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darkchilde794   5

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Hi!

I am POEing (if there's such word) in a 48 hours or so. Super excited. I have 2 big boxes of items, a roller bag carry-on and a backpack. No food, mostly clothes and house items.

I am carrying the copies of our K1 documents plus all NVC, embassy related paperwork, plus passport with K1 visa and big fat yellow DO NOT OPEN envelope.

I know there's a form I need to bring about list of things I have? Do I just make those or do I print it from somewhere?

Also, if there's any advice or so that anyone who's POEd at Pearson, please let me know! I know that Ill be fine and it will be smooth (hopefully), but Im still worried... hehehehehe.

My flights at 3:30 to Baltimore but Im planning to be there by 11:30-12:00 noon.

Finally married... and still married... ;)

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tbaygrrl   2

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Congrats getting your visa.

I didn't POE at Pearson, but I can relay a little bit of advice.

For your inventory of personal belongings, just write it up yourself, no need to hunt for a template online. Also, don't worry about giving extreme details on it, like manufacter's name and sizes. Just give a general description, ie: Box 1- sweaters, pants, etc.. Box 2- blender, toaster, utensils, silverware, etc...

Also, when they are done processing you, double check your I-94 that they put in your passport before you leave the office. I didn't, so I never saw that they put me in as a k-2 vs K-1 till the next day and it has been a huge pain to straighten out. Overall, expect a fairly painless process, that may take the gaurd a little bit of time to complete, depending on their experience processing K-1's.

Have a good and safe trip and remember to post us a review once you get "home"

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canadian_wife   1,822

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I POEed at Pearson, it was so easy. It takes time if there are a lot of people ahead of you but they are very polite and professional.

I inventoried by belongings (just typed it on a sheet of paper and titled them "BOX 1 CONTENTS, BOX 2 CONTENTS, BACKPACK CONTENTS") because I was nervous about being searched. I wasn't searched and they didn't even look at the list. But better to have it just in case.

Arrive at least 2 hours early because they might be short staffed or have a high volume of people in secondary.

Good luck.

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Just a couple of weeks ago I had a similar experience at Pearson...I was there at 4.30 when immigration opens (my flight was at 6.30) and it took about 20 mins but there were already people they pulled into secondary so the officer who processed my case was juggling me and the other people. He was quick and on point but didn't radiate happiness or frendliness...but probably few people do when they have to show up for work at 4am! :)

I POEed at Pearson, it was so easy. It takes time if there are a lot of people ahead of you but they are very polite and professional.

Wow! Things sure have changed! Maybe they were reading about themselves on VJ. :lol:

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I POE'd in Vancouver International, and they didn't even care about my suitcases. I had two big ones, plus wall pictures that I had in a box. They didn't even ask questions. I hope your experience is just as easy, but it's good to be prepared.

I had to fill out my own I-94 and can't remember what it said on it. I just hope that I put my birthday in the right order as the copy I kept; it was backwards! :whistle: (Putting day first instead of month) Americans it's month first. So if you DO have to write yours, watch out for that! :)

Best wishes and easy travels!

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darkchilde794   5

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Thank you everyone for your advice.

I am so excited for today. I will let you all know how it went/goes tomorrow! :)

Finally married... and still married... ;)

Green card received: March 18, 2011

Removal of Conditions:

GC Expiration: March 11, 2012

Documents sent: December 13, 2011

NOA-1 received: December 15, 2011

Check cashed: Red said yes when asked

Biometrics: January 25, 2012

Letter approving 10-year GC: September 7, 2012

Production of 10-year GC: September 15, 2012

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darkchilde794   5

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Im heeeere!!! After a loooooong time waiting too.

I will write a longer review after I get our house straightened out... it will take me the entire month :P

I do want to know: was the CBP person supposed to get my big yellow envelope? He wont return it to me, and I asked, "are you keeping that" and he said yes. Now Im not sure :P

Thank you!

Finally married... and still married... ;)

Green card received: March 18, 2011

Removal of Conditions:

GC Expiration: March 11, 2012

Documents sent: December 13, 2011

NOA-1 received: December 15, 2011

Check cashed: Red said yes when asked

Biometrics: January 25, 2012

Letter approving 10-year GC: September 7, 2012

Production of 10-year GC: September 15, 2012

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Im heeeere!!! After a loooooong time waiting too.

I will write a longer review after I get our house straightened out... it will take me the entire month :P

I do want to know: was the CBP person supposed to get my big yellow envelope? He wont return it to me, and I asked, "are you keeping that" and he said yes. Now Im not sure :P

Thank you!

Welcome to the USA! :)

Yes, the CBP is supposed to keep the envelope. :yes::lol:

Enjoy your time with your fiance for now, and let us know how it went when you get a breath.

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darkchilde794   5

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WHEW. Thank you so much! I basically stayed up all night worrying about it bec the CBP person I got was not familiar with the K1 and was getting instructions from a senior CBP. I almost wanted to say, "Hi... can you train him with another person's K1?" :P Anyway I will let you guys know about my POE when I am done unbacheloring pad our house :P *SIGH* Shouldn't take more than 6 months... really...

Finally married... and still married... ;)

Green card received: March 18, 2011

Removal of Conditions:

GC Expiration: March 11, 2012

Documents sent: December 13, 2011

NOA-1 received: December 15, 2011

Check cashed: Red said yes when asked

Biometrics: January 25, 2012

Letter approving 10-year GC: September 7, 2012

Production of 10-year GC: September 15, 2012

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Anyway I will let you guys know about my POE when I am done unbacheloring pad our house :P *SIGH* Shouldn't take more than 6 months... really...

Nothing is wrong with bachelor pads... nor a guest bedroom with 3 computer stations and 7-8ish working computers. There's a bed in the corner honest.

Oh right, that whole it's not just my house it's our house thing. *halo*

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I'm POEing at Pearson today.

I hope it's as smooth as your POE.

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