Tomorrow I leave to get married...

[Not a Tailor 1,370]

And I'm sort of having anxiety. Not about the marriage. About the border crossing to go do this. We're marrying in Boston and I'm so excited about that. I'm just also sort of anxietying over dealing with the nice immigration folks at Pearson. I know I need to tell them the purpose of my trip is my wedding, or I'm committing fraud, but I'm terrified they won't let me into the US!

I have a copy of the signature page for my lease agreement showing that I sublet. I have a note from the girl I sublet from saying that I have paid April's rent and utilities. I have a letter from my work saying that I am due back on the 19th of March.

Do you think they'll let me through? What should I say or not say? Anyone have advice?

[ricnally 258]

IF they ask you the purpose of your trip, you could start by saying "pleasure" . If you're asked ANYTHING further, you could say, "I'm getting married and returning to Canada on March 19th when my husband and I will be starting the CR1 process." and have your evidence of ties to Canada handy.

[Dualie 185]

When my husband and I decided to get married during the holidays, we knew I would be returning to Canada a married lady. That being said, when I crossed the border (by car, mind you) at Pembina, ND, I only answered what they asked (always). They don't need any details and if they do, they will ask. They asked the purpose of my visit, and that was to "visit my fiancé". I ALWAYS carry my car lease, six months of bank statements, employment letter, apartment lease to prove ties to Canada... and they have never asked to see anything or questioned me further.

It is not fraud to enter the US to marry, only with intent to stay. Answer only what they ask for, always be truthful and pleasant and you shouldn't have any problems.

Congratulations and good luck!

[twin810s 23]

When my fiance (now husband) crossed over last July, he did tell them the purpose for his visit was because he was getting married. They just asked him where we intend to live (who is going where) and when we are filing the papers. I do not even think he had to show them anything. But just be prepared and be honest because every border person is different. Good luck and congrats

Edited March 6, 2014 by twin810s

[gwenstar 66]

When my husband and I decided to get married during the holidays, we knew I would be returning to Canada a married lady. That being said, when I crossed the border (by car, mind you) at Pembina, ND, I only answered what they asked (always). They don't need any details and if they do, they will ask. They asked the purpose of my visit, and that was to "visit my fiancé". I ALWAYS carry my car lease, six months of bank statements, employment letter, apartment lease to prove ties to Canada... and they have never asked to see anything or questioned me further.

It is not fraud to enter the US to marry, only with intent to stay. Answer only what they ask for, always be truthful and pleasant and you shouldn't have any problems.

Congratulations and good luck!

We did the same thing - when my (now) Canadian husband came to visit and we got married he was truthful and answered that the purpose of his visit was to visit his fiance and meet some of my family. That was all they asked and it was fine. He also always carries documents showing his ties to Canada and now the documents showing our visa application. He has not had any issues with coming into the US. We actually went on a trip to Mexico for our 1 year anniversary a couple weeks ago. I was kind of nervous if there would be any issue with him coming back from mexico to the US. No problem whatsoever.

I think it is just the power a border agent has to deny entry that gets us all nervous even when there is nothing to be nervous about. However, both of us have always had a pleasant experience crossing the border both ways.

OP - Congrats and I hope the wedding is absolutely wonderful!