misa

Today I made $298.29 on $5000. That was about 10 minutes ago so the rates may have gone up?

Transfer it now! I made a profit exchanging Canadian $ to USD this afternoon with Custom House.

I found this PDF... they stopped issuing them in 2006:

http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/El...88B_081806R.pdf

Unfortunately because your EAD was based on being an AOS applicant, the AOS RFE does hold up EAD processing. Hope you hear something soon!

Unfortunately you can't force him to leave if he doesn't want to. What you can do in the meantime is start helping him by asking him what his plans are after he finishes highschool and helping him through that. I'm sure it's tough being a parent and having to "let go" but if he wants to stay, then you'll have no choice but to let him stay and support him in his decision.

Just a little background on me. I moved out of my parents' house one month after I turned 16. I told my parents I was moving out. My dad made the decision to support my decision and he helped me move into my first apartment and his decision to support me (not financially btw, I worked and made my own money) helped. He knew where I was and there was no tension.

So, I guess what I'm trying to say is that if he's determined to stay, support him in his decision. Arm him with the knowledge to be able to be independent.

Now.... will we ever get a "yes people, we got your stuff"? Or do we have to 'trust' the system??????

Bren will receive an official notice at the new address for the I-865. I'm not sure if you will receive one though. I did when I filed AR-11 but I had pending cases at the time so the notification I received in the mail reflected my pending cases. When you do the AR-11 online you will get a confirmation number at the end so make sure you save and print that out for your records.

Hey girl, file the AR-11 online (much easier and hassle free) and send the I-865 by mail. Bren needs to fill out the I-865 since he's your primary sponsor and I'm assuming he's moving with you. Where you send the I-865 is in the instructions and depends on your place of residence.

Did you get your GC yet? Are you moving after you get your GC in the mail or will someone be at your old address to let you know if it arrives or not? Whatever address you're at, make sure your last name used is on the mailbox somewhere. Some postal workers are super picky about that and only deliver mail to those listed on the mailbox. Some don't care (like mine).

That's fine then. That's all that is needed because it says they didn't find a record of any criminal convictions.

Mine says:

This certifies that a search, based on the above name and date of birth, failed to disclose any such person with a record of criminal convictions in the national repository for criminal records in Canada. Search not confirmed by fingerprints.

What exactly does your say?

The stamps are good to show proof that he visited you.

Make sure he doesn't send the original BC, just a photocopy!

My (USC) husband submitted a photocopy of his BC and only the biographical page of his passport. I know the guides say all pages but it doesn't really make sense why a USC, using a passport to show their citizenship would need to submit all the pages of their passport.

Anyway, the copy of the BC and the passport bio page was sufficient for USCIS to prove citizenship.

Petition? I know that the approved I-129F expires after 4 months. Dunno! My K3 (issued at Vancouver) has nothing under the annotation.

ETA: I think it stands for Petition. The only visa stickers has "Petition" written in full: http://www.visajourney.com/gallery/display...um=19&pos=1

Wow...thanks for that Misa. Personally we don't eat/drink much dairy so that is fantastic.

I'm blaming you if I gain 1 oz.

Let me know what you end up making!

vnoe, here's a free PDF dessert cookbook. Most of the recipes are gluten free: http://www.vitalita.com/docs/DessertsOfVitality.pdf

I used to frequent a usenet group on breadmaking and many of the U.S. folks who lived close to the Canadian border would go to Canada and stock up on Canadian all-purpose flour for their breadmaking (Robin Hood brand I think). They said it was superior to U.S. bread flour.

If I were you and her, I'd probably research more about the E3 along with her potential employer. You might also want to get a consultation with another lawyer since the first one didn't explain anything.

Don't forget to brush your hair and make yourself all pretty before the biometrics appointment. I almost didn't even bother until I found out that the photo was going on my EAD and GC!

Having said that, the pic will turn out like ####### anyway. They use crappy webcams and the lighting is horrible. I look both anemic and jaundiced at the same time in mine!

She could still get an E3 though. E3s are immigrant visas so there'd be no potential conflict of interest like with a TN which is a non-immigrant.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/ty...types_1323.html

Did he explain why in detail? I'm curious what the explanation was as you aren't planning on getting married in a year or more and aren't even engaged at this point.

No Knead Bread: http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/08/dining/081mrex.html

It is awesome but you need to plan ahead of time.

Bring his entire case file too to show (if asked) that he's going the visa route and not trying to circumvent the process.

Well, there's a couple reasons for the biometrics appointment:

1. They will take your picture -- this is the picture that will go on your EAD and GC.

2. The prints done at the biometrics appointment are more detailed and are sent to the FBI for security checks. They will do each individual finger and thumb as well as groups of fingers.

When I was in Vancouver, they only took my index finger which isn't sufficient enough for a security check. Also, the consulates are part of the Department of State. USCIS is part of DHS so they are different agencies.

I'm assuming that when the consulate takes a print, they keep it on file for themselves and the Department of State archives.

Yeah, the flour issue. Canadian wheat contains higher amounts of gluten so recipes calling for "bread flour" you can use "all purpose" in Canada. In the U.S. you need to use bread flour for breadmaking.

Mmm... bread. I should make some this weekend.

I don't see a problem with the scenario since you have every intention of going back and would not overstay your 180 days. It looks like you've thought it out thoroughly even down to potentially being turned back at the border on your visit.

Well of course she was approved.

Congrats Liz!!!!