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Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Apr 29th 2004, 5:49 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,147
Posted By CanExPat

Re: Overstay, Baby, Divorce... Oh My!

You are not drowning here. Don't try to over-dramatize this. The worst case is you go back to Canada. Boo hoo.

You've asked for advice, some have been given, and some questions have been...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Apr 29th 2004, 2:11 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,147
Posted By CanExPat

Re: Overstay, Baby, Divorce... Oh My!

Humm... left hubby and went to Cali April 2002, 16 month old with new hubby that you met in Cali...

Do the math....
What's is it you said about not lying?


[QUOTE]Originally posted by...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Apr 8th 2004, 2:52 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 577
Posted By CanExPat

Re: Ten Years of NAFTA - What it's Done for You?

NAFTA is NOT about Canandian and Mexican hi-tech workers working in the US.

It is a BI-LATERAL agreement meaning it works both ways, and yes, there are Americans working in Canada and Mexico.
...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Mar 12th 2004, 3:05 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 380
Posted By CanExPat

Re: TN and social security number

You usually cannot get a SSN unless you can prove you need one, typically this is because you need it for employment or to get a driver's license.

So in this case, you will need to apply for the...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Feb 11th 2004, 8:19 am
Replies: 12
Views: 724
Posted By CanExPat

Re: entering legally turn out illegal

Everytime I've had to go to secondary inspection, the inspector had always taken my documents and walked me over to the secondary office area.

Isn't this the norm at inspection sites? If it is,...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jan 6th 2004, 3:03 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 392
Posted By CanExPat

Re: TN to H1-B to GC -- timeline?

Getting the LC is pretty much hopeless these days, especially in certain areas. NY is still processing April 2001 amnesty apps. PERM is all but forgotten, delays after delays. Employment situation...
Forum: USA
Oct 8th 2003, 3:52 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 378
Posted By CanExPat

Re: Drivers License and TN

You should also check with your insurance company if you don't plan to switch to Cali plates and insurance.

Many insurance companies will not cover you for such a long stay away from your home...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Aug 14th 2003, 5:19 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 364
Posted By CanExPat

Restart TN clock?

I know the BCIS places a 'soft' limit on the number of TNs an individual can have...mainly they start scrutinizing TN renewals at or about the 4th TN.

Would changing employers reset this clock? ...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 3rd 2003, 7:11 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 393
Posted By CanExPat

1. You will have to call Subaru (USA) to get a...

1. You will have to call Subaru (USA) to get a compliance letter.

2. You may have to present this certificate to US Customs when you cross (you may have to pay tax).

3. Bring Customs stamped...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
May 8th 2003, 1:55 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 2,676
Posted By CanExPat

My last TN was at Pearson Intl airport in...

My last TN was at Pearson Intl airport in Toronto. There was only two BCIS officiers adjudicating applications while about 6 or 7 were 'hanging' around. This was during a busy time at the airport....
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 8th 2003, 1:46 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 479
Posted By CanExPat

First, contact your embassy. Second, contact...

First, contact your embassy.

Second, contact the police again, they may not have helped earlier because he is not considered missing until a certain time has elapsed. They may also think he is...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 8th 2003, 1:41 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 857
Posted By CanExPat

It WASN'T luck that got your drunk. It...

It WASN'T luck that got your drunk.

It certainly WAS luck that you didn't kill somebody.

I doubt the extensions will involve any background checks, and I don't think there are any checks...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 7th 2003, 1:25 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 409
Posted By CanExPat

I did speak to a senior para-legal at FDRL and...

I did speak to a senior para-legal at FDRL and she mentioned there was considerable opposition to PERM.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 7th 2003, 1:21 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 534
Posted By CanExPat

Thanks Stuart. I am probably just worrying...

Thanks Stuart. I am probably just worrying myself. Both employers are large multinationals with good immigration lawyers.

What was getting me worried is that I am in the Sci. Tech category and I...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 6th 2003, 5:09 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 534
Posted By CanExPat

Denial is what I'm worried about. I will...

Denial is what I'm worried about. I will probably have a job offer in hand in a month.

What I would prefer to do is (in this order):

1. Accept offer
2. Apply for new TN
3. Quite current job...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 6th 2003, 2:12 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 534
Posted By CanExPat

TN holder changing jobs

I'm currently working in TN status. If I accept a job offer from another employer, what would I do for a new TN?

Would I apply at POE or can a I-129 be filed?

Would my previous TN remain valid...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Apr 8th 2003, 11:34 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 335
Posted By CanExPat

Re: can I get a SSN while on non-immigrant work visa?

If you are working, you are REQUIRED to obtain a SSN. Human resources must report and pay taxes on your SSN.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Mar 18th 2003, 7:44 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 376
Posted By CanExPat

Stuck on April 2001...you'll be waiting for a...

Stuck on April 2001...you'll be waiting for a long time.

There's a chance you can abandon the RIR effort if a new computerized system comes online later this summer.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Feb 18th 2003, 2:55 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,281
Posted By CanExPat

If you have a Canadian Amex card with a good...

If you have a Canadian Amex card with a good history, Amex (US) will issue a new card for you.

As for Visa/MC, you are pretty much out of luck. Try going to a Canadian owned bank (ie. TD...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Feb 17th 2003, 7:31 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 286
Posted By CanExPat

NY LCs will wait another year!

According to an murphy.com web site, the NY DOL wrote in a letter date Nov 4, 2002...

"Unfortunately, the situation is not expected to improve in the near future. According to the letter, NYSDOL...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jan 16th 2003, 4:19 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 336
Posted By CanExPat

I can only guess that your intention is to make...

I can only guess that your intention is to make multiple GC applications in hopes that one of the centers make be quicker than the other.

If that is the case, please do not do it. You will make...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Jan 15th 2003, 6:54 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 671
Posted By CanExPat

Of the two times I have received the I-94 for my...

Of the two times I have received the I-94 for my work visa, I only had to pay the $6 once. Its really up to the INS officier.

For Canadians, I94's for TN and L visas are multiple entry.

What...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jan 9th 2003, 9:23 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 404
Posted By CanExPat

Looks like the earliest PERM will come online if...

Looks like the earliest PERM will come online if at all will be this summer.

There's currently no hope for RIR. I know of people that filed Jan 2002 and still waiting since many states are still...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jan 8th 2003, 2:21 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 3,994
Posted By CanExPat

Ivonne, Looks like you are correct. ...

Ivonne,

Looks like you are correct. Hopefully, those sites didn't just copy off of each other.

HR hasn't replied to me yet, could be the holidays or could be the ever shrinking head count at...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jan 7th 2003, 3:01 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 3,994
Posted By CanExPat

Ivonne, Maybe you have mistaken the new...

Ivonne,

Maybe you have mistaken the new ruling (last summer) approving the concurrent filing of I-140 (AOS) and I-485 (PR)?

I sent off an email to my HR asking for clarification (wrt L2 and EAD...
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