K-1 Petitioner (American) visiting Canadian fiancee - Any issues?

[RedSox2004 0]

Hi Guys, I'm happy to say that my Canadian fiancee and I have finally sent off our paperwork and received our first NOA on 1/2/08.. So this will be my first visit to her in Canada while we undergo the whole process. My question is when I roll up to the border will Canadian customs be aware that we are filing for a K-1? Does the US share this with the beneficiary's country?

I'm going up through Lewiston-Queenston Bridge this week and I will be bringing evidence as well as a copy of EVERYTHING related to our 129-F, the NOA, and ties back to the States. I definitely do not intend on lying to customs and saying "I'm here to visit my girlfriend" rather I will say "I'm here to see my fiancee". Anyway, is this likely to make Canadian customs suspicious of my intentions? I know at least it is more difficult in theory for her to visit me. For the process we decided that my fiancee is going to stay in Canada as much as possible as she is a student and really has no concrete financial/work ties, which may make customs suspicious.

Thanks!

[Delicia 1]

No issues, Canadian immigration will not know or care that your fiance is in process for U.S. immigration. They are only concerned if it were you being sponsored into Canada.

[KarenCee 3]

I visited my fiancé several times, but I always flew into Halifax. I had only a few problems and none to do with the reason I was there. I was questioned once, very closely, but I never lied about anything. Never did a land crossing so can't help you there. Congratulations though and best wishes for the K1 journey!

[Bforbarree 4]

Hi Guys, I'm happy to say that my Canadian fiancee and I have finally sent off our paperwork and received our first NOA on 1/2/08.. So this will be my first visit to her in Canada while we undergo the whole process. My question is when I roll up to the border will Canadian customs be aware that we are filing for a K-1? Does the US share this with the beneficiary's country?

I'm going up through Lewiston-Queenston Bridge this week and I will be bringing evidence as well as a copy of EVERYTHING related to our 129-F, the NOA, and ties back to the States. I definitely do not intend on lying to customs and saying "I'm here to visit my girlfriend" rather I will say "I'm here to see my fiancee". Anyway, is this likely to make Canadian customs suspicious of my intentions? I know at least it is more difficult in theory for her to visit me. For the process we decided that my fiancee is going to stay in Canada as much as possible as she is a student and really has no concrete financial/work ties, which may make customs suspicious.

Thanks!

I am in the UK with my fiance, we started the K-1 process back in July, I did not have any issues entering England on my last journey. I was asked a few question but once I explain that we'd applied for a visa so that my fiance could return with me to the US it was fairly evident to them that I was not looking to stay in their country and that is what they care about.

If she is a student enrolled in classes I would think that would show pretty good ties to Canada?

I may be wrong in my thinking but I highly doubt that the US government shares that information with Canada! If I am mistaken, I am sure someone else will chime in soon.

You sound well prepared, I hope you have a nice trip.

[Udella&Wiz 325]

Hi Guys, I'm happy to say that my Canadian fiancee and I have finally sent off our paperwork and received our first NOA on 1/2/08.. So this will be my first visit to her in Canada while we undergo the whole process. My question is when I roll up to the border will Canadian customs be aware that we are filing for a K-1? Does the US share this with the beneficiary's country?

I'm going up through Lewiston-Queenston Bridge this week and I will be bringing evidence as well as a copy of EVERYTHING related to our 129-F, the NOA, and ties back to the States. I definitely do not intend on lying to customs and saying "I'm here to visit my girlfriend" rather I will say "I'm here to see my fiancee". Anyway, is this likely to make Canadian customs suspicious of my intentions? I know at least it is more difficult in theory for her to visit me. For the process we decided that my fiancee is going to stay in Canada as much as possible as she is a student and really has no concrete financial/work ties, which may make customs suspicious.

Thanks!

The Canadian customs guys do not care about your application for the USCIS We travelled back and forth happily without troubles. MY USC husband did not have to demonstrate ties, had a few questions every so often, but not once was he asked to prove he was coming back.

Be honest, best policy

[Carlawarla 1]

The only problem my now husband had when he visited Canada, was the grilling and inspection he had upon arriving in Canada. He's the sweetest guy, and looks like a saint, but they pulled him over each and every time for about an hour. Don't mean to rain on your parade, I think it depends on where you come over. Saskatoon airport was the WORST!

Congratulations on getting your paperwork off! Hope to see more of your postings in the future! Welcome to VJ!

[Krikit 1,165]

Hi Red! Welcome to VJ! The Canadian land border officers are a lot more easy-going than their US counterparts. My fiance never had a problem. Other than the one time when they asked if he was carrying any weapons because he showed them his US Dept of Justice ID. Not sure where you're coming from but Queenston/Lewiston (or Lewiston/Queenston as you put it.... made me giggle) usually has a backup. The Peace Bridge has doubled their booths and you breeze right through. And, of course, it goes without saying to NEVER cross at the Rainbow Bridge. *shudder*

[RedSox2004 0]

Thank you all, very helpful as usual! I've had varying experiences at the borders over the past year and a half with my fiancee but we have never been denied entry. Funny thing is I get more ####### coming BACK to the States alone! My fiancee had come to visit prior to our filing of the 129-F for weeks at a time and US customs really never batted an eye, other than once one guy jokingly asked how she would get home if I dumped her, hah! Other than that I would definitely agree that the Canadian officials are much more gentle, but I would say both are trying hard to do their jobs effectively. Well the best feeling is crossing the border after my 7 hour long drive and giving her a call to say that her country let me in the front door

[Lona.C. 16]

yup same here when we went trough the process my husband ( then fiance ) traveld every month eather to pick me up or drop me off at what was then still my home in canada ,

or just to visit while I was there , other then being pulld over few times ,

( specialy when they where on guard bout 2-3 years ago cause a psycho was on the loose trying to cross over the boarder with a chainsaw , they caught him how I remember on the main boarder ) they inspected ever vehicle to the last screw , but other then that always a friendly entry and exit