Visiting US while K3 is in process?

[Madhavi 1]

I am a Canadian citizen and my husband lives in the states. We got married a few months ago and our K3 visa is in process now. I am reading different things on whether I can enter the US or not.

So can some one please clarify if I can enter the US or not.

Thanks!

[GVMack 9]

I am a Canadian citizen and my husband lives in the states. We got married a few months ago and our K3 visa is in process now. I am reading different things on whether I can enter the US or not.

So can some one please clarify if I can enter the US or not.

Thanks!

I believe you can, you just need to make sure you have a lot of proof of ties to Canada with you. examples, lease agreements, bills, employment letter or pay stub, if in school maybe documents that shows your registered.

I married an American too and plan on going to see him in 2 weeks.

Good Luck!

[MelissaAndJordan 5]

I am a Canadian citizen and my husband lives in the states. We got married a few months ago and our K3 visa is in process now. I am reading different things on whether I can enter the US or not.

So can some one please clarify if I can enter the US or not.

Thanks!

Everything I have read says you can.. It is mostly just about having enough info to prove ties to Canada so that they do not think you intend to stay illegally. My fiance is coming for the holidays and we have him bringing tons of stuff with him: pay stubs, lease, bank statements and I think a couple other things that I can't remember. I also sent him the NOA1 to bring with him. If you haven't spent a lot of time here, then you shouldn't have a problem.

[Madhavi 1]

Awesome!!! That makes me SO happy! Now the whole waiting process is a little bit better now that I can go visit him :-)!

[Floella 1]

I am a Canadian citizen and my husband lives in the states. We got married a few months ago and our K3 visa is in process now. I am reading different things on whether I can enter the US or not.

So can some one please clarify if I can enter the US or not.

Thanks!

You definitely can. I just went about 2 weeks ago to see my finace for about 10 days and I have a K1 in the process. Like everyone said, it's just important to show that you have ties to Canada and that you will be returning. When I went, I had my my return ticket, I took bare minimum amount of clothes, I had my employer write a letter saying I am employed with them and returning after a certain number of days, and I had my parents sign a letter under a commissioner to show that I live with them permanently (since I couldn't provide a lease with my name on it). I also had my bank statement showing that I was leaving behind all my savings and would be coming back for them and I took my NOA2 to show that we were in the middle of process and doing it all legally. I did get pulled into Immigration at customs but I was out of there in just about 40 minutes or so. Just be honest about everything, and you'll be fine.

Edited October 25, 2011 by Floella

[Udella&Wiz 325]

You definitely can. I just went about 2 weeks ago to see my finace for about 10 days and I have a K1 in the process. Like everyone said, it's just important to show that you have ties to Canada and that you will be returning. When I went, I had my my return ticket, I took bare minimum amount of clothes, I had my employer write a letter saying I am employed with them and returning after a certain number of days, and I had my parents sign a letter under a commissioner to show that I live with them permanently (since I couldn't provide a lease with my name on it). I also had my bank statement showing that I was leaving behind all my savings and would be coming back for them and I took my NOA2 to show that we were in the middle of process and doing it all legally. I did get pulled into Immigration at customs but I was out of there in just about 40 minutes or so. Just be honest about everything, and you'll be fine.

Very nice description of your ties, I'm sure it will be helpful to plenty of folks here...honesty is the best policy!

[Flames9_RN 358]

#1 question asked on this forum! Simply put, yes, BUT it comes down to the POE officer. So ensure you have ties to Canada AND a back up plan in case they deny you entry! Most have no problems, but 1 has to be prepared.

I thought the k3 process was dead? Really only makes sense if ur going through Vancouver.

Edited October 25, 2011 by Flames9_RN

[Madhavi 1]

#1 question asked on this forum! Simply put, yes, BUT it comes down to the POE officer. So ensure you have ties to Canada AND a back up plan in case they deny you entry! Most have no problems, but 1 has to be prepared.

I thought the k3 process was dead? Really only makes sense if ur going through Vancouver.

Thanks for the advice!

Re: K3 process, that was the process our lawyer adviced to go for in April this year. Only after discovering this forum I realised that the process is dead. Oh well, we applied for 130 in July! Hope it will get clear soon!!!

Any of you have experience with the K3 and know how long it really takes? (start to end including interview)

[Flames9_RN 358]

Thanks for the advice!

Re: K3 process, that was the process our lawyer adviced to go for in April this year. Only after discovering this forum I realised that the process is dead. Oh well, we applied for 130 in July! Hope it will get clear soon!!!

Any of you have experience with the K3 and know how long it really takes? (start to end including interview)

Don't recall anyone of late going the K3 process. It was taking the same length as the CR-1. it may be faster if you live in gods land--Thats Manitoba and Westward,lol as then you would goto Vancouver for the interview which is a lot faster at spitting out interviews. As I'm sure ur well aware all cr-1/ir-1 goto Montreal.

[CDN2US 10]

I don't understand how any border agent could possibly think that after 9 months of visa ####### and with an end in sight, my husband (or anyone) would even consider going rogue and entering illegally. After all this, he'd shuck it and sneak in? Yeah right.

My husband is coming for a two week visit in November, and he doesn't have a lease (has been staying with his mother), doesn't have an employer (he is his own boss), and doesn't have hard copies of his visa paperwork (I have it all). He will, however, have a return ticket, a minimum of clothing, and a honest attitude. Fingers crossed this won't be a problem. Of course he'll be returning - his interview will be in December. There's no way he'd not return!

[Flames9_RN 358]

I don't understand how any border agent could possibly think that after 9 months of visa ####### and with an end in sight, my husband (or anyone) would even consider going rogue and entering illegally. After all this, he'd shuck it and sneak in? Yeah right.

My husband is coming for a two week visit in November, and he doesn't have a lease (has been staying with his mother), doesn't have an employer (he is his own boss), and doesn't have hard copies of his visa paperwork (I have it all). He will, however, have a return ticket, a minimum of clothing, and a honest attitude. Fingers crossed this won't be a problem. Of course he'll be returning - his interview will be in December. There's no way he'd not return!

U could always mail it to him, or scan and email him at least a copy of it! I was never asked for evidence, and I traveled monthly to DC,never had a problem. But all it takes is 1 grumpy POE dude,lol I never really worried about it.

[CDN2US 10]

U could always mail it to him, or scan and email him at least a copy of it! I was never asked for evidence, and I traveled monthly to DC,never had a problem. But all it takes is 1 grumpy POE dude,lol I never really worried about it.

One reason for him visiting is to pick up all the stuff to take back for his interview. He has all the electronic documents the NVC has emailed him, so he can print that off, I guess.

It's just frustrating to think that border patrol would assume everyone is sneaky "illegal" just gunning for our welfare system. Through this experience, I've definitely had my eyes opened to how my country treats immigrants, and I don't like it!

We've found that traveling via Trudeau airport has been very easy for him. He's traveled by plane, train, and automobile over the last year, and he's had the least trouble at that airport. Perhaps they just have more volume to process and less time to do it in? I don't know.

[Flames9_RN 358]

One reason for him visiting is to pick up all the stuff to take back for his interview. He has all the electronic documents the NVC has emailed him, so he can print that off, I guess.

It's just frustrating to think that border patrol would assume everyone is sneaky "illegal" just gunning for our welfare system. Through this experience, I've definitely had my eyes opened to how my country treats immigrants, and I don't like it!

We've found that traveling via Trudeau airport has been very easy for him. He's traveled by plane, train, and automobile over the last year, and he's had the least trouble at that airport. Perhaps they just have more volume to process and less time to do it in? I don't know.

Border agents have an important job to do! U can thank all the people that try and enter illegally for why they have to be serious. And yes some probably get carried away. Lot of times people take their tone/direction in the wrong way! They are not trying to be buddy buddy with ya,lol Thats what its best to be polite, and only answer what they ask, and look them in their eyes when speaking to them!! They are looking for signs of lying! They get lied to a lot,so don't blame them, blame the liers and illegals.

[canuckbos 10]

Border agents have an important job to do! U can thank all the people that try and enter illegally for why they have to be serious. And yes some probably get carried away. Lot of times people take their tone/direction in the wrong way! They are not trying to be buddy buddy with ya,lol Thats what its best to be polite, and only answer what they ask, and look them in their eyes when speaking to them!! They are looking for signs of lying! They get lied to a lot,so don't blame them, blame the liers and illegals.

I got turned away at Champlain NY, 5 days before my interview in Montreal and it didn't matter what proof I had to show them ties to Canada, I got a young officer who was on a technical power trip, "technically" you are not allowed to enter the USA once you have declared an intent to immigrate which you do when you file the I130. I had crossed over many times before for 9 months without problems and then the last time I wanted to cross over to visit my step-daughter who lives 90 minutes from the border I got turned away.

It was extremely upsetting to say the least but he had the power and I was not able to convince him to allow me to enter even though I had my interview 5 days later.

[CDN2US 10]

It's so arbitrary; that's what makes it so frustrating.