More questions regarding border crossing?

[CDAgirlMI 51]

It's a b!tch to get questioned a whole lot when you say you're visiting husband/fiance, but don't lie. Like others said, it could come back to haunt you. You're not doing anything illegal & you want to keep a clean record with them!! Just bring your papers & you'll be set.

[Hugglebuggles 60]

Unfortunately visiting is always a ####### shoot. All you can do is answer the officers questions honestly and confidently without volunteering to much unnecessary information, and be prepared with ties to Canada if they are ever needed. Although saying you're visiting your husband causes you extra questioning, it is important to tell the truth. The penalties for being caught in a lie are a lot worse than any harassment they can dish out. You don't want to end up with a ban, then visiting your husband would be impossible.

Bringing the NOA1 usually helps people when crossing. You can demonstrate you understand the immigration process and that you intend on utilizing the proper channels to move to the US permanently. As soon as you file and have that document I would carry it with you whenever you cross. You also have some strong ties to Canada which will definitely help a lot. They may question you like crazy but as long as you don't give them a reason to think you are lying and you are prepared with those documents you've listed and the NOA1, it would be hard for them to find a reason for denying you entry. I'm not saying its impossible, but you are are prepared as someone could be!

[Mrs. P 6]

Thank you guys for the advice! I just want to get this initial part off, these forms signed and sent and money sent...I want that receipt before my next visit.

Ok so let me get this right?

1)Fill out and sign I-130

2) U.S birth certificate?

3) Copy of the marriage certificate

4)Fill out G-325(1 for my husband signed by him and 1 for me signed by myself...also 4 copies of each?)

5)his passport style photo in a plastic bag attached to a sheet of paper, as well as mine.

6)Document showing a bonafide relationship....I have...EVERY plane ticket stub/itinerary for the last 4 1/2 yrs...also a few emails...more pictures than is humanly possible! As for as financial ties....We don't have a bank account together yet. However, He has all the receipts for the money that he deposits in my U.S bank account on a monthly basis, as well as I can go to Western Union, and get a print out for all my transactions. Is that good enough? Should I add in affidavits from friends and family? if so how many? 2, 3?

7) money order for $355 (U.S currency right?)

Am i missing anything, is this the correct order?

Also he is not filing for our son because we are going to be filing his CRBA...do we need to state that anywhere?

When does the affidavit of support get sent? after I receive the NOA?