Travel to US while application pending

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So here's yet another question:

I understand the uncertainty of crossing the border. Having said that, does anyone know what's the maximum length of time one could enter the US for while the IV is pending? I seem to think it's 3 months but not totally sure. My husband is starting his job in June and I'm just waiting for interview date to be assigned. I would obviously rather be with husband than here on my own. I have very strong ties to Canada and will have a return ticket.

Any thoughts?

[Flames9_RN 358]

So here's yet another question:

I understand the uncertainty of crossing the border. Having said that, does anyone know what's the maximum length of time one could enter the US for while the IV is pending? I seem to think it's 3 months but not totally sure. My husband is starting his job in June and I'm just waiting for interview date to be assigned. I would obviously rather be with husband than here on my own. I have very strong ties to Canada and will have a return ticket.

Any thoughts?

A Cdn can spend with POE APPROVAL 6 months in the USA! Longer u stay, the harder it MAY be able to convince the POE officer that ur only visiting. Return ticket is "nice" but we all know its usually cheaper to buy a round trip!! Check ur PM's

[redBlue 1]

Hello all,

Well, we've just sent off our DS-230 and checklist to Montreal, we're doing DCF. We are hoping to hear soon of course, but I doubt it will be in time for a family wedding we have at the end of June in the US. The USC can go to the US at any time right? But can the Canadian applicant/beneficiary travel while the immigration application is still in process? Could we be denied entry? I'd have a return ticket, show the wedding invite, get a letter from the boss verifying return to work, but even then might it not be enough? I know the official answer - the customs officer has right to deny entry as he/she feels fit, but I'm just wondering if any of you have any experience or recommendations about this. I can stay back and let my wife attend alone if needed, but of course I prefer to go too if I can...

Thanks in advance.

I've travelled several times during the process,never had an issue.But u still have to prepera all the doc.s(there is a list here VJ somewhere) just in case

[Jadenjewel 9]

Hello all,

Well, we've just sent off our DS-230 and checklist to Montreal, we're doing DCF. We are hoping to hear soon of course, but I doubt it will be in time for a family wedding we have at the end of June in the US. The USC can go to the US at any time right? But can the Canadian applicant/beneficiary travel while the immigration application is still in process? Could we be denied entry? I'd have a return ticket, show the wedding invite, get a letter from the boss verifying return to work, but even then might it not be enough? I know the official answer - the customs officer has right to deny entry as he/she feels fit, but I'm just wondering if any of you have any experience or recommendations about this. I can stay back and let my wife attend alone if needed, but of course I prefer to go too if I can...

Thanks in advance.

I have traveled back and forth at least every six weeks... for the last year. Hubby is the US citizen. I've not had any problems so far. I think as long as you have info with you to show ties to Canada ie. rent receipts, hydro bills, banking statements and return ticket info printed you will be fine. The questions I've been asked are :

1. when are you returning

2. where are you staying

3. purpose of visit

They've only asked once to see my evidence, but its still always nerve racking. Last time my hubby accompanied me and they asked nothing, just said " bye". We both figure all the info is in the system when they scan your passport. I always hope that the CPB has had a good day!

Go enjoy!