Lance27

I need this visa thing to come through so bad.. I can't live at home anymore..

In the last two months I've already spent about 3-4 weeks in total where my dad and I don't talk at all...

(moving back home to help my folks & save money before the big move was a bad idea.., not only did I not save any money (took me 4 months to find a decent job in Mississauga), but it's strained my relationship with my dad)

Come on Montreal.. I can't take another fight..

I can totally relate to your situation. I've been arguing on and off with my mom and her boyfriend for 3-4 weeks now as well. I know I won't be able to come back here after my visit to the US in a few days, so I as well am just praying for a September interview.

If you lived a litter closer, we could start up a Canadian VJ house! All those people who are having trouble staying with their relatives could move in (we'd have like 10 rooms or something), and all the people needing to give notice with their landlords...no problem come join us! Rent would be so cheap because there would be so many of us, and we could vent at each other all day about how slow the visa process is and how mad MTL is making us.

Seriously though, I do sympathize with your situation and hope you get an interview very soon!

In many cases the 'how they found out' never came up. In the Florida case it came up because the individual filed a claim with OHIP to be reimbursed for medical expenses he incurred while in Florida. How EI found out about it, I don't know, but they did know and were able to determine a specified period of time that he was out of the country. They told him that if their information was wrong he had to provide proof that he was ready and available to work in Canada during that time. Since he wasn't available and wasn't in Canada, he wasn't able to do so. He wanted us to 'fix' it for him - again, something that we couldn't do because he was guilty and got caught. He wasn't a happy camper when he left our office.

How? ... They cross check with Canada Customs and Revenue, Immigration and other government agencies.

If it is determined that you fraudently received EI you are to repay the overpayment plus a penalty which could be 50% of the claimed amount if it is over $1000.00 + interest at prime + 3% (It will also go on your record so you have to accumulate more hours the next time you file for EI)

Your EI claims can be audited upto 6 years from the time you last claimed EI.

Flames is correct... if he has all his paperwork in order there really not much more he can do and being nervous would just make things harder on him. I will be headed to Montreal soon and for me personally I just cant wait to get this part over, the faster Im done at the interview the sooner my daughter and I will be able to be with my wife.

I am a U.S. citizen married to a Canadian PR. We decided, for various reasons, we would plan our future in the Toronto area as opposed to him moving to the U.S. I have been in process for PR in Canada for 1.5 years, no AIP granted, no communication from CIC whatsoever, and the local MP couldn't help get my process moving. The husband and I have decided to just withdraw the stalled application and move back to the U.S. where he has a valid B1/B2 visa until 2010. I am not sure how we are going to pull this off, but my initial feeling is for me to find a job in the U.S. (looking at the Phoenix area currently), move to the U.S. start working (so I can show income for the U.S. immigration) and start the process while he remains in Toronto.

I have been reading the instructions of the various forms and visa types and I would like to pursue a Consular processing, if at all possible. I am technically not a resident of Canada, as I have no status here whatsoever. I do have an Ontario driver's license and have been living in Ontario as a 'visitor' for 2 years. All my mail comes to Ontario, all my banking is in Ontario, etc.

I am just trying to find the fastest way for me to get my husband's visa processed so we are not separated for years, like I fear we will be, other than the short visits to me he will be taking, if we go this route. Any suggestions?

Hello and welcome to VJ

We were in the same situation you are in a year and a half ago. We had filed for my wife to become a permanent resident but for some reason processing for people from within Canada seems to be taking forever. We finally gave up last May and decided to go the US route.

We filed for the K3 because it was the fastest option at the time (this was before Montreal became backlogged) We filed in late October I finally have my interview date this month. If all goes well my daughter and I will be moving around the 20 of this month. So about 9 months from filing to Interview if your case does not get stuck anywhere for too long along the way.

Good luck

OK I may be wrong here but I believe Canadian Bank accounts/Assets cannot be included in your I-864. It has to be US funds/Assets. Hopefully someone else who had gone through IR1/CR1 will be able to confirm or correct me if I am wrong.

Good luck

I spoke to an immigration officer today at the airport. He told me that he himself had just brought his canadian wife across through the same process. I have to continue to live in Canada until I get my Permanent resident card (so about a year), but that doesn't mean I can't visit my wife in the US. I was very specific in asking if I could visit multiple times a week (I work 4 days in a row with multiple days off in a row and she is my wife!) and he said that as long as I can prove that I have ties to Canada and that I'll be returning to Canada, then I shouldn't have a problem. I'm a pilot for a major airline in Canada so it was very important that he understand that not only will I be going to the US to visit my wife (basically every day off I have) but I also need to cross for work. (and that if I'm denied it could affect my employment!!!) He again assured me that as long as I can prove to the officer my intent to return to Canada (ie application paperwork showing where I'm at in the process, letter from my employer,work schedule, car lease payments, bank account statements, aprtment rental agreement etc) it shouldn't be a problem. It's all about being honest and upfront. I have no intention on staying in the US permanently until I get my PR card and I will have proof to that effect. Since I can visit and leave so regularly, I will basically be 'living' with her anyway. If anyone has anything to add, I would appreciate it, but this immigration officer seemed very sincere and had been through the same situation himself. I hope this info can help someone else in the same situation. Oh, and the reason this will work so well is because we will be living just across the border in Buffalo and I can drive to work in Toronto 2 times per week.

Agreed. As long as you have proof of ties to Canada and can show that you do not intend to move until you have your Immigrant Visa or K3 Visa (I-130 NOA1/NOA2 stuff like that) you should have no trouble crossing the border. Just make sure you carry all the proof with you each time you cross the border.

Good luck

Lance

How is suppose to be a surprise when your telling everyone about it?

Congratulations!!! He will be in the US soon and talking and talking and talking to you

She must have been a really disturbed person to do something like that. Me being a parent myself cannot see how anyone can do such a thing to their own flesh and blood.

It really hurts to read news reports like these where very young children are involved.

Congratulations!!!

Congratulations Alan and Sharon

Congratulations!!!

Sorry to hear of your loss Cutie . We would like to offer you and your family our deepest condolonces. I believe you are on the right track of celeberating his life.

OK as I understand... this is just a reminder since they switched to the electronic format not too long ago. So I am assuming that it is for people who sent the forms not in electronic format to re-do theirs online and print out one with the bar code.

Someone correct me if I am wrong please.

Just take copies of the ones you sent in with your checklist no need to fill out new forms.

Thanks

Lance

Edit: I am refering to the DS-156 and not tthe DS-156K... so hopefully we are talking about the same form

Congratulations!!!

I think I remember someone being told once

"I told you last week it'll be 2-3 months"

!!!

I'd be like HOW DO YOU REMEMBER!!!

They log everytime you email or call... I know cos everytime I called they knew exactly when I contacted them last, be it by email or phone

With regards to the mail backlog, someone else who sent their packet 3 earlier this month or last month said that Montreal was backlogged with mail too. I dont think it was 2-3 weeks back then though... but hey with Montreal they might have fallen behind even further since then with opening mail too.

The Forest lost and abortion numbers was what I found most shocking.

Interestingly lots of bicycles are being produced

I believe you already sent in the DS-156 and DS-230 along with the checklist right? I am only taking photocopies of the forms I sent in to Montreal along with my checklist. No need to fill out new forms.

Good luck

One quick question:

I received my Packet 4 from MTL on Friday, and there in amongst other requirements, there is one that says:

ALL DS-156 FORMS ARE REQUIRED IN AN ELECTRONICALLY COMPLETED FORMAT IN ENGLISH.

FORMS MAY BE DOWNLOADED AT : HTTP://EVISAFORMS.STATE.GOV

PRINT THE ENTIRE FORM INCLUDING THE BAR CODE IN DUPLICATE.

Q: There was a DS-156 form in my Packet 3 that I think it says that I need to sign this at the Interview day!

So, should I fill out that form (from my Packet-3) as well as an electronic version in duplicate ?

I am [slightly] confused?

Congrats!!

Congratulations!!!

People have the TIME to pester you, HERE? On VJ?

Double !!!

I've had people follow me around threads bad mouthing me in the last couple of days, so yes, it happens.

VJ stalkers who have no life I presume

Congratulations!!!

Just wanted to wish you both good luck for your interview August 1. Hope its a quick and hassle free experience.

Also let us know the good news when you are able to.

Lance.

Congratulations Lymette and Ed.

Saying quebec province is like saying you got a ticket in the state of Texas. Do you know which highway you got it on and where you were driving to? That may narrow down the area.