Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Canada	U-pack moving questions	Thanks everyone for your responses about U-pack. Because of all the hassle they're giving me though, I'm going with a mover. It's about $300 more, but, I won't have to deal with them, I won't have to load or unpack or rent a u-haul since there is no option of them leaving a relocube at my house. And they seem to be quite clueless about the process with border crossing since they claimed I have to sign over power of attorney to someone else to ship it on my behalf... So off I go to other moving threads to get more info on the 3299. Thanks!	Daly	Female	Canada	2008-06-06 10:57:00
Canada	U-pack moving questions	Hiya, I do have a few questions about upack if anyone has used it to move to the US. I know I can't have my stuff cleared past the border until I'm in the country with my visa activated (booo!) so I'm curious as to how people got around that, or dealt with it, and what were your ups or downs with your decision for it? So far, it looks I may have to sign the paperwork in advance, get on a plane. Once I'm in US, ask my family to load all my stuff (already neatly piled) into a uhaul to drag to upack and load to be shipped to me. I'm just hoping that's a possible option, else I have to load it the day I jump on the plane later that evening (or early next morning) As much as I would LOVE to use a moving company, sadly most of the ones I called are out of my price range, or refuse to move someone less than 2000 lbs. - Daly, she who hates moving	Daly	Female	Canada	2008-06-02 14:29:00
Canada	Happy Canada Day!!	5/10 canadian 6/10 american. ahh... shame. I dunno about you guys, but this is my first canada day in US. (First week in US actually.) Ironically, my SO is taking me to Fuddruckers (was a huge part of my childhood growing up before the chain closed up in my hometown.) I'm wondering if I can make a poutine there somehow. ;_; And I do have to try to answer Spirit Alight's survey... Does any of Britney's or Micheal Jackson's marriages count? Edited by Daly, 01 July 2008 - 02:58 PM.	Daly	Female	Canada	2008-07-01 14:58:00
Canada	POE Experience	QUOTE (BH45 @ Jul 1 2008, 02:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> They stamped my I-94 Employment Unauthorized. Is that normal? They actually stamped an "unauthorized" on your passport's attached I-94? I think mine got stamped as unauthorized for the portion of the card that they kept, but the three officers and I did have an exchange about why JFK used to give out stamps but not other places. I wasn't supposed to get a stamp anyway, so no biggie. It just means getting a bit more creative in keeping myself sane.	Daly	Female	Canada	2008-07-01 14:43:00
Canada	What do you just HAVE to bring back on a trip to Canada?	Cheezies, thinlicious, clodhoppers, canadian Heinz ketchup and old dutch ketchup chips. Though, I do like to buy Lush stuff as well since it is a bit cheaper in Canada than US. Unfortunately, I won't be able to go for awhile, so for my wedding in november, I've asked several canadian guests to load their luggage full of cheezies for me :3	Daly	Female	Canada	2008-07-01 21:27:00
Canada	where did you first meet? online vs in person	Matt and I belonged to a interactive group fanfiction site for Final Fantasy 7 back in 1997. We talked a lot, wrote together, went from game to game together (Eve, City of Heroes, Achaea, etc.) Finally met in person four years later and had been dating 3 years online then. And now we've known each other for 10 years and just celebrated our 8 year anniversary.	Daly	Female	Canada	2008-07-01 15:07:00
Canada	The Canadian Accent	QUOTE (Ontarkie @ Jul 11 2008, 12:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I know what ya mean i keep getting the its ok you dont need to take them off. Then they go on to say we dont have the snow or mud to deal with here like you do in Canada. Ok maybe no snow but theres dirt and all kinds of ####### when you walk out that door. God it drives me nuts, I find its just plain rude to walk in someones house and not take off your shoes. Yes, I take off my shoes all the time, regardless of whose house I'm in. People rarely say anything and I think it's because they can't tell what kind of Asian I am. Best excuse I have for any weird behaviour is to say it's part of my culture... they don't know if it's canadian or my yellow heritage, but it makes them go "aahh" even though they really don't get it. One time though, I saw Matt lying on the duvet of the bed with his shoes on. He was just asking for an international incident. :S Edited by Daly, 11 July 2008 - 01:25 PM.	Daly	Female	Canada	2008-07-11 13:23:00
Canada	What NOT to say to a USA border Agent!	Oh man, I love the agent stories. My husband visited me back in 2002, then in 2007 to propose. On his 2007 visit, they asked him "Have you been to Canada before?" "Yes." Then proceeded to ask that same question three more times till the guy said, "Ok, I'm not dealing with this" and sent him to secondary. What had happened was that when he visited before, they hadn't stamped his passport, but apparently there was record of it on the computer or something. Matt said the secondary agent look absolutely baffled as to why he was there.	Daly	Female	Canada	2008-07-11 13:06:00
Canada	Have you gained weight since moving to the U.S.?	So far I've been losing weight, 15 lbs since I arrived in June, which is the lightest I've been in 6 years. I've dropped my old bad habits of emotional eating, not exercising and my usual sulking of being unhappy. Plus, in the wintertime back in Canada, I usually gain weight in winter because of not being able to run or swim as much. Not so much here, which I absolutely love. I've also helped the hubby drop 30 lbs. His parents noticed it immediately and thanked me for the positive impact I've had on him. I force him to go running with me, and we've also gotten back into ballroom dancing 3 times a week. Then there's the dog, which we take to the park or go for long walks with. Besides the change in activity, moving here's changed how I eat. We only eat out once a week, and when we do, I usually bring a bento box with me to fill up if the restaurant we go to runs out of take home boxes. I can only eat about 1/3 of the massive meals that restaurants give. I also still cook the same foods I did back home too. My weight'll probably sink to a healthier range. I wasn't living very healthy in Canada. I rarely ever exercised, I was depressed, lazy, couldn't portion my food properly. Two of the biggest motivators for me has been the hubby being with me, and the promise of a new clothing wardrobe once I drop 3-4 more sizes. Yesiree... nothing motivates me quite like shopping. Has anyone noticed a difference in quality and brands from TJmaxx versus Winners? I'm convinced Winners gets the leftovers that TJmaxx customers don't want.	Daly	Female	Canada	2008-12-03 13:46:00
Canada	AOS interview - medical examination	Hey, fellow Canucks. I recently got a request for an AOS interview and am going through the checklist. One of the items is: "a completed medical examination (Form I-693) and vaccination supplement in a sealed envelope (unless already submitted.) I saw on the guides that for K1's who've medical examination within the past year as required for the nonimmigrant fiancé(e) visa, you only need to submit a vaccination supplement (I-693A), not the entire medical report. But It's officially now over one year since I've had the medical report (March 17th, 2009). Do I have to go through another examination, or does whatever I've submitted count? Has anyone had this particular situation? Thanks in advance.	Daly	Female	Canada	2009-03-17 23:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Immigrant Paperwork Backs Up At DHS	QUOTE (ANJING @ Nov 22 2007, 08:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> http://www.washingto...isrc=newsletter 16 to 18 months for citizenship? ::faint:: Oh well, I just want in the door first.	Daly	Female	Canada	2007-11-22 11:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	How Often Do You Refresh the USCIS Page?!	I check every time I turn on the computer, I check the status. So, 1-3 times per day. It doesn't help that it's the homepage that loads up when I open firefox.	Daly	Female	Canada	2007-12-16 02:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Guess What?!	Congrats! Best wishes on the rest of the journey being smooth.	Daly	Female	Canada	2007-12-19 13:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September Filers!	Just got back from Vancouver, I have my visa and met 2 other VJers there. Will post the full review on my timeline later. But, phew, long journey. :3	Daly	Female	Canada	2008-05-29 00:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September Filers!	Congrats to the newest approvals from CSC! Woot woot! And the rest of you will be joining us soon!!	Daly	Female	Canada	2008-02-06 02:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September Filers!	QUOTE (mox @ Feb 1 2008, 11:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congratulations!!!! zomg your NOA1 and my NOA1 are receipted the exact same day! Woot! Maybe yours is next!	Daly	Female	Canada	2008-02-01 12:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September Filers!	O_O;;; Checked the USCIS page yesterday, said there was a touch. First one ever. Checked my e-mail today, apparently that touch was an approval, they just didn't bother updating the system. Woot! All us september filers can see the end soon! XD	Daly	Female	Canada	2008-02-01 12:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September Filers!	QUOTE (sofia2009 @ Dec 17 2007, 12:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello i'm newbie!! How can you see the status "Touched"?What is supposed to mean status being "Touched"?Thanks! Any response will greatly appreciate! When you log into the USCIS website, it'll show your case number in one column, and a "last updated" date in the next column over. If that date changes, it's a day your file has been touched. It just means that someone either moved your file, went through it, or even scratched their back with. It's not neccessarily an indication of getting closer to approval. But, it is a good indicator for us getting ready to go crazy every time it changes. Edited by Daly, 17 December 2007 - 01:31 PM.	Daly	Female	Canada	2007-12-17 13:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September Filers!	QUOTE (Bobalouie @ Dec 14 2007, 09:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (TheATeam @ Dec 14 2007, 12:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I love the number 13!! I'll take the 13th! I got a calendar printed out with everyones name and date chosen, so Good luck to us all, and I hope we all get NOA2 before the 7th Haha, so no one's claiming anything before the 7th? Booo!	Daly	Female	Canada	2007-12-14 11:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September Filers!	Hmm... I'm guessing 11th. But, if the 7th wins, I'm not going to complain. :3	Daly	Female	Canada	2007-12-13 19:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September Filers!	QUOTE (mox @ Dec 2 2007, 05:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> @Daly: What could you possibly bring from Canada that we don't already have here? We have hockey now, you know! (sorry, just trying to live up to the dumb American stereotype...) I'm thinking of hoarding crazy amounts of Shreddies, Clodhoppers, Rocky Mountain Soap products and some local homemade canuck stuffs. That's all that comes to mind so far. And no worries about the American stereotype; My USC keeps reminding me that canadian bacon is available there as well as indoor ice rinks for emergency re-Canadianize moments.	Daly	Female	Canada	2007-12-02 21:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September Filers!	Ah December... boo. I'm holding up by drowning my sorrows in egg nog and crazy coloured christmas-y cereal. I've actually been making a list as to how to enjoy my possibly last Canadian christmas in awhile. So far, that list consists of stuff to buy and bring with me when I move.	Daly	Female	Canada	2007-12-02 17:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September Filers!	QUOTE (TheATeam @ Oct 30 2007, 10:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> NOA1 came in the mail yesterday! WOOHOO! Congrats!!! Now for the NOA2 waiting game. *sulk* But still, it's reason to celebrate!	Daly	Female	Canada	2007-10-30 10:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September Filers!	QUOTE (Jeraly @ Sep 23 2007, 06:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It does annoy me even now because those three weeks could have really helped as we have our wedding booked for 11th Feb!!! But at the end of the day like you say, it is all water under the bridge and we can't change anything - we just have to get on with things Lol, I know what you mean. I want to plan stuff too, but I can't because I have no guarantees to get the visa by then. And then I think also "But that's ___ weeks more I have to spend without him!" ::resumes sulking:: Oh well, we'll all hang in there and cross our fingers.	Daly	Female	Canada	2007-09-23 12:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September Filers!	QUOTE (StillThePrettiest @ Sep 23 2007, 03:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> TWO returns, Daly?! what on earth happened?! The first time, they said there was no cheque attached which I found hard to believe since Matt made a fuss checking to see if he had enough funds before mailing it off. He got an attached letter stating what amount to pay. So he sent it off again. Second time, they sent it back that it didn't follow the new increase in fees which wasn't mentioned in the letter attached before. :S But, now it's just water under the bridge, but still... a month lost because of both returns. *sulk*	Daly	Female	Canada	2007-09-23 05:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September Filers!	Hello, hello! I think I count as as september filer. Originally sent August 3rd, received two returns (grrr!) Resent on Aug 31st, cheque cashed on the Sept 15th and NOA1 received on the 18th. Strangest thing is the letter states it was received and filed as of August 13th, but the online case check states September 13th. :S Either way though, it's received. Let's all stay sane through this stressful process.	Daly	Female	Canada	2007-09-23 00:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Packet returned twice :S	Thanks everyone for your replies. I'll ask him to use personal check so we can see when it's processed, and I'll keep my fingers crossed. Hopefully it goes through this time.	Daly	Female	Canada	2007-08-27 10:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Packet returned twice :S	Ugh, so my fiancee returned back to California after visiting me for a week for my brother's wedding to find the K-1 application packet on his doorstep, returned again. Last time, they told him he didn't include the fee payment like he was supposed to (he did though) and the document stated he needs to include a cheque of $170 (we got that after the increase date) and now my fiance's flipping out because this is the second delay so far and it's been almost two months since we first tried filing. It's difficult to not tear my hair out and I think you all can relate with your own rejections. I'm just irate that the document they'd send out with the first rejected pack says the fees are $170 and makes no mention of the increase. The couriers must be happy to have our service if we still haven't gotten the first packet read through entirely. I'm just wondering if there's anything else to stop us from even getting the packet looked at. Do they accept personal checks, or is it supposed to be bank money orders? Thanks in advance.	Daly	Female	Canada	2007-08-27 10:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Lengthy visits while waiting	QUOTE (RumRunner @ Nov 2 2007, 01:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> How are others getting the time and money to visit for 30, 60 or even 90 days? I know legally UK and Canadians can visit easily for long periods of time legally, but how are people doing it time and money wise? Maybe this is too private of a subject but I'm wondering if people who can do the very long stays do not need to work (i.e. wealthy), are students between semesters, unemployed, working legally in the others country, student in the others country, etc.? Well, early on in my relationship with my fiancee we only got to see each other once a year for usually 1-4 months during the summer when university's out. As for money, I just shopped around for cheap flights, signed up for frequent flyer stuff and also set up a "California or Bust" fund to accept as a gift instead of actual xmas or birthday gifts. XD. But, can't do that anymore since I'm not a desperate university student anymore, and that means less time. The last time I visited him was only for 1 1/2 weeks. But I understand what you mean about being able to visit with jobs and life in general getting in the way. He has the full-time job and can't visit me until he gets enough for a week (february most likely...booo) and I'm almost certain I'm gonna get grilled again at the airport by US officials and this time possibly turned away, so it's all on him. I guess the best thing to do would be to save up some vacation time and piggy back it with a mandatory vacation period, like a july shutdown or xmas/new year's.	Daly	Female	Canada	2007-11-04 01:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Approved!!!	Congratulations and best wishes for a speedy interview date!	Daly	Female	Canada	2007-11-21 12:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Entrance without K-1 being activated?	Thanks for all the replies, really helpful.	Daly	Female	Canada	2007-12-02 17:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Entrance without K-1 being activated?	I have a question on behalf of my fiance in US who doesn't want to go through "two weddings." (Legal then a nicely planned ceremony a few months later for our families to attend.) Once we're approved for a K-1, if I enter the US, does the K-1 have to be activated for the trip right after it's issued? He wants me to enter to work out wedding plans for four months down the line, return to Canada to wait a bit, then fly back to US at a date closer to the wedding to finally activate the K-1. Is that allowed, or does the K-1 have to be used right away? I honestly hope the answer is that it has to be right away, because I hate the idea of having to be apart from him again and playing the waiting game again.	Daly	Female	Canada	2007-12-02 09:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Fiance's Reaction to process	Mine's impatient and a bit sulky over the whole process. I stay optimistic every single day when I obsessively check the status on USCIS, meanwhile, he can't look at it because it would drive him crazy.	Daly	Female	Canada	2007-12-16 02:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	People just dont get it, do they?	I understand completely what you mean. Like you said though, people really just don't get it. They can't unless they go through it. I think part of that reason is because the slow progress isn't something that is as tangible as say a bank account growing with savings, or the pregnancy bump growing. Also, all the info they get is what we tell them and what they perceive based on whether or not we've got the stiff upper lip. When people do say that they hate being a few days away from their SO, yes, it does hit a delicate nerve because I think all of us here would easily trade the months we've had for those few days. That being said, if they traded with us... I don't think they'd be doing as well as some of us might are. As frustrating as it is, once this whole wait is over, it'll be well worth it. And, I think all of us are really lucky that we have this forum where other people go through the same thing. ::pats:: We'll all hang in there. And don't let those people get you down.	Daly	Female	Canada	2007-12-02 23:04:00
Canada	2011 tax package	Alright so I got my package today, I worked in canada jan to end of july 2011. I moved to usa in aug 2011 cr1, I have no income in usa or a job . I've always filed my taxes as single and aswell as my wife did, been married since feb 2010. Now I have to file for my End taxes for canada T1 tax form. Do I have to file taxes for the us? since I lived in canada for more then the 183 days of the year and I have no job or Income in the us. Do I file as single on the T1 tax form, because my wife never lived in canada and has no SIN # Just alittle confused about the whole thing. any ideas would help	DanielK	Male	Canada	2012-01-06 16:20:00
Canada	T1 exit tax return	I want to file my final tax return for canada, 100% of my income in 2011 was in canada. my wife an american , never lived or worked in canada along with no SIN card, how would I go about filing as married for my return.	DanielK	Male	Canada	2012-03-05 21:27:00
Canada	The IRS/CRA Income Tax Thread	I need alittle insight, I worked and lived in canada in 2011 until aug 4th when i moved to the us on a cr1 visa I have not worked in the us in 2011 , do I have to file a taxes with IRS or just do my T1 Tax form in canada. Along with the T1 form is there any other forms I need. My wife is a USC and works. My wife never lived in canada or worked there, so she does not have a SSN card. Do we Just file as single for last year so everything doesn't get messed up? We married in 2010 and filed as single for the 2010 taxes, does it matter?.	DanielK	Male	Canada	2012-01-09 15:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	letter sent on july 17th	QUOTE (ScottThuy @ Aug 3 2009, 08:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (DanielK @ Aug 3 2009, 09:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Anh map @ Aug 3 2009, 08:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Have you moved since you filed? she moved but had the address forwarded to the new place so that all mail sent to the old place would be sent to the new house, then last week she changed the address online to the new address.Today she got the notice in the mail of change of address. it can take some time for forwarded mail to get there and the RFE may be a "do not forward" parcel. In that case it would be returned undeliverable... As I said earlier.. if it isn't there this week.. call... alright if its not at her place this week I will have her phone and check on whats going on.	DanielK	Male	Canada	2009-08-03 20:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	letter sent on july 17th	QUOTE (Anh map @ Aug 3 2009, 08:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Have you moved since you filed? she moved but had the address forwarded to the new place so that all mail sent to the old place would be sent to the new house, then last week she changed the address online to the new address.Today she got the notice in the mail of change of address.	DanielK	Male	Canada	2009-08-03 20:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	letter sent on july 17th	QUOTE (Bobby_Umit @ Aug 3 2009, 08:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (DanielK @ Aug 3 2009, 09:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> On July 17, 2009, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the requested information. This case will be in suspense until we receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once we receive the requested evidence or information and make a decision on the case, you will be notified by mail. aug 3 and still no letter in the mail. what should we do , wait or phone ? If I'm not mistaken, doesn't it say they can take up to 60 days to make a decision after they get the info back? the thing is that we haven't recevied the letter yet that they sent in the first place, I just got that notice in my email on the 17th , nothing since	DanielK	Male	Canada	2009-08-03 20:30:00