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canada_socks   97

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So, I moved down here last September 2011. I didn't bring all my stuff, as we borrowed my husbands mom's Kia Rondo to move me down (as we didn't want to deal with renting trucks or movers). We couldn't fit everything in the vehicle, so I left a few boxes behind at my parents house (at first I was like, 'Mom, I have like, 2 boxes I am leaving behind', wound up being like 8, plus a guitar! Whoops!).

I am heading back up to Canada next week (yay!) until June 5th. We are having our larger wedding ceremony for my family and friends up in Canada as they couldn't come to the American one (which wound up being larger than we hoped, but still). This one is going to be the big deal wedding, with photographers and caterers etc. (I worded the invitations as a re-affirmation of vows, as to not confuse everyone and since that is technically what it is).

Anyway, my plan is to bring back the rest of my belongings. As far as I am aware, I can still bring my belongings down. Do I tell the border guy that I am completing my move? Do I just label all my boxes and make a master list like I did when I moved last year?

formerly sherrybaby

ROC Process

12-13-2013 * 90 day window to apply opens

02-24-2014 * ROC package sent to USCIS Vermont Service Center

02-25-2014 * ROC package received at USCIS Vermont Service Center

02-26-2014 * NOA1 notice date

02-28-2014 * Cheque cashed

03-05-2014 * Biometrics notice date

03-28-2014 * Biometrics Appointment in Baltimore

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RandyN   10

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So, I moved down here last September 2011. I didn't bring all my stuff, as we borrowed my husbands mom's Kia Rondo to move me down (as we didn't want to deal with renting trucks or movers). We couldn't fit everything in the vehicle, so I left a few boxes behind at my parents house (at first I was like, 'Mom, I have like, 2 boxes I am leaving behind', wound up being like 8, plus a guitar! Whoops!).

I am heading back up to Canada next week (yay!) until June 5th. We are having our larger wedding ceremony for my family and friends up in Canada as they couldn't come to the American one (which wound up being larger than we hoped, but still). This one is going to be the big deal wedding, with photographers and caterers etc. (I worded the invitations as a re-affirmation of vows, as to not confuse everyone and since that is technically what it is).

Anyway, my plan is to bring back the rest of my belongings. As far as I am aware, I can still bring my belongings down. Do I tell the border guy that I am completing my move? Do I just label all my boxes and make a master list like I did when I moved last year?

When we brought some stuff back a few weeks ago the border guard just asked to see the K-1. You have a year (I think) to move your belongings.

02/22/2011 - I-129F Mailed to Texas Lockbox
03/02/2011 - Electronic Notice of Acceptance Received
03/02/2011 - Check cashed
03/16/2011 - Received NOA 1
06/02/2011 - RFE
06/12/2011 - RFE returned
06/20/2011 - Received NOA 2
07/08/2011 - NVC Sent to Embassy
08/08/2011 - Packet 3
08/15/2011 - Packet 4
10/21/2011 - Interview - APPROVED
11/16/2011 - POE - Port Huron
12/03/2011 - Marriage!

AOS
12/12/2011 - AOS Packet Mailed
12/14/2011 - AOS Packet Delivered to Chicago Lockbox per USPS
12/19/2011 - Emails received from USCIS for receipt of applications
12/19/2011 - NOA's Receipt date
12/23/2011 - Received biometrics appointment letter
01/10/2012 - Biometrics Appointment
01/11/2012 - Case transferred to California Service Center
02/08/2012 - EAD and AP approval text/email
02/13/2012 - Second email telling us the EAD card is in production (why two?)
02/14/2012 - Email notice telling us that the EAD has been mailed
02/16/2012 - Email notice that USPS picked up the EAD on 2/14/2012
02/16/2012 - EAD and AP Card received
07/19/2012 - Contacted Congressman
07/26/2012 - RFE Text and Email received
10/23/2012 - AOS Approval text
10/27/2012 - Greencard received!

Lifting Conditions

07/22/2014 - Filing Date

07/24/2014 - NOA

08/18/2014 - Biometrics

10/22/2014 - USCIS web site says Approved!

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EvilSquee   7

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Canada
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Do you have to have any specific forms filled out if you're driving across the border with your stuff? Won't be moving anything for a few months but trying to figure that out so we can be prepared.

Service Center: California Service Center

Consulate: Montreal, Canada

9/19/11: I-129F Sent

9/22/11: I-129F NOA1

2/8/12: I-129F RFE

3/5/12: I-129F RFE Reply Sent

(RFE details can be found here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/365210-rfe-primary-vs-secondary-evidence-feed-back-please/)

3/14/12: I-129F NOA2 (Approved!)

3/20/12: NVC Received Petition

3/29/12: Petition Left NVC

4/19/12: Consulate Received Petition

4/30/12: Packet 3 Notification Received by Petitioner in US

5/11/12: Packet 3 Received by Beneficiary in Canada

5/28/12: Packet 3 Returned via DHL

6/5/12: Packet 3 Received by Consulate, said they'd emailed Packet 4 (haven't received)

8/2/12: Consulate Interview at Montreal

Inky Grand Master

Inky   1,111

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
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Do you have to have any specific forms filled out if you're driving across the border with your stuff? Won't be moving anything for a few months but trying to figure that out so we can be prepared.

No, not if you are going with the items. You just make a list of your stuff in word or whatever typing program you have.

If you are not going with your stuff then you have to fill out customs forms.

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Your I-129f was approved in 5 days from your NOA1 date.

Your interview took 67 days from your I-129F NOA1 date.

AOS was approved in 2 months and 8 days without interview.

ROC was approved in 3 months and 2 days without interview.

I am a Citizen of the United States of America. 04/16/13

EvilSquee Contributor

EvilSquee   7

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Canada
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No, not if you are going with the items. You just make a list of your stuff in word or whatever typing program you have.

If you are not going with your stuff then you have to fill out customs forms.

I'm planning on driving up to the Toronto area to take my fiance to Montreal for the interview, then hanging out and packing up while we wait for the passport with the K1 to be returned. After that POE at Port Huron and hopefully smooth sailing. Thanks for the help, one less form to worry about huzzah!

Service Center: California Service Center

Consulate: Montreal, Canada

9/19/11: I-129F Sent

9/22/11: I-129F NOA1

2/8/12: I-129F RFE

3/5/12: I-129F RFE Reply Sent

(RFE details can be found here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/365210-rfe-primary-vs-secondary-evidence-feed-back-please/)

3/14/12: I-129F NOA2 (Approved!)

3/20/12: NVC Received Petition

3/29/12: Petition Left NVC

4/19/12: Consulate Received Petition

4/30/12: Packet 3 Notification Received by Petitioner in US

5/11/12: Packet 3 Received by Beneficiary in Canada

5/28/12: Packet 3 Returned via DHL

6/5/12: Packet 3 Received by Consulate, said they'd emailed Packet 4 (haven't received)

8/2/12: Consulate Interview at Montreal

  • 1 month later...
canada_socks Community Regular

canada_socks   97

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Canada
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Well, I am back in the USA after having our Canadian wedding ceremony (totally awesome night! SO glad we did that!).

Just wanted to give a current update about crossing the border with more belongings after a move on a K1. I know not every border will be the same! Also, we crossed at the Peace Bridge in Fort Erie ON/Buffalo NY. My favourite border crossing!

I apparently had way more than I thought to bring over...I still have stuff left at my parents house!! When we crossed the border, I gave the guy my green card, and my husband gave his passport. All he asked us was our citizenship, and what all the stuff was in the back of the van. Just told him that I was finishing my move, as I moved to the USA on a K1 visa last fall and we couldn't fit everything last time. He passed us our ID's back and let us through. Easiest border crossing ever in my entire life!!!

formerly sherrybaby

ROC Process

12-13-2013 * 90 day window to apply opens

02-24-2014 * ROC package sent to USCIS Vermont Service Center

02-25-2014 * ROC package received at USCIS Vermont Service Center

02-26-2014 * NOA1 notice date

02-28-2014 * Cheque cashed

03-05-2014 * Biometrics notice date

03-28-2014 * Biometrics Appointment in Baltimore

EvilSquee Contributor

EvilSquee   7

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Canada
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Glad the ceremony turned into total party time of awesome and that you got across the border without any hassles!

Service Center: California Service Center

Consulate: Montreal, Canada

9/19/11: I-129F Sent

9/22/11: I-129F NOA1

2/8/12: I-129F RFE

3/5/12: I-129F RFE Reply Sent

(RFE details can be found here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/365210-rfe-primary-vs-secondary-evidence-feed-back-please/)

3/14/12: I-129F NOA2 (Approved!)

3/20/12: NVC Received Petition

3/29/12: Petition Left NVC

4/19/12: Consulate Received Petition

4/30/12: Packet 3 Notification Received by Petitioner in US

5/11/12: Packet 3 Received by Beneficiary in Canada

5/28/12: Packet 3 Returned via DHL

6/5/12: Packet 3 Received by Consulate, said they'd emailed Packet 4 (haven't received)

8/2/12: Consulate Interview at Montreal

 
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