So, I'm finally moving to the United States this Wednesday!

[Manowar 0]

I'm crossing Bluewater Bridge.

Anything I should know about besides giving the sealed package and my passport? I imagine they will ask questions, am I correct? Any horror stories happened to anyone?

When would be the best time to cross? I'd rather it not be busy. I'm thinking of leaving at 3am(and I should arrive there at 5am).

Also one last thing, how much am I allowed to bring into the country? I'm thinking $500 will be in my wallet. Is that ok?

Thanks!

Edited September 4, 2011 by Manowar

[SF2007 48]

You don't have to declare money you are carrying if it's under $10 000. You can read about your POE and its reviews here : http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/poereviews.php

With a 5 am arrival you will most likely not have to wait very long at the secondary. It seems the later in the day people fly, the longer the wait is. And they won't rush the process or process you faster because you have a fly to catch. It's on a first come first serve basis. I read some people write a list of the belongings. I did not and they never asked me what was in my luggage or its value.

After you grab your checked luggage, you will walk to the custom officer booth and tell him/her you are activating a K-1 visa. He/she will tell you to go to secondary. Don't pack the sealed envelope, keep it with you. You will be photographed and fingerprinted. You might be searched, or not. They will ask basic questions about your visa and relationship status. They will stamp your passport and staple the I-94 in your passport, then off you go

If your vaccination sheet is stapled to to your sealed envelope, take that off. It is for your records and you will need it for your AOS. But do NOT open the envelope

Congratulations

[Inky 1,110]

Its like crossing any other time they don't interview you or anything they just chat with you when you are activating the K-1. Most of the time they joke or are talking with other CBP officers.

[ralyse 31]

There's a review on my timeline from that POE just a couple weeks ago

[LuvIllinois 1]

Glad to hear you are finally on your way!!!