stephandmuz

Hi my fiance needs a PCC from NZ...He got one already from the Dept. of Justice , however the People at the US consulate out there say that he needs one from them!! Does anyone have more informationon that? He's not residing in NZ anymore , so its really hard do go around getting another one ...pls help

My fiance is originally from New Zealand and is a citizen. He sent off for his police certificate not long ago and has now received it.

If I am not mistaken, I think he contacted the Ministry of justice. I'll double check with him and post back here.

I'd be really interested in knowing the answer too. Daniel, my fiance lives in New Zealand, he has his whole life and needs to know who to contact for the police record. I found the above post a little confusing, and we want a jump on getting the certificate so we don't have to wait that long. His packet 3 has not come yet :-(

Any help is appreciated!

Christine

I'm trying to figure out what's confusing about it......

Hi my fiance needs a PCC from NZ...He got one already from the Dept. of Justice , however the People at the US consulate out there say that he needs one from them!! Does anyone have more informationon that? He's not residing in NZ anymore , so its really hard do go around getting another one ...pls help

My fiance is originally from New Zealand and is a citizen. He sent off for his police certificate not long ago and has now received it.

If I am not mistaken, I think he contacted the Ministry of justice. I'll double check with him and post back here.

The picture of your flower girl dancing with your ring bearer is one of the cutest things I've ever seen! And, as everyone else has said, you look beautiful and happy together. Congratulations.

Thanks to everyone for the best wishes and congratulations. Also we wish everyone the very best Christmas with hopes that everyone will have a great 2008.

Dale & Vianca

Beautiful Pictures!!!!!!!

So, you would have been happier had he not thanked Canada for their help in Afghanistan?

I too, after reading the article, thought "umm...what was said in this that would offend ANYone?" The comment about people pulling out of afghanistan wasn't directed toward any certain person or country, he simply stated that it was a concern of his that it COULD happen. It's very possible that it could, but he never said "I'm worried Canada will pull out."

I will say that I was only in 9th grade when 9/11 happened, and I had no idea that we even got help from Canada at that time (I mostly heard about the UK helping). So I am by far more ignorant in this field than most, but I wanted to state my opinion on that article. I can understand why you would be offended that he never thanked you for helping us in 9/11....but I don't see how you can criticize him for standing up and thanking you now.

because one of the major public weapons in diplomacy is thanking or withholding thanks. see:

"Bush and Rice's remarks about Canada were made in light of criticism against NATO countries like France and Germany, which have only deployed troops to parts of Afghanistan that are relatively peaceful."

The very public thanks this week weren't really directed towards Canada-they were meant to send a message to France and Germany. Ignoring Canadian contributions for years and only sending Rice to publicly thank Canada when the administration wanted to call out other countries is piling insults on top of the original insult of not acknowledging Canada since 2001.

Now this is what you call reading into.... Good Grief

Is it because it's the U.S. president that it somehow seems acceptable? If Stephen Harper said:

"My biggest concern is that George Bush says, 'Well, we're kind of tired of Iraq and, therefore, we think we're going to leave,".

You are greatly altering the structure of his statement to make your point. Plus, George Bush said NOTHING about Stephen Harper. You are trying to make a mountain out of a mole hill.

No, you are trying to make a mountain out of a mole hill. enough said.

Seriously, you turned a hypothetical that Bush posed into an attack on someone that wasn't even mentioned.

I agree with you completely. So much for Bush giving our allies a compliment. Bush is damned if he does and damned if he dosen't.

Just put N/A. This question is for a situation differing yours.

Thank You all so much!!!

Hello everyone...

I have a question about #11 on the affidavit of support.

It states, I intend or I do not intend to make specific contibutions to the support of the person named in item 3.

I have no idea what to check. Can anyone help me with this? My fiance will have a lot of money saved by the time he gets here, so in a since I will not be contributing...but then again, I'm sure I wll be contributing in some way, especially after we marry. Just not sure how to take this queston, or what to check.

Thanks

Steph

Hello everyone...

I have a question about #11 on the affidavit of support.

It states, I intend or I do not intend to make specific contibutions to the support of the person named in item 3.

I have no idea what to check. Can anyone help me with this? My fiance will have a lot of money saved by the time he gets here, so in a since I will not be contributing...but then again, I'm sure I wll be contributing in some way, especially after we marry. Just not sure how to take this queston, or what to check.

Thanks

Steph

He can get all the vaccinations done - I mean, a titres test done by the doctor who performs the medical, just to see that he's had them before. Which doctor is the one in your area?

He would be going to the Doctor in edmonton....

So what you all are saying is that...... he can have his regular doctor give the vaccinations? All he has to do is bring the record to the medical examination?

So it is not going to be a problem if in fact he does not have his third (shot) series of tetnus, before the medical?

He can get all the vaccinations done - I mean, a titres test done by the doctor who performs the medical, just to see that he's had them before. Which doctor is the one in your area?

He would be going to the Doctor in edmonton....

I am now very concerned because, my fiance has had no immunizations what so ever. He is originally from New Zealand, and he says that it was not a requirement at the time to have them.

I found a web site on line that states the following......

Combination Vaccine for:

Tetanus Diphtheria (Td)

An initial series of three immunizations, which are normally received in childhood at ages 2, 4 and 6 months and a booster immunization within the last 10 years must be documented.

or

If you have no proof of a primary series you must begin an adult series of TWO doses of Td 4 to 8 weeks apart with a third dose 6 to 12 months after the second. You must be as up-to-date as possible with your series at the time of your immigration medical.

or

You must have proof of a Td booster within the 4 weeks prior to your immigration medical.

or

An antibody titers blood test showing proof of immunity to tetanus and diphtheria.

MMR Combination Vaccine for:

Mumps

Measles

German Measles (Rubella)

If you were born after 1956 you must show proof of immunization for mumps, measles and German measles

or

An antibody titers blood test showing proof of immunity to MMR (mumps/measles/rubella).

or

You must receive an immunization for MMR.

Chickenpox (Varicella) A verbal declaration of chickenpox.

or

Proof of immunization against chickenpox. Normally two immunizations 4 to 8 weeks apart or the first of the two within the 4 weeks prior to your immigration medical examination.

or

An antibody titers blood test showing proof of immunity to chickenpox (varicella).

Hepatitis B For ages 19 and under.

Influenza Influenza as of Nov 1, 2003. Age 50 and above.

with the Tetanus Diphtheria, it states that you must begin an adult series of TWO doses of Td 4 to 8 weeks apart with a third dose 6 to 12 months after the second. There is noway that that he will have time to receive his third dose before the interview.

What is going to happen in this case? Another question....can he have his regular doctore give him the vaccines as opposed to the immigration doctor?

thanks

steph

Just an update here. CSC confirmed that they have not shipped it out yet, but has been prepared to ship as of 11/13/2007. Thus, it's sitting on a pallet waiting to be shipped, and that should happen soon. Likely the others still waiting for NVC to get it are on that same pallet

You mean 12/13/07?

If so, this is awesome news!!!!!!

My sweet little boy has just turned one year and got me thinking.... Is is possible for him to grow up in the US in the US school system and still be able to identify himself as a Canadian? Will he grow up and develope Canadian pride or is he "doomed" to be patriotic American? (I use doomed with the nicest Canadian sarcasim ) We live so close to the border and will spend lots of time in Canada at the Canadian residence plus his Mommy is dedicated in her profession of protecting the Canadian society but will it still be enough?

I have talked to various dual Can/AM people that live in the US. Some which were born in Canada, some that have their Canadian citizenship derived from a Canadian parent but all have basically lived and grown up in the US. The majority of them identify themselves as an American and being considered a Canadian as well is more of a novelty notion than an identity for them.

Thoughts anyone?

If your son is going to be raised in The United States, chances are, (hopefully) he will become the patriotic american. This is not a bad thing. One should have great pride and love for the country in which they live and are apart of. However, I think it is important for your son to also have ties to Canada as well. Canada is as much a part of his roots as the United States will be.

My fiance and I discuss this very issue often. My fiance is originally from New Zealand and currently lives in Canada. We do not have children yet, but when we do.....they will learn of their New Zealand heritage as well. I think that it is extremely important. I think that children are done a great injustice by being deprived of their roots.

regards

steph

woops, sorry....you asked for canuks opinion. I'm an American ..born and raised...lol

My sweet little boy has just turned one year and got me thinking.... Is is possible for him to grow up in the US in the US school system and still be able to identify himself as a Canadian? Will he grow up and develope Canadian pride or is he "doomed" to be patriotic American? (I use doomed with the nicest Canadian sarcasim ) We live so close to the border and will spend lots of time in Canada at the Canadian residence plus his Mommy is dedicated in her profession of protecting the Canadian society but will it still be enough?

I have talked to various dual Can/AM people that live in the US. Some which were born in Canada, some that have their Canadian citizenship derived from a Canadian parent but all have basically lived and grown up in the US. The majority of them identify themselves as an American and being considered a Canadian as well is more of a novelty notion than an identity for them.

Thoughts anyone?

If your son is going to be raised in The United States, chances are, (hopefully) he will become the patriotic american. This is not a bad thing. One should have great pride and love for the country in which they live and are apart of. However, I think it is important for your son to also have ties to Canada as well. Canada is as much a part of his roots as the United States will be.

My fiance and I discuss this very issue often. My fiance is originally from New Zealand and currently lives in Canada. We do not have children yet, but when we do.....they will learn of their New Zealand heritage as well. I think that it is extremely important. I think that children are done a great injustice by being deprived of their roots.

regards

steph

Is it possible to book the medical (done on Wednesdays only) a day after the interview (scheduled on Tuesday)? Otherwise I'll have to spend a week in Vancouver. If anyone has experienced their Vancouver appointments in this order, I'd love to know. Also did you get your Visa right away or was it mailed to you?

Many thanks

How could they possibly issue you your visa without knowing the results of your medical exam? I could be wrong but, I'm sure you have to have all your paper work, medical exam, vaccines etc., ready to go/complete before you would sit for your interview.

Good Luck

Steph

My fiance and I have decided that he will import his vehicle into the states when the time comes. The process seems not to complex and if I amunderstanding it correctly, he will only have to fill out 1 form which is the HS-7 form.

My concern is this....

The vehicle must be exported withing one year from the date of entry. Will we literally have to drive his vehicle out of the U.S back into Canada? The vehicle is old and may not even last a full year. Who knows. lol

We thought that we could just have it junked after we saved up enough for a down payment on a new car/truck.

Has anyone ever imported a vehicle temp?

Thanks

Steph

For Nonresidents of the U.S. importing a vehicle for no more than one year: [/font]

As a general rule all motor vehicles imported into the United States that are less than 25 years old must comply with Federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS), or be brought into compliance with the FMVSS by a Registered Importer. However, temporary importations (up to one year) by Nonresidents of the United States are exempt from this requirement and do not have to be modified to conform to the FMVSS.

Nonresidents of the United States may import a vehicle registered in another country for personal use for a period not to exceed one year (for imports of longer than one year, see below). The vehicle cannot be sold and it must be exported within one year from the date of entry. A form HS-7 (available at ports of entry or in PDF format from NHSTA) must be completed and presented to U.S. Customs. Your passport number and country of issue are required on the HS-7 form. Use Box 5 on HS-7 form.

I clicked on embassy info.(vancouver) and was just reviewing the example sheet (check list) that will be in packet 3. I noticed that one of the items that we have to submit are certified copies of marriage ceertificates if we were previously married. Is this correct?

I was aware that we have to provide certified copies of divorce decrees, but had no idea about the actual marriage certificates.

Anyone who has had an interview in Vancouver and has been previously married, I would appreciate any info you can give.

Thanks

Steph

I clicked on embassy info.(vancouver) and was just reviewing the example sheet (check list) that will be in packet 3. I noticed that one of the items that we have to submit are certified copies of marriage ceertificates if we were previously married. Is this correct?

I was aware that we have to provide certified copies of divorce decrees, but had no idea about the actual marriage certificates.

Anyone who has had an interview in Vancouver and has been previously married, I would appreciate any info you can give.

Thanks

Steph

Hi VJ's!!!

Our case was receive for NVC last November 19 and was send to Cd Juarez last November 20, the better news is our case was receive for Juarez Consulate last November 23!!!

My interview looks more close!!! I just need receive my package 3

Lu&T

If this is the case, Muz and I missed the crate to NVC.

Did you guys go through a certain company to do your wedding on the beach? Muz and I are also planning on getting married on the beach and want to find a legitament company to do it.

Did you have to go to the court house in florida to apply for the marriage license in person?

Thanks

steph

Since it was just the 2 of us, the "legitimate" companies were too expensive. I didn't want the arches, etc...just us; the heart was Doug's idea (he's so romantic). I searched yahoo local for wedding officiants in St. Pete, and found Vicki aka Beach Angel, and she was just that...an angel. She helped me with everything from flowers to the ceremony for $150...very reasonable!

I preprinted the form for the marriage license b4 we left and when we got there, we went to the county courthouse with the form, a picture ID, and $101 (for 4 certified copies for our AOS). We had the license within 30 minutes. Now here's the tip: after your wedding, take the marriage license back to the courthouse for filing yourself...you get your copies right on the spot !

Where are you planning to get married? Is it just the two of you?

Thanks fr your reply...

yes, it will most likely be just us two. I checked a company out called Bare foot weddings. The prices seem so steep for what we will actually get, which is pretty much nothing. We are going to get married on Destin Beach in Florida. We at first were aiming more towards Clearwater Beach, but have pretty much decided on Destin. Beaches seem to be much prettier there.

As far as as the marriage license...we have to have 4 certified copies of the license for AOS? Just out of curiosity, why 4 copies? Because Muz will not have a social security number before me marry, I'm guessing that he will only have to show his passport when we apply for the license? I think I seen some where on the marrige license form, a space for both the bride and grooms social security number. I have been a bit worried about this.

So you didn't have to have a witness? I always thought one was needed. What a relief!

Thanks so much for your responses.

Much appreciated!

Did you guys go through a certain company to do your wedding on the beach? Muz and I are also planning on getting married on the beach and want to find a legitament company to do it.

Did you have to go to the court house in florida to apply for the marriage license in person? What about the wtiness? Was one provided?

Thanks

steph

Did you guys go through a certain company to do your wedding on the beach? Muz and I are also planning on getting married on the beach and want to find a legitament company to do it.

Did you have to go to the court house in florida to apply for the marriage license in person?

Thanks

steph

Checked around noon time today....

On November 21, 2007, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.

No greater feeling!

Steph and Muz

Checked around noon time today....

On November 21, 2007, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.

No greater feeling!

Steph and Muz

Just received a touch on 11/21/07. Have not received one since 7/10/07. Do you all think that this could be the approval coming?

Thanks

Steph