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  1. sogwap

    Thread for outland Buffalo applicants!

    I tend to agree with you. I think it is an American mentality of having rights. That it shouldn't be that difficult to move and immigrate to Canada. :-\ However since I've been in Canada for several years now as a "visitor" I have spoken with many Canadians and they can't figure out why I...
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    RCMP check for buffalo applicants

    I concur just do it. I am curious, Have you been in Canada for more than six months (total) in any 12 months time frame?
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    RCMP Police check - under what circumstances?

    If you have lived in any country (Canada or elsewhere) for 6 months or longer you need a police check from that country.
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    Apply for Outland as American in Canada - lots of questions

    In February 2011 I was giving a visitor record for one year. This was after submitting the PR papers after being here in Canada for over one year. (not a good idea.) I asked specifically about going back to the States and returning with the Visitor Record. The IO said yes I could as the Visitor...
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    Starting over... and trying to rid myself of the chaos

    How does one not know they were married? Smell fishy to me. I assume you are seeking an annulment based on legal advise? As far as him coming to Canada, I would keep it simple and just visit.
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    US Citizen, Married to Canadian, Denied entry, Unbelievable.

    Here's an update to what happened five weeks ago. On Jan. 24, 2011 I went to Buffalo for two job interviews. When I attempted to come back to Canada I was refused entry. The facts behind this is that I've been in Canada for over a year without a job. I made the mistake of saying I didn't know...
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    Is it better to apply to sponsor husband from inside or outside Canada?

    I didn't say it was "Canada's Fault", other than that they deny new families the means to support themselves or force them to live apart. The fact is that it has been illegal for me to work in Canada. After being in Canada for one year I finally got my FBI report so that I could file for PR...
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    Guideline for Applicatant for Entry, given to me after being denied entry

    My biggest mistake was winging it at the border. At the time I was thinking more about the potential drive back to Canada. Since I have crossed several dozen times in the past 2-3 years, I thought after a few questions I would be allowed back in to be with my wife. If I had spend an hour or...
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    Is it better to apply to sponsor husband from inside or outside Canada?

    I completely agree. Although they say they give families priority. The stress of trying to start a new family is unbelievable. The happiest year of your life turns to a undue stress and hardship.
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    Guideline for Applicatant for Entry, given to me after being denied entry

    Note: The following is a word for word copy of a letter given to me after being denied entry to Canada. I assume this list is intended for applicants that do not require a visa. From Canada Border Services Agency ________________________________________ Dear Traveler Application for Entry, At...
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    US Citizen, Married to Canadian, Denied entry, Unbelievable.

    Yesterday before I was denied entry, I didn't think anything about it. As I went to Buffalo for a job interview. Upon my return it was dark 6:30 in the evening and snowing and I was more concerned about the potential extra long drive back in to Canada. However the Border officials could care...
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    US Citizen, Married to Canadian, Denied entry, Unbelievable.

    Brief history..... I am a US citizen and started daily communication with my (now Canadian) wife just over four years ago. We met for the first time in October, 2007. We both have made numerous cross border tips to see each other. August 2009 I sold my home in the States, quit my job, and moved...
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    Time to P A R T Y !!!

    Congratulations! I too am very HAPPY for you and your family.
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    My ex broke up with me when I moved to Canada

    If you have been here a year and have not worked. Why not go back to the States and at least check out your options there. It doesn't sound like you are happy here. What do you have to lose. You likely may be eligible for medicare/medicaid. Asking your ex to sponsor you on welfare is simply not...
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    How does the goverment expect people to continue relationships w/o marrying?

    This post is one example of the common unexpected difficulties that US/Canadian marriage/partner relationship face. In both countries the government forbids married couples to do what is commonly expected of them. Move in together, work and live/raise a family. Under the current Canadian law...
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    How does the goverment expect people to continue relationships w/o marrying?

    +1 for the comments by RobsLuv, Toby and others. If only I had know and realized what was to come. :'( I've been here (in Canada) for about 15 months. I married my new Canadian bride shortly after coming here. I have no regrets. However the stress of immigration and especially the fact that it...
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    Leaving Canada while inland application is in process

    I think it really depends on where you are from and why you are applying inland. Typically you apply inland because you are here. And are not free to travel between countries. In other words a Visitor Visa is required. In this case leaving greatly jeopardizes your getting back into Canada...
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    How to get through the border to apply inland

    How does one start a new family, with their new Canadian husband/wife? This past weekend my wife said her "friends" were talking to her.... Back in the States, as well as normal relationships here in Canada when you marry someone you are expected to, move in together and in most cases work to...
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    How to get through the border to apply inland

    I'm curious, since I'm a US citizen married and living here in Canada for just over a year, though technically I am still a visitor. Why did they deny entry? Did you have a U-Haul, with all your stuff? What's more perplexing (to me), why a 1 year exclusion order? Did you overstay, previously?
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    FBI Request Question

    The FBI takes payment for processing your prints even if they can't read them. Hopefully that will not be the case with your prints. Most of the "horror" stories are from people like myself who waited months to get a good set of prints. During that time I had lots of time to vent my...