June 2017 I-129F Filers, Part IV

[purplepink 264]

3 minutes ago, D and T said:

My postman just brought me something special today, too...a sealed yellow envelope saying  DO NOT OPEN 

 

Visa on Hand,  guys!  Hoo, yeah, baby!

 

Day 284 

 

Barring any last-minute changes of plans, POE should be March 26th. 

 

Thanks again to everyone on this site who helped and supported me on this rollercoaster Visa Journey

 

 

 

 

YAYYYYYY

 

I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!

 

Are you driving down? If so, do you know if there are requirements with your car and stuff? 

 

Thank you for all your help.

 

 

[D and T 569]

21 minutes ago, purplepink said:

YAYYYYYY

 

I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!

 

Are you driving down? If so, do you know if there are requirements with your car and stuff? 

 

Thank you for all your help.

 

 

Thank you!

 

Yep my fiance is going to drive up the day before and pick me up.

 

As far as a I know, all I have to do is make a manifest or packing list of the contents of the boxes and containers I'm bringing down, which will look something like this:

 

3 x 25 gal plastic storage containing: CLOTHING

1 x 4 cu.ft packing carton containing:  CLOTHING

1 x 2 cu.ft packing carton containing:  KITCHENWARE

1 X 32" flatscreen TV circa 2017 valued at: $200.00 CDN

 

And so on, you get the idea.  Electronic items which are less than one year old carry a duty charge, so I'll bring the receipt for my TV and also, my other electronics to prove their age and value. That's if they even ask. I don't think they're too concerned about it but it's always best to be prepared.

 

I'm not importing a vehicle or bringing down any brand-new electronics, no pets and nothing unusual or eye-brow raising.

 

I think it should be a very smooth POE. All the reports about crossing via the Peace Bridge at Niagara Falls are pretty hassle-free.

 

I just checked your timeline...NVC still hasn't got your case yet?

 

 

Edited March 13, 2018 by D and T

[purplepink 264]

34 minutes ago, D and T said:

Thank you!

 

Yep my fiance is going to drive up the day before and pick me up.

 

As far as a I know, all I have to do is make a manifest or packing list of the contents of the boxes and containers I'm bringing down, which will look something like this:

 

3 x 25 gal plastic storage containing: CLOTHING

1 x 4 cu.ft packing carton containing:  CLOTHING

1 x 2 cu.ft packing carton containing:  KITCHENWARE

1 X 32" flatscreen TV circa 2017 valued at: $200.00 CDN

 

And so on, you get the idea.  Electronic items which are less than one year old carry a duty charge, so I'll bring the receipt for my TV and also, my other electronics to prove their age and value. That's if they even ask. I don't think they're too concerned about it but it's always best to be prepared.

 

I'm not importing a vehicle or bringing down any brand-new electronics, no pets and nothing unusual or eye-brow raising.

 

I think it should be a very smooth POE. All the reports about crossing via the Peace Bridge at Niagara Falls are pretty hassle-free.

 

I just checked your timeline...NVC still hasn't got your case yet?

 

 

Ohhhh okay.

 

I'm assuming you're going to give giving your two weeks notice and packing until your POE?

 

Was there a website that you checked out to read up on Canadians making the move to the US?

 

I'd like to take my car with me. It's a 2016 model, so I don't know what the paperwork will look like. I'm super afraid of being turned around because i'm missing something. 

 

I'm assuming I'd have to pay duties once I change the license plates? Although, I did hear how you don't have to pay duties for your first car that you take down?

 

 

[George & Roth 1,485]

I'm working on SS#'s, New Jersey Drivers License, and Marriage certificate. Also looking at temp health coverage designed for K-1 visa holders ($30-$200/month depending on cover level), and adding her on my cover as a domestic partner or just waiting for marriage. 

 

Where do I go talk to people about those steps? Gain and share knowledge? Many of you people in here likely know nothing about it 

 

Or should I just stay here and hope for the best? 

 

 

[Allthephils 536]

1 minute ago, George & Roth said:

I'm working on SS#'s, New Jersey Drivers License, and Marriage certificate. Also looking at temp health coverage designed for K-1 visa holders ($30-$200/month depending on cover level), and adding her on my cover as a domestic partner or just waiting for marriage. 

 

Where do I go talk to people about those steps? Gain and share knowledge? Many of you people in here likely know nothing about it 

 

Or should I just stay here and hope for the best? 

 

 

We filed for my fiance's SSN last Wednesday and received it in the mail today. The only documents needed was the SS application, I-94, and his passport with visa. We took his birth certificate just in case. I don't have much knowledge on everything else, but getting the SSN was a breeze! I will be adding him to my health insurance later this week since we just received his SSN (it is required to add him to my coverage). 

[dlsmal01 222]

10 minutes ago, purplepink said:

Ohhhh okay.

 

I'm assuming you're going to give giving your two weeks notice and packing until your POE?

 

Was there a website that you checked out to read up on Canadians making the move to the US?

 

I'd like to take my car with me. It's a 2016 model, so I don't know what the paperwork will look like. I'm super afraid of being turned around because i'm missing something. 

 

I'm assuming I'd have to pay duties once I change the license plates? Although, I did hear how you don't have to pay duties for your first car that you take down?

 

 

Do not know if this would help or not, but some useful information....

 

https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/431/~/moving-to-the-u.s.---importing-or-shipping-car-%2F-vehicle-with-personal-or

 

 

[George & Roth 1,485]

2 minutes ago, Allthephils said:

We filed for my fiance's SSN last Wednesday and received it in the mail today. The only documents needed was the SS application, I-94, and his passport with visa. We took his birth certificate just in case. I don't have much knowledge on everything else, but getting the SSN was a breeze! I will be adding him to my health insurance later this week since we just received his SSN (it is required to add him to my coverage). 

Same here re: SS number. 

 

Driving license is a big one for me and that is tough as it varies by state and also by what country the fiance is from. There was also some reading i did which said you need to get the driving license ASAP while you have over 60 days validity on the visa, but at the same time before you are married as it means the visa should be considered fulfilled and you start the adjusting process. This may all be New Jersey specific.

 

I found some very contradictory information on websites about this as it relates to NJ. 

 

Also adding to the confusion is that she may have some special treatment as a parent of a US citizen, that is a specifically mentioned case in the NJ license process. 

 

I worry about the driving since I want her to be able to go out and about and not stuck waiting for me. 

[emekus94 1,125]

2 hours ago, purplepink said:

Is the NVC closed?

 

I've tried calling a few times today and it's just saying it's closed and to call back the next business day.

Is this cause of the storm?

 

or have they blocked my number? 

lol
Nah. They have been closed for a few days due to the Winter storms

Edited March 13, 2018 by emekus94

[KandW 358]

So much good news! 

Congrats everyone being approved, receiving their visa and John finally! 

[D and T 569]

1 hour ago, purplepink said:

Ohhhh okay.

 

I'm assuming you're going to give giving your two weeks notice and packing until your POE?

 

Was there a website that you checked out to read up on Canadians making the move to the US?

 

I'd like to take my car with me. It's a 2016 model, so I don't know what the paperwork will look like. I'm super afraid of being turned around because i'm missing something. 

 

I'm assuming I'd have to pay duties once I change the license plates? Although, I did hear how you don't have to pay duties for your first car that you take down?

 

 

https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/107/related/1

 

I am not sure about what you have to do to import your car, but the link above leads to the page where I got my info about importing personal goods when you make your POE. In addition, you can check POE reviews on site here for people's experiences crossing the border. 

 

Here's the link: 

http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/poereviews.php?poe=CDN-USA+Border&dfilter=0

These don't seem to be in order of date but you can look through them to get an idea.

 

I'm not currently employed, so there's no one for me to give notice to.   Also, I gave up my apartment and disposed of most of my stuff several months ago. I've been living with family since December, with my containers piled in a corner, waiting for this process to move forward. They say you shouldn't do that, but we had no reason to worry about being denied, so we took the chance. We just didn't expect this to take so long! 

[Cm6307 156]

Just picked up my passport from the post office. VOH! 

[Meech 442]

Are you supposed to get a SSN before you marry or after?

[George & Roth 1,485]

3 minutes ago, Meech said:

Are you supposed to get a SSN before you marry or after?

She went Monday, we arrived Saturday evening.

 

After marriage will contact them again for name change. I have seen different answers on your question though, I followed the Visajourney flowchart in the end

[JSCGPV 1,903]

@John & Rose

 

The suspense is killing me... Have you gotten your hands on the mail yet?

[KBA 542]

2 hours ago, purplepink said:

Ohhhh okay.

 

I'm assuming you're going to give giving your two weeks notice and packing until your POE?

 

Was there a website that you checked out to read up on Canadians making the move to the US?

 

I'd like to take my car with me. It's a 2016 model, so I don't know what the paperwork will look like. I'm super afraid of being turned around because i'm missing something. 

 

I'm assuming I'd have to pay duties once I change the license plates? Although, I did hear how you don't have to pay duties for your first car that you take down?

 

 

If you search under the Canadian forum there is a topic all about importing your vehicle...I have found from reading it that you cannot import a vehicle if it has a lien on it. We are debating what we will do with my fiancé’s car...one more thing!