Now this is upsetting.

[Undefined 4]

Ok now you all gotta explain. Why you kept on saying a person could go visit their fiancee during the visa process. when i went and called 10000 people without telling them who I was and my situation and some yes and they all said no you cant go! Why you all said this? Did the rules change? did all of you went like long time ago and you could and now you cant? because ive heard and been told so many rules changed lord you cant keep up. they keep on changing and they keep on getting ruder and ruder. Anyways if you aint the one determined and push for answers and info no one aint gonna give it to you neither the ones who are paid to do so and are obliged. like the gov, cbp officers, poe officers ect. anwyays let me all know ur opinions on this and all. guess i gotta wait for my visa to be approved. thanks

[decocker 7,198]

yes, you can visit - but only if the customs officer allows you. what can help you gain entry is evidence that you will be returning to canada, for example a lease or letter from your employer. the reason you're getting both answers, yes and no, is because anytime you attempt to cross a border there is a possibility of being denied.

and what in the world are you talking about, you called 10,000 people? it really isn't that complicated. plan a trip, and take some evidence of your intended return.

Edited July 26, 2010 by valerie78

[Undefined 4]

yes, you can visit - but only if the customs officer allows you. what can help you gain entry is evidence that you will be returning to canada, for example a lease or letter from your employer. the reason you're getting both answers, yes and no, is because anytime you attempt to cross a border there is a possibility of being denied.

and what in the world are you talking about, you called 10,000 people? it really isn't that complicated. plan a trip, and take some evidence of your intended return.

lmao no I didnt call 10 000 people its just an expression and I think to whom said you can visit they just risked it and got away with it.

[canadian_wife 1,822]

Entrance and duration of stay is up to the border agent. Have you been denied entry before? That makes it more difficult but not impossible to visit. Make sure you cross with a copy I-129F and ties to Canada to help your crossing

Good luck

[Undefined 4]

yes, you can visit - but only if the customs officer allows you. what can help you gain entry is evidence that you will be returning to canada, for example a lease or letter from your employer. the reason you're getting both answers, yes and no, is because anytime you attempt to cross a border there is a possibility of being denied.

and what in the world are you talking about, you called 10,000 people? it really isn't that complicated. plan a trip, and take some evidence of your intended return.

Im sorry I didnt mean to be rude. It just im so confused. I dont know what to do. Ive got so many different replies and all and some people are so rude.

[decocker 7,198]

yeah i got the expression, just seems a bit dramatic.

basically, the outcome could go either way - then yes, technically a risk, but they didn't "get away with it". crossing the CN/AM border while you have an K1 application pending is totally legal. ask vero, she's in the US right now..

Edited July 26, 2010 by valerie78

[Undefined 4]

Entrance and duration of stay is up to the border agent. Have you been denied entry before? That makes it more difficult but not impossible to visit. Make sure you cross with a copy I-129F and ties to Canada to help your crossing

Good luck

Yes I was denied entry with no explanation and I filed a complaint against discrimination. I know everyone in here says we have no rights, and they are doing their jobs and they are entitled to everything and can treat you however they want. But that not true. if you havent been thru what I have been thru u cant understand. im not trying to be a victim or whatsoever. is just some of this people in here act like some of the cbp officers ect. they think they own the world and are God gifts and can treat anyone however they want bc they can or think they can. abuse of power has no mercy. its sad. i know it is how it is and i get it but that dont mean i cant vent. thanks you been so nice to me and helpful i dont want pity or simpathy i just want answers and the cbp officers ect are obliged to such commands. they are paid for it. its their jobs. thanks once again

[canadian_wife 1,822]

Trust me, I know how you feel. I was denied entry, not once...but twice! So I get your pain. I also successfully crossed about 3 weeks after my last denial so I know what they are expecting and what you should plan on doing.

Was anything written in your passport? Did you sign anything when you were denied?

Sadly, crossing into a new country is a privledge and no, we dont' have any rights. It's not fiar how they treat us but honestly, they have the power. Suck it up and move forward, if you plan on crossing then PM me and I'll get you well armed!

Good luck

[Undefined 4]

Trust me, I know how you feel. I was denied entry, not once...but twice! So I get your pain. I also successfully crossed about 3 weeks after my last denial so I know what they are expecting and what you should plan on doing.

Was anything written in your passport? Did you sign anything when you were denied?

Sadly, crossing into a new country is a privledge and no, we dont' have any rights. It's not fiar how they treat us but honestly, they have the power. Suck it up and move forward, if you plan on crossing then PM me and I'll get you well armed!

Good luck

omfg thank you. umm what ur pm? hehe yes should I try and cross? some says it depends on the P.O.E. so should I try and go? please all the advice you can give me thanks my email is noirgeisha@yahoo.com i have yahoo messenger too

[canadian_wife 1,822]

You can PM me by clicking on my VJ name and the choosing to send a message.

Yes you should try and cross but don't expect to get in. Go prepared to get denied (sort of plan for the worst but hope for the best). You'll need to be polite "yes sir" and "no ma'am" no matter how upset you are or how riled they try and get you. When they finally let me in, the woman said "I'll charge you with fraud right now, tell me the truth" so which I replied "yes ma'am, I am telling the truth, here is my proof".

It is heaps harder to get in once you have been deined. Again, did you sign anything or have anything written in your passport?

Good luck

[Hendea3 4]

Hi D&J,

I just wanted to let you know that yes you can cross to visit your fiance. I have been engaged to my FI (usc) since April 1st 2010 (he actually proposed on the internationl borderline between USA-CAN on the Rainbow Bridge. We filled out 1-129F approx 2 weeks later and we are currently at the stage of awaiting packet 4. Throughout this entire process we have both gone back and forth to visit each other at least once a week. I usually cross at Queenston-Lewiston adn he usually uses the Peace Bridge. *knock on wood* Neither of us has ever been refused entry. But we both hold pre-clearance status as we both have a NEXUS card. Soemtimes we will get grilled with more questions but usually its ok.

It could also depend where both of you live. We only live 2hrs apart (Buffalo, NY & Mississauga, Ont.) and the border guards are used to tourists crossing around Niagara Falls all the time....

This is the fist time posting on this site so I'm not sure how this works but I wanted you to feel comfident that yes its allowed they jsut have to feel that you are only visiting and your visit will be less than 6months in length. ALWAYS BE HONEST!

Amy

[Dan and Ali 3]

Crossing the border should not be considered a right, by anyone.

As it's been said MANY times in this forum and others, CBP Officers have discretion as to whether or not you are allowed entry of the US.

This about sums it up -- there are no guarantees in the US immigration process, haven't you learned that yet? I personally crossed once while my visa was pending and once after my visa was granted and made it through with no problems. However, I made sure to bring more than enough proof I would be returning to Canada and I was prepared in case I was been turned away. If you do the same, you should have no problems ... but as I said, there are no guarantees.

[Zoidberg 0]

Ok now you all gotta explain. Why you kept on saying a person could go visit their fiancee during the visa process. when i went and called 10000 people without telling them who I was and my situation and some yes and they all said no you cant go! Why you all said this? Did the rules change? did all of you went like long time ago and you could and now you cant? because ive heard and been told so many rules changed lord you cant keep up. they keep on changing and they keep on getting ruder and ruder. Anyways if you aint the one determined and push for answers and info no one aint gonna give it to you neither the ones who are paid to do so and are obliged. like the gov, cbp officers, poe officers ect. anwyays let me all know ur opinions on this and all. guess i gotta wait for my visa to be approved. thanks

My fiancee just came to the States from Korea during her I-29f processing. We thought we'd have about 3 months together, but she was approved for the visa the day she entered the States. She had no problem getting through customs though. Be sure to bring evidence of the return ticket.

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

There's something I learned when I was in the military, and it's helped me every time I've had to deal with the US government...

If you're asking for something that is a privilege (i.e., not a right) then there's a chance they will presume you don't deserve it, and will treat you like #######. DO NOT TAKE IT PERSONALLY! Yes, they really are just doing their jobs, and they have nothing against you personally. Remain calm, answer their questions, and let them do what they were trained to do, which is to weed out the people who should be denied. If you approach the situation with the attitude that you are owed a certain amount of respect and courtesy, then you'll only make it more difficult and more stressful. They detect this as arrogance, and they pounce on it. The CBP officer is neither your friend nor your enemy. He's just a guy with a job to do, and that job requires him to detect people who should not be allowed to enter the US. Help him do his job, and you'll get through the ordeal with a lot less stress and anxiety.

[efc 1]

I visiited my fiance (POE Atlanta) in March 2010 and May 2010 with no problems. I took a letter from my emplyer stating the date I was going back to work, as evidence to show I wasnt trying to stay.