POE Edmonton

[MeggyMo 4]

Hey everybody me again

This time with just a question!

So I searched to find some where on here with someone who had a POE at the Edmonton International Airport and I couldn't find anyone!

I was just curious if anyone had done their POE there and could share their experience

[Flames9_RN 358]

there was someone that did in the past few weeks. i will look in a bit

[MeggyMo 4]

Also I was kind of confused with some information I read....Do I have to pay any sort of fee while I am going through customs at the airport???

[Flames9_RN 358]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/254664-poe-detroit/

Collens was the VJ memeber!! as a k1, I think you have to pay $7 for the I-94!! But i was a cr-1, so im sure others wil pipe up!!

[MeggyMo 4]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/254664-poe-detroit/

Collens was the VJ memeber!! as a k1, I think you have to pay $7 for the I-94!! But i was a cr-1, so im sure others wil pipe up!!

Thank you so much! I called US customs at the Edmonton International and they said there was no fee for K-1 visas BUT he sounded quite pissy and I was a little nervous to take his word on it. So I will wait for some K-1ERS to help me relax about the fee!

[Dan and Ali 3]

There isn't a fee for the K-1 visa perse, but you will have to pay for your I-94 (at the Sweet Grass, MT border it was $6 ... however, a PP said it was $7 so I would bring $7 just in case). They only take American money so be prepared for that.

Good luck with your POE!

[Married2009 32]

There isn't a fee for the K-1 visa perse, but you will have to pay for your I-94 (at the Sweet Grass, MT border it was $6 ... however, a PP said it was $7 so I would bring $7 just in case). They only take American money so be prepared for that.

Good luck with your POE!

They are just trying to get you used to the blah color of our money!

[Colleens 40]

I did my POE at Edmonton and it was quite smooth. I originally wanted to get there a bit more than the recommended 2hrs prior for international flights, but they will not let you into customs before that, so just plan on getting there 2-2.5hrs ahead max. After you check in you will be taken to a waiting area and will then be called into customs by your flight number. When you are in that waiting area you will have to fill out the arrival/departure record, so make sure you bring a pen with you. Once in customs you will wait in line, and when you get up to the border agent booth tell them you are activating your Visa. They asked me a few questions like how we met, when we were getting married etc, took my fingerprints and a photo, then took me back to secondary. They called me up in secondary asked me a few more questions both about my relationship and if I was bringing any food alcohol, tobacco etc. They attached my I-94 into my passport....make sure they don't forget this as it has happened to a few people here. Then I was sent on my way to baggage screening and security. I had no problems and everyone I dealt with was friendly....even at 5am

Good Luck

[Flames9_RN 358]

Most airports POE's (and check in at desk)dont open up before 0500,thus maybe thats why you were not let in before that.

[MeggyMo 4]

Awesome thanks you guys for the great info!

I am so excited to start my LONG plane trip.

The definitely didn't make it easy on us. I have a 14 hour trip with connections!

I go Edmonton to San Fransisco to Los Angeles to Charlotte and then finally to Pittsburgh. Angelo lives close to the border of PA so Pittsburgh is closer than Cleveland airport!

[Colleens 40]

Most airports POE's (and check in at desk)dont open up before 0500,thus maybe thats why you were not let in before that.

In Edmonton you have to wait in a waiting area until your flight number is called into customs, and they don't call your flight number in more than 2hrs prior. I called CBP at the airport when I was POEing to ask. I know that it can take longer to process the visa and wanted to make sure I left enough time fo that (and I also didn't want to get to the airport too early and find out customs was not open!!!). And I was told not to be there any earlier than 2hrs because they will not let you into customs before that. I guess each airport has different policies, because I have flown out of Ottawa before and there was nothing like that.