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Forum: The Lounge 02-29-2012, 08:34 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 13,171
Posted By GrumpyDreamer
Re: Let's say Obama gets reelected. Will Dream Act Pass?

I dedicate this song to you guys

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPo5jTQ39eE
Forum: The Lounge 02-21-2012, 03:42 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 17,275
Posted By GrumpyDreamer
Re: Thinking about Canada Eh?

I know of international students taking up masters degrees in engineering and then looking for job afterwards. Might be an option if you're willing/financially able to go back to school.
Forum: The Lounge 02-17-2012, 06:46 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 17,275
Posted By GrumpyDreamer
Re: Thinking about Canada Eh?

The biggest risk is not coming back to the USA. I don't know if the lawyer's letter will help, but you won't know till you try! I think I've heard of someone writing something while submitting...
Forum: The Lounge 02-17-2012, 02:04 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 17,275
Posted By GrumpyDreamer
Re: Thinking about Canada Eh?

You could always e-mail the Canadian consulate serving your birth country. It seems you do have some type of legal temporary status. I wouldn't really know if you can apply from the states.
Forum: The Lounge 02-17-2012, 01:45 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 17,275
Posted By GrumpyDreamer
Re: Thinking about Canada Eh?

um I think I've answered most of those on my thread. Living on campus is a bit expensive but like any college town there are nearby "cheaper" alternatives.
Forum: The Lounge 02-17-2012, 01:48 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 17,275
Posted By GrumpyDreamer
Re: Thinking about Canada Eh?

Just dress warm. I have -20C or lower winters and it doesn't bother me after 2 seasons and I still don't have a car so I have to walk or bus my ass around everywhere. Just the thought of no longer...
Forum: The Lounge 02-17-2012, 01:45 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 17,275
Posted By GrumpyDreamer
Re: Thinking about Canada Eh?

Do you mean "maintaining your overstay/illegal alien status"? You will have to check and contact your country's Canadian consulate but I'm pretty sure you'll have to be physically in the country that...
Forum: The Lounge 02-16-2012, 02:59 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 17,275
Posted By GrumpyDreamer
Re: Thinking about Canada Eh?

I'll visit but not really a goal. almost 2 decades of illegal living there is enough of the american experience i can handle.
Forum: The Lounge 02-16-2012, 01:09 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 17,275
Posted By GrumpyDreamer
Re: Thinking about Canada Eh?

about 3 years after I came to Canada in 08. Hope others can move on with their lives instead of hoping for a pipe dream (pun intended)
Forum: The Lounge 02-16-2012, 12:37 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 17,275
Posted By GrumpyDreamer
Re: Thinking about Canada Eh?

I am now a permanent resident of Canada. The over 20 year long quest is finally over. It can be done
Forum: The Lounge 10-02-2011, 09:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,951
Posted By GrumpyDreamer
Re: People who have returned to their home country?

left for the Philippines but continued my education by attending graduate school in Canada...it's going fairly well!
Forum: The Lounge 07-13-2011, 09:23 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 10,372
Posted By GrumpyDreamer
Re: Canada vs Australia

I believe you just need fingerprint and the name on your passport to go on the application.

http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/background-checks/background_checks
Forum: The Lounge 07-12-2011, 11:58 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 10,372
Posted By GrumpyDreamer
Re: Canada vs Australia

yeah it's all IELTS now...even for americans/brits/aussies that want to become PRs in Canada...score requirements are different depending on the application track
Forum: The Lounge 07-12-2011, 06:36 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,596
Posted By GrumpyDreamer
Re: OPINION: Jose Antonio Vargas is NOT one of us.

well said new guy
Forum: The Lounge 07-12-2011, 05:11 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 10,372
Posted By GrumpyDreamer
Re: Canada vs Australia

It's a new requirement for Permanent Residency as I'm trying to apply. good luck
Forum: The Lounge 07-12-2011, 09:41 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 10,372
Posted By GrumpyDreamer
Re: Canada vs Australia

I was just looking at my scores...I got a 7.5 in reading and an 8 or higher on the other stuff...it's enough for what I need in canada but it is a little worrying since english is all I really...
Forum: The Lounge 07-08-2011, 09:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,512
Posted By GrumpyDreamer
Re: Advice needed

PMed you haha...I don't know why...maybe it could've gone on this forum.
Forum: The Lounge 07-08-2011, 01:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,512
Posted By GrumpyDreamer
Re: Advice needed

and to swim19...I know exactly how you feel! Congrats on making it all the way to actually having a nursing license...I wish I had a valid social security number when I lived there...I don't know if...
Forum: The Lounge 07-08-2011, 01:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,512
Posted By GrumpyDreamer
Re: Advice needed

ha yeah...it's alright...they paid for college and "living" expenses. Don't have to worry about coming home for xmas because I can't thanks to our friend the 10 year band.
Forum: The Lounge 07-08-2011, 11:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,512
Posted By GrumpyDreamer
Re: Advice needed

ha! that's exactly how I feel...that's probably why I can't get over the fact that I was an illegal immigrant for almost two decades yet my parents were citizens and permanent residents the whole...
Forum: The Lounge 07-05-2011, 02:17 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 10,372
Posted By GrumpyDreamer
Re: Canada vs Australia

I heard bananas cost 10 Aussie dollars a kilo right now
Forum: The Lounge 07-04-2011, 11:04 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 17,275
Posted By GrumpyDreamer
Re: Thinking about Canada Eh?

PMed you
Forum: The Lounge 07-04-2011, 10:58 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 17,275
Posted By GrumpyDreamer
Re: Thinking about Canada Eh?

I'm not an expert on Canadian Immigration...just sharing what I know but it's always best to check. If you don't have any work experience as an accountant then I don't think you can immigrate...plus...
Forum: The Lounge 07-04-2011, 08:03 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 17,275
Posted By GrumpyDreamer
Re: Thinking about Canada Eh?

if an admin can help me edit this thread I think we can make a new one as a "top thread"
Forum: The Lounge 07-03-2011, 11:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,612
Posted By GrumpyDreamer
Re: Do you really want to be a US Citizen?

probably because I left :D
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