POE Question

[Allie 5]

What is the routine when I go to activate the K-1 Visa at my POE. I'll be entering through Halifax Airport and they have only recently established a US POE certification there.

I spoke with them yesterday to find out thier procedure as to entering with my belongings. They explained where I was to go before checking in at the airline desk. They told me up until now I'll be the first K-1 Visa they process at Halifax POE. Hope they know what to do lol lol

When I inquired about the I- 94 she said that the airline will give that to me. So when I get this I-94 what does the POE officer do with it? Do they give it to me to have for future use? Is it stamped or do they write something on it? What is the routine so I'll be sure to have everything I require later for filing AOS

Thanks

Allie

[Carlawarla 1]

Hi Allie,

I'm sure you'll have no trouble with going through Halifax. I entered at Minneapolis. I filled out the I-94 that the airline gave me. I went through Customs/Border and identified myself as activating my K-1 Visa. They took me to the front of a whole new line, so I didn't have to wait. You might try that! I gave the Officer my brown sealed envelope, then then took my I-94 ripped off a part of it, stapled the rest in my passport. They wrote my A# on the I-94 and the expiry date. Then they stamped it. Don't take this off, it must remain in your passport. Then I looked into a little camera they had mounted on the glass, and they took my picture. Then took my fingerprint right there at the desk. Then they said Welcome to America, and away I went. Took about 5 min. Now Minneapolis must get lots of K-1 Visas, but I don't know that each and every Officer has processed one, but I wouldn't worry.

That's about it! Best of luck during your entry!

Carla

Edited May 31, 2007 by cartoboy123

[Saddle Bronc 124]

What is the routine when I go to activate the K-1 Visa at my POE. I'll be entering through Halifax Airport and they have only recently established a US POE certification there.

I spoke with them yesterday to find out thier procedure as to entering with my belongings. They explained where I was to go before checking in at the airline desk. They told me up until now I'll be the first K-1 Visa they process at Halifax POE. Hope they know what to do lol lol

When I inquired about the I- 94 she said that the airline will give that to me. So when I get this I-94 what does the POE officer do with it? Do they give it to me to have for future use? Is it stamped or do they write something on it? What is the routine so I'll be sure to have everything I require later for filing AOS

Thanks

Allie

I'm going to assume that you have NOT yet booked the ticket. An idea you can use in that case is to fly to Calgary and then board a SFO-bound United flight (which usually does make a stop in Spokane).

[payxibka 10,045]

When I inquired about the I- 94 she said that the airline will give that to me. So when I get this I-94 what does the POE officer do with it? Do they give it to me to have for future use? Is it stamped or do they write something on it? What is the routine so I'll be sure to have everything I require later for filing AOS

Thanks

Allie

The I-94 is a very important document that you must maintain. The document will indicate amongst many things, your length of approved stay (in K-1 speak, the date in which you must married by).

[Allie 5]

What is the routine when I go to activate the K-1 Visa at my POE. I'll be entering through Halifax Airport and they have only recently established a US POE certification there.

I spoke with them yesterday to find out thier procedure as to entering with my belongings. They explained where I was to go before checking in at the airline desk. They told me up until now I'll be the first K-1 Visa they process at Halifax POE. Hope they know what to do lol lol

When I inquired about the I- 94 she said that the airline will give that to me. So when I get this I-94 what does the POE officer do with it? Do they give it to me to have for future use? Is it stamped or do they write something on it? What is the routine so I'll be sure to have everything I require later for filing AOS

Thanks

Allie

I'm going to assume that you have NOT yet booked the ticket. An idea you can use in that case is to fly to Calgary and then board a SFO-bound United flight (which usually does make a stop in Spokane).

Hi thanks for the info and the idea. AirCanada is United's partner here in Canada on flights to the US. I usually fly on the one flight purchase out of Halifax with AirCanada on the portion of the flight within Canada then connect to United for the US travel . 3 previous visits to Lorry went Halifax,Toronto, Denver to Spokane Since they now have US entry in Halifax The path is Halifax Boston, Denver, Spokane

[Allie 5]

Hi Allie,

I'm sure you'll have no trouble with going through Halifax. I entered at Minneapolis. I filled out the I-94 that the airline gave me. I went through Customs/Border and identified myself as activating my K-1 Visa. They took me to the front of a whole new line, so I didn't have to wait. You might try that! I gave the Officer my brown sealed envelope, then then took my I-94 ripped off a part of it, stapled the rest in my passport. They wrote my A# on the I-94 and the expiry date. Then they stamped it. Don't take this off, it must remain in your passport. Then I looked into a little camera they had mounted on the glass, and they took my picture. Then took my fingerprint right there at the desk. Then they said Welcome to America, and away I went. Took about 5 min. Now Minneapolis must get lots of K-1 Visas, but I don't know that each and every Officer has processed one, but I wouldn't worry.

That's about it! Best of luck during your entry!

Carla

Thanks for the information That is exactly everything I was wanting to know about the I-94 And the procedure involved

When I inquired about the I- 94 she said that the airline will give that to me. So when I get this I-94 what does the POE officer do with it? Do they give it to me to have for future use? Is it stamped or do they write something on it? What is the routine so I'll be sure to have everything I require later for filing AOS

Thanks

Allie

The I-94 is a very important document that you must maintain. The document will indicate amongst many things, your length of approved stay (in K-1 speak, the date in which you must married by).

Thanks for the info on the I- 94 and what it's for

Allie

[Waiting in Vancouver 6]

What is the routine when I go to activate the K-1 Visa at my POE. I'll be entering through Halifax Airport and they have only recently established a US POE certification there.

I spoke with them yesterday to find out thier procedure as to entering with my belongings. They explained where I was to go before checking in at the airline desk. They told me up until now I'll be the first K-1 Visa they process at Halifax POE. Hope they know what to do lol lol

When I inquired about the I- 94 she said that the airline will give that to me. So when I get this I-94 what does the POE officer do with it? Do they give it to me to have for future use? Is it stamped or do they write something on it? What is the routine so I'll be sure to have everything I require later for filing AOS

Thanks

Allie

Make sure when you check in with your airline that you ask for the I-94 ... I suggest you file it out before proceding to Immigration ... Once you get up to the window let the officer know that you are activating your K-1 Visa ... They will send you into a different area (secondary screening) and this is where they will go through your brown envelope ... As mentioned above, they will staple the I-94 into your passport and stamp it with the current day and write in the expiry date ... They will also write in your A# ...

It was a breeze ... good luck ...

[Allie 5]

What is the routine when I go to activate the K-1 Visa at my POE. I'll be entering through Halifax Airport and they have only recently established a US POE certification there.

I spoke with them yesterday to find out thier procedure as to entering with my belongings. They explained where I was to go before checking in at the airline desk. They told me up until now I'll be the first K-1 Visa they process at Halifax POE. Hope they know what to do lol lol

When I inquired about the I- 94 she said that the airline will give that to me. So when I get this I-94 what does the POE officer do with it? Do they give it to me to have for future use? Is it stamped or do they write something on it? What is the routine so I'll be sure to have everything I require later for filing AOS

Thanks

Allie

Make sure when you check in with your airline that you ask for the I-94 ... I suggest you file it out before proceding to Immigration ... Once you get up to the window let the officer know that you are activating your K-1 Visa ... They will send you into a different area (secondary screening) and this is where they will go through your brown envelope ... As mentioned above, they will staple the I-94 into your passport and stamp it with the current day and write in the expiry date ... They will also write in your A# ...

It was a breeze ... good luck ...

Thanks very much for the information and good wishes. You explained it all very well now I know the procedure and what is involved

[Saddle Bronc 124]

What is the routine when I go to activate the K-1 Visa at my POE. I'll be entering through Halifax Airport and they have only recently established a US POE certification there.

I spoke with them yesterday to find out thier procedure as to entering with my belongings. They explained where I was to go before checking in at the airline desk. They told me up until now I'll be the first K-1 Visa they process at Halifax POE. Hope they know what to do lol lol

When I inquired about the I- 94 she said that the airline will give that to me. So when I get this I-94 what does the POE officer do with it? Do they give it to me to have for future use? Is it stamped or do they write something on it? What is the routine so I'll be sure to have everything I require later for filing AOS

Thanks

Allie

Make sure when you check in with your airline that you ask for the I-94 ... I suggest you file it out before proceding to Immigration ... Once you get up to the window let the officer know that you are activating your K-1 Visa ... They will send you into a different area (secondary screening) and this is where they will go through your brown envelope ... As mentioned above, they will staple the I-94 into your passport and stamp it with the current day and write in the expiry date ... They will also write in your A# ...

It was a breeze ... good luck ...

You appear to be confusing the I-94 with the US customs form. Airlines have never given out I-94's, though they do hand out customs forms at the counter (used to be, they had a pile of them there and we could just haul away a set--but not in the last 8 years).

I-94 is given by the inspecting USCIS officer for K-1/K-2 and TN-1/TD.

[Allie 5]

What is the routine when I go to activate the K-1 Visa at my POE. I'll be entering through Halifax Airport and they have only recently established a US POE certification there.

I spoke with them yesterday to find out thier procedure as to entering with my belongings. They explained where I was to go before checking in at the airline desk. They told me up until now I'll be the first K-1 Visa they process at Halifax POE. Hope they know what to do lol lol

When I inquired about the I- 94 she said that the airline will give that to me. So when I get this I-94 what does the POE officer do with it? Do they give it to me to have for future use? Is it stamped or do they write something on it? What is the routine so I'll be sure to have everything I require later for filing AOS

Thanks

Allie

Make sure when you check in with your airline that you ask for the I-94 ... I suggest you file it out before proceding to Immigration ... Once you get up to the window let the officer know that you are activating your K-1 Visa ... They will send you into a different area (secondary screening) and this is where they will go through your brown envelope ... As mentioned above, they will staple the I-94 into your passport and stamp it with the current day and write in the expiry date ... They will also write in your A# ...

It was a breeze ... good luck ...

You appear to be confusing the I-94 with the US customs form. Airlines have never given out I-94's, though they do hand out customs forms at the counter (used to be, they had a pile of them there and we could just haul away a set--but not in the last 8 years).

I-94 is given by the inspecting USCIS officer for K-1/K-2 and TN-1/TD.

The Officer I spoke with told me I would get the I-94 from the airline counter when I check in She said I was to present it at the Customs booth when I enter. I know about the blue Customs form one fills out for takingitems into the US on a visit. I have also noticed a pile of whiter card forms next to the blue item forms Could thos ebe the I- 94 cards