I have a question...

[brightskte 18]

I've read the guides and looked at this application about 12 billion times but I'm a little worried about how to answer this question.

On the I-129F, question 11 asks if my fiance has ever been in the U.S.(he's been here to visit me 4 times since last November, so I checked the yes box), but then question 12 asks if he's currently in the U.S, and what he arrived as. He's here with me now, he drove down on August 9th and will be here until September 6th. He doesn't have a tourist visa or anything, he just drove down. He's never had a visa of any kind before. I know that since he's here and will be here still when we send off the packet that I should answer this question, but I'm not sure HOW to answer it. I assume that if I put "visitor" that it has to do with that I-94 right?

I know the answer is going to be simple as can be, but I'm just trying to do this right. Any help will be appreciated.

[thepizzadude 26]

I've read the guides and looked at this application about 12 billion times but I'm a little worried about how to answer this question.

On the I-129F, question 11 asks if my fiance has ever been in the U.S.(he's been here to visit me 4 times since last November, so I checked the yes box), but then question 12 asks if he's currently in the U.S, and what he arrived as. He's here with me now, he drove down on August 9th and will be here until September 6th. He doesn't have a tourist visa or anything, he just drove down. He's never had a visa of any kind before. I know that since he's here and will be here still when we send off the packet that I should answer this question, but I'm not sure HOW to answer it. I assume that if I put "visitor" that it has to do with that I-94 right?

I know the answer is going to be simple as can be, but I'm just trying to do this right. Any help will be appreciated.

What exactly are you asking. Citizens of Canada are not required to have any visa to enter the US so just answer YES hes here, he came to visit, no big deal.

[brightskte 18]

I've read the guides and looked at this application about 12 billion times but I'm a little worried about how to answer this question.

On the I-129F, question 11 asks if my fiance has ever been in the U.S.(he's been here to visit me 4 times since last November, so I checked the yes box), but then question 12 asks if he's currently in the U.S, and what he arrived as. He's here with me now, he drove down on August 9th and will be here until September 6th. He doesn't have a tourist visa or anything, he just drove down. He's never had a visa of any kind before. I know that since he's here and will be here still when we send off the packet that I should answer this question, but I'm not sure HOW to answer it. I assume that if I put "visitor" that it has to do with that I-94 right?

I know the answer is going to be simple as can be, but I'm just trying to do this right. Any help will be appreciated.

What exactly are you asking. Citizens of Canada are not required to have any visa to enter the US so just answer YES hes here, he came to visit, no big deal.

The question is what to put in that little box that says "He or she last arrived as a:(visitor, student, exchange alien,

crewman, stowaway, temporary worker, without inspection, etc.)". My initial reaction is to just put visitor in there, but I wanted to get a general census from everyone if thats what I should do. Dont want to mess up or anything on a simple question like that. I realize I'm overthinking it.

[Residentangel 1]

I've read the guides and looked at this application about 12 billion times but I'm a little worried about how to answer this question.

On the I-129F, question 11 asks if my fiance has ever been in the U.S.(he's been here to visit me 4 times since last November, so I checked the yes box), but then question 12 asks if he's currently in the U.S, and what he arrived as. He's here with me now, he drove down on August 9th and will be here until September 6th. He doesn't have a tourist visa or anything, he just drove down. He's never had a visa of any kind before. I know that since he's here and will be here still when we send off the packet that I should answer this question, but I'm not sure HOW to answer it. I assume that if I put "visitor" that it has to do with that I-94 right?

I know the answer is going to be simple as can be, but I'm just trying to do this right. Any help will be appreciated.

What exactly are you asking. Citizens of Canada are not required to have any visa to enter the US so just answer YES hes here, he came to visit, no big deal.

The question is what to put in that little box that says "He or she last arrived as a:(visitor, student, exchange alien,

crewman, stowaway, temporary worker, without inspection, etc.)". My initial reaction is to just put visitor in there, but I wanted to get a general census from everyone if thats what I should do. Dont want to mess up or anything on a simple question like that. I realize I'm overthinking it.

I haven't done the application myself yet but I think that's what I would put. Even though Canadians aren't required to have a visa to visit, he's still a visitor.

[Otto 83]

"Visitor" would be appropriate - am not 100% certain about Canadian crossings as to whether or not there is an I-94 or similar Arrival/Departure stamp in his passport though.

[brightskte 18]

I've read the guides and looked at this application about 12 billion times but I'm a little worried about how to answer this question.

On the I-129F, question 11 asks if my fiance has ever been in the U.S.(he's been here to visit me 4 times since last November, so I checked the yes box), but then question 12 asks if he's currently in the U.S, and what he arrived as. He's here with me now, he drove down on August 9th and will be here until September 6th. He doesn't have a tourist visa or anything, he just drove down. He's never had a visa of any kind before. I know that since he's here and will be here still when we send off the packet that I should answer this question, but I'm not sure HOW to answer it. I assume that if I put "visitor" that it has to do with that I-94 right?

I know the answer is going to be simple as can be, but I'm just trying to do this right. Any help will be appreciated.

What exactly are you asking. Citizens of Canada are not required to have any visa to enter the US so just answer YES hes here, he came to visit, no big deal.

The question is what to put in that little box that says "He or she last arrived as a:(visitor, student, exchange alien,

crewman, stowaway, temporary worker, without inspection, etc.)". My initial reaction is to just put visitor in there, but I wanted to get a general census from everyone if thats what I should do. Dont want to mess up or anything on a simple question like that. I realize I'm overthinking it.

I haven't done the application myself yet but I think that's what I would put. Even though Canadians aren't required to have a visa to visit, he's still a visitor.

I think that's what I'll do. He's a visitor, afterall. Shouldn't be rocketscience, I'm just making this way harder than it has to be.

Good luck!

[Residentangel 1]

"Visitor" would be appropriate - am not 100% certain about Canadian crossings as to whether or not there is an I-94 or similar Arrival/Departure stamp in his passport though.

They do stamp the passport when you cross the border, via vehicle or plane. I'm from Canada and have travelled many many times to Colorado in the past 4 years. I don't have my passport in front of me at the moment so I can't check what exactly they stamp in it.

[brightskte 18]

"Visitor" would be appropriate - am not 100% certain about Canadian crossings as to whether or not there is an I-94 or similar Arrival/Departure stamp in his passport though.

When he drives for some reason they dont stamp his passport. He's flown twice and had it stamped both times, but not when he drives.

[Residentangel 1]

"Visitor" would be appropriate - am not 100% certain about Canadian crossings as to whether or not there is an I-94 or similar Arrival/Departure stamp in his passport though.

When he drives for some reason they dont stamp his passport. He's flown twice and had it stamped both times, but not when he drives.

That's really strange. I guess it's just based on where you cross at and how firm they are?

[brightskte 18]

"Visitor" would be appropriate - am not 100% certain about Canadian crossings as to whether or not there is an I-94 or similar Arrival/Departure stamp in his passport though.

They do stamp the passport when you cross the border, via vehicle or plane. I'm from Canada and have travelled many many times to Colorado in the past 4 years. I don't have my passport in front of me at the moment so I can't check what exactly they stamp in it.

His passport has never been stamped when he's driving.

"Visitor" would be appropriate - am not 100% certain about Canadian crossings as to whether or not there is an I-94 or similar Arrival/Departure stamp in his passport though.

When he drives for some reason they dont stamp his passport. He's flown twice and had it stamped both times, but not when he drives.

That's really strange. I guess it's just based on where you cross at and how firm they are?

He crosses as thousand islands bridge in Ontario. He lives close to Montreal though, but he just goes through Thousand Islands bridge.

[Malrothien 6]

"Visitor" would be appropriate - am not 100% certain about Canadian crossings as to whether or not there is an I-94 or similar Arrival/Departure stamp in his passport though.

When he drives for some reason they dont stamp his passport. He's flown twice and had it stamped both times, but not when he drives.

That's really strange. I guess it's just based on where you cross at and how firm they are?

My husband, a Canadian citizen, has crossed the border about 150 times via car. Only once did he receive a stamp, and that was when he flew to Maui. They usually only give stamps if they are suspicious of you.

Edited August 24, 2009 by Malrothien

[Residentangel 1]

Well, I hope they're not suspicious of me! I just know I've seen them take it inside their little booth and then bring it back. I don't have it front of me currently, but you can be sure I'm gonna check it when I get home!

[Carlawarla 1]

For 4 years while dating, I never had a stamp put in my passport for U.S. crossings. Nothing to worry about. OP, I'd just insert visiting in that box.

Also just noticed that you're new OP, you and Residentangel. Hope you both come to the Canada Forum here on VJ to participate in discussions relevent to Canadians immigrating to the U.S.! Here's the link:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showforum=93

Another helpful link is this one. Canada VJ Wiki:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=191858

Welcome to the fray!

Edited August 25, 2009 by Carlawarla