she corrects me and says "Vetrans". mellow.gif ....

ok i am done with the speech correction thank you
coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-10-15 02:18:00
CanadaWeird Things Americans Have Said To/Asked Me
^ laughing.gif LMFAO
coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-04-08 23:20:00
CanadaWeird Things Americans Have Said To/Asked Me
I said zed this weekend instead of Z. My husband quickly corrected me and explained the letter z in Canadian alphabet to our friends. You shouldve seen the look they gave me like I was speaking japanese or something. Haha

Edited by borderdriver, 06 April 2009 - 04:50 PM.

coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-04-06 16:48:00
CanadaWeird Things Americans Have Said To/Asked Me
QUOTE (rkl57 @ Mar 30 2009, 06:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
you know I never knew what a toque was either until I read this thread. Awhile back, I was most confused when my Canadian co-worker complained about having to go get a toque because it had finally got too cold here in Socal. I thought to self "so the weed will warm you up?"


LMAO ROFL laughing.gif

i dont know if this is just seattle drivers or not but when I need to change lane in hwy traffic...

american drivers speed up to pass you - canadian drivers let you pass

i learned to drive aggressively in US. blush.gif

HOWEVER, whenever i visit my hubby, his town follow the 30 mph speed limit to the T. when we first started dating, he had to continuously remind me to keep on the speed limit... I felt like grandma driver



coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-03-30 23:14:00
CanadaWeird Things Americans Have Said To/Asked Me
my american family came to Canada last week. and they didnt know what to do with all the coins. They called them "TOKENS". it was funny to hear the word in a sentence when they had to pay the cabbie and it was their last day in canada and my friend had a handful of toonies and loonies and we probably gave the guy over $10 in tip just cuz they wanted to get rid of it.
coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-03-28 23:11:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK3 FAMILY - HANGOUT, week of March 09
ok so since this is the K3 thread maybe my question is better answered in this thread:

i feel like the CR1 is going to take longer than my K3. I may have to do the K3 route as I probably wont have a job by June. Does anyone know how long does it take so I can start working in US if i enter with K3? I know I have to file adjustment of status (once I enter as my 2nd year of marriage is march 2010 and i read that you have to file it asap @ POE).Then file EAD & SSN. Everyone is saying it cost more money in the future. Can someone tell me whats the inconvenient part about it other than paying $1k for the AOS?


coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-03-10 13:16:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK3 FAMILY - HANGOUT, week of March 16
i have to say i still feel greatful that everything has been ok @ my part. (except for the part my cr1 process have been weird and delayed.. so i decided to abandon that as i got sent the DS3032 twice and considered what other weird stuff comes up before I pay any CR1 fees & thought about the agony). Others have a tougher situation as i do cuz you guys probably do not see your partner all the time. But im impressed at how well everyone are posting all the time and keeping up with everyone. i know i dont post all that much compared to others but all your comments have helped me educate myself in the whole process and make the best decision (at least i think i am making the best decision.lol)

Edited by borderdriver, 16 March 2009 - 11:37 PM.

coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-03-16 23:36:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK3 FAMILY - HANGOUT, week of March 16
i finally decided to go with k3 process. i cant wait anymore and just getting irritated. i just cant stand waiting around. too much stress. my husband and i did the pros and cons of k3 vs cr1 this weekend and cr1 is so simple and k3 is so much more complicated but had wayyyy more pros. in my situation, my employer wants me out cuz he's such a douche so k3 it is. i'm looking forward to the 3 months or so of not working. it sucks not to make money but at this point all i care about is joining my husband. the long distance thing is getting really old.
coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-03-16 23:22:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMARCH APPROVAL's, Let's do NVC together
i decided to go with K3 instead of CR1. Do i need to notify NVC? my interview is on april 9 for K3 and i have received the AOS fee bill and packet IV bill. do i just ignore it?
coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-04-01 23:25:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMARCH APPROVAL's, Let's do NVC together
i dont think i've hit AP yet. and i already have an interview date. So does that mean I could hit AP on my interview or when i adjust my status?
coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-03-18 22:37:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMARCH APPROVAL's, Let's do NVC together
QUOTE
Talk about confusion
I just received back to back 2 emails form NVC
1 with attachment Letter dated march 7 request to pay the IV bill

the other one attached Letter dated today with IV package instructions
Something is seriously wrong with their email system


Wow. I dont even know what to say to that but I wish I could do something to make your problem go away!

Im not sure if anyone is getting any good news. I havent called NVC all day b/c i forgot my phone at home. I guess i got a break from them. But, I dont understand why my DS3032 have been acknowledged on Monday but no DS230 generated and AOS bill hasnt been generated as well? unsure.gif is this normal?
coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-03-12 20:39:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMARCH APPROVAL's, Let's do NVC together
aww that's cute. your husband is actually pitching in the work. im one of the few that has to do 99% of the immigration stuff. my hubby gets overwhelmed easily and starts getting pissy so i have to take the work away before he loses it.
coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-03-10 23:22:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMARCH APPROVAL's, Let's do NVC together
QUOTE
Cool!! Its a tough decision in terms of which one to go after CR1 or K-3. The only thing to watch out for is that if you follow the CR-1, and pay the fees, you will lose that money if you end up doing the K-3. The fees for the K-3 are different then the fees for the CR-1 that are paid at NVC.


OH YA! i never thought about that. oh man. i have 1 more thing to add on the decision list. headbonk.gif

Edited by borderdriver, 10 March 2009 - 10:38 PM.

coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-03-10 22:37:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMARCH APPROVAL's, Let's do NVC together
QUOTE
At this point, you should try to get your case complete ASAP, so that you will receive an early May interview date.

With NVC, do not pay anything unless the bills have been generated, and can be confirmed by an operator. Do not send any document until the status of the bills can be confirmed by an operator. Lastly, don't send them any additional documents outside of the two packages, unless specifically asked for by the NVC. Otherwise it will delay your case.


Ok will do. Im trying to get this over and done with. A May interview is what I'm hoping for but my cr1 interview is at Montreal and im in Vancouver. so who knows. A june interview would be ok too. At this point, i've lost my patience with waiting so either K3 or CR1 would be fine whichever goes fast. unless the interviews are a month away from each other then i would go with CR1.

ya im babbling. im going to stop now

Edited by borderdriver, 10 March 2009 - 10:27 PM.

coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-03-10 22:27:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMARCH APPROVAL's, Let's do NVC together
QUOTE (queuedup @ Mar 10 2009, 07:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (borderdriver @ Mar 10 2009, 10:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUESTION: i am confused blink.gif

Is the AOS fee bill sent the same time as the DS3032?

b/c i got my ds3032 by email and they got it the next business day in the mail. I am waiting for my AOS bill but i thought they come it at the same time. One of the rep said ds3032 has to be received to generate the AOS bill. i called a second time and another rep said I shouldve received the AOS bill with the ds3032. So she said she sent a note to the supervisor to email me the AOS fee bill asap. Im so confused. sheesh.


AOS BIll and DS-3032 are generated at the same time.
Once you pay the AOS Bill and the status is paid, you can submit the I-864 package.
Once the DS-3032 is accepted, the IV bill is generated, once the IV bill is Paid and the status is Paid, you can submit the DS-230 package.

The AOS and DS-230 tracks work in parallel at NVC.

Good Luck!!!


thanks QUE. That's crystal clear.
I cant believe it..... i lost a couple of days. this sucks! i'm totally going to put a move on NVC.

coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-03-10 21:55:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMARCH APPROVAL's, Let's do NVC together
QUESTION: i am confused blink.gif

Is the AOS fee bill sent the same time as the DS3032?

b/c i got my ds3032 by email and they got it the next business day in the mail. I am waiting for my AOS bill but i thought they come it at the same time. One of the rep said ds3032 has to be received to generate the AOS bill. i called a second time and another rep said I shouldve received the AOS bill with the ds3032. So she said she sent a note to the supervisor to email me the AOS fee bill asap. Im so confused. sheesh.
coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-03-10 21:31:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMARCH APPROVAL's, Let's do NVC together
I feel like its one of those days... I thought it is going to go fast once the approval for I-130 is done but i feel like it is taking light years for me to do everything. maybe im just to eager or i'm just not aggressive enough when I call NVC.

So... I sent my DS3032 on Friday. (i tried emailing them my DS3032 but the automated message that they received my email never came up and I tried 3 different emails. urgh) So I decided to send the form when I visited my hubby and sent it as Priority mail. I checked the tracking info and they received it yesterday. I called @ the end of the day and my AOS bill hasnt been generated yet. so how long does NVC take to generate the AOS bill? or how long does it typically take to enter the DS3032 info in their system?

Also i feel like the CR1 is going to take longer than my K3. I may have to do the K3 route as I probably wont have a job by June. Does anyone know how long does it take so I can start working in US if i enter with K3? I know I have to file adjustment of status (once I enter as my 2nd year of marriage is march 2010 and i read that you have to file it asap @ POE).Then file EAD & SSN. Everyone is saying it cost more money in the future. Can someone tell me whats the inconvenient part about it other than paying $1k for the AOS?

coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-03-10 11:03:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMARCH APPROVAL's, Let's do NVC together
QUOTE (esposadetucho @ Mar 6 2009, 07:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
question:
Are there instructions on how to obtain the police report in the packet 3?

and is the packet in English or Spanish or both?


I went to the Embassy Info page. the info on my consulate had links to pictures of the documents that is received.

Edited by borderdriver, 06 March 2009 - 10:51 AM.

coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-03-06 10:50:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMARCH APPROVAL's, Let's do NVC together
Received my DS3032 via email this morning. I guess I dont have to tell them the letter got lost in the mail. Im going to email it back & express mail it.

Hope everyone else receives good news today.
coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-03-06 10:22:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMARCH APPROVAL's, Let's do NVC together
QUOTE (ArubaDolphin @ Mar 5 2009, 10:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (borderdriver @ Mar 6 2009, 02:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
wow this is getting to be serious. lol. yeah he was going to call irs tomorrow. maybe i'll just get him to talk to his HR dept. and find out nonchalantly about his 2006 W2. lol. I think he shouldve received one as he started work sept 2006. but he said he doesnt remember getting one that's why he didnt do his taxes. (?)

so let me get this straight. I shouldnt get him to call IRS. He doesnt have his 2006 W2. so I should submit a letter why there is no 2006 tax return? I have no idea what we would put on the letter


Just state he was not working so no Taxes!


Wouldnt that contradict his employment letter?
coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-03-06 02:02:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMARCH APPROVAL's, Let's do NVC together
wow this is getting to be serious. lol. yeah he was going to call irs tomorrow. maybe i'll just get him to talk to his HR dept. and find out nonchalantly about his 2006 W2. lol. I think he shouldve received one as he started work sept 2006. but he said he doesnt remember getting one that's why he didnt do his taxes. (?)

so let me get this straight. I shouldnt get him to call IRS. He doesnt have his 2006 W2. so I should submit a letter why there is no 2006 tax return? I have no idea what we would put on the letter

Edited by borderdriver, 06 March 2009 - 01:52 AM.

coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-03-06 01:49:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMARCH APPROVAL's, Let's do NVC together
i called yesterday, they said they just had time to look @ it Tuesday and i'll get one soon. I called again today and the lady said im getting emailed 1 soon. who knows...

anyways, i just talked to my hubby and he doesnt remember filing a 2006 tax return. is that going to be a problem? He started his current job on Sept 2006 (so he shouldve received a W-2 for 2006) im worried this is going to cause us problems. blah!
coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-03-06 01:31:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMARCH APPROVAL's, Let's do NVC together
QUOTE (ArubaDolphin @ Mar 5 2009, 10:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (borderdriver @ Mar 6 2009, 01:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks Arubadolphin.

? it took NVC 1 day to generate your DS3032? Im so jealous!

I have 99% of my docs. I just need my husband's pay stubs and print out the forms to be signed and i see my husband every weekend so im thankful i have that benefit.

Oh wait. i only have 2 fed tax return as my husband didn't work 3 years back. is it ok to have only 2 fed tax returns? (there are 3 areas to fill out on the affidavit?) He is well above the poverty income.

Do you have 2008 included, if not i would recommend you to file that one too, even if you mail it out the same day
that would make tree
if not have a letter stating why you don't have 3
Just in case, so they have the info at hand and not request it from you and delay you more

Yeah I got lucky, but now I am mayorly stuck so, Don't be too Jealous
Lucky you
I miss my husband haven't seen him in over 1 month last time he was here for a week and then 5 month absent prior to that
HE is the USC


I actually have 2008 & 2007. I dont have 2006. He was in between jobs. And not very organized. (men.. sigh). So I guess i can have him do up a letter (i mean me do up a letter for him.lol). He is american and i'm canadian. we are only 5 hours away. Im getting sick of the LD.
coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-03-06 01:08:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMARCH APPROVAL's, Let's do NVC together
Thanks Arubadolphin.

? it took NVC 1 day to generate your DS3032? Im so jealous!

I have 99% of my docs. I just need my husband's pay stubs and print out the forms to be signed and i see my husband every weekend so im thankful i have that benefit.

Oh wait. i only have 2 fed tax return as my husband didnt work 3 years back. is it ok to have only 2 fed tax returns? (there are 3 areas to fill out on the affidavit?) He is well above the poverty income.
coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-03-06 00:57:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMARCH APPROVAL's, Let's do NVC together
Aw. you will get there. just hang tight. you've waited this long, how long could it get eh?

I just cant wait for my DS3032 to be generated. some people get theirs in 3 days. I wish mine gets sent this week.

Edited by borderdriver, 06 March 2009 - 12:34 AM.

coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-03-06 00:33:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMARCH APPROVAL's, Let's do NVC together
QUOTE (ArubaDolphin @ Mar 5 2009, 09:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
AM I ALLOUD TO JOIN TO
I AM STILL STUCK AT NVC for 30 days NOW


wow..30 days... do you know why?
coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-03-06 00:26:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMARCH APPROVAL's, Let's do NVC together
I got approved Feb 26 for both I-130 & K-3 smile.gifsmile.gif
I talked to NVC today cuz i was confused why they dont have my K3 on the automated service, they said my K3 left NVC on March 3 to my consulate. woohoo. But I asked them about my CR-1 and they said they just got on it on Tuesday (due to Snow Storm) so they said they will send me an email soon. i dont know. Im just hoping my CR-1 is faster than K3. *crosses fingers*

Edited by borderdriver, 06 March 2009 - 12:05 AM.

coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-03-06 00:05:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresabout notice of action
I'm in the same situation as the petitioners above. We received the I-797C but there was no Chicago Lockbox transfer notice. I want to file a I-129F petition for my wife but we don't have that transfer notice.
coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2008-12-06 13:58:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAttn approved K3 applicants
Oh I dont need Advance Parole? that would be a relief as I live 5 hours from the border and would like to visit my family often

I thought you need that when you file AOS as you cannot cross the border if your application is in process?

I think I will take #2 as well. It would give me 7-8 months break from filing and all my necessary forms/medical/etc are still going to be good & eligible. It would be awesome if EAD is processed faster too. extra bonus for me


Thanks for the replies.

I also didnt know #2 was an option until recently. I thought I had to file AOS right away. but I msg'd some VJ'ers and they said they are happy with #2.
coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-03-31 23:09:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAttn approved K3 applicants
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coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-03-31 10:50:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAttn approved K3 applicants
So my husband and i are torn about what to do after I move. I'm looking for insights from K3 applicants. It seems there are a lot of K1's and CR1's on VJ but less K3'ers. So I just want to find out what other K3's are planning ahead when they move. I have been married just over a year and hopefully approved on my April interview. I will be moving on May 1st and torn between the two:

1. are you planning to file for AOS right after POE along with EAD & Advance parole to receive 2 yr GC ($1010)... then lift conditions 2 years later($545)?

or

2. file EAD first ($340) and waiting until 90 days before your 2nd year marriage then filing AOS ($1010) to receive the 10 yr GC? --- possibly(?) renewing EAD (more $$$) if AOS isnt approved before EAD expires

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coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-03-30 22:50:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 Visa? Or IR1/CR1 visa ?
if the wait isnt long for CR1 at your consulate, then go for it. I'm in Canada and I chose K3 b/c it was faster.
coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-04-10 11:08:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 Question
no you dont have to pay the CR1 fees. you can just ignore it and continue with your K3. good luck.
coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-04-10 11:02:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionTrying to figure out I-864, household, child support, and poverty income?
Another question. My husband was not working 3 years ago. Do I really need to send 3 previous tax returns? He only has the last 2 years. I know it says "send the most 3 years if we benefit from it" and on Part 25 on I-864, there are underlines to fill out the income for the last 3 years. So i just dont want to make a mistake and prolong the process. Can anyone give me an answer?


coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-03-04 00:08:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionTrying to figure out I-864, household, child support, and poverty income?
thanks a lot. That guide is helpful
coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-02-27 14:07:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionTrying to figure out I-864, household, child support, and poverty income?
thanks! I really like VJ. Takes the stess level down.

Btw, I also read that you can pay AOS bill online but dont you have to send the affidavit with the bill?
coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-02-27 12:57:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionTrying to figure out I-864, household, child support, and poverty income?
I don't either. But I read on other postings that the Petitioner got the document notorized??? maybe someone else knows a definite answer to this.
coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-02-27 11:37:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionTrying to figure out I-864, household, child support, and poverty income?
Thank you both. For the longest time I thought the incomes were based on net until i read some more posting. I was getting worried as the 2009 Poverty Guideline came out and incomes increased.

Heres the link for 2009 Poverty Guideline if anyone is interested: http://www.uscis.gov...form/I-864P.pdf

Another question, its an easy one.

Does it matter if my husband gets the I-864 notorized at the bank? or does he have to go to a notary or an attorney?

I'm from Canada so I never knew the bank can certify documents b/c we do not do that here. Apparently you can in US. He is from Washington State.


coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-02-27 11:13:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionTrying to figure out I-864, household, child support, and poverty income?
Bare with me as I am new at posting. VJ has been very helpful but I hit a snag and i am so confused. My husband who is the sponsor received NOA2. I live in Canada and excited to get the noa2. (yay!) But, I am the Organized one of the relationship and have been carefully figuring things out from the beginning so I can explain it to my husband w/o confusing him. Just trying to prepare the documents so everything flows smoothly. I hope someone can help me with these questions based on Affidavit of Support Form.

1. My husband is paying child support (child lives with mom). On Part 5, #21.d, does he fill the box for "if you have dependent children, enter the number here"?

2. If he fills out Part 5 #21.d, does that mean on Part 6, #24.b, he has to add him on the list?

3. If I am correct with the 2 above questions, does that mean his poverty income is for household of 3?

4. and i know i've seen it in other posts, but while I am on this topic, i just want to confirm that the income is based on "gross"?

Thanks for any help

ps. feel free to moving this to the right forum. I am a newbie.
coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-02-27 01:28:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionpolice clearance report from Vancouver...need to find checklist
OK nevermind. I found the checklist on VJ. tongue.gif

If anyone wants to see documents required from Vancouver Consulate, follow link:

http://www.visajourn...p;cty=Vancouver
coldwatersurfFemaleCanada2009-03-04 23:35:00