POE @ Pearson International Airport

[Minted7 3]

So my hubby had his interview on May 3rd , I was there with him, and we are soo happy he got his visa! The last thing to get through for now is his POE and he lives in Toronto so he’s going from YYZ to SFO. He already picked up his sealed envelope and visa couple weeks ago! So my hubby does have a criminal background he has a withdrawn charge for possession of controlled substance and a theft under $5k which he was given a conditional discharge, it was a summary conviction. And a possession of stolen property which was also withdrawn…this was branched off from the theft under $5k. What is also weird is that his theft under $5k was at Pearson 13yrs ago, and he’s going to do his POE there.

We are pretty nervous about the POE, scared that they won’t let him through. My family and friends tell me to stop worrying and have faith in God and everything will be okay. If he’s already gotten his visa then it will all be just fine. I have also heard of one other vj’er “codybanks” who got approved disclosed all his criminal background at the time of the interview, but they told him he needed a waiver at his POE for his K-1 visa. My hubbys is for a CR-1 visa…….I’m starting to think that with the CR-1 visa maybe the CBP are less likely to refuse the visa instead of the K-1 visa. I haven’t really read stories about CR-1 visas being denied at POE. I also heard that a CR-1 visa means that my hubby is already considered a legal permanent resident….so there shouldn’t be a problem? And therefore he wouldn’t have to fill out an I-94, but I know the info will be in his sealed envelope. I wish I was there with him for this POE.

Do you guys think that my hubby will run into trouble? Makes me really nervous, I’ve dreamed of the moment I can finally pick him up from SFO. And this feels like the last thing in my way!

Thanks!

[Krikit 1,165]

Please tell me he applied for, and received, the waiver for his criminal inadmissibility.

CBP FAQ - Canadian With Criminal Record

Edited May 26, 2011 by Krikit

[Canadiandggal 49]

Please tell me he applied for, and received, the waiver for his criminal inadmissibility.

CBP FAQ - Canadian With Criminal Record

No I dont think they did since i remember some posts in the past.

[Canadiandggal 49]

So my hubby had his interview on May 3rd , I was there with him, and we are soo happy he got his visa! The last thing to get through for now is his POE and he lives in Toronto so he’s going from YYZ to SFO. He already picked up his sealed envelope and visa couple weeks ago! So my hubby does have a criminal background he has a withdrawn charge for possession of controlled substance and a theft under $5k which he was given a conditional discharge, it was a summary conviction. And a possession of stolen property which was also withdrawn…this was branched off from the theft under $5k. What is also weird is that his theft under $5k was at Pearson 13yrs ago, and he’s going to do his POE there.

We are pretty nervous about the POE, scared that they won’t let him through. My family and friends tell me to stop worrying and have faith in God and everything will be okay. If he’s already gotten his visa then it will all be just fine. I have also heard of one other vj’er “codybanks” who got approved disclosed all his criminal background at the time of the interview, but they told him he needed a waiver at his POE for his K-1 visa. My hubbys is for a CR-1 visa…….I’m starting to think that with the CR-1 visa maybe the CBP are less likely to refuse the visa instead of the K-1 visa. I haven’t really read stories about CR-1 visas being denied at POE. I also heard that a CR-1 visa means that my hubby is already considered a legal permanent resident….so there shouldn’t be a problem? And therefore he wouldn’t have to fill out an I-94, but I know the info will be in his sealed envelope. I wish I was there with him for this POE.

Do you guys think that my hubby will run into trouble? Makes me really nervous, I’ve dreamed of the moment I can finally pick him up from SFO. And this feels like the last thing in my way!

Thanks!

I know that you were approved at the interview so I do truly hope that you get through, I too was concerned that at poe they would turn me around and cancel my visa due to my Juvy record. However your husband did have a more "problematic" offense. The Poe Officer has the right to deny him entry if they see fit, however at this point im not sure if there is anything you can do but hope for the best.

He will probably be alright and get through without a hitch but knowing that there could be another outcome is always good to know. Just try to relax and take it how it is, stressing out will not help the cause.

I wish you the best of luck and let us know what happens. (PS...when you think that you are not going to get through and then you do..YOU FEEL AMAZING)

[Minted7 3]

OMG this is so stressful......I was reading that link for the waiver, I thought you were talking about the I-601 waiver this is another difft one? This is #######, why do they approve him at the embassy then make it a deal at the airport. These people need to get on the same page. My happy bubble is burst! That waiver that I just read about keeps talking about an non-immigrant visa inadmissble with charges........he freaking already got the immigrant visa. this sucks.

[Minted7 3]

The name of that waiver is "I-92 applic for advance permission to enter as nonimmigrant visa"

but his is the CR-1 visa........this is why I thought maybe "codybanks" was refused because his K-1 didn't make him a immigrant right away....i think?

[Canadiandggal 49]

OMG this is so stressful......I was reading that link for the waiver, I thought you were talking about the I-601 waiver this is another difft one? This is #######, why do they approve him at the embassy then make it a deal at the airport. These people need to get on the same page. My happy bubble is burst! That waiver that I just read about keeps talking about an non-immigrant visa inadmissble with charges........he freaking already got the immigrant visa. this sucks.

Oh no... Bring the happy bubble back. Its not a definite, tons of people with past criminal records have gotten through the process and Poe. Have you thought about calling Pearson airport or having him go in to Pearson to talk to a POE person. I believe that sweetcheeks Or someone like that had gone to see if there was any problems with her past record and getting across at her upcoming poe.

[Minted7 3]

Oh no... Bring the happy bubble back. Its not a definite, tons of people with past criminal records have gotten through the process and Poe. Have you thought about calling Pearson airport or having him go in to Pearson to talk to a POE person. I believe that sweetcheeks Or someone like that had gone to see if there was any problems with her past record and getting across at her upcoming poe.

No I haven't thought of that. I'm scared of what they would say if I call I don't want to hear no. What about my husbands job his work won't give him any time off he has to quit. his stupid office lady said you have to be here to sign paperwork. And now we don't even know if he'll get through okay. Do you know the # for U.S. customs at Pearson?

[Minted7 3]

I just don't understand at the time of the interview it was a very nice lady, she leaned in, she asked about his possession charge & theft charge to explain them. She leaned in.....I swear I thought it was an Angel sent from up above, she was so nice and she said "okay everything looks good" and gave his WTA letter. I just don't understand

[Krikit 1,165]

Oh, good point. He has the immigrant visa; not the non-immigrant visa. Unfortunately, I couldn't find an FAQ on the CBP site for an immigrant visa. Sorry. But if they didn't see a problem with it at the Consulate then he's probably fine. I think Cody fell into the non-immigrant category and that's what got him. We'll all hope for the best, Minted. Try not to let it dampen your spirits. You won't get that time back and it would suck when you find out that you wasted it on something you had no control over nor had any need for worry.

[Minted7 3]

Oh, good point. He has the immigrant visa; not the non-immigrant visa. Unfortunately, I couldn't find an FAQ on the CBP site for an immigrant visa. Sorry. But if they didn't see a problem with it at the Consulate then he's probably fine. I think Cody fell into the non-immigrant category and that's what got him. We'll all hope for the best, Minted. Try not to let it dampen your spirits. You won't get that time back and it would suck when you find out that you wasted it on something you had no control over nor had any need for worry.

Thankyou everyone! This so freaking stressful...I feel as though if I go out and someone even looks at me wrong Im going to blow up lol

[Canadiandggal 49]

OMG this is so stressful......I was reading that link for the waiver, I thought you were talking about the I-601 waiver this is another difft one? This is #######, why do they approve him at the embassy then make it a deal at the airport. These people need to get on the same page. My happy bubble is burst! That waiver that I just read about keeps talking about an non-immigrant visa inadmissble with charges........he freaking already got the immigrant visa. this sucks.

whoops .....double post

Edited May 26, 2011 by Canadiandggal

[Canadiandggal 49]

toronto Preclearance

Lester B. Pearson International Airport

P.O. Box 115

Toronto AMF

Toronto, Ontario, Canada L5P 1A2

Port Director

Phone: (905) 676-2606

Not sure if this is right

[chman_zinga 0]

what is your husband doing his POE, I will be doing Saturday.

Don't worry everything will be fine, best of luck

Chman_Zinga

Thankyou everyone! This so freaking stressful...I feel as though if I go out and someone even looks at me wrong Im going to blow up lol

[Minted7 3]

I just called the pre-clearence # (thanks canadiangal) and the man I talked to this is what I told him " My husband recently had his immigrant visa interview in Montreal & got approved and recieved his IR-1 visa, when he was 19 he's now 32 he got arrested for a couple things, he asked what and I told him what and he said as long as they got withdrawn and dropped then it's okay. I also told him about the theft under 5k and how it was a conditional discharge and a summary conviction and he said thats fine. He asked me about the lady interviewing didn't he my hubby tell her about it and I told him "yes he disclosed all his info she questioned him about it and he even let them know before and answered yes to ever being arrested. and he said "if the office/embassy approved it then its good" So I guess this is good, but I'm still nervous.