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slider100   8

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I just want to know if anyone has entered the US after mailing the packet 3 to the Montreal consulate. I intend to visit my fiance for Christmas I would like to know the experience of others at the POE. What kind of questions were tossed and how did you answer them ?

Any answers would be highly appreciated.

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I just want to know if anyone has entered the US after mailing the packet 3 to the Montreal consulate. I intend to visit my fiance for Christmas I would like to know the experience of others at the POE. What kind of questions were tossed and how did you answer them ?

Any answers would be highly appreciated.

yes i did and had no problem at the border ...just an angry lady and i went to see my fiance for 2 week

just tell the thruth

im going again in a week for a week im stress too

question is where you work

where does your Fiance work

whats his name

is your Fiance a USC

where did you meet

when you return

stuff like that

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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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slider100   8

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Thank you so much for that response, I just sent you a private message lol as I looked at your time line and saw you were visiting again soon. Please share your experience at the border this time with me, I would really appreciate it ! This anxiety is just killing me

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Peachey   10

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Yep, I even asked the border guard if he wanted Candy :P

I'm going next week and my interview is the week after. If anything it makes you seem more legit.

12/31/2009 - Marriage

07/21/2010 - AOS approved

08/04/2010 - Green Card received (and it's actually green!)

05/30/2012 - Sent ROC packet to VSC

06/08/2012 - Received NOA1 for ROC (Dated 06/04/2012)

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CDAgirlMI   51

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I've crossed a bunch of times after P3....nothing different than the usual questions.

I always keep my documents from the whole visa process with me so that I can show them I'm going legit..never been asked to see them(so far).

8/2/2021:  Mailed N-400

8/4/2021: N-400 received

8/6/2021:  Biometrics to be reused
3/15/2022:  Interview (successful)

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You shouldn't have any problems. Any additional documents you might have that show where you are in the visa journey is an added bonus. Don't forget, like any other visits, you must have evidence of ties to Canada. Enjoy your visit!

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Hugglebuggles   60

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I went to visit with my packet 3, had my husband (then fiance) fill out the forms with me and mailed it from the US. Does that count? I wasn't asked much at the border. They were pretty routine questions like, how long are you staying, how did you meet, etc. But, like Carla said, as always be prepared with evidence of a return. Its just like any other trip you've taken during the process.

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Flames9_RN   358

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As other have stated, many have with no probs! BUT it all comes down to the POE officer. They all seem to interpret the rules differently. See below for my free advice.

Canadians Visiting the USA while undergoing the visa process, my free advice:

1) Always tell the TRUTH. never lie to the POE officer

2) Be confident in ur replies

3) keep ur response short and to the point, don't tell ur life story!!

4) look the POE officer in the eye when speaking to them. They are looking for people lieing and have been trained to find them!

5) Pack light! No job resumes with you

6) Bring ties to Canada (letter from employer when ur expected back at work, lease, etc etc)

7) Always be polite, being rude isn't going to get ya anywhere, and could make things worse!!

8) Have a plan in case u do get denied (be polite) It wont harm ur visa application if ur denied,that is if ur polite and didn't lie! Refer to #1

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There are so many of us who have entered the US in the midst of the process at all stages. Some even after the visa was issued and in our passports. Almost all of us have had no problems whatsoever. It's simply a matter of being prepared with your ties, being aware that there are no guarantees, and accepting of the fact that you may not get in and to have a backup plan.

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Hi

I'm going to visit too for 2 weeks in November and my interview is on November 25th. My fiance will come back with me for the interview.

I have a problem I don`t have a lot ties to Canada...I just came back from a work contract in Caribbean ...I`m living at my parents' home since it`s no sense to get an appart. and furnishing if I'm going to move soon...I'm not working either....I have a Canadian bank account, cell phone bills, 2 daughters living in Canada, that`s it....

I was thinking to bring all my paperworks, including interview letter, my return ticket and his ticket to come with me in Montreal and tell the truth to the POE officer...

I think if they see that we are going thru the legal process and we are so close to the interview why they should denie me the entry ...of course it`s always risky...but I don`t expect to enter USA before Christmas so I want to go to visit him...he wants my input for a new house too so it`s better if I'm visiting than him visiting me this time...

What do you think? Should I bring something else?

Thanks a million

Jo

Jo&Si

Adjustment of Status

AOS, AP. EAD sent on 2010-03-31 Received on April 1st

04/09/2010 NOA1 email/texts for I-485, I-131, I-765

04/17/2010 Biometrics appt letter received

04/21/2010 Biometrics done!!!

05/04/2010 Biometrics appt

04/29/2010 Case transfered to CSC

05/18/2010 AP approval on website after Expedite request for health reason

05/18/2010 EAD approval

06/08/2010 GC Production ordered

06/14/2010 Welcome letter received

06/24/2010 Green Card received

Lifting Conditions

CIS Office : Vermont Service Center

Date Filed : 2012-04-24

NOA Date : 2012-04-30

Bio. Appt. : 2012-07-18 (early bio)

Approval / Denial Date : 2013-01-16

Approved :Yes

Got I551 Stamp :No

Green Card Received :01-26-2013

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Jo&Si   9

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It sounds like you're well prepared, Jo&Si. :)

Thanks Krikit...

I will post a review after my entry on second week of November...

Jo

Jo&Si

Adjustment of Status

AOS, AP. EAD sent on 2010-03-31 Received on April 1st

04/09/2010 NOA1 email/texts for I-485, I-131, I-765

04/17/2010 Biometrics appt letter received

04/21/2010 Biometrics done!!!

05/04/2010 Biometrics appt

04/29/2010 Case transfered to CSC

05/18/2010 AP approval on website after Expedite request for health reason

05/18/2010 EAD approval

06/08/2010 GC Production ordered

06/14/2010 Welcome letter received

06/24/2010 Green Card received

Lifting Conditions

CIS Office : Vermont Service Center

Date Filed : 2012-04-24

NOA Date : 2012-04-30

Bio. Appt. : 2012-07-18 (early bio)

Approval / Denial Date : 2013-01-16

Approved :Yes

Got I551 Stamp :No

Green Card Received :01-26-2013

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i'm in the U.S right now~!! seriously, i am

..The time line ..

04/04/2007 met in person

22/10 2008 engaged

29/03/2009 I-129F Sent

06/04/2009 money order cashed

13/04/2009 I-129F NOA1

20/07/2009 NOA2 petition approved

08/12/2009 Packet 3 Received

08/13/2009 Packet 3 Sent

09/14/2009 Medical Toronto

06/11/2009 interview PASSED!

15/11/2009 Visa Rcvd

14/02/2010 POE Sault Ste Marie ON

26/03/2010 Married

AOS

05/10/2010 mailed

05/17/2010 check cashed

05/21/2010 NOA1 rcvd

06/15/2010 Biometrics(Grand Rapids MI)

08/20/2010 interview (approved)

ROC

08/21/2012

10/13/2012 biometric

waiting

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Flames9_RN   358

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i'm in the U.S right now~!! seriously, i am

Nice to have electricity and the use of those things they call "automobiles" Gives the sled dogs a nice break!

Canadians Visiting the USA while undergoing the visa process, my free advice:

1) Always tell the TRUTH. never lie to the POE officer

2) Be confident in ur replies

3) keep ur response short and to the point, don't tell ur life story!!

4) look the POE officer in the eye when speaking to them. They are looking for people lieing and have been trained to find them!

5) Pack light! No job resumes with you

6) Bring ties to Canada (letter from employer when ur expected back at work, lease, etc etc)

7) Always be polite, being rude isn't going to get ya anywhere, and could make things worse!!

8) Have a plan in case u do get denied (be polite) It wont harm ur visa application if ur denied,that is if ur polite and didn't lie! Refer to #1

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