Fiance crossing border first time with K-1

[batcher 2]

Can anybody share their experience when crossing the Emerson POE for the first time with an approved unopened K-1 visa packet? Any specific days when one can cross over? 

[sarrobo 18]

I don't have specific experience with a K-1, but I immigrated from the US to Canada through Emerson in 2011. Was very easy to do, just showed up sometime in the afternoon on a Sunday, told them I was immigrating, got directed to a parking area to go inside and complete the paperwork. I think we were there less than an hour overall, just finalized the paperwork and went on through. I had to do some paperwork on the US side of the port for importing my car, also no issues there. Everyone was fairly friendly (for border agents, hah), and no hiccups. Just make sure you've got all your paperwork. Not sure if this helps you, but thought I would share my experience. They're open 24hrs, so I don't believe there's any issue with when you actually arrive or any need to make an appointment.

 

We are now doing the reverse and will be immigrating thorough Emerson again this summer, with my husband as the immigrant to the US as we move back to my hometown. I've gone through the Emerson border many times in the last few years and never had any issues, it's usually a pretty quiet border crossing.

[Ontarkie 14,231]

~~Moved to the Canada Forum,from General Immigration - The OP is asking about going through a Canadian/US land crossing.~~

[pajobra 1,395]

You can go whatever time you want to. I went through the International Peace Garden POE at like 8:30am. lol Emerson is usually busy so not sure what time is best there.