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For jar sauce, my go to is Barilla, they have a lot of different versions, but I usually get the marinara, as I can add what I want, like red pepper flakes, or veggies, etc.

They aren't the cheapest, but they aren't outrageously expensive either, especially if you can catch a sale

My understanding is you have to show proof of the visa to have your things sent over.

I believe that is covered here:

http://www.visajourney.com/faq/k1k2visa-enter.html#5.9

Hope it helps

When you post here, it does also post in the Canada Portal as well, from what I've seen when I post.

If I felt the directions were clear, I would not have posted this question.

I filled out and sent the I-134 to my fiance, with the required documentation. I meet the income threshold with no issues.

Do I still need to send the I 864 and tax returns also?

Thanks for any help!

I've found this thread SUPER helpful, I think it has the info you need.

Congrats on the interview!

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/327503-canada-immigration-k1-guide-for-montreal/

Does my fiance include copies in the packet for the police and birth certificates, or just take the originals with him to the interview?

Thanks. I knew rings weren't "required", but wasn't sure if they would require anything beyond the letters.

I've actually considered this also, for proof of ongoing relationship with my fiance. We opened a joint account here in the states on his last visit. I thought just the original paperwork from opening the account and possibly a recent statement to show it was still open?

Will the letters of intent suffice for Proof of Engagement for Packet 3?

We didn't buy engagement rings, except for small ones we bought at an antique store for ourselves, both of which were less than $100. We also have not made any reservations, or firm plans for the wedding at this time, as we don't have a date yet to plan around.

Not sure if this has already been linked here, but I found this, and it seems to have pretty clear information and instructions:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/forms/forms_4230.html

Where is the best place to go to get this done? Directly to a station?

My fiance called to ask what was needed and was given a number to a "waiver" department. The message said they're on vacation until next month...

Has anyone done this recently in Montreal? I would appreciate any info!

I found the sticky in the Canada portal, it answered most of the questions I had

We called today and the NVC told us our info had been sent to the consolate. Hopefully we're in the home stretch. I guess it will just depend on how quickly we get the interview. My fiance's been working on gathering what is needed for the third packet and interview for a while now.

Thanks for all the responses, I'm not sure what I'd have done without this site!

Thanks for all the input.

I've read over the flowchart several times, and while it's helpful, it doesn't really explain how things progress as far as "now you'll wait to receive a letter from NVC", etc. There is a lot of useful info, but things get a little vague after the NOA2, at least in my opinion. Maybe I'm missing something, I'm not sure. I tend to work better with lists, etc to work from, though.

I'm working on my financial information to send to my fiance. If I make over the required income threshhold, do I have to include the letter from my bank, or if was not planning on including the account information as part of the dollar amounts, since I make enough to cover it without, can I leave that out?

My bank is a credit union that is very strict about that sort of thing, and I know this will be a nightmare to get from them.

Also, what exactly happens once the NOA2 is received? Do I need to start calling and asking for the case/file number? Or do they send that info to me? If so, how is it sent? I can't seem to find any actual info about the actual process beyond "start calling and gathering the info".

Thanks for any help!

Thanks for the replies. The lack of information/help on the government sites is just pathetic.

On line 8, I know I have to list my son as a dependent. I have majority custody, and receive child support for him. Do I list him as "partially" dependent, or "wholly".

How does that affect the amount I need to make?

Also, will they calculate the needed amount based on two people (myself and my son) or three (adding my fiance)?

Thanks for any help

I sent copies of my actual divorce papers, showing the stamps and signature of the judge. I received an RFE and had to get actual "certificates" from the state showing everything is on file with them. Save yourself the time, and see about getting the certificates before you send everything in.

A bigger issue, for me, at least, would be him calling you "crazy" and insisting you're overreacting when you are telling him this isn't acceptable to you...That is not only ignoring your feelings, it's pushing blame onto you instead of dealing with the issue he caused by crossing that line. "Flirting" does not normally involve discussion of the size of someone's genitals, it's understandable it upset you, especially since he's told you he didn't find her attractive, etc.

That helps a lot, thanks!!

I was reviewing the I-134 form and there is a part about real estate on it.

In my divorce, I let my ex keep the house, and signed a quit claim deed, etc. We had an 80/20 loan, and the mortgage company would only let him assume the 80% portion of the loan. The remaining 20% loan still has my name on it, although I have a hold harmless agreement and the quit claim deed has been filed. My ex is in possession of the house and still making payments since the divorce three years ago. Does the 20% loan and house still need to be claimed on the paperwork when I send it in?

My ex is still trying to find a way to get my name off that loan also, but hasn't been able to yet.

Thanks for the replies. I guess I'm just curious as to what kind of answer they could give, such as if anything else is being looked at, etc. I'm kind of worried that we'll wait the 60 days or close to to have another RFE thrown at us.

Plus I'm just getting really impatient at this point...

Hi Everyone,

We filed our initial application back in Dec 2011, and finally received an RFE which we responded to and received notice it was received on May 16. My question is, knowing they have "60 days" to process, would calling to check status do any good at all? Has anyone had positive or negative results? I just feel the file is sitting on a desk with a note showing the 60 days date, and someone is ignoring it until it's that date...