POE Port Huron/Sarnia

[SomberCat 0]

In the topic description, I would have said "our" experience instead of "my husband's", but get this - they didn't let me go to customs. How funny is that?! Has anyone else had this happen?

We pulled up to the booth and my husband was first in line driving the moving truck. He gave them his packet, went through a lot of questions and was sent to customs. Our friends pulled up next. They were driving their pickup truck and hauling the old car that my husband is restoring. It was the typical questions and they were sent to customs. My husband's daughter and her boyfriend pulled up next. They were driving my husband's car. As before, it was the typical questions and they were sent to customs. When I pulled up, I was asked what was in my car and I said it was my husband's things and they told me to go ahead. I paused and said, "Go ahead where?" I thought he was going to tell me to go with the others, but it sounded like he was telling me to leave. He then said that I didn't need to stay, there were going to be space issues in the customs building soon and since I didn't need to be there for anything, I should go to the next exit (Michigan welcome center) and just wait there. I asked him how they would know where I am and he said he was going off duty after I was done and he would tell them. How weird is that? I had to laugh because my number supposedly "comes up" quite often and I get sent in for full vehicle searches, so I'm always praying I don't have to go to customs. This time, here I was practically begging to go to customs. Am I stupid or what?

It was no big deal, but I have to admit I was curious to see the process in side. So, I sat in the rest area, went to the bathroom, called a few friends, filed my nails, read a Michigan map I picked up inside, etc. Boring. Fortunately it took them no time at all and in just under an hour they were all there with me. It was very cute - he jumped out of the truck and ran across the parking lot at me like a little girl yelling, "I'm official, I'm official!" We were hugging and kissing in the middle of the parking lot when I glanced over and saw our friends taking pics of us. Those will be nice to have.

I'd love to give a lot of info to those of you who will be crossing at this POE, but you know how guys are. When I asked him what the process was, he summed it up in about 1 minute. He did mention two fingerprints and he said the actual CR1 paperwork took less than 5 minutes. He said the rest of the time was all spent importing the 2 cars and he did have a wait about 15 minutes in between. All in all, he said it was incredibly simple and took no effort at all. Everyone was knowledgeable and friendly. Also, they did not look through one vehicle, including the moving truck and didn't ask for our inventory list either.

So, we're done... until we need to remove conditions. Hopefully his social security number will show up soon and he can get a driver's license so we can go buy his new truck. I know I thanked everyone when I wrote my interview review, but seriously, thanks again SO much. We couldn't have done it without all of you. You're simply fantastic.

[JillA 2]

That's great that he arrived! But a bit odd that they wouldn't let you in, most people have no problems with their spouse or family member joining them in secondary. Mine came with me, and it was fine. What if you had been in the same car I did read a case on VJ where that happened before, the spouse was not allowed in secondary either. Oh well, at least you're together now, congrats!!

[Holliday 4]

It was very cute - he jumped out of the truck and ran across the parking lot at me like a little girl yelling, "I'm official, I'm official!"

Heheh I can totally picture that! That's awesome.

Glad you guys made it through without incident! You're finally DONE! Woohoo! (Well, for 1 3/4 years at least.)

[trailmix 77]

That's great somber

[Hugglebuggles 60]

Sounds like an experience! Congrats on making the move and all the best!!

[Kathryn41 3,205]

That's great! Congratulations!

[Rhiannercakes 14]

Congratulations!

And the part with your hubby running across the parking lot shouting that sounded so cute

[Danu 19]

thats awesome, congrats!!

[canadian_wife 1,822]

Excellent news, enjoy your life together!

[mikey78 6]

Good luck with everything!

[HisGirl 0]

Congratulations!

[Carlawarla 1]

Congratulations on the successful crossing! Happiness always!

[Krikit 1,164]

That's the funniest POE review I've ever read.

That's awesome that your friend got those pics. You HAVE to show them to us!

Congratulations, SomberCat!

[OBX 51]

I'm a little late to the party...congratulations! All the best for a wonderful future together.