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thegordons2009   1

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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Hello everyone,

I just wanted to share my experience with everyone. On Monday I crossed the Canadian/US border (going into US). I only provided the officer with my drivers license and birth certificate. He fortunately didn't give me a hard time about not using my passport. He asked the purpose of my visit - I said to visit my husband. He asked if he was American - I said yes. He asked if my husband is moving to Canada. I said NO, I'm moving to the USA. He asked me if i was getting a passport. I told him i have one, but I misplaced it in Canada. He then asked if I was getting a Visa - i said yes, we already applied and waiting on approval. He said Ok have a nice day. END OF STORY.

I really dreaded crossing the border since I was only in Canada for 1 week> I have spent 4 months in the US, and returning after spending 1 week in Canada.

After crossing I was so excited because 1 time they refused me entry and i had to return with job letter and pay stubs and a rental agreement. (this allowed me entry)

I just wanted to share this with everyone, because it is possible to cross the border without passport and cross after applying for Visa.

I hope everyone else who is going through this process has it this easy, because showing up at the border you never know what may happen.

2/7/13 mailed I130 x 2

2/14/13 checks cashed $420 x 2

4/3/13 RFE more divorce info requested and marriage certificate(which I had already sent)

4/9/13 mailed additional info

4/19/13 I130 approved

5/10/13 NVC received

5/16/13 Called NVC and got Case #s and Invoice ID #s

5/17/13 USCIS website states: Your case can not be found at this time in My Case Status. Please check your receipt number and try again.

5/24/13 Paid AOS ($88.00) fee online

5/30/13 Emailed I-864 package for both kids

6/3/13 paid IV bill $230 x 2 kids

6/5/13 IV bill shows paid, DS260 available

6/14/13 CHILDREN'S PASSPORTS ARRIVED!!!!

6/14/13 filed online DS-260 for both kids

6/16/13 emailed Supporting docs for DS-260 for both kids

7/9/13 CHECKLIST for both kids...sad.png

7/9/13 checklist response sent (birth certs and passport Bio Page <again>)

8/2/13 CHECKLIST both kids

8/3/13 checklist response sent (I-864 AGAIN and paystubs - sent last 6 paystubs)

8/28/13 ***** INTERVIEW SCHEDULED***** for 10/9/13

9/11/13 Medicals completed in Toronto @ Dr. Seiden's office

10/9/13 INTERVIEW APPROVED

10/25/13. SSN cards arrived

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dutchmatt   1

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Canada
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I would NOT follow that advice. You got lucky - end of story!

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K1 Section

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Sent I-129F - 03/25/2009

Visa in Hand -11/23/2009

US Entry - 11/26/2009

Wedding - 12/26/2009

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AOS Section

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AOS, EAD, AP Forms Sent - 01/06/2010

Biometrics - 02/11/2010

EAD/AP Approved - 02/23/2010

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Ceremonial Wedding - 06/17/2010

thegordons2009 Enthusiast

thegordons2009   1

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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I wasn't posting this as ADVICE. I was just simply telling my experience.

2/7/13 mailed I130 x 2

2/14/13 checks cashed $420 x 2

4/3/13 RFE more divorce info requested and marriage certificate(which I had already sent)

4/9/13 mailed additional info

4/19/13 I130 approved

5/10/13 NVC received

5/16/13 Called NVC and got Case #s and Invoice ID #s

5/17/13 USCIS website states: Your case can not be found at this time in My Case Status. Please check your receipt number and try again.

5/24/13 Paid AOS ($88.00) fee online

5/30/13 Emailed I-864 package for both kids

6/3/13 paid IV bill $230 x 2 kids

6/5/13 IV bill shows paid, DS260 available

6/14/13 CHILDREN'S PASSPORTS ARRIVED!!!!

6/14/13 filed online DS-260 for both kids

6/16/13 emailed Supporting docs for DS-260 for both kids

7/9/13 CHECKLIST for both kids...sad.png

7/9/13 checklist response sent (birth certs and passport Bio Page <again>)

8/2/13 CHECKLIST both kids

8/3/13 checklist response sent (I-864 AGAIN and paystubs - sent last 6 paystubs)

8/28/13 ***** INTERVIEW SCHEDULED***** for 10/9/13

9/11/13 Medicals completed in Toronto @ Dr. Seiden's office

10/9/13 INTERVIEW APPROVED

10/25/13. SSN cards arrived

meowmeowmeow Proficient

meowmeowmeow   1

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Syria
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that officer didn't do his job properly.....

Timeline:

Sent in I-130 form: 01/29/09

Interview Date: 11/08/09 (APPROVED!)

Visa in Hand: 11/12/09

POE: 01/30/10 (!!!!) at JFK Airport in NYC... can't wait!

Got the green card maybe 8 weeks after 01/30/10...

TBC....

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