Recent content by JackInSac

Not true. When you submit a background check request to FBI, they will only check if you have an arrest record and will mail back your fingerprint card with the result. The FBI will not look into your legal status in the USA.

I would make sure that you can prove via official statements/documents that you have the funds available to you during your interview, if called, and at landing. This could be a recent bank statement or investment. If I remember correctly, the visa officer did ask for proof of funds during the...

The visa office ignores your current legal status in the USA, but to qualify to submit your application in the USA you must have legally been admitted to the USA for at least 1 year (which according to your note, you did). I was in the same situation back in 2003 and am now a Canadian PR since...

By The way, will OHIP need proof that we have been living in the Ontario area, such as an electric bill, credit card bill, phone bill, etc?

Thanks, karen! That's good to know. regards jackInSac

Hi, I have a quick question about applying for the OHIP. Does the 90-day waiting period begin from the date you land as an immigrant, or the date when you actually apply in person for OHIP?

Obviously, the mode of transportation i am using is an automobile. What i am asking is if there is a US customs facility right before the Lewiston Bridge area where i can stop off and present my US vehicle title for export.

Hi, Does anyone know if there is a US Customs facility where i can present my automobile for export to Canada, before crossing, and if so, where is it located? thanks in advance!

Hi PMM, thanks for your reply and welcome back. in reading the Travel Document application, it says that a "minimum of 730 days in Canada" is required to meet residency requirements. Do we qualify to use this application since we plan to leave canada about a week or two after we land...

Hi Finpro, Thansk for your response. Do you happen to know the name of the form we need to fill out and submit at the Canadian Embassy? Will they give us the returning authorizarion docs on the same day? thanks again

Hi, I need some information regarding landing then returning back to Canada. Once we are landed in Canada (Vancouver), can we travel overseas a few days afterwards without any problems returning to Canada, or do we need to wait for our PR cards to arrive first? Is there a form we need if we...

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has experience regarding turnaround time for the LA Visa Office to send back your passports after you have received a PPR from them? thanks in advance JacInSac

Hi, Just got a letter from the Canadian Consulate requesting our passports. Will drop them of later today. Thansk to all for your help! Here's my timeline: 2/19/2004 AOR received from Bufallo 10/01/2004 Advised we will undergo interview in LA office 9/01/2005 interview appointment...

Hello: My wife and I had a successful interview in the Los Angeles Visa Office on May 1 2006 then completed our medicals on May 15. We received a note from the Health Ministry requesting additional medical documents/tests. This was completed, and our panel doctor has mailed the additional docs...

Hello, Just wanted to find out if anyone has any feedback on how long it will take until LA consulate will request our passports? Interview in LA May 1 2006 Paid RPRF May 14 2006 Medicals received in Ottawa May 24 2006 Thanks for all your help