Deny entry during K-1

[charlesnj46 0]

My Fiancee is so afraid to try enter to US visiting me while out I129F is pending.

If POE deny her entry, is this going to affect future application to US?

Charles.

[raymaga 25]

I visited my fiance in the U.S. (by car from Canada) several times while our K-1 Visa was being processed. I did not fly into the U.S., however.

As long as you have proof of ties to Canada (such as lease/mortgage documents), your most recent pay stubs, most recent bank statement and utilities, or a letter from your employer stating when they expect you back to work, you will increase your chances of being allowed to enter.

There is never any guarantee that you will be allowed to enter if the border officer believes that don't have enough ties to Canada, but there are no complications to your case if you are denied. It just means you'll have to turn around and return to Canada and wait for the K-1 visa to be approved.

Good luck.

Edited October 23, 2006 by raymaga

[1HappyGuy 45]

The fact that your I-129F application is pending has no bearing on her being admitted to visit you. But, if she is concerned about being denied, they you should probably wait. You are looking at about one more month of waiting in all likelihood before the approval and depending upon the backlog in Canada you could see her here before the end of the year and maybe before Christmas.

If she is worried, then why take the chance. But she should not be concerned because of the application.

[Arazia 0]

I've asked this exact same question, and overall the response I've gotten is this:

Being denied at the border really doesn't effect the visa process -that much-. There is (supposedly) a place on the visa forms down the road that will ask about if you have ever been denied a visa before. But there are plenty of people for many many reasons who get denied visas. You just fill out the form, and if they ask, you explain the situation. Not a big deal really.

But, ultimately, it's up to you on if you want to take the chance that you might be turned back. It might be better for the petitioner to visit the beneficiary's country instead, but if that's not possible, you really should make the decision between yourselves.

Hope this helps...

[charlesnj46 0]

I've asked this exact same question, and overall the response I've gotten is this:

Being denied at the border really doesn't effect the visa process -that much-. There is (supposedly) a place on the visa forms down the road that will ask about if you have ever been denied a visa before. But there are plenty of people for many many reasons who get denied visas. You just fill out the form, and if they ask, you explain the situation. Not a big deal really.

But, ultimately, it's up to you on if you want to take the chance that you might be turned back. It might be better for the petitioner to visit the beneficiary's country instead, but if that's not possible, you really should make the decision between yourselves.

Hope this helps...

Thank you all responded.

Is the deny entry the same as denu visa?

She is coming from Vancouver. She is canadian citizen. She come to us using WVP.

If she is denied entry, does she need to reveal in future visa application?

Charles.

[carfey 0]

I've asked this exact same question, and overall the response I've gotten is this:

Being denied at the border really doesn't effect the visa process -that much-. There is (supposedly) a place on the visa forms down the road that will ask about if you have ever been denied a visa before. But there are plenty of people for many many reasons who get denied visas. You just fill out the form, and if they ask, you explain the situation. Not a big deal really.

But, ultimately, it's up to you on if you want to take the chance that you might be turned back. It might be better for the petitioner to visit the beneficiary's country instead, but if that's not possible, you really should make the decision between yourselves.

Hope this helps...

Thank you all responded.

Is the deny entry the same as denu visa?

She is coming from Vancouver. She is canadian citizen. She come to us using WVP.

If she is denied entry, does she need to reveal in future visa application?

Charles.

I've entered the US by car from the Vancouver area about 10 times since we submitted our I129-F. Sometimes I've gotten a bit of scrutiny about it, but never anything too serious. We haven't received the NOA2 yet, but I don't know if that makes a difference. Often they just ask what I do for a living and who I work for and they seem satisfied. I think it also helps I have a history of going every weekend now

[heishe 2]

Being rejected at border/poe is not the same as being denied a visa. IMHO.

[meauxna 15]

I've asked this exact same question, and overall the response I've gotten is this:

Being denied at the border really doesn't effect the visa process -that much-. There is (supposedly) a place on the visa forms down the road that will ask about if you have ever been denied a visa before. But there are plenty of people for many many reasons who get denied visas. You just fill out the form, and if they ask, you explain the situation. Not a big deal really.

Being denied entry and being denied a visa are two different critters.

I'm surprised at your 'supposedly'... have a read of the next round of form filling; it will make it easier when it's your time!

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Canadians do not use the visa waiver program. Your fiancee visits the US under a special arrangement made between the Canadian and US government wherein which she does not require a visa - therefore no 'visa waiver'.

A denial of entry at the border is not the same thing as having a visa denied. If she is denied entry at the border while coming to visit you, it means they don't believe she has enough ties to Canada to ensure she will leave the States at the end of her visit. If she brings along evidence of her ties to Canada - house mortgage or lease agreement, homeowners or renter's insurance that is valid on that property, paystubs, letter of employment from her boss, car ownership papers and Canadian insurance, utilitiy bills at her residence, outstanding checues coming to her at her home address for repayments of health claims, work, etc., vet bills for pets still in Canada, enrollment in an ongoing course of study at college or University, things like that are evidence of ties to Canada - they are more likely to allow her to across the border for her visit.

If she is denied entry, however, and if she is asked if she has been denied entry, either in person by a border official or on any of the immigration documents, she must be truthful. Lying will cause the border officials to deny her entry and immigration officials to deny her applications, and yes, they will know. Having been denied entry in the past does not mean she will be denied entry in the future. The reason for being denied is considered in all future decisions, so just make sure she tells the truth.

If she is concerned about being denied - or if she is denied - why not visit her yourself until she receives her visa? Just be sure to bring evidence of your own ties to the US as well. Canadian officials are a little more lenient on US visitors but may also deny you entry if you appear to be a Canadian immigration risk:-). Just be able to convince them you are playing by the rules and you will generally find the process of border crossing reasonable.

Edited October 23, 2006 by Kathryn41

[charlesnj46 0]

Canadians do not use the visa waiver program. Your fiancee visits the US under a special arrangement made between the Canadian and US government wherein which she does not require a visa - therefore no 'visa waiver'.

A denial of entry at the border is not the same thing as having a visa denied. If she is denied entry at the border while coming to visit you, it means they don't believe she has enough ties to Canada to ensure she will leave the States at the end of her visit. If she brings along evidence of her ties to Canada - house mortgage or lease agreement, homeowners or renter's insurance that is valid on that property, paystubs, letter of employment from her boss, car ownership papers and Canadian insurance, utilitiy bills at her residence, outstanding checues coming to her at her home address for repayments of health claims, work, etc., vet bills for pets still in Canada, enrollment in an ongoing course of study at college or University, things like that are evidence of ties to Canada - they are more likely to allow her to across the border for her visit.

If she is denied entry, however, and if she is asked if she has been denied entry, either in person by a border official or on any of the immigration documents, she must be truthful. Lying will cause the border officials to deny her entry and immigration officials to deny her applications, and yes, they will know. Having been denied entry in the past does not mean she will be denied entry in the future. The reason for being denied is considered in all future decisions, so just make sure she tells the truth.

If she is concerned about being denied - or if she is denied - why not visit her yourself until she receives her visa? Just be sure to bring evidence of your own ties to the US as well. Canadian officials are a little more lenient on US visitors but may also deny you entry if you appear to be a Canadian immigration risk:-). Just be able to convince them you are playing by the rules and you will generally find the process of border crossing reasonable.

Thank you again for all responded.

The reason for my financee to visit me is I do not have any vacation time left.

our case may last longer due to name check problem.

On our RFE, there is A number assigned for her. Make it more suspetious about coming to US.

I have to convince her to come any way.

Charles.

[Bhu 0]

I've asked this exact same question, and overall the response I've gotten is this:

Being denied at the border really doesn't effect the visa process -that much-. There is (supposedly) a place on the visa forms down the road that will ask about if you have ever been denied a visa before. But there are plenty of people for many many reasons who get denied visas. You just fill out the form, and if they ask, you explain the situation. Not a big deal really.

But, ultimately, it's up to you on if you want to take the chance that you might be turned back. It might be better for the petitioner to visit the beneficiary's country instead, but if that's not possible, you really should make the decision between yourselves.

Hope this helps...

Thank you all responded.

Is the deny entry the same as denu visa?

She is coming from Vancouver. She is canadian citizen. She come to us using WVP.

If she is denied entry, does she need to reveal in future visa application?

Charles.

I've entered the US by car from the Vancouver area about 10 times since we submitted our I129-F. Sometimes I've gotten a bit of scrutiny about it, but never anything too serious. We haven't received the NOA2 yet, but I don't know if that makes a difference. Often they just ask what I do for a living and who I work for and they seem satisfied. I think it also helps I have a history of going every weekend now

I've visited my fiance in Washington since we filed our I129-F in May not knowing it could be an issue! (I only JUST found this site). I cross by car from BC and say I'm visiting my boyfriend. I get the usual questions about goods or gifts and what I do for a living. A few times they've asked if I have any clothes at his place. I answer no. So my experience has been very good - if lucky? I do think it helps that there's a pattern of my visits every weekend.

BTW - Received our approval on 10/20/06 by mail - no email. So may have to rethink the visits?

Bhu - new VJ'er

[Saddle Bronc 124]

Thank you all responded.

Is the deny entry the same as denu visa?

She is coming from Vancouver. She is canadian citizen. She come to us using WVP.

If she is Canuck citizen, she is NOT entering under VWP (there is a different Canada-specific approach used)

If she is denied entry, does she need to reveal in future visa application?

I had two entry denials in 1988 and 1989; I subsequently got a F-1 visa (by applying for Grad school) and three PFI-issued TN-1's (May 1994, Feb 1995, Nov 1995; also initially denied on the Feb 1995 entry due to improper offer-letter), subsequently got GC (after lots of migraines, Dec 1999) and US citizenship (April 2005).

[charlesnj46 0]

Thank you all responded.

Is the deny entry the same as denu visa?

She is coming from Vancouver. She is canadian citizen. She come to us using WVP.

If she is Canuck citizen, she is NOT entering under VWP (there is a different Canada-specific approach used)

If she is denied entry, does she need to reveal in future visa application?

I had two entry denials in 1988 and 1989; I subsequently got a F-1 visa (by applying for Grad school) and three PFI-issued TN-1's (May 1994, Feb 1995, Nov 1995; also initially denied on the Feb 1995 entry due to improper offer-letter), subsequently got GC (after lots of migraines, Dec 1999) and US citizenship (April 2005).

Is canadian citizen consider under VWP? or special arrangement between US and Canada?

[meauxna 15]

Is canadian citizen consider under VWP? or special arrangement between US and Canada?

Why would writing it a third time make a difference?

[E&K 0]

I had two entry denials in 1988 and 1989; I subsequently got a F-1 visa (by applying for Grad school) and three PFI-issued TN-1's (May 1994, Feb 1995, Nov 1995; also initially denied on the Feb 1995 entry due to improper offer-letter), subsequently got GC (after lots of migraines, Dec 1999) and US citizenship (April 2005).

Cherry,

Did you answer "yes" to the question "Have you ever been refused admission to the U.S?" on the visa applications when you applied for them?