Canadian 2013 Filers

[His karma 20]

Hey Everyone, just an update, Crossed the border at Sweetgrass on Nov, 2nd and it was a easy as pie. Gave them the sealed envelope, waited a few moments while they went through it. The boarder guard seemed a bit confused as to what I had to do on the dates on my Visa, but It is all good. We went downtown last week, got the marriage license and we get married this coming Saturday. There was really nothing to the crossing, they never looked in the truck, and I had a numbered list of everything in the truck so we were good.

Still paying for all of you to get through quickly, I know the process drags on, when it feels SOOO close to the end. But when it happens, it is the sweetest feeling in the world.

[Lakehouse 293]

Congrats His karma, have a wonderful wedding:)

[Lakehouse 293]

Well, seeing as how this thread will die off shortly, as we enter 2014... I want to wish each and everyone the greatest of successes in life for 2014, namely being with the one(s) they love after the long wait Immigration puts us all through.

I now feel that I was so naïve, thinking that I could possibly have been with my husband by now, after a mere 5 months... when really we're only roughly half way through the process. My first few months after applying were whirlwinds of attempting to get life affairs sorted out and the myriad of preparations to be ready'ish in case it all came to fruition quickly. Only then did I find the time to slow down and fortunately found this forum, which I have visited every day for months, and learned 'oh so much'. And at times been 'oh so depressed'

I admire and thank those few very proactive members who have led or attempted to lead efforts that fight for improvement in the system.

I admire and thank those few knowledgable members who seem to have 'all the answers' to the incredible range of questions that come up in these forums.

And most of all, I wish to see my husband again soon, be in his arms, look in his eyes, feel his breath against my skin, and just simply go through what life brings 'with him' rather than 'without'.

May all of our processes be approved quickly.

All the best to each of you in 2014!!!

[floridaboundcanuk 7]

It shouldn't die off that quickly. A lot of us are still waiting to do our interviews.

[dburnt 59]

or even for an NOA2...

[Lakehouse 293]

It shouldn't die off that quickly. A lot of us are still waiting to do our interviews.

Yeah, that dawned on me after I wrote...

I still meant what I said

[His karma 20]

Just wanted to check in and see how everyone is doing. I hope there are not too many waiting on thier NAO2s and most have thier visas now.

The journey is just begining once you get that visa, cross the boarder and get married.

Ejoy the ride!

[floridaboundcanuk 7]

medical in two weeks, interview next month.

[nightingalejules 678]

Congrats! When did you guys receive your NOA1?

Also, random question, how do you get your timeline thingy to show up on your posts and that animated timeline?

Looks like you figured out the "timeline thingy". If you look at my animated timelines, they have a link to the webpage where I made them, and then on that page there are codes that you paste into your signature that make them show up.

[snowflakepr 16]

Hello fellow Canadian filers!

Long story on my immigration but my husband and I went to see a lawyer today and have been advised that I qualify to complete an AOS. I am going to my 2nd/final medical appt. today, have biometrics completed, affidavit of support from my husband but still need to get my police certificate.

I wondering if anyone knows how I obtain this from the US. I lived in Quebec, Manitoba, Ontario and British Columbia over my life time and Ontario and BC ages over 16.

Thanks for any ideas.

[NikLR 13,227]

you only need 1 from Canada that covers the CPIC.

From the NVC website:

• Outside Canada: Applicants who are not physically present in Canada must obtain a Certified Criminal Record Check. There is a processing fee of $25 CAN or US equivalent per criminal record and/or vulnerable sector check. Payment must be made by certified cheque or money order to the Receiver General for Canada.

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cr-cj/fing-empr2-eng.htm

not sure why you have to get fingerprinted according to this but I thought that was only if you had a conviction. You may want to contact the RCMP and ask.

[xprecious32 50]

Just checking in to see how my fellow Canadians are doing

[pro_star 52]

Still here. Will be here for another four months roughly. Medical/interview bookend in Vancouver beginning of May...hoping to flee before stampede lol. Just need some time living with a friend to bankroll and recoup from losing a fair chunk of change on the house.

[Lakehouse 293]

Still here too:) But finally at the NVC stage awaiting a case number. Getting the house ready for listing sometime soon, and also getting all my financial affairs figured out so I minimize how much money I lose in the transition to the US... you know, TSFA's, RRSP's, pensions... it makes my head swim as I've not had to worry about what to do with such things before.

Sorry to hear you lost a lot of money on the house sale prostar, I'm really hoping I don't have trouble selling mine.

good luck all!!

[pro_star 52]

Hopefully not Lakehouse!! It's been almost a year trying to sell it, I'm kind of out in the sticks and in a bit of a nasty market. Dear goodness it's stressful though. Hopefully it goes smooth for you!!