are we screwed?

[bogartnoir 0]

okay guys, here's the deal we may have inadvertently lied on our k-1 paperwork.

the very first time my fiancee visited me (this was like, over 8 years ago) he was sent back at the border because the ins felt he didn't bring enough paper money with him to be in new york for a week (eventhough he had his bank card with him and he was staying with me, therefore not needing a whole lot of money anyhow).

he went home, went to the bank, pulled more money out and came to visit a day later without further incident.

he's never been denied at the border again.

on our paperwork we put he was never denied entrance to the u.s. because, frankly, we pretty much forgot about it because it was nothing to us.

is this going to come back to bite us?

really. really. worried...

[Otto 83]

I'm not sure that counts as being denied entry (I mean obviously they did or at least he didn't go through but...)

Perhaps some fellow Canadians will be able to shed some light on this for you.

[Penguin_ie 5,992]

At the time of the incident, was he "just" turned back, or was he given any piece of paper, and/or is there something stamped in his passport from that date? If so, what does it say?

[canadian_wife 1,808]

To me, it sounds like he was denied entry. If it was me, I'd take ANY opportunity at the interview to point it out. It is understandable that you forgot such a minor incident 8 years ago, what is not understandable is tyring to cover up your mistake. They know he was denied entry (I was denied entry and at my interview they knew the date, what I said when I was there, who I was with, documentation I brought with me - they knew it all)

Just point out the error and you will be ok.

Good luck.

[Krikit 1,163]

There will definitely be a flag in the database that the Consulate Officer can see, and it will probably come up at his interview. Which Consulate are you with? Hopefully, he doesn't get the angry lady in Montreal. Make sure he lets them know that he had completely forgotten about it and he is truthful about everything. Also make sure he asks them to remove the flag to prevent any future problems he may have when crossing.

Good luck.

[bogartnoir 0]

At the time of the incident, was he "just" turned back, or was he given any piece of paper, and/or is there something stamped in his passport from that date? If so, what does it say?

he had to sit there for a long time answering questions and he vaguely recollects filling out some paperwork. but he was not given any paper and there is nothing stamped in his passport at all (i kind of wish they would stamp his passport when he crosses because it would've made that crazy question about how many times he's visited a whole lot easier)

To me, it sounds like he was denied entry. If it was me, I'd take ANY opportunity at the interview to point it out. It is understandable that you forgot such a minor incident 8 years ago, what is not understandable is tyring to cover up your mistake. They know he was denied entry (I was denied entry and at my interview they knew the date, what I said when I was there, who I was with, documentation I brought with me - they knew it all)

Just point out the error and you will be ok.

Good luck.

okay we will be certain to do that (i will be at the interview with him, so i will make certain it gets brought up as soon as is possible)

thanks!

There will definitely be a flag in the database that the Consulate Officer can see, and it will probably come up at his interview. Which Consulate are you with? Hopefully, he doesn't get the angry lady in Montreal. Make sure he lets them know that he had completely forgotten about it and he is truthful about everything. Also make sure he asks them to remove the flag to prevent any future problems he may have when crossing.

Good luck.

eeeeeeeeee.

"angry lady in montreal"? montreal is our consulate. oh man...

Edited August 30, 2009 by bogartnoir

[Krikit 1,163]

eeeeeeeeee.

"angry lady in montreal"? montreal is our consulate. oh man...

Yeah, sorry. Lots of stories about her in the Canada Forum.