Gigglesngrins

Just a question....

I just checked the Nebraska processing info and it's saying May 29th....could this be even remotely possible??????

Hey Gang!

This may seem really mean, but everyone is affected by IMBRA; even people like me whose applications only went in this week with the new forms. There appears to be no rhyme or reason to what order people get their RFEs, or even their NOAs. As much as I hate the delay caused by this new law, the reasoning behind the law is to protect people before they are hurt.

Trust me, I feel your pain...I wish I could be with my love more than anything but I realize there is nothing I can do about it. I am about the least patient person I know but I know this will all be worth it in the end. My love is forever, this is only temporary.

Although it must be hard to hear of people who have come after you getting their RFE's first, or even new applicants moving through the process with what seems like ease but why not be happy for them and support them. I know, I may sound horrible but everytime I hear a positive story on here about how people have moved through the process, I am empowered to believe that maybe, just maybe, Daniel and I will have an easy journey. Or in the very least, will make it through eventually. Have faith and believe that you are travelling this road for a reason. God only gives us as much as we can handle, although there are times that He has more faith in us than we do.

Remember, there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and that is being in the arms of the person you love for the rest of your life. Do not look so much to tomorrow that you forget to live today.

Best wishes to all

Definately things they don't have....Smarties, ketchup or all dressed chips, wine gums, macintosh toffee (the stuff in slab form).....

My employers are so incredible. They are aware of the situation and know when I am expecting to leave. I have been working for them since I was 18 years old so it's almost like a family. Couldn't ask for better people to work for. No matter what happens, I will always have a job with them

Okay Guys, I have a question about this whole mess....

My application was sent today. Since we have the new I-129F form, how will this effect us? Will we be in line after everyone who USCIS is waiting for RFE's from? Not that I think it would be fair for us to skip over anyone in line, I do not, I believe it's only fair for things to progress in order of receipt but I am just trying to anticipate how much delay we may see.....

In addition, according to the USCIS websites, I thought we needed to send the application to Nebraska (Daniel lives in IL)....does this mean we are going to be transfered causing us a further delay? We have already made plans for when I will quit my job and such....now I'm a little concerned I was premature here..... In any case, I will be the happiest woman alive when this is over and I look forward to when this wait is over. It will all be worthwhile soon enough I think if I had to, I would wait a lifetime for my wonderful man

Good luck to all, and remember, patience through this only requires a little time, the love you have will last a lifetime

Okay Guys, I have a question about this whole mess....

My application is being sent tomorrow. Since we have the new I-129F form, how will this effect us? Will we be in line after everyone who USCIS is waiting for RFE's from? Not that I think it would be fair for us to skip over anyone in line, I do not, I believe it's only fair for things to progress in order of receipt but I am just trying to anticipate how much delay we may see.....

This is the best news!!!! I can't believe Daniel and I's luck! Today is the day he was filling in the rest of the paperwork and sending it in =) I couldn't be happier right now! Happy dance, happy dance!

This is the best news!!!! I can't believe Daniel and I's luck! Today is the day he was filling in the rest of the paperwork and sending it in =) I couldn't be happier right now! Happy dance, happy dance!

I did speak directly with GM and they said since my financing was with General Motors, I will have no problems with it at all. Since it's a North American company and financed directly through them, I tend to believe that it won't be a problem. I am thinking that if you are financed through a bank, it would be different.

Question that is kind of along the same lines as what you guys are talking about. I have inherited my mom's '68 MG Midget which is still in my dad's name. Although we are not planning on moving it with me yet, we are eventually planning on bringing it home to the US.....does anyone know how it works for antiques?

Real Live Woman - Trisha Yearwood

So I'm more confused than ever.....

Now that some of our friends and family know we are moving forward with the visa process, they are all telling us stories of someone they know who married a non-US citizen then moved there. We have had a couple people say that they know someone who got married in Canada (or some other part of the world), then moved to the US and only had to deal with the AOS at that point. I thought that you had to apply for a K3 or IR1/CR1 if you married outside the US. If not, we were thinking by skipping the visa process first and only having to deal with the AOS, we could cut down on the time we are apart. Are they wrong...if we were to get married, do we need to apply for a visa after or can we go straight the the AOS?

Oh dear....see what I have done now....sorry gang, just thought a healthy debate was in order. I agree with you all that, while I still smoke, it is a disgusting habit. It is unhealthy as well but my biggest issue, and being a smoker or not I would feel this way, you are taking peoples right to choose how they want to live their life away from them and that is not right. In this case, we have chosen to make non-smokers rights more important than smokers. Again, I do agree with banning it from indoors or in any enclosed area, but outside everyone can simply move away from the smoke or not go in smoking areas at all. That is a choice that people can make...if you are standing in a smoking area, which is a limited space, then you will be exposed to smoke. If you don't want to be exposed, you can go inside any building and be smoke free, go into any restaurant, any bar, any coffee shop.....Is there not a way to be able to let everyone have the choice on how they want to live their life?

Hey Everyone!

We are getting close now....hopefully in the next week or two, all of our paperwork for our I-129F will be on its way to Nebraska. Just curious...for proof of our relationship, can we use pics of me with his family or would these be helpful? We only have one or two pics of us (we didn't think to be documenting our relationship) but there are a few of me at his brothers wedding with his family. Also, I have a really good relationship with his sister and talk to her often. I was thinking to highlight her phone number on phone bills to show relationship to his family. And if it would help, I was thinking it might be good to include a letter from my family or his to use as supporting evidence of our relationship....has anyone done this?

Thanks!!!!

Easier than explaining it....I will post you the law as of 12:01 this morning. It is confusing as heck though.

Smoke Free Ontario Act

Here's what the law mandates:

Bans smoking in enclosed public places and all enclosed workplaces, including restaurants, bars, schools, private clubs, sports arenas, work vehicles, offices and entertainment venues, including casinos, bingo halls, bowling and billiard establishments.

Eliminates designated smoking rooms in restaurants and bars.

Permits residential care facilities to operate controlled smoking areas which are specially designed to ensure nobody outside the room is exposed to second-hand smoke. The law stipulates who may enter the area and under what conditions, as well as requirements for engineering design, function and maintenance of the areas.

Protects home health care workers from second-hand smoke when offering services in private residences.

Prohibits smoking on patios that have food and beverage service if they're either partially or completely covered by a roof. (A roof includes an awning, tarp, canvas sheeting or other permanent or temporary covering capable of excluding rain or impeding airflow, or both. A stand-alone umbrella covering a single table isn't considered a roof. But if umbrellas are used to serve as a roof, an inspector may view it as such and act accordingly.)

Toughens the rules prohibiting tobacco sales to minors.

Prevents the promotion of tobacco products in entertainment venues.

Prohibits smoking in motels, hotels or inns, expect in rooms designated as guest smoking rooms.

Prohibits smoking in common areas of condominiums, apartment buildings and college and university residences. Examples of common areas include elevators, stairwells, hallways, parking garages, laundry facilities, lobbies, exercise areas and party or entertainment rooms.

Prohibits smoking in public schools, private schools and on public or private school property.

Bars smoking within a nine metre radius of any entrance or exit of a hospital. (A hospital may choose to provide a smoking shelter outdoors, but must ensure the structure consists of no more than two walls and a roof.)

Immediately restricts the retail promotion of tobacco products and imposes a complete ban on the display of tobacco products by May 31, 2008.

It's not that I don't agree with the littering issue and such. I do agree...it's not right for smokers to just throw their butts on the ground. It's also not right for coffee drinkers to throw Timmy's cups on the sidewalk. Or gum chewers to throw their gum on the ground. And it isn't right for smokers to smoke in bus shelters or other enclosures where it is clearly marked that they are not to smoke. I had quit smoking for four years before and I totally understand and out of every smoker I know, I was the only one who agreed with the original ban where you were no longer able to smoke in public places. Make us go outside where we are not forcing people to inhale our smoke...or at least where they do have a choice as well. My point is more now that we don't have a choice anymore. We can not smoke anywhere anymore. What's next? I can't smoke in my own car? Or my own home? It's a matter of having the choice. So soon, tabacco companies will be out of business....and where I live, Imperial Tabacco already is...there are so many people out of work now. Not that I am condoning smoking...I am planning to quit myself. But if you are banning smoking....why not ban drinking? Thousands and thousands of people each year are killed in alcohol related accidents or diseases related to drinking. And what about every other unhealthy choice we can make? McDonald's, BK, Wendy's...all of the junk food we can buy help contribute to the massive problem North America has with obesity.

Courtesy is one thing, and I agree many smokers need to have more of that, but removing rights is another.

Btw...no harm no foul....just a debate...Canucks will always be united

Ten Things not to say to the cop who just pulled you over...

10. WHOOAAAA, have you ever heard of breath mints???

9. You mean to tell me that STOP signs are not optional?

8. But..I drive SO much better when I've had a few beers!

7. Would you like a sip of my beer?

6. Is that a gun in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?

5. You must know all the bad areas..where can I score me some really decent crack?

4. See officer, here's what happened: I was reaching across to the passenger side floorboard for my bag of crack when my gun fell from my lap and jammed itself underneath the break pedal... causing me to speed out of control down the highway.

3. Tax and insurance? That's for LOSERS

2. Looks like someone needs to lay off the Timmy's (Yah Canucks!) and head to the gym.

Okay, so this totally going to spark some big discussion but I am fuming!! (literally and figuratively) I want to know when Canada, more specifically Ontario, forgot that we are supposed to be a free country. I am speaking of the new law that Ontario passed and came into effect today. The smoking ban in Ontario has gotten to the point of being utterly ridiculous. Even though I am a smoker, if I was not I would still think this is plain controlling....the fact that Ontarians no longer have a choice on how to live their lives is just beyond all my beliefs of what Canada is. I fully support and understand the laws that we had previously but not being able to smoke under an umbrella or on any patio? WHAT THE HELL IS THE GOVERNMENT DOING? What will they think of next....you will no longer be able to eat what you want, wear what you want, if you have tattoos you will have to cover them? This is ridiculous!

Hey All!!!

Just wanted to share some good news with everyone who is moving to the US. I called GM today to find out if I need to pay off my car before I move. Just in case anyone else is in the same situation as I am, if you are financing your vehicle, you do not need to pay off the entire remaining amount on the car. You can continue to pay for the vehicle through a Canadian account. If you are leasing, you must vehicle off....at least according to GM.

Hope it helps!

Hey Guys!

I tell you, I get a big kick out of reading some of these and wonder what sort of adventures I'm in for when I move to Chicago. I know from just driving down there that I'm in for some fun times with some inconsiderate drivers. The last time I was there, my honey and I went out with one of his friends. My goodness!!!!! I thought I was taking my life in my hands....apparently, Americans don't drive near the same as we do....no consideration for each other. And it was amusing to me (I was just telling my dad and stepmom about this last night) that in IL, when you get a speeding ticket, you get the option to go to driving school and it doesn't end up on your record that way. Needless to say, Daniel has been to school a couple of times. It shocked me that you can get away with it that easily. Anyways, hope you all are doing well and the journey is going easily for all the Canucks out there!!!!

HUGS!

I am going to be moving to IL and all the information I can find tells me I can use my Ontario license for 90 days....no information on their website saying what is required of Canadians to get their license....anyone move from Canada to IL?????

Hey All!

My Honey and I are just starting the K1 process and I am trying to get all my ducks in a row, so to speak, to ensure the easiest journey I can. We met through work and may try to get a job for me through his company when I am able to work in the States. I am just curious where the EAD is filed. Reason being, I am moving to Chicago and if it can be hand delivered, I am thinking it may take less time. Also, if I get a temporary EAD, when do we reapply (I believe it is when we apply for AOS) and will there be a break in that time where I can't work? Is there a way to make the transition so that I can get a job once I get my temporary EAD and not have to quit or take a leave until our AOS is processed. It may make a big difference for whether I can get a job with his company or not...and it would be a very good job to step into. Any help would be greatly appreciated so that I be prepared.

Thanks!

Tiffany

Thanks guys for posting about cars because at this point (although very early in the K1 process) we are trying to decide and figure out how to deal with my car. It is financed and my Honey wants us to keep it but I was not sure what all I had to do in regards to it, plates, insurance, drivers license, etc. Man oh man, so much to think about for this whole process but only 34 days til I get another visit!

LOL!

This topic has truly made me laugh today. Reason being, when I was in Chicago at the beginning of May, one of my first comments to my Honey when I arrived home (his, hopefully soon to be mine too ) was, "I didn't need Ontario plates for people to know I'm Canadian!". Driving through Chicago was ridiculous (remember, this is coming from someone who lives an hour west of T.O....and I thought it was bad there). People don't use their signal lights, no one lets anyone in, it's all about them and no one else on the road matters. And here I was, the happy, polite Canadian, letting people in, turning on my signal light to change lanes (not that it helped me get over at all)....here's hoping someday I can handle driving there!

Hugs to all the Canucks!

Tiff

Hey!!!!! WAIT A MINUTE HERE!!!!!

Although I am yet to be married, I must say it sounds to me like there is a major control issue here. It is my honest belief that you should never have to change who you are, or who you become in the future for that matter, for anyone. Especially the person that you are meant to spend the rest of your life with. I can say with complete and utter certainty, if Daniel or anyone else ever told me I needed to be a different person than I am, they do not to be in my life; let alone have any say in what I do or who I am. As someone who spent the majority of her life trying to be what everyone else wanted her to be, by continuing in a relationship where the expectations are anything but for you to be yourself, you will eventually lose who you are. It is a long process to find yourself again and you may find in the end that you do not like who you were. Then you have to go through becoming your authentic self all over again and learn to forgive yourself for who you were. Your husband should be the one person in your life who will love and support you unconditionally. As Daniel is always telling me, you have to love "the good, the bad and the indifferent".

As for the polite thing, I just have one comment. YOU ARE CANADIAN, THAT'S WHAT WE DO! I can say that when I have visited Chicago, people are shocked with how polite and nice I am, and really, I chalk it all up to be raised right and being CANADIAN! We just are polite, it's one of the best things about us So my advice is stand your ground, stay true to yourself and never be anyone other than who you authentically are. It's just my thoughts, and you can take them for all they are worth.

Hugs and God bless,

Tiffany