August Interviews Crew - AOS Journey

[decocker 7,198]

it isn't just frontline, hartz products too. i've seen more than one website for victims but here's an example:

http://www.hartzvictims.org/

recently we bought some natural spray, because i'm scared that if we used regular topical flea medicine - it could somehow get transferred to my kitty and hurt her (dog and kitty sleep/lay in the same area). our dog is huge (shepherd/colli mix) and kitty is still just a baby.

http://www.1800petmeds.com/Be+Flea+Free+Spray-prod11135.html

it seems to work, just more painstaking because we apply it numerous times throughout the day (whenever and wherever he starts scratching)..

[J & J 3]

Hi Vero just thought i'd give you a update:

I sent out my AOS package on the 6th

They received it on the 7th

got NOA1 email on the 13th

Now just waiting for my NOA1 hardcopy

[Veronik 19]

it isn't just frontline, hartz products too. i've seen more than one website for victims but here's an example:

http://www.hartzvictims.org/

recently we bought some natural spray, because i'm scared that if we used regular topical flea medicine - it could somehow get transferred to my kitty and hurt her (dog and kitty sleep/lay in the same area). our dog is huge (shepherd/colli mix) and kitty is still just a baby.

http://www.1800petmeds.com/Be+Flea+Free+Spray-prod11135.html

it seems to work, just more painstaking because we apply it numerous times throughout the day (whenever and wherever he starts scratching)..

Wow, this is scary!!! I can't believe this stuff is even on the market to start with!!! Thanks for the info! Where did you get the natural spray?

Hi Vero just thought i'd give you a update:

I sent out my AOS package on the 6th

They received it on the 7th

got NOA1 email on the 13th

Now just waiting for my NOA1 hardcopy

Thanks J&J! Here it is!

User .......... AOS sent .... NOAs ...... Bio. App ... AP Result ..... EAD Result .... AOS Result ........ Card Recvd

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mandaNchris ... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... ----------- ... ----------- ... ------------- ..... -----------

Rose416 ....... 09/25/10 ... 10/08/10 ... 10/28/10 ... 11/22/10(a) ... 11/23/10(a) ... ------------- ..... -----------

Vero and Chris. 10/06/10 ... 10/18/10 ... 11/24/10 ... ----------- ... ----------- ... ------------- ..... -----------

J & J ......... 12/06/10 ... 12/13/10 ... xx/xx/xx ... ----------- ... ----------- ... ------------- ..... -----------

Wishing ....... 10/11/10 ... 10/20/10 ... 11/12/10 ... ----------- ... ----------- ... Int: 01/11/11 ..... -----------

Alaba ......... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... ----------- ... ----------- ... ------------- ..... -----------

Valerie78 ..... 11/17/10 ... 11/24/10 ... xx/xx/xx ... ----------- ... ----------- ... ------------- ..... -----------

nickbits ...... 09/16/10 ... 09/24/10 ... 10/28/10 ... 11/16/10(a) ... 11/16/10(a) ... Int: 12/13/10 ..... -----------

Brenda2010 .... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... ----------- ... ----------- ... ------------- ..... -----------

Tater&####### .. 10/08/10 ... 10/19/10 ... 11/09/10 ... ----------- ... ----------- ... ------------- ..... -----------

ken and kate .. 11/15/10 ... 11/23/10 ... xx/xx/xx ... --- N/A --- ... ----------- ... ------------- ..... -----------

Oh, and sorry this is a long post, but do you guys know if we're allowed to travel to the Bahamas before receiving out AP?

Edited December 15, 2010 by Vero and Chris

[mandaNchris 3]

Congrats Nickbits. Glad your interview went well.

[Tater&Bugger 3]

Valerie78 is right. It's not just Frontline, that was just our case. It is ALL flea and tick medication. If you want to use the kind from your vet find out who their distributer is. If it's not counterfeit then watch closely. If you dog gets lethargic, soft stool, vomiting or itches at the spot you applied it (ie rolling around on its back to get it off) then discontinue use. There are home made remedies you can use without pesticides in them which are not harmful to your pet, as well you can buy holistic made kinds but they are expensive from my experience with buying these types of product for my own dog. A lot of stuff made for pets isn't good for pets. Our dog gets a special holistic brand of food and it's allowed dog made treats or edible chew items. We allow Nylabones and Kongs etc... but no 'chewies' rawhides, all that. Treats we give raw meat or fresh vegetables (only certain kinds though). My philosophy is if I won't take it or eat it, neither will my dog or cat. They aren't spoiled, just healthy! The rewards isn't only a healthier dog, they look better too. Nice soft shiny coats, they don't smell, go poop less and its not messy haha. It really affects the animal overall.

As for AP - we've given up hope. I couldn't care less when it arrives now. It won't be here for Xmas and there is no other reason why we wanted it. We're planning a dinner at our place for the single soldiers. The battery is on a 2hr recall so no one can go home for Xmas, and since they live in the barracjs they have no way of cooking themselves a meal and eating at the defact for Xmas is no fun. My mom and her bf are probably coming too, but it's normally my dad's family I spend Xmas with.

As for our Honeymoon, we were planning on Costa Rica but with no AP we've made changes to go to Puerto Rico. Leaving sometime around Dec 30-Jan 4.

[Tater&Bugger 3]

Oh, and sorry this is a long post, but do you guys know if we're allowed to travel to the Bahamas before receiving out AP?

Bahamas no... but you can go to Puerto Rico or US Virgin Islands. Hawaii too, but that's the other way haha.

[nickbits 43]

now she's offically approved.

Card/ Document Production

On December 16, 2010, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

[decocker 7,198]

i just checked orfee's aos status and they mailed us out an rfe yesterday.

looks like we're in for some fun.

[Tater&Bugger 3]

That's awesome Nickbits!!!!

Valerie78 - I KNOW your pain. I feel like ever since the RFE my application fell between the cracks. It was useless too - they already had what they asked for. It doesn't take long to get the hard copy in the mail though. Hopefully it's a simple fix.

[Wishing 1]

So once you are approved at the interview can you start working or do you have to receive the card first??

[decocker 7,198]

is it weird that he hasn't been given a biometrics appointment and we already have an rfe?

[Veronik 19]

User .......... AOS sent .... NOAs ...... Bio. App ... AP Result ..... EAD Result .... Inter./Transf. .... AOS Result ...... Card Revd.

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mandaNchris ... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... ----------- ... ----------- ... ------------- ..... ----------- ..... ------------

Rose416 ....... 09/25/10 ... 10/08/10 ... 10/28/10 ... 11/22/10(a) ... 11/23/10(a) ... ------------- ..... ----------- ..... ------------

Vero and Chris. 10/06/10 ... 10/18/10 ... 11/24/10 ... ----------- ... ----------- ... ------------- ..... ----------- ..... ------------

J & J ......... 12/06/10 ... 12/13/10 ... xx/xx/xx ... ----------- ... ----------- ... ------------- ..... ----------- ..... ------------

Wishing ....... 10/11/10 ... 10/20/10 ... 11/12/10 ... ----------- ... ----------- ... Int: 01/11/11 ..... ----------- ..... ------------

Alaba ......... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... ----------- ... ----------- ... ------------- ..... ----------- ..... ------------

Valerie78 ..... 11/17/10 ... 11/24/10 ... xx/xx/xx ... ----------- ... ----------- ... ------------- ..... ----------- ..... ------------

nickbits ...... 09/16/10 ... 09/24/10 ... 10/28/10 ... 11/16/10(a) ... 11/16/10(a) ... Int: 12/13/10 ..... -Approved!- ..... ------------

Brenda2010 .... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... ----------- ... ----------- ... ------------- ..... ----------- ..... ------------

Tater&####### .. 10/08/10 ... 10/19/10 ... 11/09/10 ... ----------- ... ----------- ... ------------- ..... ----------- ..... ------------

ken and kate .. 11/15/10 ... 11/23/10 ... xx/xx/xx ... --- N/A --- ... ----------- ... ------------- ..... ----------- ..... ------------

Tater&#######, thank you for the additional info. I actually make my dog's food. It's healthier for him and you can definitely see the change. I have to start giving him more protein though now, because he's eating his own poop, and he did that last year this time. I'm thinking that because it's colder, he needs more protein... We'll see what happens! I think it's great that you're having so many people over for Christmas, you'll be giving them a sense of home away from home.

nickbits, awesome news! Congratulations! Let us know when you receive your card!

Valerie78, seems like it never ends, does it... Do you think it has anything to do with being in AP after the interview in Montreal? What are they worried about now??? I swear they don't seem to worry about the right cases... Hopefully you'll get it in the mail soon and can get it over with... Talk about a pain in the b*tt though... Keep us posted!

Edited December 17, 2010 by Vero and Chris

[Tater&Bugger 3]

is it weird that he hasn't been given a biometrics appointment and we already have an rfe?

It would make MORE sense to me that way. Means they review your case. Apparently whoever reviews mine and gave me my apt didn't check it properly... I still swear if it weren't for that stupid tax thing I'd have my EAD/AP by now at least.

Best way to stop your dog from eating his own poop is to feed him pineapple. Makes it revolting to them.

Also maybe you guys can answer a question - my dad told me he finally got my HST cheque in the mail (which I was trying to get last summer)... am I still allowed to cash this? I could really use the money. Been taking out of our home savings to cover my additional expenses and it's getting depressing. I'd just hate to cash it and be asked to pay it back.

Edited December 17, 2010 by Tater&Bugger

[Veronik 19]

You know, I've been cashing mine in my Canadian account and using my debit card here... I got one yesterday... I have no idea if I'll get in trouble with Revenue Canada (probably will!) but please guys, just humour me, just tell me it's fine! I don't want to hear that I'll have to pay it back just yet! Right now, I need the money, and I have a HUGE grudge against them anyways in regards to an EI claim so they can just fork it over for now!!!

I don't know what you should do Tater&#######, but as far as I'm concerned, that money is owed to me for now, so I'm going to use it!

Thanks for the tip! I heard that pumpkin also does that...

[Tater&Bugger 3]

I haven't seen pumpkin work - that just makes them regular, soft up or firm up haha (as far as I know).

I'll tell him to go ahead and deposit it. I owe Service Canada money because they mis calculate (ps this happens regularly) and it'll go from one department to another!