Love in a no man's land-Seattle Times

[Road 2 Peace Arch 0]

An interesting read. Here is the link to the Seattle Times (Sundays paper):

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/loca...parated13m.html

[Krikit 1,163]

Interesting article. I think that's awesome that there's a place they can meet. A couple of quotes I found funny:

"But those who are living abroad — including in Canada — usually must remain there during the processing, which can take six months or longer."

And one from the comment section:

"This is absurd.

There are not that many Canadians. So what if ALL of them (except the terrorists living there) want to come live in the US? That would add, what, another 10 million people. Big deal!!"

[Road 2 Peace Arch 0]

Interesting article. I think that's awesome that there's a place they can meet. A couple of quotes I found funny:

"But those who are living abroad — including in Canada — usually must remain there during the processing, which can take six months or longer."

And one from the comment section:

"This is absurd.

There are not that many Canadians. So what if ALL of them (except the terrorists living there) want to come live in the US? That would add, what, another 10 million people. Big deal!!"

Hahah, yea 10 million. We have over 30 million with no health insurance!! More people in the US are uninsured (health) than the population of Canada! Where is the concern about that??

[Krikit 1,163]

Hahah, yea 10 million. We have over 30 million with no health insurance!! More people in the US are uninsured (health) than the population of Canada! Where is the concern about that??

Over here in the Canada Forum!

[Road 2 Peace Arch 0]

Hahah, yea 10 million. We have over 30 million with no health insurance!! More people in the US are uninsured (health) than the population of Canada! Where is the concern about that??

Over here in the Canada Forum!

Haha +1

[Bern. 3]

Aw,

This is a really sad story. But on the bright side, they have started with the paperwork. Good luck to them!

[Hugglebuggles 60]

That is really sad! Even though they weren't very smart in planning their visits and affirming her ties to Canada, a 6 month ban seems rather harsh!

[Marilyn. 340]

the comments sure are interesting

[Road 2 Peace Arch 0]

the comments sure are interesting

Yes, the comments are worth reading. Wow!!

[trailmix 77]

Interesting and the 6 month ban is ridiculous. They could have just asked her to bring ties to Canada and flagged her file - but no.

[Krikit 1,163]

Interesting and the 6 month ban is ridiculous. They could have just asked her to bring ties to Canada and flagged her file - but no.

Yeah. That was just plain mean. Unless, of course, she lied to them at the border and the article just didn't report that.

[Aero and Dero 0]

She didn't tell them she was married to an American and when they searched her car they found the marriage certificate and questioned her.

[trailmix 77]

She didn't tell them she was married to an American and when they searched her car they found the marriage certificate and questioned her.

Lie by omission perhaps.

Yeah krikit, I was wondering the same thing.

[Road 2 Peace Arch 0]

She didn't tell them she was married to an American and when they searched her car they found the marriage certificate and questioned her.

Lie by omission perhaps.

Yeah krikit, I was wondering the same thing.

Well, we really don't know what she did or, did not tell them. It's not like you can depend on news organizations to give you the complete story. Having said that, it's not like you can depend on people (her) to recount what really happened correctly either - she may have her own agenda now that the door has slammed shut for 6 months. And, you're unlikely to see CBP come on here and tell their side of the story.

Sadly, she made some errors or assumptions and now she's banned. I don't agree with the ban for 6 months but I really don't know the full story, neither does the Seattle Times and neither do the members of VJ.

My fiancée from Canada was just here two weeks ago for the weekend. I always ask her to carry the NOA1 & NOA2 along with the supporting documentation when crossing. I will now provide her with the NVC Letter stating our approved petition is being forwarded to the Vancouver Consulate for further processing - for what thats worth. She could be turned back at the border on one of her future trips to visit me because, at the end of the day, it's up to the individual CBP officer to make the decision to admit her. It's as arbitrary as whether or not you get a speeding ticket that day if you're stopped by the Police. I would imagine, like the Police, CBP officers come in all shapes and sizes and attitudes towards enforcement. It can be a roll of the dice that day.

In any case, I wish her the best.

[trailmix 77]

She didn't tell them she was married to an American and when they searched her car they found the marriage certificate and questioned her.

Lie by omission perhaps.

Yeah krikit, I was wondering the same thing.

Well, we really don't know what she did or, did not tell them. It's not like you can depend on news organizations to give you the complete story. Having said that, it's not like you can depend on people (her) to recount what really happened correctly either - she may have her own agenda now that the door has slammed shut for 6 months. And, you're unlikely to see CBP come on here and tell their side of the story.

Sadly, she made some errors or assumptions and now she's banned. I don't agree with the ban for 6 months but I really don't know the full story, neither does the Seattle Times and neither do the members of VJ.

My fiancée from Canada was just here two weeks ago for the weekend. I always ask her to carry the NOA1 & NOA2 along with the supporting documentation when crossing. I will now provide her with the NVC Letter stating our approved petition is being forwarded to the Vancouver Consulate for further processing - for what thats worth. She could be turned back at the border on one of her future trips to visit me because, at the end of the day, it's up to the individual CBP officer to make the decision to admit her. It's as arbitrary as whether or not you get a speeding ticket that day if you're stopped by the Police. I would imagine, like the Police, CBP officers come in all shapes and sizes and attitudes towards enforcement. It can be a roll of the dice that day.

In any case, I wish her the best.

That is why I said 'perhaps' and 'wondering' - we are wondering because we don't have all the facts.

But are you saying that some media reporting is biased and sometimes they don't tell the whole story!!

Edited September 14, 2009 by trailmix