Wheres all the privileges to be canadian

[LadyNoles 0]

Is there any canadian like me that is kind of upset to have to go through all that ####### since 1991 due to fact that other countries been "visa frauding" United States????

Its ridiculous in my opinion...but oh well just needed to let go some steam i guess hehe

[Rob & Jin 0]

Is there any canadian like me that is kind of upset to have to go through all that ####### since 1991 due to fact that other countries been "visa frauding" United States????

Its ridiculous in my opinion...but oh well just needed to let go some steam i guess hehe

Canadians are special ? I think not. My fiancee is real and we are going to have to wait 9- 11 months for our visa. So suck it up and join the club. Plus its damn cheap to visit Canada during the wait, try saving the money to fly to china on a regular basis, then post again.

[L_n_O 3]

So suck it up and join the club. Plus its damn cheap to visit Canada during the wait, try saving the money to fly to china on a regular basis, then post again.

Now there really isn't any need for that kind of attitude..

[DeadPoolX 9]

So suck it up and join the club. Plus its damn cheap to visit Canada during the wait, try saving the money to fly to china on a regular basis, then post again.

Now there really isn't any need for that kind of attitude..

No, there isn't; however, I can understand the frustration presented in it. The OP gave the impression that "since Canadians are such-and-such way, they shouldn't have to jump through the same hoops as everyone else." That's bound to rub some people the wrong way. After all, Canada is a foreign country (as many Canadians are so fond of reminding Americans), so it only makes sense that Canadians are subject to the same processes that every other foreign national is as well.

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

So suck it up and join the club. Plus its damn cheap to visit Canada during the wait, try saving the money to fly to china on a regular basis, then post again.

Now there really isn't any need for that kind of attitude..

I agree, super rude.

[Flames9_RN 358]

Does (or did it) bother me? Not at all. One could make arguments that maybe certain countries should get special treatment,and some other (maybe communist ones) should be way down the list! But I think everyone should be treated the same. We planned accordingly and wasn't in a huge rush. Were not running a dash, in it for the marathon!

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

So suck it up and join the club. Plus its damn cheap to visit Canada during the wait, try saving the money to fly to china on a regular basis, then post again.

Now there really isn't any need for that kind of attitude..

No, there isn't; however, I can understand the frustration presented in it. The OP gave the impression that "since Canadians are such-and-such way, they shouldn't have to jump through the same hoops as everyone else." That's bound to rub some people the wrong way. After all, Canada is a foreign country (as many Canadians are so fond of reminding Americans), so it only makes sense that Canadians are subject to the same processes that every other foreign national is as well.

Deadpool you are right....I understand that the process needs to be the same for all countries to be fair but I guess some Canadians feel that since we are neighbours to the states and have a "relationship" that we should have it easier....whatever, everyone is entitled to their opinion. Being rude is uncalled for though

[Kathryn41 3,205]

It is easy for Canadians to forget that Canada and the US are indeed totally separate and individually sovereign nations. I had that point brought home to me a number of years ago when I was driving across the border for a day's visit. As some of you may know, Quebec did not issue birth certificates until fairly recently and having been born in Quebec, I had no birth certificate. When I reached the border, the guard asked for my birth certificate and I carefully explained that Quebec had not issued one. She bluntly informed me that she did not care what Quebec did or did not do; the US was a foreign country and if I was a Canadian requesting admission to the US, I needed to prove I was a Canadian citizen for her to allow me to enter as a Canadian. It was an abrupt awakening for me - but she was absolutely right. I had assumed that as a Canadian I had a certain right to expect Americans to treat me as special at the border. I am grateful to that border guard for setting me straight - and for allowing me to cross after all on the meager identification that I had. I never made that mistake again. Quebec shortly afterwards did start issuing retroactive birth certificates and I obtained one.

Canada is indeed a foreign country and the US has every right to request whatever documentation they require from foreign nationals - regardless of what country they come from, including Canada. We are not Americans - we are Canadians. There is a difference. The privileges of being a Canadian are available to us - in Canada.

Edited October 21, 2007 by Kathryn41

[Flames9_RN 358]

well said kathyrn

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

It is easy for Canadians to forget that Canada and the US are indeed totally separate and individually sovereign nations. I had that point brought home to me a number of years ago when I was driving across the border for a day's visit. As some of you may know, Quebec did not issue birth certificates until fairly recently and having been born in Quebec, I had no birth certificate. When I reached the border, the guard asked for my birth certificate and I carefully explained that Quebec had not issued one. She bluntly informed me that she did not care what Quebec did or did not do; the US was a foreign country and if I was a Canadian requesting admission to the US, I needed to prove I was a Canadian citizen for her to allow me to enter as a Canadian. It was an abrupt awakening for me - but she was absolutely right. I had assumed that as a Canadian I had a certain right to expect Americans to treat me as special at the border. I am grateful to that border guard for setting me straight - and for allowing me to cross after all on the meager identification that I had. I never made that mistake again. Quebec shortly afterwards did start issuing retroactive birth certificates and I obtained one.

Canada is indeed a foreign country and the US has every right to request whatever documentation they require from foreign nationals - regardless of what country they come from, including Canada. We are not Americans - we are Canadians. There is a difference. The privileges of being a Canadian are available to us - in Canada.

Nicely put

I've had so many people say to me "You need to do what?? It's the States!!! We are Canadians, why is it so hard?" and I'm like...it's another country...we are Canadian, it's another country, it's that simple.

Edited October 21, 2007 by ~Laura and Nick~

[trailmix 77]

Is there any canadian like me that is kind of upset to have to go through all that ####### since 1991 due to fact that other countries been "visa frauding" United States????

Its ridiculous in my opinion...but oh well just needed to let go some steam i guess hehe

Welcome to the Canada forum!

[L_n_O 3]

That's why I moved the thread here..

OP would get eaten alive out there

[trailmix 77]

That's why I moved the thread here..

OP would get eaten alive out there

OMG I think I recognize that person from the illegal immigrants in Canada OT thread!!

Edited October 21, 2007 by trailmix

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

I'm frightened!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHARK!!!!

[L_n_O 3]