POE at The Peace Bridge

[OBX 51]

I entered the US yesterday via the Peace Bridge.

I arrived at 6:45 a.m. and was completed at 8:15 a.m. A little time consuming but hassel-free. It took the officer at the drive-through booth about 5 minutes to enter info from my passport and then direct me to secondary. He kept my passport and forwarded it through. I waited 15 minutes to be called up to an agent. She asked for my envelope and then directed me sit down and wait while she "made sure everything was in order." This took about 40 minutes. I was then called back up, had two fingerprints taken and signed beneath them. I then had to wait for another 15 minutes for her to finish up. She then explained how the removal of conditions process worked, gave me information about the application and a sheet with the calculated date when I can apply. The only question she asked me throughout the entire process was whether or not I had ever crossed at this border point previously, under what name and approximately when.

I then asked about importing my car. I was able to do this in the same building. The officer that processed the visa just handed me over another agent. I filled in a form listing the name and address of the dealer I purchased the car from and my name and US address. I provided him with the compliance letter from Honda US and my original purchase invoice. He did not ask me for the recall letter from Honda Canada. Good thing because I had not received it yet!

Thats it! All of the agents from beginning to end were friendly and non-intimidating!

I had the entire back of my van packed with boxes and storage containers plus my dog howling in the crate! They did not look in the van, ask what I was bringing in or about the dog. I have a few trips to make back to Canada to complete the move so we'll see if they question my belongings then.

I am now in cool, but sunny New Jersey. Life is good on the other side

[Carlawarla 1]

I entered the US yesterday via the Peace Bridge.

I arrived at 6:45 a.m. and was completed at 8:15 a.m. A little time consuming but hassel-free. It took the officer at the drive-through booth about 5 minutes to enter info from my passport and then direct me to secondary. He kept my passport and forwarded it through. I waited 15 minutes to be called up to an agent. She asked for my envelope and then directed me sit down and wait while she "made sure everything was in order." This took about 40 minutes. I was then called back up, had two fingerprints taken and signed beneath them. I then had to wait for another 15 minutes for her to finish up. She then explained how the removal of conditions process worked, gave me information about the application and a sheet with the calculated date when I can apply. The only question she asked me throughout the entire process was whether or not I had ever crossed at this border point previously, under what name and approximately when.

I then asked about importing my car. I was able to do this in the same building. The officer that processed the visa just handed me over another agent. I filled in a form listing the name and address of the dealer I purchased the car from and my name and US address. I provided him with the compliance letter from Honda US and my original purchase invoice. He did not ask me for the recall letter from Honda Canada. Good thing because I had not received it yet!

Thats it! All of the agents from beginning to end were friendly and non-intimidating!

I had the entire back of my van packed with boxes and storage containers plus my dog howling in the crate! They did not look in the van, ask what I was bringing in or about the dog. I have a few trips to make back to Canada to complete the move so we'll see if they question my belongings then.

I am now in cool, but sunny New Jersey. Life is good on the other side

Welcome to America!

[Krikit 1,164]

Welcome to America! Sounds like they've done some training at the Peace Bridge since I was processed.

[Emancipation 2]

Welcome home!!

[Hugglebuggles 60]

Congrats! Good to hear about another good Peace Bridge experience. But wow, you sure did wait a while! I guess its worth it not to be hassled.

[bowflex 0]

Congratulations!!! I've always heard a rumor that when you enter New Jersey there are speakers blaring Bon Jovi, is that true?

[canadian_wife 1,822]

YAY! I am glad you had such a smooth trip! Enjoy your new home

[OBX 51]

Congratulations!!! I've always heard a rumor that when you enter New Jersey there are speakers blaring Bon Jovi, is that true?

Funny, now that you mention it, the local radio station was playing "Living on a Prayer" as I drove in!

[bowflex 0]

Congratulations!!! I've always heard a rumor that when you enter New Jersey there are speakers blaring Bon Jovi, is that true?

Funny, now that you mention it, the local radio station was playing "Living on a Prayer" as I drove in!

Hahaha I'm so happy to hear this, time to look for my middle-school acid washed jeans and visit the Jersey Shore Lol.

[hapycloud 0]

I entered the US yesterday via the Peace Bridge.

I arrived at 6:45 a.m. and was completed at 8:15 a.m. A little time consuming but hassel-free. It took the officer at the drive-through booth about 5 minutes to enter info from my passport and then direct me to secondary. He kept my passport and forwarded it through. I waited 15 minutes to be called up to an agent. She asked for my envelope and then directed me sit down and wait while she "made sure everything was in order." This took about 40 minutes. I was then called back up, had two fingerprints taken and signed beneath them. I then had to wait for another 15 minutes for her to finish up. She then explained how the removal of conditions process worked, gave me information about the application and a sheet with the calculated date when I can apply. The only question she asked me throughout the entire process was whether or not I had ever crossed at this border point previously, under what name and approximately when.

I then asked about importing my car. I was able to do this in the same building. The officer that processed the visa just handed me over another agent. I filled in a form listing the name and address of the dealer I purchased the car from and my name and US address. I provided him with the compliance letter from Honda US and my original purchase invoice. He did not ask me for the recall letter from Honda Canada. Good thing because I had not received it yet!

Thats it! All of the agents from beginning to end were friendly and non-intimidating!

I had the entire back of my van packed with boxes and storage containers plus my dog howling in the crate! They did not look in the van, ask what I was bringing in or about the dog. I have a few trips to make back to Canada to complete the move so we'll see if they question my belongings then.

I am now in cool, but sunny New Jersey. Life is good on the other side

Congratulations and welcome to the USA

[antda 13]

Hi OBX,

Welcome to America! Congratulations on a successful problem-free POE entry / border crossing at the Peace Bridge too!

Thanks for sharing your experience about that here on VJ.

Yes, the Peace Bridge is definitely the best bridge to cross at. I highly recommend it as well (lol..I cross there a lot between the USA/Canada)!

Good luck on the rest of your immigration journey too.

Ant

I entered the US yesterday via the Peace Bridge.

I arrived at 6:45 a.m. and was completed at 8:15 a.m. A little time consuming but hassel-free. It took the officer at the drive-through booth about 5 minutes to enter info from my passport and then direct me to secondary. He kept my passport and forwarded it through. I waited 15 minutes to be called up to an agent. She asked for my envelope and then directed me sit down and wait while she "made sure everything was in order." This took about 40 minutes. I was then called back up, had two fingerprints taken and signed beneath them. I then had to wait for another 15 minutes for her to finish up. She then explained how the removal of conditions process worked, gave me information about the application and a sheet with the calculated date when I can apply. The only question she asked me throughout the entire process was whether or not I had ever crossed at this border point previously, under what name and approximately when.

I then asked about importing my car. I was able to do this in the same building. The officer that processed the visa just handed me over another agent. I filled in a form listing the name and address of the dealer I purchased the car from and my name and US address. I provided him with the compliance letter from Honda US and my original purchase invoice. He did not ask me for the recall letter from Honda Canada. Good thing because I had not received it yet!

Thats it! All of the agents from beginning to end were friendly and non-intimidating!

I had the entire back of my van packed with boxes and storage containers plus my dog howling in the crate! They did not look in the van, ask what I was bringing in or about the dog. I have a few trips to make back to Canada to complete the move so we'll see if they question my belongings then.

I am now in cool, but sunny New Jersey. Life is good on the other side

Edited June 18, 2009 by AntandD

[SomberCat 0]

Welcome to the US! I'm so glad it all went so smoothly for you.

[TimandJoyce 1]

Glad you had a good passage through!! Enjoy your new home in America!

[thetreble 19]

I am now in cool, but sunny New Jersey.

For this, I'm sorry!

Where are you located in New Jersey?

[carslo 0]

Ahh what a feeling of relief for you! I am sure you are getting settle and enjoying time with your husband.

Janet