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CanadaPostcard Exchange!
Got the postcard from ashenflowers, Very nice picture, I so want to visit there now haha
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-06-24 21:36:00
CanadaPostcard Exchange!
Sent my postcard out on monday so It should be there soon :P
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-06-10 16:57:00
CanadaPostcard Exchange!
I got My awesome postcard on friday from Ant, I will try to post it in the next little while. It was homemade, a beautiful picture of her front yard. It made me want to make my postcards better hehe. Thanks :) Still waiting for collins to say she received mine.
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-05-24 13:30:00
CanadaPostcard Exchange!
I sent The may postcard out this morning. I was ready and waiting for the name till today hehe. Seems Toronto actually has a few places to find postcards at, a tiny mall book store and a tiny little post office both carry a variety of nice post cards. Hope it gets there quickly :)
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-05-09 13:37:00
CanadaPostcard Exchange!
when we sending them this month??
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-05-06 11:22:00
CanadaPostcard Exchange!
I got a postcard like two weeks ago but a secret sender
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-05-04 12:22:00
CanadaPostcard Exchange!
I sent mine out today sorry its late.it took forever to find a postcard, funny thing was I got it this morning while we were buying a car. The sales guy gave my son a cool one and I went and bought a few sooo it has a car on it lol I will find much better for next month I'm on the hunt.
Yourll know its my card cause the car turns different colors
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-04-17 19:33:00
CanadaPostcard Exchange!
Sending Mine out Thursday, Have to find a place that sells post cards around here.
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-04-13 07:41:00
CanadaPostcard Exchange!

Canadiandggal-Lol...Me too...
I like to see people who are commonly connected in some way or other,
(now you see why I hang around the VJ Canada forum quite often....lol..)
Lol..I didn't like the mega-city merge either....
But when I said North York..Everyone thought I meant New York....
So I found it easier to say...Toronto....
And I'm pretty sure that everyone knows where Toronto is....
Lol....But now that I'm New York State....Everyone thinks it's New York City...(but it isn't)......
Lol..Wait until you get a postcard from me...It gets even worse....lol....People think I'm from.....(you'll have to see)...
Hope you get to the USA soon too...Btw, which state are you moving to when you get here?

By the way, as for the Toronto/North York...Actually, I preferred the way it was before North York..
Yes...Even North York was 'big' compared to the small towns/neighbourhoods it was before...
Small Town/Neighbourhoods--->North York (and 6 other Toronto cities)--->Toronto (1 big mega-city)...:)

Confusing, isn't it? But yes, North York got swallowed up and became Toronto..Sad, really.....:(
You (and others) can read some more about North York/Toronto here....
http://en.wikipedia....h_York,_Ontario
And about Toronto Neighbourhoods here..
http://en.wikipedia....oods_in_Toronto
And it's interesting too, you can write to someone in Toronto, using 3 different cities/town names, and it will still get there!
For example, you can write to someone in Town/Neighbourhood, North York, or Toronto, and it's the same! The postcard will get there....Lol...
(but yes, Canaddiandggal..You prefer North York...no problem..I'll make a note of that.....lol...)

Ant


Yes I like callingg it north york as I get confused with all the small cities that are actuaLly in toronto, I lived in oshawa up until oct 2008 so I still haven't explored toronto to the fullest.
As of now we will be moving to maryland when approved however we might head our way to arizona as of november. Use to plan maryland then eventrually new york to be close to my family but I have decided that we can visit no matter where we live.
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-04-01 19:18:00
CanadaPostcard Exchange!

My wife's in North York, too, for a few more weeks. :)


YAY!! I seem to get excited when people live close to me ha ha.
I hate calling it Toronto...I pretend its a fancy middle class town where no one hates no one and everyone likes candy, On a serious note North york is nice :) Hope be in the states this summer :) yay :)
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-04-01 11:13:00
CanadaPostcard Exchange!
I am in north york Ontario canada :) for now that is hehe
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-04-01 10:31:00
CanadaPostcard Exchange!
<<< count me in, I am hate bills... anything but bills :)
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-03-30 07:52:00
CanadaElectronic Processing

This is a smokin' hot and awesome thread. Many thanks to those who have gone through the paces and solved many nuances of the process. Just a couple of quick questions for those who have been there before, as I see this wasn't asked or referred to in these 28 pages. I apologize if it has been covered elsewhere and I haven't found it yet.

When making these several electronic payments, which method has been found to receive the "quickest" (so to speak) response rates to change the status to "paid" so the next packets can get sent out?

What I mean is, do they only accept payments from an accredited (perhaps US only?) bank account, or do they accept a credit card payment when in there? Or how about something from a "different source" (PayPal, Neteller, e-cheques, pay as you go VISA or "debit cards", etc). I think I read somewhere about a payment being personally made at a Scotiabank in Canada being made when going the regular route, but obviously if this is all being done online then that wouldn't apply for electronic processing.

Just curious about this portion of the thing as I haven't seen reference to it (yet), and once again I am sorry if it has already been covered.

Thanks for your time in advance.


I know from experience that we used a US Bank account and I believe this is the only way to do it online. I do not remember seeing anything about credit cards or paypal Just bank Information. I believe it usually takes 2-5 business days to process but its still quite quick :)
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-11-09 07:35:00
CanadaElectronic Processing

Hi all,

We're still a bit away from this part of the process but we will be doing EP when the time comes. My question is this:

So we send everything in and pay all the fees per the instructions; we try to log in and we see "Sign in Failed"... Then what? Do we wait for a letter saying our case is complete and that we should wait to be contacted for an interview? Do we schedule our appt online at the Montreal Consulate immediately? Do we receive an email saying the case is complete with a link to schedule the interview?

Just wondering if someone who's done EP and has been thru Mtl could share.



You get sign in fail then wait a day or two and give nvc a call They will tell you that yes your case is complete . you will get an email within a few days saying the exact same thing. Now We just had to sit and wait for like 4-5 months till they emailed us our interview date but they are changing their system so it could be different by the time you get to that part.




Thanks!


CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-10-26 14:54:00
CanadaElectronic Processing
you dont get it till you are approved etc. Just leave blank or put N/a

Edited by Canadiandggal, 22 September 2010 - 07:24 AM.

CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-09-22 07:23:00
CanadaElectronic Processing
I am not exactly sure but I did forget to add a file to my ds230 and sent it moments later with a note in the subject that i had accidently forgot to add the document. I never received a rfe for it, however i cannot answer that question for you. If it is something you cannot figure out i would call them and just clarify it with them :)
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-09-18 20:50:00
CanadaElectronic Processing
I sent one email with individual pdf files, all three tax years in one pdf, letter of employment 1 pdf, bank statement 1 pdf, etc. I did that for the ds230 aswell all individual pdf files just because I thought if something was incorrect or needed to be changed I could do it without having to scan everything again.Although i did come close to it being too big of an email
hope that helps
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-09-18 06:20:00
CanadaElectronic Processing
I had problems with an rfe but i have to say that it wasn't really there fault however they can be picky. I am now just waiting for my case complete to come through..hoping very soon. I too haven't had any problems with the actually nvc reps they have been very nice (except i couldnt understand one of them)
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-05-12 15:15:00
CanadaElectronic Processing

Thanks Darnell. NVC AVR says they have "sent the DS-3032 and AOS bill" but we haven't received it by email or regular mail yet. Opt In Email was in correct format with Body and Subject line (OPTIN MTL2010######) with attached signed DS-3032.pdf to correct email (NVCElectronic@). It's only been a week since the OPTIN email was sent so they might not have gotten to it yet.

I've seen your wiki page, thanks for your work on it. I tried to follow it.. I have the forms and all just waiting on my IIN so I can start paying bills.

I think I will call them today and try to figure out what's going on..


You will get that email soon, think it takes a few days for them to send it. as i believe mine took 5 days.
Call if you wish maybe it will speed it up :P
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-04-01 10:33:00
CanadaElectronic Processing

We sent in our OPTIN and DS-3032 before receiving the packages in the mail as well. No, you didn't need to wait. As long as you got the auto-response back you are fine! And it may take up to two weeks to get the OPTIN approval - ours did, but some are much faster.

Next step I believe, is logging on to the NVC site and the online payment portal to watch for your AOS $70 bill to be ready to pay. http://travel.state..../visa_4354.html You will need your case # and IIN number to log in.


Hmmm I got my ds3032 package via email just a day or two after I gave them my email addresses, However i never got an auto response.
They accepted my Optin email and ds3032 8 days later. Optin email response came first then the next day NVC AVR updated to Nvc has received your ds3032 choice of agent form, blah blah lol. You might want to call nvc and see whats going on with your aos bill? as you will need the aos fee bill as it has your IIN number on it :)
Good Luck
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-03-30 11:53:00
CanadaElectronic Processing
everything goes to nvcelectronic@state.gov, all emails are to this address
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-03-25 21:19:00
CanadaElectronic Processing
hmmm,,,
did you get the email back for optin? Mine was updated on the NVC automated system one day after I got the "optin" email response back .. think it was 8 days after i sent it in.
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-03-23 12:26:00
CanadaElectronic Processing
You need to call the NVC automated line until you hear that they have assigned you a case number, as soon as It says they have assigned you a nvc case number,talk to a operater and give them your email addresses. I waited till They sent me the DS3230 via email before I sent in the optin email but I have seen people do it as soon as they give the NVC their email addresses. I think you should be okay to send it before just make sure to send it to the proper email address.
Good luck :)
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-03-15 07:32:00
CanadaElectronic Processing

I have just begong the Ep process but once you wrap your head around the conecpt and what steps to take. It seems much easy :P


wow... can i spell or what? lol *began* and *concept*
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-03-04 09:17:00
CanadaElectronic Processing
I have just begong the Ep process but once you wrap your head around the conecpt and what steps to take. It seems much easy :P
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-03-04 09:05:00
CanadaCrossing the Border for XMas Vacation
agreed again, It is up to the cbp But bringing lots of proof to return should help. I have never been denied as well and I do know that even being denied entry will not affect you upcoming visa. Just be honest and smile. CBP's are people too and in most cases they are doing the same thing as you at some point (visiting family). I wish you luck!
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-11-09 09:21:00
Canadascheduling interview online

December? But you started the process in January? Typo?


has to be the new system isnt that old hehe
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-11-09 12:09:00
CanadaParking near Montreal consulate?

I was actually there to babysit, but you never asked :lol:


well ain't that a slap in the face, I had a babysitter and didnt even realize it.. I could have used you for after the interview...Celebration time.. :dance:

On a serious note : I am glad everyone is being approved, yall deserve it :thumbs:
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-11-11 04:23:00
CanadaParking near Montreal consulate?

Will you be arriving the night before? If you do, there are many hotels that are within walking distance to the consulate. I stayed at the Holiday Inn Express (there are closer ones) and walked over. That way, I didn't have to pay for parking and deal with the madness of Montreal traffic.

Good luck!


Hey ok, so you were at the consulate on the same day as me AND stayed in the same hotel...hmm You stalking me? ha ha.

We cabbed it over because I thought a 4 year would hate the 7-10 minute walk in the wee hours of the morning, It was a 3 min cab ride about 7 dollars. I didn't see any where to park.
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-11-10 11:38:00
CanadaTimmy's closed in CT and RI
Its not that I have the "urge" to have timmies coffee, but Here The only good place i can find is starbucks...well lets compare the money difference.. I can get 3 breakfest sandwiches,a donut,a gingerbread cookie and 3 coffees at timmes or i can get two coffees at starbucks.. Its the money and fact of getting more that I like..plus their coffee is quite good :)

Edited by Canadiandggal, 12 November 2010 - 07:57 PM.

CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-11-12 19:56:00
CanadaTimmy's closed in CT and RI

Tim Hortons closed in Connecticut and Rhode Island yesterday. :(
http://www.theday.co...11129865/-1/BIZ


Two days before my swee arrives, go figure. <_<


How dare they! I miss timmies!
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-11-12 10:06:00
CanadaReview of DMV in Virginia for DL

I actually received the notice of renewal for my Quebec's license, and it is due in December... No refund for me :(

And they let me keep my Quebec's license!


I am going to try to get a refund as my oontario license was only 4 months old and the MVA kept it :(
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-11-14 11:38:00
CanadaReview of DMV in Virginia for DL
I am glad you got your license, I got mine too. Am I about to write my maryland review
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-11-12 18:57:00
United KingdomHow soon should I book my flight?
I agree I would wait till you have the visa in hand.
However people have booked flights ahead of time, so If you feel you want to go in that direction than I suggest you book a flight for a few weeks after the interview and If you must purchase a plane ticket that you make sure it is refundable/exchangeable in the case that something does happen and you need to change the date.
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-11-05 18:27:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusHow'd you get married?
We got married In a court house and then went out to dinner. we are doing a huge 5 year renewal of vows though
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-08-17 14:55:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanVaccinations!!!

Hello VJ,

I hope everybody is doing great. Well, I'm wondering if I can ignore one of the vaccination, this is because when I take that particular one,I can't get pregnant till 3months later and my husband and I can't wait to have our babies.So can I reject that particular vaccine?
Thanks to everyone and enjoy the weekend!


are you talking about the MMR shot, mumps measles etc... I am pretty sure you cannot ignore a vaccination without a VALID reason. I doubt that is a valid reason in the medicals eyes. I wish you luck and maybe someone else can answer your question with more knowledge
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-12-05 10:08:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)confirmation for DS3032

I paid it NOV. 11 and i sent my AOS NOV. 15. Howcome ijust recieve the confirmation about my ds3032. Do you think it will affect? I check the NVC site and i saw it that i can pay now my IV fee. What do you think do i need to wait for the NVC to send me the DS230 before i pay the IV fee? Thank you


I think you will be ok, I would give NVC a call and confirm that they have received you aos package and that your next step is the ds230
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-11-29 09:52:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)confirmation for DS3032

Hello fellow VJ member, i got an confirmation email today from NVC. I read this "According to our records, your Affidavit of Support Processing Fee payment was made on-line through the Department of State's website: www.ImmigrantVisas.State.Gov, Fee Collection. You must now download and complete the appropriate Affidavit of Support form and submit it to the NVC in order to complete your immigrant visa processing." Is it possible thae got my AOS form coz i submitted maybe 2 weeks ago why they sent me late confirmation?



when did you pay the processing fee? give NVC a call
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-11-29 09:28:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Contacting NVC

I'm trying to find out if my case reached NVC as yet, but when I call this number it is busy. Is this the right number or is there another one I should be using? NVC #603-334-0700

Thats the right number..sometimes it takes 20 times to get through.
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-11-30 12:00:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Income statement

I already sent out the i864 , I mentioned only one employment , my full time job, recently I worked 2 days for the Board of Elections, earned around 4 hundred fifty dollars. Can anyone tell me if I should send the amended i864 to them, or just keep mum , I know it will delay the process


My husband lost his job shortly after we sent in our i-864 and then got a new job a few weeks later, I just brought in a Updated i- 864 for the interview

Edited by Canadiandggal, 25 December 2010 - 01:28 PM.

CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-12-25 13:27:00