POE by Train

[JerryA 1]

Immigration visa approved for my wife. Planning POE travel by train. Travelling via Amtrak from Montreal to New York.

Anyone done POE by train? Anything to be concerned about? Where does the immigration check happen - at the time of boarding in Montreal OR the border crossing OR upon arrival in New York?

Any replies would be appreciated. Thanks.

[pocheros 101]

I'm not educated on this topic at all but perhaps she should call the boarding crossing and ask what to expect, what hours they do immigration, etc.

[payxibka 10,045]

Immigration visa approved for my wife. Planning POE travel by train. Travelling via Amtrak from Montreal to New York.

Anyone done POE by train? Anything to be concerned about? Where does the immigration check happen - at the time of boarding in Montreal OR the border crossing OR upon arrival in New York?

Any replies would be appreciated. Thanks.

it happens at the border... i would be concerned about the amount of time to process, the train likely won't wait if the processing takes too long

[Inky 1,110]

it happens at the border... i would be concerned about the amount of time to process, the train likely won't wait if the processing takes too long

Trains and buses do not wait for people processing visas.

OP most people avoid trains and buses for POE on the K-1 or Spousal visas. I believe only one or two people have used a train. They may come online and leave an answer as to what they did. Other then that you will have to call and ask your questions to the train service and CBP for the trains.

[SapphireDreams 71]

I would call ahead and confirm they can do it.

I've taken the train to New York from Ontario and they process immigration on the train, while you stay in your seat. Makes me wonder if they can even process a visa like a K1.

[Flames9_RN 358]

I just did a search for POE BY TRAIN and see someone did it on the west Coast! They phoned ahead and they said they did do them there. But of course that was on the West coast. But like what others have stated, best to call. Good luck

[JerryA 1]

Thank you all. POE by bus or train seems risky. Gonna fly.

Thanks for ur input.