DCF - domicile - crossing border

[Pucca23 0]

Hello,

I have recently obtained my green card papers from my DCF application in Canada. Now I am required to cross the border into the US to get the real green card and that is why I still have questions.

My husbands domicile is in one part of the US while we are looking for work in a different part. If we cross the border with our papers I am worried that they may not like this and cause us difficulties. We have a few options:

1) Cross the border en route to my husbands domicile - this will be much more expensive considering the distances involved with then later going to future 'job' city

2) Cross the border for a quick cheap day trip or weekend and then come back knowing that my green card papers have officially been filed.

3) Cross the border en route to future 'job' city and possibly have lots of difficulties with border agents.

Does anyone have experience with this border crossing? Are they quite tough? Does anyone know of other people who crossed with a similar story?

thank you very much

[trailmix 77]

Where does your Husband live right now and where will he be for item 2.

If your Husband is still in Canada, item 2 is not an option. He must reestablish domicle no later than the intenting immigrant.

The thing is, they don't actually care where you are going to in the U.S. - really, as long as you are going there. Just tell the truth. If you stated in your paperwork that you will be moving to Illinois but you are going to Colorado to look for work - just state, we are going to go to Colorado to look for work.

Edited May 26, 2010 by trailmix

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

You have a valid visa, they do not care where you are going in the USA.

[Adichiwa 0]

I'm sorry, but I don't know the answer to your question as I have yet to receive my interview in Montreal... but I was wondering about your timeline. When did you apply and how long did it take for your interview?

Thanks.

Hello,

I have recently obtained my green card papers from my DCF application in Canada. Now I am required to cross the border into the US to get the real green card and that is why I still have questions.

My husbands domicile is in one part of the US while we are looking for work in a different part. If we cross the border with our papers I am worried that they may not like this and cause us difficulties. We have a few options:

1) Cross the border en route to my husbands domicile - this will be much more expensive considering the distances involved with then later going to future 'job' city

2) Cross the border for a quick cheap day trip or weekend and then come back knowing that my green card papers have officially been filed.

3) Cross the border en route to future 'job' city and possibly have lots of difficulties with border agents.

Does anyone have experience with this border crossing? Are they quite tough? Does anyone know of other people who crossed with a similar story?

thank you very much

[trailmix 77]

Hi,

The entire process takes around 10 months or so, might be a bit shorter if you file DCF.

To get a good idea have a look at the Montreal timeline to interview thread.