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ikon0523

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Steph C said:
These instructions were helpful:

http://www.yanniel.info/2011/10/us-visitor-visa-for-canadian-residents.html

We hope to get the 10 year multiple entry visa so that we don't have to worry about this again!
Going through the US border as permanent resident is a headache ... at first
 

Steph C

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ikon0523 said:
Going through the US border as permanent resident is a headache ... at first
Did you do it yet?
 

GoonerClank

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Steph C said:
These instructions were helpful:

http://www.yanniel.info/2011/10/us-visitor-visa-for-canadian-residents.html

We hope to get the 10 year multiple entry visa so that we don't have to worry about this again!
Thanks Steph... This is helpful.
 

GoonerClank

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Steph C said:
These instructions were helpful:

http://www.yanniel.info/2011/10/us-visitor-visa-for-canadian-residents.html

We hope to get the 10 year multiple entry visa so that we don't have to worry about this again!
Can u keep me updated on this Steph? I would be interested in the 10 year too. As we live close to the US and would like to cross the border a few times.
 

Steph C

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GoonerClank said:
Can u keep me updated on this Steph? I would be interested in the 10 year too. As we live close to the US and would like to cross the border a few times.
Sure! We scheduled an appointment for the second week of Sept. No weekend appointments so he had to take a day off work. It says nobody is allowed to go in with you except interpreters so I might be an interpreter. I figure if they see that I'm a born Canadian and he will be with me together on our trips we will have less hassle from them. Plus I think he needs my interpreter skills :D
 

Tagum-N.B.

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Steph C said:
Sure! We scheduled an appointment for the second week of Sept. No weekend appointments so he had to take a day off work. It says nobody is allowed to go in with you except interpreters so I might be an interpreter. I figure if they see that I'm a born Canadian and he will be with me together on our trips we will have less hassle from them. Plus I think he needs my interpreter skills :D
yes I would like the 10 year one too,,,,,i know everyone here gets them renewed every year in Halifax for 100 dollars,,,im just 1 hour from the border and its a nicer drive to niagra falls through the white mountains
 

Steph C

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Tagum-N.B. said:
yes I would like the 10 year one too,,,,,i know everyone here gets them renewed every year in Halifax for 100 dollars
Wow, every year.. that's kind of inconvenient. Especially since going to Vancouver for us requires an overnight stay and about $150 in ferry costs plus a tank of gas plus the $160 application fee and meals.
 

GoonerClank

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GoonerClank said:
I have a question for people.. not sure what needs to be done. When a spouse gets their PR can they visit the US without and extra documentation? What about the UK?
As for the UK, looks like you need to fill out a visa too...
 

GoonerClank

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Steph C said:
Wow, every year.. that's kind of inconvenient. Especially since going to Vancouver for us requires an overnight stay and about $150 in ferry costs plus a tank of gas plus the $160 application fee and meals.
Save on the meals... Moose can bring cooked crabs :)
 

Tagum-N.B.

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Steph C said:
Wow, every year.. that's kind of inconvenient. Especially since going to Vancouver for us requires an overnight stay and about $150 in ferry costs plus a tank of gas plus the $160 application fee and meals.
yes its a 5 hour drive to my sons in Halifax,,,,but I quess I can get 2 things accomplished seeing my grandchildren
 

GoonerClank

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Steph C said:
Sure! We scheduled an appointment for the second week of Sept. No weekend appointments so he had to take a day off work. It says nobody is allowed to go in with you except interpreters so I might be an interpreter. I figure if they see that I'm a born Canadian and he will be with me together on our trips we will have less hassle from them. Plus I think he needs my interpreter skills :D
Yeah my wife wants to go to New York, Vegas and LA/SF/Hollywood.. as well as London, Paris and Italy(Milan and Rome).. Like I said, she loves fashion!
 

GoonerClank

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Tagum-N.B. said:
yes its a 5 hour drive to my sons in halifax
Whereabouts in Halifax? That was where I grew up. 6 years in Halifax and 7 years on the other side of the harbour.
 

Tagum-N.B.

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GoonerClank said:
Yeah my wife wants to go to New York, Vegas and LA/SF/Hollywood.. as well as London, Paris and Italy(Milan and Rome).. Like I said, she loves fashion!
knock her up,,,tell her to stay at home or travel to phils
 

Tagum-N.B.

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GoonerClank said:
Whereabouts in Halifax? That was where I grew up. 6 years in Halifax and 7 years on the other side of the harbour.
my sons lives out in the boonies in lower Sackville 30 minute drive to downtown
 

Steph C

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GoonerClank said:
Yeah my wife wants to go to New York, Vegas and LA/SF/Hollywood.. as well as London, Paris and Italy(Milan and Rome).. Like I said, she loves fashion!
Wow! Luckily Moose and I have already been to most of those places.. except Vegas.. he still wants to see everywhere in the USA though. Something about a Filipino's obsession about the US, Canada just isn't the real goods especially when putting up Facebook photos to impress friends back home :D I saw some great air/sea deals to Seattle and we really want to avail :D USA is tops when it comes to great shopping.. yeah I can relate!