Entering the US while case is pending

[Neen_in_Ottawa 0]

Go for it Canadian_Butterfly ...

I'm doing it all myself ... with the help of the great people here!

I guess Easter is not so big a deal in the US ... my husband works Friday & Monday!

[CanadianButterfly 0]

Go for it Canadian_Butterfly ...

I'm doing it all myself ... with the help of the great people here!

I guess Easter is not so big a deal in the US ... my husband works Friday & Monday!

Ya, I hear you Neen_in_Ottawa...My husband is also working Friday & Monday too. And I think I will try doing it all myself too, with the help of everyone here of course!

Canadian_Butterfly

Edited April 3, 2007 by CanadianButterfly

[Flames9_RN 358]

to add to my list, don't leave areas blank!!! put not applicable, none, etc

[hopeful1 0]

I'm curious to know if anyone has entered the US while their case is pending and if that was difficult?

I have filed an I-130 and an I-129F. My son and I are going to Texas for Easter to visit my husband. We will be returning the weekend after ... we have return tickets. I work for the Canadian Federal Government, I own a home here, my son attends school here etc.

I plan to say I'm going to visit family. This isn't illegal is it? I'm getting nervous now as I will not lie.

The problem is, that they will be able to see that you are in the system, and have the right to refuse you admittance into the US. I think that the problem is, that they believe that someone with a case pending, could enter the USA, stay here, and file a change of status to stay as a spouse of an American citizen. I have heard of people doing that, and at the same time I have heard of people being refused admittance into the country. It could be easier if he were coming to visit you, as I don't think that this would be looked at in the same way!

[MissStacey 1]

Hello everyone!

I'm new to all of this. I'm a Canadian citizen and have been married to an American citizen for over a year. We haven't applied for my visa as yet as we're just trying to do research first to figure out how we go about filing everything while I'm in Canada.

I'm just curious/confused...Is everyone saying that they have been travelling back and forth while waiting for their K-3 visa's to go through? I was under the impression that you couldn't leave the country until the K-3 visa was approved. Am I mistaken? (I'm sorry maybe it's something else you're talking about, and I'm coming up with my own ideas. Like I said though I'm new to all of this, so please be patient with me.)

**I too would like to go visit my husband for the long weekend and I'm wondering if any of you know what happens if you're denied entry even before you start applying for the visa? Does that ruin your chances of having it approved? How does it affect your application?

Thanks in advance everyone for you patience and advice!

Canadian_Butterfly

By the way, I agree with having as much information to prove that you're coming back and that you're only going for a visit. Good luck with getting across and enjoy your time with your husband!

I have been denied twice. They felt I didn't have enough ties to Canada.

Come Interview time, I am not worried about it. I was honest at the Border and I will be honest at the Interview.

It does still make me a little mad. As a tourist I never had a problem travelling- now that I am married and going through the Legal process of Immigration, I get denied entry. Sigh.

You were denied twice? That's terrible! What didn't you have to convince them that you might not return?

I did get a letter from my employer today, we have round tickets, I'll bring my most current mortgage statement from the bank ... *sigh* ...

My fear is ... I'll get nervous ... like I'm doing something wrong!

The first time I didn't have a return ticket. At that time me and Mel were clueless about the Immigration process, I didn't think I would have any problems coming home for a 2 week visit. We had just filed the I 130 in the US about a month before I came home. Looking back, I think it for the best I came home and am doing the process here. I don't know if staying in the US while it was processing may have complicated things or maybe I would have been sent back to Canada anyway? Don't know.

The second time I wanted to go for Mardi Gras. I had a return ticket, letters, bank statements, whatever I could bring. At that time I wasn't working. I don't own a home here in Canada- that is a big tie to Canada. I was nice, I was honest but still got denied.

[CutienPurg 0]

I cant say enough how easy its been for us crossing back and forth. Maybe I have an honest face , maybe I act too dumb to be a threat, i dunno. I am so painfully honest with them, Im surprised they have charged me duty on anything. When we got engaged I pulled up to the booth waving my ring and squealing LIKE A GIRL ( cuz I am a girl). The guy laughed , congratulated me and sent me on my way.Everytime I cross I greet them as if they are an old friend, smile big and have my id in hand. Ive been thanked for having all of my docs ready when i approach the booth. I have a friend who would always include her business card with her id, showing 2 things 1) she has a job to return to and 2) she is offering to prove it without being asked. I can say, since filing, my husband has carried the majority of the travel burden which has been an every 2 week to a monthly thing. He is military and maybe that is in the info they have......I'd think the threat of being AWOL is bigger than being denied and if they have his job documented in their records , they know he's going back.

I'd sure hate to be the one who says " hey go for it, there wont be any trouble' and then have you get turned back BUT I think the odds of having a trouble free crossing are better than the odds you'll get in Vegas.

Have a great weekend

[Neen_in_Ottawa 0]

Success! We are here in Dallas!

The officer asked us where we were going (Dallas) who we were visiting (my husband)... and he said "have a great visit" and that was it!

[CanadianButterfly 0]

Success! We are here in Dallas!

The officer asked us where we were going (Dallas) who we were visiting (my husband)... and he said "have a great visit" and that was it!

Glad to hear you made it there w/ no problems Neen_in_Ottawa! I hope you're enjoying your time with your hubby! Happy Easter!

Canadian_Butterfly

(Sad to leave my hubby today....)

[nordique 0]

I'm curious to know if anyone has entered the US while their case is pending and if that was difficult?

I have filed an I-130 and an I-129F. My son and I are going to Texas for Easter to visit my husband. We will be returning the weekend after ... we have return tickets. I work for the Canadian Federal Government, I own a home here, my son attends school here etc.

I plan to say I'm going to visit family. This isn't illegal is it? I'm getting nervous now as I will not lie.

I've been to the US three times since we filed for the fiancée visa, and never had any problems. They asked how much luggage I had, how much cash I brought with me, how long I was staying and why I was there. On two occasions they asked when we were planning on getting married and I simply replied that it was up to the USCIS and that we were waiting for the approval. The immigration officers have never been anything but pleasant and corteous.

I just noticed you were going for easter... I hope you had a good trip.