Travelling...

[lgg 2]

Hey there...

Just wondering, is it okay to travel while our I 130 is pending? haven't received a NOA2 yet and am only going for a little over a week. I'm going to bring a letter from my jobs, bank statements and a letter from my landlord.

Do you think this will be okay?

I usually just go and say i'm on vacation and that's that...

I'd really rather not get turned away...

Thanks for your input.

OH, I tried to do a search for this but the search function isn't very effective... could be me?

Anyway.

Thanks all.

LGG

[lgg 2]

Also...

I find it a little odd that they require such ardent proof of an ongoing relationship when they make it so hard to travel to see out spouses?

I can understand why, I suppose but why would be all go through such a crazy, long expensive process just to muck it all up?

If we can supply evidence of ties of return to our home counties, it would be nice to have that suffice.

Anyway... just a little rant here.

LGG

[canadian_wife 1,829]

From the Wiki guides

Visiting the U.S. while your visa application is pending

Entry in to the U.S. is not technically prohibited while you are waiting for your visa to process. The final say on whether you will be admitted to the U.S. to visit during this period lies with the U.S. Border Protection at your port of entry.

Visa applicants, generally, are expected to provide evidence that they are intending to return to their country of residence. Therefore, applicants should provide proof of “binding” or sufficient ties to their home country or permanent residence abroad. This may include documentation of the following:

Property ownership (or rental agreement)

Employment contract or statement from employer stating that the position will continue when the employee returns (expected date of return)

In some cases the visa applicant is not asked for this proof, however it can be requested at any time and it is advisable to carry this information with you when crossing the border.

Some words of advice from VJ member flames9

1) Always tell the TRUTH. Never lie to the POE officer

2) Be confident in your replies

3) Keep your response short and to the point, don't tell your life story!

4) Look the POE officer in the eye when speaking to them. They are looking for people lying and have been trained to find them

5) Pack light! No job resumes with you.

6) Bring proof of ties to Canada (letter from employer showing when you are expected back at work, lease, etc etc)

7) Always be polite, being rude isn't going to get you anywhere, and could make things worse!!

8) Have a plan in case you do get denied (be polite). It wont harm your visa application if you are denied, that is if you're polite and didn't lie! Refer to #1

[sdw 10]

I cross almost every weekend to go see my husband and haven't had a problem. Have been asked what ties I have to Canada. I take documentation with me, have never been asked for it though.

[lgg 2]

Hey all...

thanks for your responses... .

I guess I'll just bring all my notations with me.

best,

LGG