One last visiting question

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Hey guys! So while I wait for my father to fax me some paperwork to finally get my Petition started, I have one more question regarding visitation.

So during this process we want my Canadian Fiance to come to visit me in the states for 4 to 5 months. However since he lives with his parents and currently is jobless, if he's asked for proof of ties to Canada he'll come up rather shorthanded, and we do NOT want him to get denied. What I figured we'd do. Is when my father and grandmother come up to Canada to pick me up and drive me back home, my Fiance's parents would drive him to the POE we'll be crossing. Me and my family will cross no problem, I'm going home after all. But when it comes to him crossing, I figure the easiest thing to do would have him say he's coming down for a vacation/getting away from the Canadian cold. Since many Canadian residents go down to the states during winter time as to not freeze to death XD ( And I live in Oklahoma, so we'll definitely be warm! ) He'll only have 2 suitcases.

If asked any further questions, i.e where he's staying, THEN he'll say he's staying with his fiance, etc. etc. Our biggest worry is the POE officer not believing him when he promises he'll be leaving at the end of his stay. But like I said, that's IF they ask for proof of ties.

Anyway, any advice would be appreciated, thank you!

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[Buxi&Dusk 6]

I think the best thing is to tell the officer the truth. If they find out otherwise - they can deny entry. I heard people get denied for less.

" the easiest thing to do would have him say he's coming down for a vacation/getting away from the Canadian cold....If asked any further questions, i.e where he's staying, THEN he'll say he's staying with his fiance, etc. etc. Our biggest worry is the POE officer not believing him when he promises he'll be leaving at the end of his stay. But like I said, that's IF they ask for proof of ties."

That is two different stories and will NOT fly with the officers. I'm sorry.

He may also need to prove that he has enough money for him to support himself to be there that long as well. Also, a good tie to Canada is having a ticket with a return date, proof of address, visa bill,etc.

I have crossed many times and I'm just going by my experiences. They have all been good, because I told the truth, had return tickets and itineraries, proof of being tied to Canada, etc.

I hope this has been helpful. Good luck!

[Flames9_RN 358]

If you do a search her eon VJ--you will find a zillion hits on Canadians visiting the USA during the visa process, I mean this question gets asked multiple times a week. All one can do is have the best evidence you can have and hope you get an understanding POE officer. Most visit the USA with no problems, but of course most only stay for shorter periods, the longer one stays, the POE officer MAY ask more questions, may not Never LIE, answer the questions truthfully, it doesn't take them long to figure out whats going on----- But just answer their questions--keep it short and to the point, but do not lie or make them think one is hiding stuff. Denied entry is not a big deal--yes it sucks--but if one gets banned, that is a totally different story!!

[Buxi&Dusk 6]

One idea would be to just have him go with you and explain everything. He can get denied either way, but your chances might be better. Just a thought.

[Krikit 1,164]

I agree with Buxi. The moment they discover that the car in front contains the fiancee, and not one of you mentioned it, game over. You need to be completely honest when dealing with CBP. Anything else will get you in a world of trouble. If they discover he's been lying or trying to hide something it's going to be very unpleasant for him in secondary. Your father and grandmother in the car backing up the fact that you're going about things in the right way with the visa will be more helpful than them sitting in a car on the other side waiting to pick him up. He may get denied and he may not. Just be prepared with a backup plan. Lying and telling the truth will be the difference between him being allowed to withdraw his application for this particular entry and him being hit with misrepresentation and barred.

Here is a link on visitation:

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1visit

[Ms Hogan 295]

Be honest, don't lie. There is no reason to lie. If you get caught lying you're going to be S.O.L. and possibly have challenges with your petition or he could be denied entry for a length of time instead. If they turn him away on this attempt he can always try again right away but provide the ties they're looking for.

Many of us have crossed throughout the process with no problem. I have for 3 years before getting married and then after getting married, crossed just about every other weekend until this past week when we completed our interviews.