haddon
He was in Vegas for 5 months, had no mortgage or job in Canada. He was from Vancouver though. If you have mortgage payments or a could job that you need to come back for they let you in no issues as often as you want. But when you have nothing, they don't want you in the US I guess. He was questioned for like an hour. I'm not clear on this yet, since calling government offices at 4:25 makes it hard to get any info. I just called the Canadian consolate in L.A. and they said if I got a passport (because right now I am travelling on a license and birt cert.) I would not have a problem. An expedited passport would take 3 business days but I would have to go to LA...
I have been on the phone all day and now they are closed. I might miss G2's and call Monday to ensure I get back here. I have a ton to do in KW as well so I need to come home, but I also need to get back here with out have to walk through the forrests in Quebec ha!
haddon
Sean,
Just got the final answer, as a Canadian I can come and go as I please. However, in order to not be hassled at the border I need to show proof of solvency and equity in Canada. Bills, job, house, car payments etc... I COULD get by without all this, but being here 4 months straight he thinks I will probably be questioned.
compuease
Josh, I can't believe you didn't get a passport before you left the country, you don't ralize how much easier it makes life. As long as you don't have a criminal record however (oops maybe that jaywalking charge in Vegas?) you should have no issue coming back in. Just do not do/say anything stupid to the immigration officers or the cops in Vegas will seem like kindergarten teachers.....
AcidJoe
US customs and immigration have more rights than anyone. Hell they can even offer you a free flight to cuba and an all expenses paid resort (gitmo). You get to meet some nice Arab tourists too I hear.
Flint Bones
I hear they take your photo at Gitmo for free, too. Sometimes you even get to dress up (or not at all). Sounds like a great place.
STR82ACE
Maybe, but I hear their full body massage can be very....oh what's the word.....VIOLATING!
haddon
should fly out wed.
compuease
haddon wrote
should fly out wed.
Do you get here in time to make an appearance at Bristol?
http://pokerforum.ca/forum/index.php?topic=10848.0
Zithal
Hey Josh,
Feel free to pop over to my place if you get in before midnight!
The Prophet 22
This just in from my buddy Haddon, 99% not coming home this weekend. Too bad, I was looking forward to seeing you, maybe sometime soon. Thanksgiving is just around the corner.
Prophet :2h :2s
stpboy
Looks like the pokerqueen is in for the Royal.
stp
folded
why, what happend?
compuease
folded wrote
why, what happend?
clink, border patrol?
The Prophet 22
folded wrote
why, what happend?
The offical word is the border will stop him from re-entering the country and he told me he has a life in vegas and wants to return to it.
Prophet :2h :2s
haddon
Yeah, border patrol is giving me no insurance that I will get back here. I have an apartment, I started a business and am playing tons of poker...I don't want to potentially lose it all.
I should have a working Visa in two weeks so then I can come and go as I please.
(Pming you now Jeremy, good luck at the Cup.)
stpboy
haddon wrote
Yeah, border patrol is giving me no insurance that I will get back here. I have an apartment, I started a business and am playing tons of poker...I don't want to potentially lose it all.
I should have a working Visa in two weeks so then I can come and go as I please.
(Pming you now Jeremy, good luck at the Cup.)
This is BS. Why beg to be part of an event and then bail 48 hours from it? Glad that I didn't trust for you to be on my team.
stp
haddon
Go fuck yourself Shannon.
I have way more important things to be home for than the cup. This thread is full of status updates as to if I will get home. I kept having to fill out forms and today I got the final no. Why are such a dickhead man? I am getting fucked on so many levels by not getting the privledge of coming home for a week, so quit whining about something that doesn't harm you in any way. God, sometimes I just can't stand YOUR BS.
Mandy is a great player and I'm sure Jeremy and the guys (and gals) will be just fine.
DrTyore
haddon wrote
Yeah, border patrol is giving me no insurance that I will get back here. I have an apartment, I started a business and am playing tons of poker...I don't want to potentially lose it all.
Can't you just slip the guy $20?
Mark
beanie42
DrTyore wrote
Can't you just slip the guy $20?
LOL - my belly hurts now.
p.s. Can I borrow your asbestos suit please?
stpboy
:bs:
Lol, at Haddon.
Nice one Mark, very nice one. LOL.
stp