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I'm going to Juarez at the end of this month by land through El Paso and I'm planning on giving my fiancee a ring worth over $1000. Does anyone have a similar experience they can share? I belive I could possibly face a flat duty/tax of 15%, I'm not sure about this though. I'm also wondering if I need to involve a customs broker or not.

Unfortunately, this was supposed to be our interview trip, our I129F was even approved and sent to Juarez, but it was sent back to the USCIS along with all of the other ones after March 6th. We decided to do the trip anyway and we also plan to do the medical this time to get it out of the way. We checked today, the medical is good for one year. We will be staying at the Holiday Lincoln.

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Stick it in your sock or use it as a charm. Saves everyone from a headache.

I'm going to Juarez at the end of this month by land through El Paso and I'm planning on giving my fiancee a ring worth over $1000. Does anyone have a similar experience they can share? I belive I could possibly face a flat duty/tax of 15%, I'm not sure about this though. I'm also wondering if I need to involve a customs broker or not.

Unfortunately, this was supposed to be our interview trip, our I129F was even approved and sent to Juarez, but it was sent back to the USCIS along with all of the other ones after March 6th. We decided to do the trip anyway and we also plan to do the medical this time to get it out of the way. We checked today, the medical is good for one year. We will be staying at the Holiday Lincoln.

Thanks! ;)

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04/27/2006 - I-129F mailed to CSC via UPS Overnight

04/28/2006 - I-129F received by CSC

05/02/2006 - Check Cashed

05/02/2006 - NOA1

05/04/2006 - Touched

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Stick it in your sock or use it as a charm. Saves everyone from a headache.

dittos. Don't worry about the duty! the mexican authorities won't check anything when you enter anyway!

SEE K-1 HISTORY IN MY TIMELINE

AOS / EAD / AP TIMELINE:

06/30/2006 - I-485, I-765 and I-131 sent to Chicago (via USPS Priority mail) (DAY 1)

07/02/2006 - package received in Chicago (delivery confirmed via USPS)

07/06/2006 - NOA 1 (DAY 7)

07/12/2006 - biometric appointment notice (DAY 13)

07/14/2006 - received biometric appointment notice via mail

07/25/2006 - interview notice (DAY 26)

07/26/2006 - biometrics taken (DAY 27)

07/28/2006 - received interview notice via mail

09/07/2006 - I-485 interview...APPROVED!!!...passport stamped (DAY 70)

09/12/2006 - I-131 approved (DAY 75)

09/13/2006 - received welcome letter via mail

09/15/2006 - I-765 approved (DAY 78)

09/16/2006 - received AP via mail

09/18/2006 - received conditional green card via mail

09/21/2006 - received EAD via mail

07/23/2008 - filed I-751 to lift conditional status

07/28/2008 - NOA 1

08/26/2008 - biometric appointment

12/03/2008 - I-751 approved

12/08/2008 - received 10-year green card via mail

09/07/2009 - eligible for U.S. citizenship!

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My situation was the opposite (hubbie bought ring in Mex, and I brought it to US) but I came back into the US with my engagement ring and never even thought to declare it until afterwards. Nothing was said or asked for. I wouldn't worry. Diamond rings are pretty much the same in Mexico as in the US, and personally Mexican customs seem to be most interested is for objects that are really cheap in the US and expensive in Mexico. (i.e. you buy it in the US since you're trying to avoid paying import taxes) This is just my idea though, it could be incorrect. I will say this - I have travelled to Mexico numerous times over the past 8 years, (for 5 of those years on a quarterly basis) and never once was stopped by Mexican customs beyond placing my suitcases through an xray machine.

Jeremiah 29:11-13 "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for wholeness and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart"

our extended timeline

05/05 - Entered US
10/3 - Mailed I-485 and I-765
10/14 - NOA1 for AOS and I-765.
10/22 - I-485 Biometrics NOA received, appt 11/15
10/27 - Touched on both I-485 and I-765.
10/31 - I-765 Biometrics NOA dated 10/24. Appt on 11/29 at 12PM.
11/15 - Biometrics for I-485 and I-765 done on same day.
11/16 & 27 - Case "touched" on bcis.gov.
12/7 - EAD approval by e-mail. Card is on its way. Thank you Lord!!
12/12 - Received EAD.
1/9/06 - Applied for SSN. Received 1/17
3/30 - Got our AOS Interview notice!! Interview date 5/31
5/31/06 - Permanent residency granted! Passport stamped IR6. God is so faithful!

2/2/16 - Mailed in N-400 paperwork

2/10/16 - Received text that N-400 paperwork was received.

2/16/16 - Text that fingerprint appointment has been scheduled.

3/1/16 - Biometrics interview, Naperville, IL

3/11/16 - E-notice that case is in line for an interview

7/8/16 - Text/site updated that Interview date has been assigned

7/14/16 - Received letter dated 7/11 with interview date on 8/11
8/11/16 - Interview, given paper that said passed test but no decision can be made at this time.

10/18/16 - Received text, status online updated to say oath ceremony has been scheduled!!!!


Notice: I am not a lawyer nor legal profession; my posts on this website are just my lay opinions, formulated from my own case.

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