Visiting with an NoA1?

[bogartnoir 1]

Hi everyone...

My fiancee is going to visit me on Saturday and this is the first time he'll be visiting since we got the NoA1. He is quitting his (temporary) job to come visit for 2 weeks and this is concerning to us.

What do we need to know and what should we expect from the folks at the border when he attempts to cross? Should he immediately show our paperwork and copy of the noa1 or only show if they ask? any help would be appreciated!

Thank you!

[Flames9_RN 358]

my 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, dont 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 isnt 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 didnt lie! Refer to #1

Best of luck

[emt103c 10]

The fiance application should only be mentioned if he is asked, it shows intent to immigrate. He probably will have no trouble, but like flames said, he should be prepared to show ties to Canada.

[thetreble 19]

Showing ties to Canada is important but will he not have a hard time doing this since he is quitting his job and no longer employed at a place of work in Canada?

Where do you live in NYC bogartnoir?

[bogartnoir 1]

Showing ties to Canada is important but will he not have a hard time doing this since he is quitting his job and no longer employed at a place of work in Canada?

Where do you live in NYC bogartnoir?

yeah. it's making us nervous. we have a concert to go to that is like, once in a lifetime so i really hope he can make it.

i live in spanish harlem, thetreble. or SpaHa as the idiot realtors like to call it.

[thetreble 19]

haha

Have you always lived in NYC? I've only been to Harlem a couple of times.

I live right next to Newark.

[jedinite 0]

Your fiancee must show proof that he is returning to Canada. One of the biggest pieces of evidence is a job, since he can truthfully say, yes I intend on returning because work expects me back on this date. I can almost guarantee that the POE will ask where he works and what he does. If he lies and the POE decides it's a good day to follow up on it and your fiancee is lying it could hurt his coming to visit you in the future before he obtains his visa, and it may hurt his chances of getting your visa.

When I went to visit my wife a few weeks ago, it was the first time that I had returned to the US since I was denied admission in Nov 2007. When I traveled to the US I brought my proof of employment, several financial letters proofing where I lived. My proof of employment is my contract letter that states the duration of my job, and since the letter referred to my company and did not state me on there anywhere, I also brought proof of my incorporation with my name as the owner. I would recommend your fiancee just take vacation time and quit his job after he returns to Canada so you'll have proof of his employment. Good luck with that.

[bogartnoir 1]

haha

Have you always lived in NYC? I've only been to Harlem a couple of times.

I live right next to Newark.

i've lived here for 11 years apart from a couple years i went to art school in portland, oregon. my guy and i plan on moving back out there as soon as we can.

i'm over new york, really. i spent my formative years here sewing my wild oats. i will miss the convenience though. but i can get a pabst blue ribbon for 75 cents on a wednesday in portland. and you can't beat that!

what do you think of newark? i've been toying with the idea of moving to jersey (like, hoboken) for a few years. if the price is right.

[bogartnoir 1]

Your fiancee must show proof that he is returning to Canada. One of the biggest pieces of evidence is a job, since he can truthfully say, yes I intend on returning because work expects me back on this date. I can almost guarantee that the POE will ask where he works and what he does. If he lies and the POE decides it's a good day to follow up on it and your fiancee is lying it could hurt his coming to visit you in the future before he obtains his visa, and it may hurt his chances of getting your visa.

When I went to visit my wife a few weeks ago, it was the first time that I had returned to the US since I was denied admission in Nov 2007. When I traveled to the US I brought my proof of employment, several financial letters proofing where I lived. My proof of employment is my contract letter that states the duration of my job, and since the letter referred to my company and did not state me on there anywhere, I also brought proof of my incorporation with my name as the owner. I would recommend your fiancee just take vacation time and quit his job after he returns to Canada so you'll have proof of his employment. Good luck with that.

his job was only temporary and would end a couple weeks after he returned anyhow. that's the problem. he lives in a very tiny town on southern ontario and there is not much opportunity. but we do plan on doing this legally and i will have him bring the paperwork to show if all else fails and hope they take some pity on us. he has a letter from his dentist (he has to be back to get his wisdom teeth taken out) and a return ticket. so please wish us luck!

[thetreble 19]

what do you think of newark? i've been toying with the idea of moving to jersey (like, hoboken) for a few years. if the price is right.

The price will never be right

NJ is an overpriced state with not a whole lot going on in my opinion. I only venture into Newark's Ironbound section once and awhile and sometimes to see the Devils play. It's too dangerous to just play around in but I come from Southern Ontario myself so I guess I am not used to the complete urbaness. I love big cities but the city is a little too crowded for me. I'm pretty much over it too. I still like going there though. It has a lot to offer.

[bogartnoir 1]

what do you think of newark? i've been toying with the idea of moving to jersey (like, hoboken) for a few years. if the price is right.

I come from Southern Ontario myself so I guess I am not used to the complete urbaness. I love big cities but the city is a little too crowded for me. I'm pretty much over it too. I still like going there though. It has a lot to offer.

oh! where from s. ontario are you? my fiancee lives in dresden.

nyc does have alot to offer, but i'm all about being mellow and settling down. and becoming a homeowner! for godsakes...with the amount of money ive spent on rent here i coudl've been a homeowner 5 times over. it makes you sick to think about!