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You would need an address to give to the license office for your plates for them to send you a new registration. They will also want to change your drivers license to the new address. My vehicle was in Canada at first when I was here and my mother was driving it, she went and put in a change of address and got my new sticker and they also sent her a new Ontario drivers license for me with the new address. Once I got here I have licensed it in the US.

When do your Ontario plates expire?

They expire this month may 25 th. I didn't know that at the border one has to "import" their car. Who knew? I am trying to renew my Ontario Plates till I get approved for my green card. I don't know if I can get my plates renewed in Canada. Otherwise I have to get my car safety'ed and then fax the report to Toyota Canada who will issue me a "Conformity Letter" and the I have to take that letter to the Port of Entry and then they give me documents to take to the Dept of Trans. and then I can register my car and change the ownership to my husband (because I can't get plates till I get a SSN). Oh brother. I sure have learnt alot of stuff with "immigration" process.

In Alberta we can renew our registration online and they just mail out the new stickers/piece of paper. Don't know if that is an option in Ontario.

Hi there, yes, it is an option in Ontario but it takes awhile to get the tags. Thanks for your help

You would need an address to give to the license office for your plates for them to send you a new registration. They will also want to change your drivers license to the new address. My vehicle was in Canada at first when I was here and my mother was driving it, she went and put in a change of address and got my new sticker and they also sent her a new Ontario drivers license for me with the new address. Once I got here I have licensed it in the US.

When do your Ontario plates expire?

They expire this month may 25 th. I didn't know that at the border one has to "import" their car. Who knew? I am trying to renew my Ontario Plates till I get approved for my green card. I don't know if I can get my plates renewed in Canada. Otherwise I have to get my car safety'ed and then fax the report to Toyota Canada who will issue me a "Conformity Letter" and the I have to take that letter to the Port of Entry and then they give me documents to take to the Dept of Trans. and then I can register my car and change the ownership to my husband (because I can't get plates till I get a SSN). Oh brother. I sure have learnt alot of stuff with "immigration" process.

Hi everyone

Just wondered what you fellow canadians are doing with renewin your ontario plates. I just got here on a k-3. I am going to apply for ead and then ssn and then aos but in the meantime, I have to renew my plates. Do I renew an ontario plate or a u.s. plate. I think I maybe stuck without driving my car here in the u.s. because till I get a ssn. Can anyone enlighten me?

Car licensure is a state thing so the answer is dependant on your state of residence. In MN, SSN is only one of many different forms of ID that the DMV will accept..

thank you very much

Hi everyone

Just wondered what you fellow canadians are doing with renewin your ontario plates. I just got here on a k-3. I am going to apply for ead and then ssn and then aos but in the meantime, I have to renew my plates. Do I renew an ontario plate or a u.s. plate. I think I maybe stuck without driving my car here in the u.s. because till I get a ssn. Can anyone enlighten me?

Thanks everyone. You are all the best.

Apparently you can stay out of canada for 212 days .... then you have to come back and stay in canada for minimum 6 months in order for your health care coverage to be valid.

Ya, you guys are probably right about that. I'm glad I made it through. I hope you all you there who is doing alot of back and forth to the u.s. has the luck. I know some people who go to Vegas and play poker for 6 months and then come back for a very short time and then go back to play poker for another 6 months. I know it doesn't sound right. I'm sure it will caught up to them one day.

Hi again,

I will be living in Davenport Iowa. There is an army port on Rock Island on the Mississippi River where my husband works. I should be heading out there this coming week. It will be nice to know that I will be "legal" to stay now. I hope the same and best for all you guys too. I wish I could have been more help to more people on this site. So many of you all were so great. I wish I could thank you all inidividually but there are too many of you who are so helpful. Thank God for VJ.

Hi everyone,

I had my k-3 interview on Monday morning and I got the passport back in the mail on Wed. Wow!!!!!! that was so fast. I am going to do a review of the interview when I get back to the u.s. next week. I wrote EVERYTHING down so I wouldn't forget anything at all. I also got a very thick sealed envelope with the passport. I think it is my I-129F application but I'm not sure. Will find out when I cross the border.

Good luck to all of you.

hi everyone,

I had an issue afew weeks ago about my visits to the u.s. while I was waiting for my k-3 visa interview. At my interview the officer didn't mention the number of visits I had to the u.s. while waiting for my visa nor did he mention the length of time I stayed per visit. I never stayed past the 6 months per visit rule so I have to assume that the law is 6 months per visit and not 6 months per year. I hope this will help others who are in Canada and want to spend time with their spouses. Good luck to you all.

Hi everyone,

I will be leaving Hamilton Ont, tomorrow morning for my 8:30 a.m. interview in Montreal on Monday. I get nervous just thinking about it. I will be staying at the hotel Le centre ville (or something like that) for Sunday and Monday night. After the interview (whatever will be will be) I am going to take in some sites. Good luck to me and I will be back to give you'll the load down (I have been hanging around my u.s. husband alot. I think I am even picking up his southern drall. I know my sister is. Instinctive, she, all of a sudden, has a u.s. accent the minute she talks to him on the phone. It must be contagious).

Have a great weekend everyone.

Hi,

I think that the advice you have gotten is very good. I think that you will have to answer alot of very difficult questions. You might want to think about living in Canada as a option as well. It really doesn't sound good for your situation. Again, I'm not an expert but based on the little that I know you are doing something so wrong. Did it not occur to you that you are doing something that is "just not right"? I really do wish you alot of luck in this case. You might want to try praying as well. Just a suggestion.

Hi there,

What I did was check everything off and mailed it back right away and then I worked hard on getting all the documents together. As long as you have them ready for when you go for your interview.

Maria

Is it possible to do the Medical Examination for the K3 in the US instead of in the country that the visa is going to be issued? That is, can the beneficiary just go to a US Civil Surgeon while here on a visit?

you know what, I had the same question. I was visiting the u.s. and I wanted to get my medical done down there but I decided to just go back to canada and do it. I didn't want to be questioned at my interview about why I had it done there. You see, you are supposed to be waiting out your visa in your own country. I didn't want to take a chance. If the interview officer saw that the doctor wasn't in the country he may question you. I don't know if it is even an issue to them. I might want to call the uscis customer service line....although I don't think alot of them would even know. You have a good question and I hope someone responds to your question who did get it done in the u.s. Good luck.

yay!

Did it take you 3 weeks to get the appointment or did you just chose an appointment that was 3 weeks away?

No, I choose that date. I think that they will book within the week but I would call them how long in advance do they need to book an appointment, just to be sure.

Thanks hon!

Congrats to you, you are so close!!!

yay!

Did it take you 3 weeks to get the appointment or did you just chose an appointment that was 3 weeks away?

No, I choose that date. I think that they will book within the week but I would call them how long in advance do they need to book an appointment, just to be sure.

Hi Everyone,

I had my medical today (K-3 visa). Made my appointment about 3 weeks ago. They told me to get to the office between 7-8 a.m. I got there at 6:30. I parking right in front of the building. It's free till 8 a.m. then $2 per hour. They opened the doors at 7 and there was afew of us. It's first come first serve. The receptionist asked for our appointment letter when we first went in. Remember......first come first serve. Then we went into the waiting room (I was second in line and I waited about 1 minute in the waiting room). Then I went into an office with a lady (I told her that her office was on Visa Journey and she got a big kick out of that. She told the other lady too. We laughed.) I gave her my photos and my immunization cards and my money (185- canadian dollars). Then I was taken to a room where another lady told me to take everything off from the waist up and put on a paper gown. She took an xray of my chest (I had to face toward the wall for afew seconds) and then I was told to put on my upper clothes. Then I was escorted to the doctor's office and I was told to take everything off and put on the same paper gown and just sit and wait in the chair. The paperwork followed me by the ladies who took me to each room. I waited for the doctor. I was chilly. I waited about 5 mins. for him to come in (Mondays is Dr Seiden and Weds is Dr Malcom). He was very very very nice. He looked at my immunizations cards and asked me afew basic questions....I had a letter from my couselling because I was depressed afew years ago but am o.k. now and not on any medications. I wanted to be totally honest with him. He thanked me for the letter I got from my doctor about my depression. He also told me that depression was not a big deal. What they are looking for is a contagious disease or a mental problem that if untreated in the past would cause harm to myself or to others. So, having a past medical problem is not really an issue.....I think. Just be honest. He then made me sit on the table and take some deep breaths and he listened on his stephescope. I also had to lye on my back and he felt both sides of my stomach (all the while I was totally covered up). He then said good bye (he really was very unintimidating). Then a lady nurse came in examined my breasts (she tried to keep me covered up as best she could) because I was a lady too. They were very respectful of my gender. Then she left and I got all dressed. I went to the front reception lady and she gave me back my appointment letter and said for me to come back on Friday (2 days) after 12 noon to pick up the results and the xrays. I was out of there by 8:15 a.m. It was so easy. I think they do all the immigration appointments from 7-9 in the morning and then resume their normal appointments for the rest of the day. It was that easy. Just remember....the doctor just does the tests....he doesn't make the decision on whether you get your visa or not. Hope I could help any of you all that are going to go for their medical in Toronto soon.

Maria

Ups...I forgot one thing.....I had to get blood work done after I got dressed.

Hi Everyone,

I had my medical today (K-3 visa). Made my appointment about 3 weeks ago. They told me to get to the office between 7-8 a.m. I got there at 6:30. I parking right in front of the building. It's free till 8 a.m. then $2 per hour. They opened the doors at 7 and there was afew of us. It's first come first serve. The receptionist asked for our appointment letter when we first went in. Remember......first come first serve. Then we went into the waiting room (I was second in line and I waited about 1 minute in the waiting room). Then I went into an office with a lady (I told her that her office was on Visa Journey and she got a big kick out of that. She told the other lady too. We laughed.) I gave her my photos and my immunization cards and my money (185- canadian dollars). Then I was taken to a room where another lady told me to take everything off from the waist up and put on a paper gown. She took an xray of my chest (I had to face toward the wall for afew seconds) and then I was told to put on my upper clothes. Then I was escorted to the doctor's office and I was told to take everything off and put on the same paper gown and just sit and wait in the chair. The paperwork followed me by the ladies who took me to each room. I waited for the doctor. I was chilly. I waited about 5 mins. for him to come in (Mondays is Dr Seiden and Weds is Dr Malcom). He was very very very nice. He looked at my immunizations cards and asked me afew basic questions....I had a letter from my couselling because I was depressed afew years ago but am o.k. now and not on any medications. I wanted to be totally honest with him. He thanked me for the letter I got from my doctor about my depression. He also told me that depression was not a big deal. What they are looking for is a contagious disease or a mental problem that if untreated in the past would cause harm to myself or to others. So, having a past medical problem is not really an issue.....I think. Just be honest. He then made me sit on the table and take some deep breaths and he listened on his stephescope. I also had to lye on my back and he felt both sides of my stomach (all the while I was totally covered up). He then said good bye (he really was very unintimidating). Then a lady nurse came in examined my breasts (she tried to keep me covered up as best she could) because I was a lady too. They were very respectful of my gender. Then she left and I got all dressed. I went to the front reception lady and she gave me back my appointment letter and said for me to come back on Friday (2 days) after 12 noon to pick up the results and the xrays. I was out of there by 8:15 a.m. It was so easy. I think they do all the immigration appointments from 7-9 in the morning and then resume their normal appointments for the rest of the day. It was that easy. Just remember....the doctor just does the tests....he doesn't make the decision on whether you get your visa or not. Hope I could help any of you all that are going to go for their medical in Toronto soon.

Maria

I would include it. You are legally allowed to be there so yes I definitely would.

Wrote on March 27th, 2008:

Interview day!! We woke to sunny skies and as soon as we left the hotel, we got a pretty heavy downpour of snow. We were the first ones at the US Consulate this morning. A couple arrived at the consulate, and as her cab drove off she screamed 'OMG! MY PURSE IS IN THE CAB WITH MY PASSPORT IN IT!!'..........POOR THEM! They did track it back though in time to get in the building.

At exactly 7:30am, the doors were opened and we were first in line. I don't know why it NEVER crossed my mind to bring ID, but I didn't have it. I was like "PEACE OUT STEVE, SEE YA BACK AT THE HOTEL" and Steve was left standing looking dumbstruck. I came back to the hotel and was in a brainfart. Where WAS my passport??? I don't know. I still don't know. I just couldn't leave Steve there alone, so I grabbed my MS drivers licence and headed back down to the consulate. Got taken through security and went downstairs to wait for the elevator, which was to be at 8:05am.

At 8:05am, the security guard came down and we were called up to get in the elevator. The security told me my 'husband' was already at gate 9. I walked in the room and there Steve stood-SO relieved to see me!!!

Thank God I did come back because I had to write a letter stating that I am free, clear and willing to marry him. Steve handed over all of the paperwork requested, no evidence though. She said we were approved and then we waited for him to be called for fingerprints, and pay his $131 American cash. He then waited for his interview, which was like 1 minute long or something.

I did not go in with him for that. They asked him:

-How we met

-When we decided to marry

-Why he decided to move down there (south)

-What is he going to do for work

-Has he ever been arrested

Simple enough, eh? So, we left with HUGE smiles on our faces and came back to the hotel (now it wasn't snowing, figures) and called EVERYONE!

Word to the wise, as most of you know, DO NO BRING BRIEFCASES!! ONLY BRING CLEAR BAGS-no electronics, including the remote for your car that is on your keychain. DON'T leave your purse or other belongings in the cab

The better organized you are, the better. I placed each separate document in its own malina folder, well labeled-they were impressed.

Now we have to get moved. I just reserved the U-pack moving company. Thankfully our rate went down about $200!!! I have less than two weeks to get everything packed up. Steve will be working another 5 days & he'll be done! We should be back home (to my home) by April 15th. We have one month & 9 days to plan the entire wedding.........EEK!!!

Blessings,

Libby

Hey, guess what....while you are trying to cross over the border on April 14....I will be at the u.s. embassay having my interview. I'm really happy for you even though you went through alittle tension...all is well. Good luck to you and your life in the u.s. Take care.

Maria

Staying longer than 180 days cumulative (on more than one trip) in a year does not count as an overstay. The link Crikey! gave showed that. It's more than 180 days for a Canadian entering as a tourist.

There have been a number of people who have spent a lot of time (legally) in the U.S. before getting the visa. They've been fine.

Thank you very much for the info

You're funny. Too much to worry about. I've never overstayed but if staying longer than 180 days in the last 12 months consistutes overstay then I am in big trouble but if it is only 180 days per visit then I'm o.k.

Thanks

Hey everyone.

I don't think I have ever heard of anyone being denied a visa because they visited the u.s. for the time that the visa was going through the process and approval. Has anyone ever heard of someone? Please let me know. I would appreciate it.

Maria

Ya, I thin Reba is probable right. I could be in big trouble when I get to the interview. Thanks for your input.

"Out of status" usually means "entered legally, but has no legal status currently." One can fall out of status in a lot of ways, but the one that would concern you here is by overstaying the time one is allotted in the country.

For a Canadian entering as a tourist, you've got it right: you would go out of status on day 181, because the first 180 days are part of your legal stay. But there isn't a fixed penalty for being out of status until you've accrued 180 days out of status.

Now, as the law is written, each new entry resets the clock. So if I stay 15 days, then leave, and then come back, my first day back isn't day 16 of the previous 180 period, but day 1 of a new 180 period. I've spent 16 days in the country, but they were part of two separate entries, and none of the time counted as an overstay. If I'd stayed 200 days the first time, then left, and come back, I would be starting over on day 1 of a new 180, but I'd have 20 days out of status time.

On none of your previous trips did you overstay (you have a number of trips, all under six months), so you didn't accrue any out of status time. So in terms of worrying about falling out of status, you'd count days from the last time you crossed the border. Let's say you came at the beginning of November and leave March 30: 30, 31, 31, 29, 31 gives us 151 or so? You're fine.

(There is a bit of disagreement as to whether a Canadian is permitted to stay six months per visit, or six months per recent twelve months per all visits, but I can't find a citation to settle that. But in any case, that wouldn't be accruing an overstay time, which is what the waiver business is all about.)

p.s. no I have never stayed in the u.s. longer than this time around. I just assumed that I could stay for 6 months....go back to canada for 2 weeks and then my 6 months starts all over again. I have never been under so pressure as I have today. Thank you again.