CanuckInUSA 0 #1 October 2, 2003 For the legal residents of the USA who aren't against (legal) aliens like myself, I am looking for some positive INS vibes from you. You see my NAFTA TN-1 work visa expires on Saturday. So today after work, I will be starting off my long drive from the metro Denver area to the Alberta/Montana border to renew my visa. I have made the drive many times before (so I know what to expect), and I find that renewing my visa at this border crossing point to be less stressful than say somewhere like the Toronto Intl airport. But it would be nice if I never had to do this because make no mistake about it, it can be a stressful time not knowing what the INS agent will do. I don't aniticipate problems (I've renewed numerous times aleady and have been in the USA for almost six years). But at the same time, some positive INS vibes would be appreciated. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #2 October 2, 2003 Cool, someone that does it the right way. As much as this happens, you don't actually hear about those that work the process very much. All you hear about is those that try to get around the laws. Props to you CanuckInUSA. Have you considered applying for citizenship?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #3 October 2, 2003 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #4 October 2, 2003 Good Luck with them. Tell them you simply MUST be here for Eloy at Christmas or lots of peeps will be sad. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #5 October 2, 2003 QuoteHave you considered applying for citizenship? You need to have a Green Card first before you can be a citizen and the only way to get a Green Card is through work (a total time consuming hassle with no guarantee) or through marriage. Marriage would be my better option, but I'm not about to get married just for a Green Card, and besides ... I currently don't have anyone interested in me. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #6 October 2, 2003 QuoteGood Luck with them. Tell them you simply MUST be here for Eloy at Christmas or lots of peeps will be sad. Visa or no visa, I'm all over the Eloy Holiday boogie (even if I have to sneak into the country). Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #7 October 2, 2003 QuoteVisa or no visa, I'm all over the Eloy Holiday boogie (even if I have to sneak into the country). Now that's the level of dedication I'm talkin' about! Good luck to ya Steve... as long as the INS isn't monitoring dz.com you should be good to go! Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #8 October 2, 2003 Quoteget married just for a Green Card, and besides ... I currently don't have anyone interested in me. That's not uncommon, plus if you can gather $5,000 you'll see that there are 'a lot' of women interested in you. TONS of GOOD vibes my friend. __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pablito 0 #9 October 2, 2003 Good vibes, get your employer to give you a GreenCard they rock:) Besos "If you don't overcome your fears they will overcome you first" Shady Monkey/6Segundos Rodriguez/AKA Pablito Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marz 0 #10 October 2, 2003 Vibes, eh. Are we still on track with the "operation getting americans drunk on canadian beer so we can invade in the middle of the night" plan? Seriously, good luck! Marz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #11 October 2, 2003 QuoteVibes, eh. Are we still on track with the "operation getting americans drunk on canadian beer so we can invade in the middle of the night" plan? Seriously, good luck! Marz Invade with what? Our hockey sticks? Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juanesky 0 #12 October 2, 2003 Learn from the experts. 1) barrel leaping into the nigarafalls ...Need to practice on your swimming capabilities. 2) Get a rubber boat (in case they send you down south..Walk the dessert during the night.. ((((((((vibes))))))))))"According to some of the conservatives here, it sounds like it's fine to beat your wide - as long as she had it coming." -Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #13 October 2, 2003 Good luck, I know exactly how you feel. My TN comes up in November, so I'm preparing for that now, too. My history of working with INS is not particularly positive. My lawyer bills are excesive. Keep us updated. I'd love to know how the place "feels". _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marz 0 #14 October 2, 2003 Quote Invade with what? Our hockey sticks? Actually, it's already begun. We sent them Celine Dion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyesspot 0 #15 October 2, 2003 {{{{{POSITIVE VIBES}}}}}Life is too short. Don't sweat the small stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ToeUp 0 #16 October 2, 2003 Some vibes coming your way right now. Just send me back your leftovers when you're done. I've been waiting for over a year now for my change of status application (H1 to E) and over 7 months for my E-visa application. And until my new visa is finally approved I can't travel, or at least I won't be able to come back in . Good luck, Thom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #17 October 2, 2003 Thanks for the vibes folks ... I'm out of here ... wish me luck? Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #18 October 2, 2003 Viberoonies for you, Mr. Canuck... And BTW, how do you know no-one's interested? Perhaps they're just shy, or, uh, stalking you really really well - like the invisible stalker I have (You know, the Chocolate Fairy???) (Hey, delusions are good sometimes...). Just a thought....Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #19 October 2, 2003 Vibes to ya buddy. And if you have any problems, just tell them we have quite a few Americans we would trade for you. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casie 0 #20 October 2, 2003 Quote... I currently don't have anyone interested in me. I found this very hard to believe.....you're a cutiepie! ****VIBES**** being sent your way!~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeorgiaDon 340 #21 October 2, 2003 Good vibes from Georgia. I had to do the same thing for several years when I lived in Tucson; when Mexico was included in NAFTA then I could just pop down to Nogales, much closer than Alberta. Have you considered going south, you can renew the TN at the Mexican border even if you are Canadian. (That way you could stop at Eloy on the way down and the way back, or head to southern California instead). I never had any trouble but I always got nervous dealing with INS, I guess because they can mess with you so badly if they're having an off day. Now I've got a green card, one more year and I can apply for citizenship._____________________________________ Tolerance is the cost we must pay for our adventure in liberty. (Dworkin, 1996) “Education is not filling a bucket, but lighting a fire.” (Yeats) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #22 October 2, 2003 Good luck Steve! They gotta let you back in; you're coming to the Bytch Boogie! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,407 #23 October 2, 2003 Quote Invade with what? Our hockey sticks? Hey, we've seen the movie "Canadian Bacon", so we are well aware of the Canadian Conspiracy. How's this for a plan: You leave a nice big portrait photo of yourself at manifest. Each time a new tandem student comes in, manifest will show them the photo, then offer them the option of a free jump if they agree to marry you. It shouldn't take more than a few weeks to get an offer, and hopefully it will be from a girl!"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wlie 0 #24 October 2, 2003 Best of luck to you.I was finally approved for my American Express (if you know what I mean) and the card arrived last week.My other ride is the relative wind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craichead 0 #25 October 2, 2003 {{{{{VIBES}}}}} Ah, just do what AndyMan did and marry a nice girl with American citizenship. -P__ "Scared of love, love and aeroplanes...falling out, I said takes no brains." -- Andy Partridge (XTC) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
