Can I still visit the US?? - Just sent out the I29F

[wishiwasthere23 0]

Hello All,

Have a quick question....

Can I still visit my fiance when we already sent the I29F, I am pregnant and of course do not want to go the whole time without seeing him. Can I still go visit using my passport? or do I have to apply for something else?

Thanks again Vj'ers

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Yes, you can visit while you go through this process. Put together a file of documents that show your ties to Canada - copy of lease or mortgage, proof of employment, bills you are paying for your residence (phone, internet, hydro, heat, insurance, etc), car loan, pets staying in Canada, etc. - whatever you can come up with to show that you have responsibilities and reasons to return to Canada after your visit. When you cross the border say you are visiting your fiance for xxxx days or until xxxx date and then returning to Canada. You can also include a copy of the I-129f in your file as evidence that you are pursuing the proper immigration process. Most times you won't need your proof of ties to Canada but for those times that you do, they will prove their worth as you might be denied admission without them. It is up to you to convince the border authority that you are indeed only a visitor and not an intending immigrant when you cross the border each time.

Good luck!

Edited August 27, 2008 by Kathryn41