POE from Canada to U.S Review

[T.O_2_FL 0]

We just arrived in Florida driving all the way from Toronto, Canada yesterday! What a trip! Took us a day and half with 1 sleep over stop for 6 hours to sleep. All in all, weather cooperated up north and I'm glad to finally unpack my stuff!

Here's my review on my POE with my K1 Visa:

Entered via the Rainbow bridge from Canada to the U.S. When we got to the Customs booth, I told the Customs officer that I was entering on my K1 Visa. He took at look at my passport page where the K1 was attached and told us to head over to the Immigration building on the left and that he would have someone bring in our passports.

We went into the building and sat in a waiting area for about 10 minutes. My name finally got called and this Immigration officer confirmed if my new mailing address was correct. I confirmed it and also gave him the sealed envelope that the Consulate had given me. He then told us to sit down and wait again. Another 10 - 15 minutes passed and he came over with our passports and showed me the I94 that was stapled into my passport while informing me of the expiry date.

That was it!

He didn't confirm my prints via the scanner nor did they ask what I was bringing in (we had a Trailblazer packed all the way up to the roof!). Oh well, the detailed packing list is definitely coming in handy for me while I'm unpacking! =)

Anyway, the rest of it was just driving from Toronto down to Florida.....was funny since we started with the heater on and ended up with the AC on! he he he

Bienvenidos a America!

Edited March 3, 2008 by T.O_2_FL

[trailmix 77]

Wow T.O., so you are there now!

We are heading for Florida on April 1st, from Calgary - sounds like you are driving 'troopers', I am not - so I figure about 10 days, including a 2 day stop over in Nebbie to see my Sister and family.

So where are you guys living? Crickey is in Mt Dora and we will be not far from there in Lake Mary (we are going to rent for a few months and check it out before deciding exactly where we want to buy a house).

[T.O_2_FL 0]

Hi ya Trailmix!

We're right by Cocoa Beach (East Coast of FL)!

Someone should start up a thread on where all the Canadian VJers are located in the U.S!

I know Crikey is in FL too... =)

[CBR 0]

Yay!! Welcome to the US!!

Say hi to Mickey for me ºoº

[Desigal 1]

Do you need to talk to immigration officials once you enter US ,IF so by land where to confirm you landed or by air ,any stamp to get?

[Southern_Canadian 0]

Congrats!!

The drive to Florida can be a very longggg one! My family and I used to drive there every summer. My grandma is crazy and loves to go there is the summer. The horrible part was the longgg 21-24 hour drive with no ac

Glad you made it safely and everything went smoothly at the POE

[Travis & Kim 0]

yay! that's great!

quick and painless

[T.O_2_FL 0]

Do you need to talk to immigration officials once you enter US ,IF so by land where to confirm you landed or by air ,any stamp to get?

Nope we didn't talk to them....they just did their paper work and then sent us off.....they entered all the information into their computer and affixed a little slip showing when I entered the U.S on the Visa....everything is electronic! =)

[Carlawarla 1]

Congratulations and welcome to the USA! Glad your trip went smoothly despite the long drive.

[mwinburn 0]

Congrats on finally being in the States Sounds like the border crossing might be easier than I envisioned. We are gonna do it all in one run too, but can't do the move until end of April.

[Krikit 1,165]

WHOOOOO! I didn't realize you were here, T.O.! Congratulations, and welcome to Florida! I love the drive to/from Florida. It's so scenic. I'm hoping to do it again for Mother's Day. I think I told you I'll be in your neck of the woods next week with my girlfriend. She's flying in on Sunday and we're heading to Melbourne.

[shawna7 4]

Congratulations!! I crossed at rainbow as well in January..quick and painless PLUS i had 3 pets with me(2 cats and a dog) and they never asked a thing about them! I drove to Charleston..STRAIGHT through! (it was the longest 17 hours of my life!!haha..) congrats on your arriving..now the fun begins!

Shawna

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

WOO HOO!

Must be lovely in Florida! You are missing out on some serious snow!!! LOL

Question, when you got to the border..do you go to a specific place or just the regular customs booth....don't know if there is a certain place to go if you are entering with any type of visa, such as the K1.

Congratulations!!!!

[Flames9_RN 358]

when i crossed in maine, one just went to the normal car line like anyone else, and the POE dude then directed me whre to go!!

Made the drive from VA to Tampa, a few yrs back for xmas, and most likely doing it this xmas!! A long drive indeed. Plus we had 1 cat and a dog!! think we wil find a cat sitter this yr.. enjoy florida!! Tampa is much to hot in the summer for my liking

[shawna7 4]

WOO HOO!

Must be lovely in Florida! You are missing out on some serious snow!!! LOL

Question, when you got to the border..do you go to a specific place or just the regular customs booth....don't know if there is a certain place to go if you are entering with any type of visa, such as the K1.

Congratulations!!!!

Crossing through Buffalo I just went to the normal car line and showed him my K-1 and he sent me to the immigration building(right beside the building where they check peeps they are suspicious of)Nothing confusing though(could you imagine getting lost on your way to the building?lmao!)

S