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Congrats

Canadians Visiting the USA while undergoing the visa process, my free 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, don't 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 isn't 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 didn't lie! Refer to #1

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Krikit Grand Master

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Wow! That was super fast!

You won't have any trouble using your AP, Jill. The same thing happened to me. I was in Canada when the approval and my gc came. I should have had my husband courier it to me (except I didn't trust them) because when I crossed the border they made me miss my flight. Link to longer version of the story. Stupid Lewiston. I hate crossing there, and I keep telling my Dad not to, but he won't listen. :angry:

Anyway, my point is, they can't tell if your gc has been issued or not. They just process you through like they would normally. That is, if they haven't forgotten you're there. icon2.gif

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Congrats!

2004-09-03 : Met at college in USA and went on first date!

2008-01-02 : Married in Canada.

2008-01-07 : DH returns to USA.

2008-04-20 : Finally received marriage certificate from the province and filed 1-130 Petition.

2008-07-08 : I-130 Approved!

2008-09-15 : Received DS-230 and I-864.

2008-10-14: Mailed DS-230 and I-864

2008-10-30: DS-230 and I-864 received by NVC

2008-11-04: RFE

2008-11-18: Overnighted missing documents to NVC

2008-11-26: Case Complete at NVC!!

2008-03-02: Medical in Toronto

2009-03-23: Interview! Approved!

2009-04-04: The big move. POE: Blue Water Bridge. All went well.

2009-04-16: SSN arrives in the mail.

2009-04-24: PR card arrives in the mail.

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JillA   2

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YAY! That's super exciting Jill! Did he get a CRIS email? Or something in the mail? We didn't file too long before you, so my fingers are crossed that it will be good news for us soon too!

Hi Ateam,

No update from CRIS at all, just the "Welcome to America" letter. It states that my GC has been ordered and will mail within 3 weeks. I'm happy we got approved without an interview, and so quickly too.... really wasn't expecting this until July or August. I hope you hear news soon too!

K-1

I-129F sent to Vermont: 2/19/08

NOA1: 2/21/08

NOA2: 3/10/08

Packet 3 recd: 3/25/08

Packet 3 sent: 4/18/08

Appt letter recd: 6/16/08

Interview at Montreal Consulate: 7/10/08 **APPROVED!!**

K1 recd: 7/15/08

US Entry at Buffalo, New York: 11/15/08

Wedding in Philadelphia: 11/22/08

AOS

AOS/EAD/AP filed at Chicago Lockbox: 12/17/08

NOA: 12/29/08

Case transferred to CSC: 1/7/09

AOS Approval: 4/2/09

Biometrics appt: 1/16/09

EAD received: 3/12/09

AP received: 3/13/09

AOS approval notice sent: 4/2/09

GC received: 4/9/09

ROC

Sent package to VSC: 1/5/11

NOA1: 1/7/11

Biometrics: 2/14/11

Approval letter received: 8/1/11

GC received: 8/11/11

Citizenship:

N-400 sent to Dallas lockbox: 3/1/12

NOA1: 3/6/12

Biometrics: 4/9/12

Interview: 5/25/12

Oath Ceremony: 6/4/2012

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JillA   2

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Wow! That was super fast!

You won't have any trouble using your AP, Jill. The same thing happened to me. I was in Canada when the approval and my gc came. I should have had my husband courier it to me (except I didn't trust them) because when I crossed the border they made me miss my flight. Link to longer version of the story. Stupid Lewiston. I hate crossing there, and I keep telling my Dad not to, but he won't listen. :angry:

Anyway, my point is, they can't tell if your gc has been issued or not. They just process you through like they would normally. That is, if they haven't forgotten you're there. icon2.gif

Thanks Krikit! It was fast wasn't it?

So this morning went SO well, got to the border round about 7, was a bit busy so waited 1/2 hour. There was one guy ahead of me PISSED because he had a truck of horses and Canada wouldn't let him in, not sure what the US border guard was going to do about it. This other lady's Visa expired 1 year ago and she was trying to use it, he wouldn't let her in so she started hollering. Anyhoo then it was my turn and the nicest gentleman processed my AP, we chatted about Philly as his daughter lives there. The only thing is that he gave me back both copies, I know he's supposed to keep one but whatever, my last time using AP! And like you said, they couldn't tell my GC was issued as they didn't mention a thing. Happy to be back here!

K-1

I-129F sent to Vermont: 2/19/08

NOA1: 2/21/08

NOA2: 3/10/08

Packet 3 recd: 3/25/08

Packet 3 sent: 4/18/08

Appt letter recd: 6/16/08

Interview at Montreal Consulate: 7/10/08 **APPROVED!!**

K1 recd: 7/15/08

US Entry at Buffalo, New York: 11/15/08

Wedding in Philadelphia: 11/22/08

AOS

AOS/EAD/AP filed at Chicago Lockbox: 12/17/08

NOA: 12/29/08

Case transferred to CSC: 1/7/09

AOS Approval: 4/2/09

Biometrics appt: 1/16/09

EAD received: 3/12/09

AP received: 3/13/09

AOS approval notice sent: 4/2/09

GC received: 4/9/09

ROC

Sent package to VSC: 1/5/11

NOA1: 1/7/11

Biometrics: 2/14/11

Approval letter received: 8/1/11

GC received: 8/11/11

Citizenship:

N-400 sent to Dallas lockbox: 3/1/12

NOA1: 3/6/12

Biometrics: 4/9/12

Interview: 5/25/12

Oath Ceremony: 6/4/2012

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JillA   2

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Secondary does get pretty interesting sometimes. :lol:

That it does! The funniest part was when the officer told her it was expired and she said "no it's not, how do you know" and he goes "Ahem, by the expiry date right here" pointing to the card, she was flabbergasted and didn't care what he had to say, she was getting in the USA no matter what :lol:

K-1

I-129F sent to Vermont: 2/19/08

NOA1: 2/21/08

NOA2: 3/10/08

Packet 3 recd: 3/25/08

Packet 3 sent: 4/18/08

Appt letter recd: 6/16/08

Interview at Montreal Consulate: 7/10/08 **APPROVED!!**

K1 recd: 7/15/08

US Entry at Buffalo, New York: 11/15/08

Wedding in Philadelphia: 11/22/08

AOS

AOS/EAD/AP filed at Chicago Lockbox: 12/17/08

NOA: 12/29/08

Case transferred to CSC: 1/7/09

AOS Approval: 4/2/09

Biometrics appt: 1/16/09

EAD received: 3/12/09

AP received: 3/13/09

AOS approval notice sent: 4/2/09

GC received: 4/9/09

ROC

Sent package to VSC: 1/5/11

NOA1: 1/7/11

Biometrics: 2/14/11

Approval letter received: 8/1/11

GC received: 8/11/11

Citizenship:

N-400 sent to Dallas lockbox: 3/1/12

NOA1: 3/6/12

Biometrics: 4/9/12

Interview: 5/25/12

Oath Ceremony: 6/4/2012

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Secondary does get pretty interesting sometimes. :lol:

That it does! The funniest part was when the officer told her it was expired and she said "no it's not, how do you know" and he goes "Ahem, by the expiry date right here" pointing to the card, she was flabbergasted and didn't care what he had to say, she was getting in the USA no matter what :lol:

I wonder what kind of visa it was.

We might see her posting here shortly. :lol:

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Wow! That was super fast!

You won't have any trouble using your AP, Jill. The same thing happened to me. I was in Canada when the approval and my gc came. I should have had my husband courier it to me (except I didn't trust them) because when I crossed the border they made me miss my flight. Link to longer version of the story. Stupid Lewiston. I hate crossing there, and I keep telling my Dad not to, but he won't listen. :angry:

Anyway, my point is, they can't tell if your gc has been issued or not. They just process you through like they would normally. That is, if they haven't forgotten you're there. icon2.gif

omg krikit, what a trip!!

congrats Jill - great news :)

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Krikit your story is wild! I have a question though - is it normal for GC holders to also have to always go into secondary?

K-1

I-129F sent to Vermont: 2/19/08

NOA1: 2/21/08

NOA2: 3/10/08

Packet 3 recd: 3/25/08

Packet 3 sent: 4/18/08

Appt letter recd: 6/16/08

Interview at Montreal Consulate: 7/10/08 **APPROVED!!**

K1 recd: 7/15/08

US Entry at Buffalo, New York: 11/15/08

Wedding in Philadelphia: 11/22/08

AOS

AOS/EAD/AP filed at Chicago Lockbox: 12/17/08

NOA: 12/29/08

Case transferred to CSC: 1/7/09

AOS Approval: 4/2/09

Biometrics appt: 1/16/09

EAD received: 3/12/09

AP received: 3/13/09

AOS approval notice sent: 4/2/09

GC received: 4/9/09

ROC

Sent package to VSC: 1/5/11

NOA1: 1/7/11

Biometrics: 2/14/11

Approval letter received: 8/1/11

GC received: 8/11/11

Citizenship:

N-400 sent to Dallas lockbox: 3/1/12

NOA1: 3/6/12

Biometrics: 4/9/12

Interview: 5/25/12

Oath Ceremony: 6/4/2012

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omg krikit, what a trip!!

I know! Did you read down to the part where I'd smashed my hand between the car door the night before so I was also one-handed? :o:lol:

Krikit your story is wild! I have a question though - is it normal for GC holders to also have to always go into secondary?

Nope! No more secondary! You're treated just like an American citizen!!!!! It's magic. :luv:

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omg krikit, what a trip!!

I know! Did you read down to the part where I'd smashed my hand between the car door the night before so I was also one-handed? :o:lol:

Krikit your story is wild! I have a question though - is it normal for GC holders to also have to always go into secondary?

Nope! No more secondary! You're treated just like an American citizen!!!!! It's magic. :luv:

Yes I read the whole thing!! It's actually a good - bad story :lol:

Don't know how I missed it when it originally aired !

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congrats my lover!!!!

"...My hair's mostly wind,

My eyes filled with grit

My skin's white then brown

My lips chapped and split

I've lain on the prairie and heard grasses sigh

I've stared at the vast open bowl of the sky

I've seen all the castles and faces in clouds

My home is the prairie and for that I am proud…

If You're not from the Prairie, you can't know my soul

You don't know our blizzards; you've not fought our cold

You can't know my mind, nor ever my heart

Unless deep within you there's somehow a part…

A part of these things that I've said that I know,

The wind, sky and earth, the storms and the snow.

Best say that you have - and then we'll be one,

For we will have shared that same blazing sun." - David Bouchard

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