I dropped of our U.S. immigration package on Friday, Oct 26, 2007 on its way to the California Service Center. I checked the tracking this morning and found it was delivered this morning and signed for by an L. Franklin. L, whoever you are, I think I love you. So we are on our way.
I also dropped my husband's MP a quick email. He had sent a courtesy copy of a letter he had issued to the Minister of Immigration Canada. Unfortunately, the letter was lost while my husband was back in Canada cleaning out the last of our items from our town home. I requested another copy and received a response from Len, that he would drop one in the mail to my husband's residence in Canada. I will post it after my husband forwards it to me.
Monday, October 29, 2007
Take your vegemite and shove it.
I still have outstanding issues with CIC, namely Moby. But aside from Moby, let me move forward today's issue. I still frequent a certain message board which I found to be helpful when I was attempting to immigrate to Canada. My husband and son are still there after all, and I still have this outstanding refund. More recently, my husband received courtesy copy of a letter issued by his Member of Parliament, the Honourable Roy Cullen, directed to the Minister of Immigration, requesting improvements to the system and not allow overdrawn cases, such as mine. The MP thoughtfully attached a copy of my withdrawal letter for the Minister to reference. Not to mention, I still remember processes and people ask for help, and occasionally I do have an answer. Nonetheless, there are always those rude individuals who like to think they rule the world from their keyboards on those forums just to make everyone else look bad. Guilt by association may definitely apply here.
Here was my post today: Finally started on U.S. immigration
And here was his/her response:
Sadly, in case the responder hasn't read up, I haven't had too much positive feedback from CIC, which was 99% of any of my topics in my original posts. I haven't found relief in writing letters, seeking assistance from politicians, or any other avenue I had tried. I guess the responder would of been happier if I posted fairy tales and complete fiction, rather that post my own true experiences. But some people are just like that.
My topics and my beliefs, even to this minute, are simple: The Canadian Immigration system is seriously broken. Nothing much will be done about this and for one simple reason: the people most directly effected by these problems cannot vote. But the newspaper coverage is there. There are articles all over the place about the problems with the system. Just within the last few days, this article was published about the scam of Canadian immigration. There are many others, if one cares to do a bit of internet surfing.
Today, I have moved on and do my best to boycott Canadian products. Fortunately, I don't see much with the 'made in Canada' label, so it's not that hard. I do, however, have incredible sympathy for any person, regardless of their origin, attempting to start a new life in Canada. whether it be to reunite a family, a refugee, or a skilled worker.
God be with them.
Here was my post today: Finally started on U.S. immigration
I arrived back in the U.S. late Sept and started work Oct 1. I love being a productive member of society again. I like that I can walk into the SSN office and get a name change on my card and have the card mailed to me in less than 2 weeks. I love knowing that some Immigration ijit on the other end of the phone can't threaten to deport me (but they are still very rude to me at CIC, but that's another story). I love being able to register my car and go to the doctor and the dentist. I love feeling like a 'real' person again.
Just dropping in to let you know that yesterday, I dropped off that paperwork to start my husband's U.S. immigration paperwork. I am doing the happy dance. A time line tracker for U.S. immigration estimates his file should be adjudicated in May 2008. I am trying not to get my hopes up on that part, but that would be awesome.
Hope everyone here is doing ok!
And here was his/her response:
And its all Canada's fault right? They forced you to take the long immigration route didn't they? All you ever do is post negative stuff so why don't you just leave already! And don't let the door hit your ass on the way out!
Sadly, in case the responder hasn't read up, I haven't had too much positive feedback from CIC, which was 99% of any of my topics in my original posts. I haven't found relief in writing letters, seeking assistance from politicians, or any other avenue I had tried. I guess the responder would of been happier if I posted fairy tales and complete fiction, rather that post my own true experiences. But some people are just like that.
My topics and my beliefs, even to this minute, are simple: The Canadian Immigration system is seriously broken. Nothing much will be done about this and for one simple reason: the people most directly effected by these problems cannot vote. But the newspaper coverage is there. There are articles all over the place about the problems with the system. Just within the last few days, this article was published about the scam of Canadian immigration. There are many others, if one cares to do a bit of internet surfing.
Today, I have moved on and do my best to boycott Canadian products. Fortunately, I don't see much with the 'made in Canada' label, so it's not that hard. I do, however, have incredible sympathy for any person, regardless of their origin, attempting to start a new life in Canada. whether it be to reunite a family, a refugee, or a skilled worker.
God be with them.
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