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Persona   0

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OK here i am... next month going to take 2 week vacancy with my baby in the US...

We don't want to have any problems so we didn't took any chance and im bringing all the papers i have so far...

Job proof of return ( work since February at this place) *full time*

Return flight ticket

Bank account summary (since march)

Phone (cellphone that is) bill

Visa bill

Pictures of us

Our Noa1 and Noa2

My passport

I-029F packet

But i miss one thing...

I currently work In Laval

But my adress is in a town around 2Hours away from it..

I stay with a friend...But all my stuff and papers are at my Grandma house...

So...

How do i show proof of ties to Canada?

I don't own a car...

I don't own a house...

I basically have nothing... :blink:

I do have strong ties with my family here...

And then again... i know in the end the border officer can have the last word about it.. but im scare to get an ####### who will only say * you got a K-1 pending so we don't allow you*

:angry:

Process took us 1 year and 5 month from I-129F to Green Card

*09-??-2006* Met online @ world of warcraft

*~3 years later*

*01-??-2009* Relationship started

*03-01-2009* Went to see him 1 week

*03-05-2009* We got engaged

*04-06-2009* Sent I-129F

*04-07-2009* I-129F received at USCIS (California)

*04-09-2009* NOA1 received

*04-17-2009* He came to see me that weekend

*05-30-2009* He came visit me for 1 week

*07-01-2009* Still waiting the Noa2

*07-17-2009* OMG IT GOT TOUCH!! XD

*07-20-2009* Got the Noa2 without trouble!

*08-14-2009* Went to see him 2 week!

*08-18-2009* Got the packet 3!

*09-08-2009* sent Pack 3

*10-27-2009* Packet 4 received!

*11-06-2009* Gone for 1 week to see my baby

*11-20-2009* Medical at medisys + Police certificate

*12-01-2009* INTERVIEW Passed!! success!

*01-08-2010* Big Move ^^

*01-09-2010* Wedding

*02-26-2010* Filling for AoS

*03-10-2010* NOA

*03-30-2010* Biometrics taken

*09-24-2010* AOS Aproval

*I did not request my EAD or AP

*We did not get an interview

*09-30-2010* Green Card in hand!

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canadian_wife   1,829

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NOA-2 is not a visa, it is a document indicating that your petition has been approved by USCIS. You do not have a K-1 visa until a successful interview. Visiting with your NOA-2 does not forfeit anything.

Anyway, your list sounds good, the job letter is excellent. What about a doctor's apointment card? (had that once and it worked well) or perhaps utility bills? Or a letter from someone caring for your children indicating when you are expected to return?

I don't think you'll have any troubles. Just be honest and courteous and you'll be fine.

Good luck.

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JillA   2

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Your NOA2 is a one-time entry visa. Once you come into the US you have to adjust status - apply for status, ssn, work permit and advance parol (travel permission). If you come to visit and leave you forfeit your NOA2.

???? That is not correct at all. The NOA2 is not the K-1, the K-1 is a one time entry visa.

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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Jauque   1

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OK here i am... next month going to take 2 week vacancy with my baby in the US...

We don't want to have any problems so we didn't took any chance and im bringing all the papers i have so far...

Job proof of return ( work since February at this place) *full time*

Return flight ticket

Bank account summary (since march)

Phone (cellphone that is) bill

Visa bill

Pictures of us

Our Noa1 and Noa2

My passport

I-029F packet

But i miss one thing...

I currently work In Laval

But my adress is in a town around 2Hours away from it..

I stay with a friend...But all my stuff and papers are at my Grandma house...

So...

How do i show proof of ties to Canada?

I don't own a car...

I don't own a house...

I basically have nothing... :blink:

I do have strong ties with my family here...

And then again... i know in the end the border officer can have the last word about it.. but im scare to get an ####### who will only say * you got a K-1 pending so we don't allow you*

:angry:

I would not worry yourself. I went through the exact same thinking about a month ago and all they asked for was my return ticket and my NOA1. The NOA is very good proof that you intend to return home and are abiding by US immigration law. I to did not have my own house and live with my parents.

Everything that you have sounds like more than enough for a two week stay and yes the cbp officer gets the final say and has the right to deny you entry but that rarely ever happens to Canadians. Be honest, keep your responses brief and don't walk up to the counter with file full of paperwork. Just give him what he asks for, chances are he won't even ask to see the majority of your paperwork.

K-1

05/05/2009 - NOA1

07/17/2009 - NOA2

08/27/2009 - Visa Received

10/09/2009 - Married

AOS/EAD

11/18/2009 - NOA1

01/15/2010 - EAD Approved

02/25/2010 - AOS Interview

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Persona   0

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Your NOA2 is a one-time entry visa. Once you come into the US you have to adjust status - apply for status, ssn, work permit and advance parol (travel permission). If you come to visit and leave you forfeit your NOA2.

I loled very hard... funny... :blink::whistle:

NOA-2 is not a visa, it is a document indicating that your petition has been approved by USCIS. You do not have a K-1 visa until a successful interview. Visiting with your NOA-2 does not forfeit anything.

Anyway, your list sounds good, the job letter is excellent. What about a doctor's appointment card? (had that once and it worked well) or perhaps utility bills? Or a letter from someone caring for your children indicating when you are expected to return?

Thanks for your information :blush:

Well thanks for the doc info that could work ill get one... and i don't have children...

:unsure:

I would not worry yourself. I went through the exact same thinking about a month ago and all they asked for was my return ticket and my NOA1. The NOA is very good proof that you intend to return home and are abiding by US immigration law. I to did not have my own house and live with my parents.

Everything that you have sounds like more than enough for a two week stay and yes the cbp officer gets the final say and has the right to deny you entry but that rarely ever happens to Canadians. Be honest, keep your responses brief and don't walk up to the counter with file full of paperwork. Just give him what he asks for, chances are he won't even ask to see the majority of your paperwork.

Your right ...it's just so stupid that some people get denied and sometime for no reason...

It's also ridiculous how us people that want to do everything legal.. are more suspected than normal people going on a visit..

I read about the fact they sometime hire students at the border...

I kinda would like to be choosing the booth of the officer but in Canada airport they assign you to an officer.

:unsure:

Edited by Ebrech N Persona

Process took us 1 year and 5 month from I-129F to Green Card

*09-??-2006* Met online @ world of warcraft

*~3 years later*

*01-??-2009* Relationship started

*03-01-2009* Went to see him 1 week

*03-05-2009* We got engaged

*04-06-2009* Sent I-129F

*04-07-2009* I-129F received at USCIS (California)

*04-09-2009* NOA1 received

*04-17-2009* He came to see me that weekend

*05-30-2009* He came visit me for 1 week

*07-01-2009* Still waiting the Noa2

*07-17-2009* OMG IT GOT TOUCH!! XD

*07-20-2009* Got the Noa2 without trouble!

*08-14-2009* Went to see him 2 week!

*08-18-2009* Got the packet 3!

*09-08-2009* sent Pack 3

*10-27-2009* Packet 4 received!

*11-06-2009* Gone for 1 week to see my baby

*11-20-2009* Medical at medisys + Police certificate

*12-01-2009* INTERVIEW Passed!! success!

*01-08-2010* Big Move ^^

*01-09-2010* Wedding

*02-26-2010* Filling for AoS

*03-10-2010* NOA

*03-30-2010* Biometrics taken

*09-24-2010* AOS Aproval

*I did not request my EAD or AP

*We did not get an interview

*09-30-2010* Green Card in hand!

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Persona   0

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I also would add that i already went to the US in march when our paper weren't started...

Process took us 1 year and 5 month from I-129F to Green Card

*09-??-2006* Met online @ world of warcraft

*~3 years later*

*01-??-2009* Relationship started

*03-01-2009* Went to see him 1 week

*03-05-2009* We got engaged

*04-06-2009* Sent I-129F

*04-07-2009* I-129F received at USCIS (California)

*04-09-2009* NOA1 received

*04-17-2009* He came to see me that weekend

*05-30-2009* He came visit me for 1 week

*07-01-2009* Still waiting the Noa2

*07-17-2009* OMG IT GOT TOUCH!! XD

*07-20-2009* Got the Noa2 without trouble!

*08-14-2009* Went to see him 2 week!

*08-18-2009* Got the packet 3!

*09-08-2009* sent Pack 3

*10-27-2009* Packet 4 received!

*11-06-2009* Gone for 1 week to see my baby

*11-20-2009* Medical at medisys + Police certificate

*12-01-2009* INTERVIEW Passed!! success!

*01-08-2010* Big Move ^^

*01-09-2010* Wedding

*02-26-2010* Filling for AoS

*03-10-2010* NOA

*03-30-2010* Biometrics taken

*09-24-2010* AOS Aproval

*I did not request my EAD or AP

*We did not get an interview

*09-30-2010* Green Card in hand!

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Hugglebuggles   60

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I really think the evidence you have prepared will be more than enough. When I crossed while my application was pending I was never asked for prof of ties to Canada, aside from the one guy who wanted to see if I had a return ticket. If you have that, prof of filing your petition, and a significant tie to Canada (your job) then I really don't see you having any problems! I lived with my parents throughout the process, so I never owned a house or held a lease, all I would bring is prof of enrollment in school, the NOA1/2 and a return ticket.

 
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