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itsallgreektome   0

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Does anyone know if I would have a better chance of crossing the border to get into the u.s. with my u.s. husband with me while my k-3 visa is pending. I didn't want to wait in Canada till my interview and I'm afraid of being denied entry if I try to cross by myself. What do you all think .... are my chances better crossing by myself or are they better if my u.s. husband flies up to Canada to get and then cross over with me.

Thank anyone who can give me alittle insite.

I-130

06-16-07 - I-130 sent

06-26-07 - I-130 NOA1 rec'd

12-03-07 - I-130 approved

I-824

12-17-07 - sent I-824 to california

12-28-07 - NOA for I-824

04-09-08 - NOA - file transfering to NVC

04-22-09 - called NVC-"haven't rec'd file as of yet". I was told to wait till I get the next action and then write a letter to them stating "will be persueing AOS"

I-129F

07-13-07 - I-129 sent

07-19-07 - I-129 NOA1 rec'd

12-03-07 - I-129 approved

01-02-08 - rec'd letter from NVC "will be sending i-129f to Montreal"

01-17-08 - rec'd Package 3

mailed Police Search Request to Hamilton Police Dept. with $40- money order

01-22-08 - mailed Package 3 to Montreal (checklist, ds-230 with attachments,

ds-156 filled out application ONCE but sent 2 copies)

03-29-08 - picked up police search results (came up negative....which is good)

02-04-08 - got medical done Dr Seiden Toronto Ontario

04-04-08 - picked up medial results from doctor's office - xrays of my chest and sealed envelope

13-04-08 - going to Montreal by car with my girlfriend-staying at hotel across from embassy, staying for 2 nights

04-14-08 - INTERVIEW DATE - Approved

04-16-08 - Rec'd passport back from embassy

04-21-08 - Port of Entry - Sarnia Ontario

EAD

05-02-08 - Sent I-765 to California

05-06-08 - NOA - California rec'd I-765 (work auth)

08-21-08 - Biometerics appt - took 5 minutes once we got there NOT ENOUGH SPACE TO FINISH MY JOURNEY............

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MargotDarko Proficient

MargotDarko   0

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I cannot imagine a case where it would make a real difference actually. The main thing is that you show your intent to return to Canada. Bring a letter from your employer, proof of a lease/mortgage, etc - anything that shows your ties to Canada. Also, if you're flying, make sure you have your return ticket on hand or an e-mail print out if you do electronic ticket.

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US Immigration Timeline

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24 Feb 2007 - Sent I-130 to London USCIS office (I'm the petitioner)

25 May 2007 - NOA2

2 June 2007 - Received Packet 3

12 Oct 2007 - Sent Packet 3 back by special delivery

5 Nov 2007 - Interview in London - Approved without any hitches!

7 Nov 2007 - Visa and MBE arrived by SMS! :)

30 Jan 2008 - Fly to Michigan!! :)

*Note: Any delays in our case are only due to us taking things slowly

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Reba Experienced

Reba   2

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... I didn't want to wait in Canada till my interview ...

how long are you intending to stay?

divorced - April 2010 moved back to Ontario May 2010 and surrendered green card

PLEASE DO NOT PRIVATE MESSAGE ME OR EMAIL ME. I HAVE NO IDEA ABOUT CURRENT US IMMIGRATION PROCEDURES!!!!!

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THAWAI   0

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Does anyone know if I would have a better chance of crossing the border to get into the u.s. with my u.s. husband with me while my k-3 visa is pending. I didn't want to wait in Canada till my interview and I'm afraid of being denied entry if I try to cross by myself. What do you all think .... are my chances better crossing by myself or are they better if my u.s. husband flies up to Canada to get and then cross over with me.

Thank anyone who can give me alittle insite.

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THAWAI   0

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Does anyone know if I would have a better chance of crossing the border to get into the u.s. with my u.s. husband with me while my k-3 visa is pending. I didn't want to wait in Canada till my interview and I'm afraid of being denied entry if I try to cross by myself. What do you all think .... are my chances better crossing by myself or are they better if my u.s. husband flies up to Canada to get and then cross over with me.

Thank anyone who can give me alittle insite.

Before I was married my wife had a 10 year multi entry visitor visa. She traveled twice to USA to visit me. 5/18/07 she traveled with me to USA and was denied entry in Seattle because she told the boarder patrol she was visiting her fiancee. I can not find in the law where she can not travel to visit as long a her intent is to return within the allowed time and does not work or receive social services form USA. She had a return ticket and never work and does not intend to work. To resolve the issue I had to return to Thailand get married and return file I130 and I129F. We are still waiting. Immigration has a very narrow view of the law and I can not understand what there problem might be but they have the power so dont enter while your case is being processed.

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MargotDarko Proficient

MargotDarko   0

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so dont enter while your case is being processed.

It is not good to hand out advice like this without considering the situation. A Canadian wanting to visit for a while is in a different situation than a woman from Thailand who does not have a job. It is certainly not against the law to visit. She was denied entry only because they did not believe she would not stay and try to adjust status. A Canadian coming in with a letter from an employer and a return ticket will be viewed as much less of a risk and should not have serious problems visiting while the case is being processed.

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_______________________________________________________

US Immigration Timeline

-------------------------

24 Feb 2007 - Sent I-130 to London USCIS office (I'm the petitioner)

25 May 2007 - NOA2

2 June 2007 - Received Packet 3

12 Oct 2007 - Sent Packet 3 back by special delivery

5 Nov 2007 - Interview in London - Approved without any hitches!

7 Nov 2007 - Visa and MBE arrived by SMS! :)

30 Jan 2008 - Fly to Michigan!! :)

*Note: Any delays in our case are only due to us taking things slowly

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Many of us canucks (cant speak for other countries) have traveled to the USA while their k1, k3 or cr-1 was ongoing. I did it monthly and never had a problem. My longest stay was 3 weeks. yes some do get denied and not a big deal, as long as one tells the TRUTH!!! Lie and it could really hurt ya!! What it boils down to is the POE officer, he has the say in letting u in, or denying! Better to go with husband, or alone, hard to say, again comes down to the POE officer. One could make arguements for both cases. More important is having ties to canada to prove ur going back!! Keep in mind A Canadian can only stay up to 6 months (with POE officers approval) so keep that in mind. Best of luck

Canadians Visiting the USA while undergoing the visa process, my free advice:

1) Always tell the TRUTH. never lie to the POE officer

2) Be confident in ur replies

3) keep ur response short and to the point, don't tell ur life story!!

4) look the POE officer in the eye when speaking to them. They are looking for people lieing and have been trained to find them!

5) Pack light! No job resumes with you

6) Bring ties to Canada (letter from employer when ur expected back at work, lease, etc etc)

7) Always be polite, being rude isn't going to get ya anywhere, and could make things worse!!

8) Have a plan in case u do get denied (be polite) It wont harm ur visa application if ur denied,that is if ur polite and didn't lie! Refer to #1

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itsallgreektome   0

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Thank you everyone.....your answers make alot of sense.

I-130

06-16-07 - I-130 sent

06-26-07 - I-130 NOA1 rec'd

12-03-07 - I-130 approved

I-824

12-17-07 - sent I-824 to california

12-28-07 - NOA for I-824

04-09-08 - NOA - file transfering to NVC

04-22-09 - called NVC-"haven't rec'd file as of yet". I was told to wait till I get the next action and then write a letter to them stating "will be persueing AOS"

I-129F

07-13-07 - I-129 sent

07-19-07 - I-129 NOA1 rec'd

12-03-07 - I-129 approved

01-02-08 - rec'd letter from NVC "will be sending i-129f to Montreal"

01-17-08 - rec'd Package 3

mailed Police Search Request to Hamilton Police Dept. with $40- money order

01-22-08 - mailed Package 3 to Montreal (checklist, ds-230 with attachments,

ds-156 filled out application ONCE but sent 2 copies)

03-29-08 - picked up police search results (came up negative....which is good)

02-04-08 - got medical done Dr Seiden Toronto Ontario

04-04-08 - picked up medial results from doctor's office - xrays of my chest and sealed envelope

13-04-08 - going to Montreal by car with my girlfriend-staying at hotel across from embassy, staying for 2 nights

04-14-08 - INTERVIEW DATE - Approved

04-16-08 - Rec'd passport back from embassy

04-21-08 - Port of Entry - Sarnia Ontario

EAD

05-02-08 - Sent I-765 to California

05-06-08 - NOA - California rec'd I-765 (work auth)

08-21-08 - Biometerics appt - took 5 minutes once we got there NOT ENOUGH SPACE TO FINISH MY JOURNEY............

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