Passport Card (Enhanced ID) and Travel to Canada

[amberlynnloves 125]

So probably a weird question, but I have been traveling back and forth from Michigan to Canada every month since February to visit the love of my life. I have a Michigan Enhanced ID card that allows me to travel between the two countries without an actual passport.

For purposes that would make me feel better (because I don't have actual passport stamps to prove meeting) and I just have a feeling an RFE is on its way to me, is there anyway to get proof that my Enhanced ID has been swiped at the border? The dates and times that I have traveled.

Does anyone know if I were to stop in the customs building at the border, would they be able to give this to me? Or is it not even worth it?

My fiance has visited me once when we met my family and friends in March, so he does have a bus ticket. But because we are visa exempt with Canada, there are no passport stamps in his passport either.

Is this something they take into consideration? I mean, I have pictures, parking stubs from various places we've been together in Canada, texts, emails, FB messages, Skype records, gas receipts for when I've gotten gas in Canada on my travels...etc. Do you think this is enough? Should I been getting notarized statements from family and friends saying they know that we've met and that our relationship is bonafide?

Just trying to get my ducks in a row for when its time for interview and/or an RFE comes our way!

Thanks

[LA NEGRA 19]

I also live in Michigan and how about if you start asking for a received when you pay your tow fee.... i know that they provid a receipt when you pay to enter Canada.

[amberlynnloves 125]

I also live in Michigan and how about if you start asking for a received when you pay your tow fee.... i know that they provid a receipt when you pay to enter Canada.

Hmm I never thought about that. I'm going next week so I will check. Most of the time though you just want to get through the border as quick as possible. Haha But I will ask. Thats a good idea. Thanks!

[LA NEGRA 19]

You right... Usually you just want to get pass the border but I know you can get receipt when you pay for sure

[Jen and Mikey 13]

So probably a weird question, but I have been traveling back and forth from Michigan to Canada every month since February to visit the love of my life. I have a Michigan Enhanced ID card that allows me to travel between the two countries without an actual passport.

For purposes that would make me feel better (because I don't have actual passport stamps to prove meeting) and I just have a feeling an RFE is on its way to me, is there anyway to get proof that my Enhanced ID has been swiped at the border? The dates and times that I have traveled.

Does anyone know if I were to stop in the customs building at the border, would they be able to give this to me? Or is it not even worth it?

My fiance has visited me once when we met my family and friends in March, so he does have a bus ticket. But because we are visa exempt with Canada, there are no passport stamps in his passport either.

Is this something they take into consideration? I mean, I have pictures, parking stubs from various places we've been together in Canada, texts, emails, FB messages, Skype records, gas receipts for when I've gotten gas in Canada on my travels...etc. Do you think this is enough? Should I been getting notarized statements from family and friends saying they know that we've met and that our relationship is bonafide?

Just trying to get my ducks in a row for when its time for interview and/or an RFE comes our way!

Thanks

Even if you had a passport, they wouldn't stamp it.... just an fyi

[amberlynnloves 125]

Even if you had a passport, they wouldn't stamp it.... just an fyi

Oh I know! But is there anyway to get a list of times that I've crossed through?

[eebee 0]

I wouldn't worry about it too much. I think it is recognized that Canadians, especially those close to the border, make many crossings into the US without having their passports stamped. I don't think you will be too heavily scrutinized on that, especially with all of the other proof of your relationship you are providing. My fiance and I visited with each other almost every weekend for two years without stamps in our passports. What I did provide was a list of as many exact dates as I could since we started seeing each other. Since we hadn't really tracked the visits, we pulled the dates together by looking at calendars, our emails, concert tickets, etc. Since the forms ask for 'all' dates of visits (which would be impossible) I went back years and also stated the year my first visit was (family trip to Florida, etc.) and also that I estimated that I made on average x number of shopping trips per year during a specific time frame, and a couple of other dates I was certain of. I was as specific as I could be for the most recent years of us seeing each other. It was a long list but it seemed to be enough, since there was never any question during our whole application process. I think they understand that a lot of Canadians travel back and forth quite a bit without having their passports stamped. We didn't provide any receipts to back it up either and were never asked for any. That was our experience, anyway

[amberlynnloves 125]

I wouldn't worry about it too much. I think it is recognized that Canadians, especially those close to the border, make many crossings into the US without having their passports stamped. I don't think you will be too heavily scrutinized on that, especially with all of the other proof of your relationship you are providing. My fiance and I visited with each other almost every weekend for two years without stamps in our passports. What I did provide was a list of as many exact dates as I could since we started seeing each other. Since we hadn't really tracked the visits, we pulled the dates together by looking at calendars, our emails, concert tickets, etc. Since the forms ask for 'all' dates of visits (which would be impossible) I went back years and also stated the year my first visit was (family trip to Florida, etc.) and also that I estimated that I made on average x number of shopping trips per year during a specific time frame, and a couple of other dates I was certain of. I was as specific as I could be for the most recent years of us seeing each other. It was a long list but it seemed to be enough, since there was never any question during our whole application process. I think they understand that a lot of Canadians travel back and forth quite a bit without having their passports stamped. We didn't provide any receipts to back it up either and were never asked for any. That was our experience, anyway

If you don't mind me asking, how close did you guys live from each other that you were able to go every weekend? I'd LOVE that to be the case! Haha I do go out there every 25 days though! So its not TOO terrible. But definitely want this process to go quicker. Its crazy for it to take this long...its ONLY Canada!

[torontogal4388 20]

You might want to consider a few Affidavits from people who see you two together all the time. But it may not be necessary on a K1.

I would also keep track of dates as best you can. I know they were happy I could provide them all the dates we visited. The Affidavits though are a real serious support to your application.

Edited July 18, 2012 by torontogal4388

[eebee 0]

If you don't mind me asking, how close did you guys live from each other that you were able to go every weekend? I'd LOVE that to be the case! Haha I do go out there every 25 days though! So its not TOO terrible. But definitely want this process to go quicker. Its crazy for it to take this long...its ONLY Canada!

It was kind of far to visit every week, about 300 miles or 5.5 hours of driving, but we did it anyway We joke about how much time we have on weekends now and how little mileage is being put on our vehicles. I am glad those days are over!