Visiting the U.S. after NOA1 - Question

[WishUsLuck 0]

First off, I love this site, and thanks to VJ we've made it this far into the process.

It's been a couple of months since I received our NOA1 in the mail. Since we'll probably not get another chance until the entire process is complete, my fiance was hoping to come down to the U.S. for a visit sometime soon. Before anyone mentions it, I have read the sticky thread about visiting during the K1 process, but I was hoping for some clarification.

From what I've read, it would help for my fiance to bring the NOA1 physical form with him. My question is, how can I get the form to him? Obviously it's not wise to send originals in the mail... will they care if he brings a copy instead?

For that matter, does the NOA1 really help, or do we absolutely need a copy of the entire I-129F packet anyway? I know it probably can't hurt, but I was just wondering how often it's even asked for.

Thanks in advance.

[Darkmoonfaerie 19]

I just sent Alan a copy and kept the original safe here

[CA2CA 0]

Hello, My fiance visited for a month after we received our NOA2! What they wanted to see at the POE in Montreal for him was his ties to Canada (which he was prepared to show). They ended up letting him go with a little piece of paper in his passport that said he had to be back in Canada by a certain date. He did have a copy of the NOA1 and NOA2, but for him, they just wanted to see the other information. Another little side note, he has always been harassed a little at customs in Montreal, but he had no problems in Detroit!

Good Luck!

[katchoo12 8]

I had crossed many many times after NOA2 and even now at a month from my interview. The only thing they asked is to prove that I still have strong ties to Canada and that I have to come back. I do bring a letter from my employer saying that I have to be back at x date, my mortgage statement, a copy of NOA2 and my most recent pay stub. Of course a return ticket too, very very important !

Good luck !

[Pitaya 2,577]

I had crossed many many times after NOA2 and even now at a month from my interview. The only thing they asked is to prove that I still have strong ties to Canada and that I have to come back. I do bring a letter from my employer saying that I have to be back at x date, my mortgage statement, a copy of NOA2 and my most recent pay stub. Of course a return ticket too, very very important !

Good luck !

Great advice!!