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[amarceau 0]

One of my worst nighmares is being denied entry into the US. Not only would I not see my husband, but I would probably also lose my job. 60% of my job is traveling to the US. I carry all my paperwork with me regardless if I'm traveling on business or going to see my husband. I'm so paranoid, but I try to calm myself down before getting to customs because I don't want to LOOK nervous. Prior to getting married, I never gave it a second thought about being denied access into the US. Now it's all I think about

[Yodrak 7]

Dylan's Wife,

Yes indeed! Why do you want to give birth in the USA? (just curious)

Yodrak

Fair enough, I guess that everyone would try to get pregnate if that was the case.

Would you know if it would be forbidden to for me to enter the US and deliver the baby there- then I could fly back to Toronto before my 90 days are up?

Are you crazy, do you know how much it costs to have a baby in the USA!!

...

Dylan's Wife,

small 'l' small 'd' - intentional double entendre?

Yodrak

I was planning on visinting him labour day weekend. ....

Edited August 16, 2006 by Yodrak

[meauxna 15]

I'm not trying to jump the que, I just don't want to wait a year to gert my visa then have to start the process over again once the baby is born so that we can all live as a family in the US.

hi DW,

Assuming your concern is that you will have to immigrate the baby (start all over), children of USCs who are born outside of the US can still be US citizens. You simply report the birth at the Consulate and apply for a US passport for the baby (who must then enter the US only as a US citizen). The baby can also be an automagic citizen of Canada. There's lots of dual babies out here.

[rickmt 0]

It took a month before I got the p1 because the sent it on to California...

[knowledge 0]

Hi,

I just joined today. and I think we're sorta in the same boat. I"m Canadian. My husband is American. We got married on june 24, 2006. On June 26, we tried to go back to San Francisco and they won't let me in. They found out we were married and said I can't enter and that My husband has to file the I-130 and the I-129F. We were shocked as we were just married 2 days! I guess we should have been more careful. Anyways, I have filed for the I-130 and I got the NOA1 from them dated July 27, 06. We filed it ourselves without a lawyer. The I-129F we are filing with a lawyer and will probably go out this Friday. I just wanted to say that you have to be really careful if you want to visit the spouse in US. I was declined. They won't let me visit. And I think most of the time it really depends on the customs officer. If he/she is in a bad mood and even though u have all the proper papers, they can still deny u entry. I was told NOT to come back (border/POE) until I have my K3. If I do, they will deport me!!

I think they told you that then, because you were in a situation where you tried to enter as married on a visitor visa; being married changes your status which is not a visitor anymore. Some here said they have entered while their status was in process, I-130/ and or I-129, in the US and they have been let in and I believe, because they have never been denied before; maybe this denial, of what i have read in here, might be questionned at the interview. You have corrected the situation, that is the most important; but they say that so harshly when the person is not clearly informed about the laws.

[Yodrak 7]

knowledge,

Wrong.

Yodrak

Hi,

I just joined today. and I think we're sorta in the same boat. I"m Canadian. My husband is American. We got married on june 24, 2006. On June 26, we tried to go back to San Francisco and they won't let me in. They found out we were married and said I can't enter and that My husband has to file the I-130 and the I-129F. .....

I think they told you that then, because you were in a situation where you tried to enter as married on a visitor visa; being married changes your status which is not a visitor anymore. .........

[knowledge 0]

knowledge,

Wrong.

Yodrak

Hi,

I just joined today. and I think we're sorta in the same boat. I"m Canadian. My husband is American. We got married on june 24, 2006. On June 26, we tried to go back to San Francisco and they won't let me in. They found out we were married and said I can't enter and that My husband has to file the I-130 and the I-129F. .....

I think they told you that then, because you were in a situation where you tried to enter as married on a visitor visa; being married changes your status which is not a visitor anymore. .........

Yodrak, what's wrong? can you explain please?

[Jersey Girl 2]

knowledge, anyone can be denied entry if the official suspects immigrant intent. End of story.

Please re-write carefully before posting. Use a spell check in another program. Your English writing skills leave you open to misinterpretation. There's also a tone that can come across as haughty or insulting. This is not what you intend. Polish before posting and you'll build better relationships.

You're really searching for knowledge and may not be in a position to impart it.

[Dylan'sWife 2]

I'm not trying to jump the que, I just don't want to wait a year to gert my visa then have to start the process over again once the baby is born so that we can all live as a family in the US.

hi DW,

Assuming your concern is that you will have to immigrate the baby (start all over), children of USCs who are born outside of the US can still be US citizens. You simply report the birth at the Consulate and apply for a US passport for the baby (who must then enter the US only as a US citizen). The baby can also be an automagic citizen of Canada. There's lots of dual babies out here.

Hi Meauxna,

Yes, that was my intial concern. However, I have since realized that my husband can make that application for our baby. So in the end, I am no worse off than I planned to be as far as my wait here. We knew it would be about 6 month (miracle) to about a year.

In a way it actually works about better for me to have the baby here (Canada) . I wouldn't want to switch doctors part way through my pregnacy. Also, someone pointed out to me that although my husband has insurence through his work* that some policies require the spouse to have a SSN to be named on the policy. By the time that happens the baby will be eating solids...

* Health care is free in Ontario, so there wouldn't be any expense to us.

As to Dylan's intial question, he sent the application in late June but as of today we still don't have anything from the CSC and the cheque is still uncashed. About a week ago he called and they confirmed that they have the packet he mailed but they hadn't begun to process it yet.

So it's been well over a month, the replies that we have seen that got late responces from the CSC were within 4 weeks. Should we be concerned at this point or is this just how long it seems to be taking now.

Thanks again everyone for all the help,

Martina

Dylan's Wife,

Yes indeed! Why do you want to give birth in the USA? (just curious)

Yodrak

Fair enough, I guess that everyone would try to get pregnate if that was the case.

Would you know if it would be forbidden to for me to enter the US and deliver the baby there- then I could fly back to Toronto before my 90 days are up?

Are you crazy, do you know how much it costs to have a baby in the USA!!

...

Dylan's Wife,

small 'l' small 'd' - intentional double entendre?

Yodrak

I was planning on visinting him labour day weekend. ....

LOL, it took me a minute to figure out what you ment but once I did, that was pretty funny.

No, I will be having the baby in Toronto. I had to pick a hosptial that has a Late Maternity Clinic.

Funny that I am only 35 but when it comes to giving birth my body is over the hill.

Edited August 18, 2006 by Dylan'sWife

[Yodrak 7]

knowledge,

Being married, including being married to a USC, does not prevent a person from entering the USA as a visitor. Many married people enter the USA as visitors.

On the pedantic side, being married cannot change ada's status because at this point she does not have any status to change.

To be fair, since English is apparently not your first language, I will say that I don't know if it's your thoughts that are wrong or only your words that are wrong. But your words are all that I can read.

Yodrak

knowledge,

Wrong.

Yodrak

Hi,

I just joined today. and I think we're sorta in the same boat. I"m Canadian. My husband is American. We got married on june 24, 2006. On June 26, we tried to go back to San Francisco and they won't let me in. They found out we were married and said I can't enter and that My husband has to file the I-130 and the I-129F. .....

I think they told you that then, because you were in a situation where you tried to enter as married on a visitor visa; being married changes your status which is not a visitor anymore. .........

Yodrak, what's wrong? can you explain please?

[aussiewench 9]

There is a very good thread discussing the issue of travelling to the US HERE. Note in particular posts by imiak (a former CBP officer)

[knowledge 0]

knowledge,

Being married, including being married to a USC, does not prevent a person from entering the USA as a visitor. Many married people enter the USA as visitors.

On the pedantic side, being married cannot change ada's status because at this point she does not have any status to change.

To be fair, since English is apparently not your first language, I will say that I don't know if it's your thoughts that are wrong or only your words that are wrong. But your words are all that I can read.

Yodrak

knowledge,

Wrong.

Yodrak

Hi,

I just joined today. and I think we're sorta in the same boat. I"m Canadian. My husband is American. We got married on june 24, 2006. On June 26, we tried to go back to San Francisco and they won't let me in. They found out we were married and said I can't enter and that My husband has to file the I-130 and the I-129F. .....

I think they told you that then, because you were in a situation where you tried to enter as married on a visitor visa; being married changes your status which is not a visitor anymore. .........

Yodrak, what's wrong? can you explain please?

Yodrak: i have said, and I quote myself again: "while being in the process, ...there is a right for a spouse to visit the spouse" in respect after of what the agent at the POE said or decides. I have exactly respected the context of that ladie's situation and this has nothing to do with my english.....because "while in process" is correct english...ok?...

And, i would like to take this occasion, as i will not again touch this subject, add that, the advice you gave me related of my question of how to fill the employment space in the I-130 was wrong!...basicall because everything we fill in each form has to be correct, true ready to be checked if needed....So, obviously, my english is not at stake here...and unlikely your advice: i have all the rights, again, to "think too much", if i decide i need to do so....

Last correction i would like to bring to your attention: throwing like that harshly in your last post: "your are wrong", without any explanation, it's serious to me to take in consideration as valid...because the situation is complex...and serious...And, i only underlined other's experiences...maybe you forgot, if you are posting everywhere...you can find them, and correct that, if you know what is right ...

Jersey Girl, from the above, i do not think i have benn not polite...or rude...and if you do not understant the words "while in process"...well...i can not do more...your post implies personal stuff, on which i won't answer anymore here...unless it relates to constructive and polite posts...without any authoritarian tone...or negativity as your post was...im sure...all we are in this type of temptations but it will be more usefull to refrain of remarks on personal level...

If some do not like my way of expressing myself, or my words, or they are not obliged to answer my questions, as simple as that.

And, finally, obviously, i had again to explain myself, newbies have really a hard time in the begining...thank you both for your welcome!!!! interesting...

[meauxna 15]

So it's been well over a month, the replies that we have seen that got late responces from the CSC were within 4 weeks. Should we be concerned at this point or is this just how long it seems to be taking now.

DW,

I'd say 'don't worry', mainly because it won't do you any good.

Hang loose for a bit---flexibility has served me well through this process. You knkow the general Big Picture timeframe, just anticipate each step and be ready with the next set of info. It sound like you have a lot of other stuff to be concerned with right now!

Bring your regular ties to home with you and have a safe trip for the holiday weekend. Your regular cheery self will probably sail right through as normal.

[girl 37 7]

I think they told you that then, because you were in a situation where you tried to enter as married on a visitor visa; being married changes your status which is not a visitor anymore.

"knowledge": Canadians don't typically require a visitor's visa. And, being married doesn't change one's status; receiving the K3 or CR-1 does.

[Dylan'sWife 2]

So now it's been over 60 days and we still do not have a NOA-1 yet. Dylan called today and talked to a supervisor as per Canuk Carries advice.

The Supervision told my husband that we are not in the system contrary to what an early employee stated and that it could take 30-90 days. I'm thinking Dylan got it wrong somewhere because I can't imagine it taking 90 days just to get a receipt.

The worst part is that we can't even confim that they even have our paper work as Dylan didn't sent it priority.

(I know- it's been a constant source of arguement between us)

Can we sent in the stuff again even if it might be there?

I don't want to wait another 30 days just to find out they don't even have the envelope.