Visiting Spouse

[Matsiepan 6]

Hey all!

I am sure this has been answered before, but I always like to get fresh insight.

My husband and I are planning to visit his parents for a few days at the end of June. They live in Florida. He has block leave from the Army then (he is stationed in TN) and will be driving in and I will be flying in from Canada. We have not as of yet submitted our I-130 application so we have no impending visa stuff on the books. I will be flying back ( have a return ticket and my airline taxi already paid for which I can show) and I will have our hotel room reservation information available.

I don't have a great deal of financial ties in terms of a lease, etc (I live at home and pay my father rent but I don't have an actual rental agreement). However I do have established credit cards, debit cars, cell phone, school loan currently being paid back and a job here.

What else is there that I can bring with me should U.S. customs be concerned that I am not coming back? Having not seen my husband since January I really do not want to mess anything up in terms of being denied entry or anything that could increase my chances of such. From your experience, what exactly should I tell the customs agents? I am visting family? I have no intention whatsoever in lying I have just always experienced that you shouldn't offer up too much to anyone unless asked as it looks rather suspicious.

Thank you for all your help

[SapphireDreams 71]

The return ticket and the fact that it is a short trip has a lot of weight. I wouldn't really worry too much about needing more but if there was one more thing I'd bring it would be a letter for your employer stating when they expect you back.

I used to visit my fiance every month or two, short trips with a return ticket etc. They usually just asked my return date, asked to see my return itinerary and were fine.

I don't see a lot of red flags in your case.

Just answer their questions and don't volunteer information. If they ask the purpose of your trip, say to visit family and take it from there. If they want more details they will ask, but no need to say too much.

The one question I could see them asking is, where you plan to live together? Or what are your plans for the future with your husband? All you have to do is be honest, say you are about to file for a CR1 or he is moving to Canada, whatever the plan may be.

Good luck

[JacAng 8]

Hey all!

I am sure this has been answered before, but I always like to get fresh insight.

My husband and I are planning to visit his parents for a few days at the end of June. They live in Florida. He has block leave from the Army then (he is stationed in TN) and will be driving in and I will be flying in from Canada. We have not as of yet submitted our I-130 application so we have no impending visa stuff on the books. I will be flying back ( have a return ticket and my airline taxi already paid for which I can show) and I will have our hotel room reservation information available.

I don't have a great deal of financial ties in terms of a lease, etc (I live at home and pay my father rent but I don't have an actual rental agreement). However I do have established credit cards, debit cars, cell phone, school loan currently being paid back and a job here.

What else is there that I can bring with me should U.S. customs be concerned that I am not coming back? Having not seen my husband since January I really do not want to mess anything up in terms of being denied entry or anything that could increase my chances of such. From your experience, what exactly should I tell the customs agents? I am visting family? I have no intention whatsoever in lying I have just always experienced that you shouldn't offer up too much to anyone unless asked as it looks rather suspicious.

Thank you for all your help

As mentioned I would take the employment letter that was what I always needed....yes just say family if they ask...maybe go a little early incase they take you aside for more information...you may not get any questions asked at all, its just good to be prepared. Enjoy your trip.