can i visit?

[jg&pc 1]

Hi everyone,

Did anybody sucessfully enter us with only noa1? I have just got laid off from my job (my only tie). Want to visit my husband before looking for another job. I am a june filer still waiting for noa2. I live in canada. Was inadmittance once in April. Any ideas or thoughts?

[canadian_wife 1,822]

Define 'inadmittance'

If you were denied entry, then it will be more difficult to get into the US in the future, a lack of job will not help your case

what other ties do you have to Canada?

good luck

[jg&pc 1]

Thank you canadianwife,

I was denied entry in April. Do I have other ties? I have a car and some savings. Should I have better chance after noa2?

[canadian_wife 1,822]

I was denied entry, but entered successfully after a few weeks. It is a terrible experience. It is, however, tougher to get in after a denial

What was the reason for your denial?

good luck

[jg&pc 1]

Enter US again after coming back to canada for 2 weeks and not have enough proofs of ties. Will it be easier to cross boarder after noa2?

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to Canada regional forum; topic is about crossing the border between the US and Canada and is not limited to those who are waiting on a spousal visa.

[canadian_wife 1,822]

My concern is that you were denied for not having enough ties. Now it appears you have lost your job, which was a tie to Canada.

Expect scrutiny. It will be harder for you to enter, especially with the immigrant intent

good luck

[Flames9_RN 358]

All comes down to the POE officer. As mentioned above others have been denied entry--came back with increased evidence and got in. Having Immigration paperwork with you is very good as it displays you are aware of the law and doing it the right way.

[O&Z 1]

i agree. be very very careful.

they are going to give you a hard time.

expect to provide proof of all of our ties to canada - bank statements, lease/mortgage, employer letter / recent pay stubs, letter from family if u are staying with them, etc. remember, this burden of proof is on you.

also, if you are denied entry - it can negatively affect your case and they WILL ask you about it in your interview.

i'm sorry- best of luck,

[jg&pc 1]

Thank you everyone. I was thinking getting my husband coming back with me. I'll show them 2 return tickets. Is it better?

[Flames9_RN 358]

i agree. be very very careful.

they are going to give you a hard time.

expect to provide proof of all of our ties to canada - bank statements, lease/mortgage, employer letter / recent pay stubs, letter from family if u are staying with them, etc. remember, this burden of proof is on you.

also, if you are denied entry - it can negatively affect your case and they WILL ask you about it in your interview.

i'm sorry- best of luck,

Some have been denied entry and it depends of course for what reason, and if it is just for lack of evidence, it is not going to affect ur interview. If one gets BANNED, a ttl different story. Huge difference between a BAN and a denied entry.

[O&Z 1]

i agree. the reason i say a denial can affect visa is because CBP told me that.

i wrote them an email and they said if my husband is denied entry that it could cancel our pending visa.

that scared us enough so we haven't had him cross over ever since.

when speaking to DOS, they couldn't definitively agree or disagree with what CBP said.

a return ticket is great evidence! that usually makes them happy

[canada_socks 97]

It all depends on the border officer. I never once had an issue crossing, and they never asked for evidence (which is good because I never thought to bring anything!). I visited about 4 times after we started our immigration process.