Family Visiting- Travel from Canada than US

[Mrs Ryan Carreras 247]

I’m not sure where to ask this so please move this if I am in the wrong forum. 
My now husband just arrived in the US and we were married Friday on the K1 Visa. 
He comes from a big family from the UK. 
They are planning to visit next week. 
His mother and father will be first flying into Canada (one of his brothers lives in Ontario). 
His other brother (UK citizen) will be arriving in Canada the next day. 
All have the correct documentation to arrive in Canada. 
From Canada, they will be driving to the US to visit us and stay here for three days than return back to Canada and from Canada  fly back to UK. 
They want to visit his brother, there grandchild here, and also Ryan (my husband), and finally meet me in person. 
Do you think they will have any issues and is there anything they should bring to ensure they can come here and visit ? 
I believe they will just apply for the ESTA at the Canadian border is what they said their plans are right now. 
Any insight or issues they may encounter ? 
Any advise on this would be appreciated. 
I understand nothing is a guarantee and I’m hoping they will not have issues visiting. 

thanks 

[Wuozopo 4,293]

I think they need the Canadian eTA (like a US ESTA) in advance and an ESTA in advance.  

[Mrs Ryan Carreras 247]

42 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

I think they need the Canadian eTA (like a US ESTA) in advance and an ESTA in advance.  

They do have the eTA. 
You think they should do the ESTA in advance as well ? 
If so than I’ll make sure and let them know now. 
You mean as opposed to the border ? 
I thought so too just to be on the safe side. 

[Wuozopo 4,293]

1 hour ago, Sarah n Ryan said:

They do have the eTA. 
You think they should do the ESTA in advance as well ? 
If so than I’ll make sure and let them know now. 
You mean as opposed to the border ? 
I thought so too just to be on the safe side. 

Well...ESTA requires some time for acceptance and they might not want to sit at the border waiting in case it took awhile.

Edited November 9, 2019 by Wuozopo

[TBoneTX 45,304]

Go to cbp.gov and find the port of your family's planned entry.  Telephone the port, ask for the shift supervisor, explain the situation, and ask what needs to be done AND what will make the agents' lives easier when your family shows up.  You'll not only get the full story, but the supervisor will appreciate it.

[Mrs Ryan Carreras 247]

7 hours ago, TBoneTX said:

Go to cbp.gov and find the port of your family's planned entry.  Telephone the port, ask for the shift supervisor, explain the situation, and ask what needs to be done AND what will make the agents' lives easier when your family shows up.  You'll not only get the full story, but the supervisor will appreciate it.

Thank you. I will definitely do that ! Never knew we had such an option. 

[xyz12345 260]

On 11/9/2019 at 12:47 PM, Sarah n Ryan said:

I’m not sure where to ask this so please move this if I am in the wrong forum. 
My now husband just arrived in the US and we were married Friday on the K1 Visa. 
He comes from a big family from the UK. 
They are planning to visit next week. 
His mother and father will be first flying into Canada (one of his brothers lives in Ontario). 
His other brother (UK citizen) will be arriving in Canada the next day. 
All have the correct documentation to arrive in Canada. 
From Canada, they will be driving to the US to visit us and stay here for three days than return back to Canada and from Canada  fly back to UK. 
They want to visit his brother, there grandchild here, and also Ryan (my husband), and finally meet me in person. 
Do you think they will have any issues and is there anything they should bring to ensure they can come here and visit ? 
I believe they will just apply for the ESTA at the Canadian border is what they said their plans are right now. 
Any insight or issues they may encounter ? 
Any advise on this would be appreciated. 
I understand nothing is a guarantee and I’m hoping they will not have issues visiting. 

thanks 

fyi.  looks like just the I-94W if driving to US (for citizens of VWP countries)

 

https://help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-1132?language=en_US

 

 

If I am in Canada or Mexico and want to drive to the U.S., do I need to apply for ESTA?

If you are a citizen of a country that participates in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), and you enter the U.S. by land from Mexico or Canada, you are only required to complete the paper I-94W form at the land border crossing.  ESTA is currently required for air and cruise ship travel only.

Note:  VWP citizens do not need an ESTA to travel on the ferries between Vancouver and Victoria, BC and Washington state.  They are treated as a land border port.

If coming by sea, as long as it is a cruise ship, you will need to apply for ESTA (check the ESTA website for approved cruise lines.)  If you are coming in a private sailing vessel, ESTA is not an issue since you must have a visa to arrive in the U.S. by that mode. VWP is not approved for travel to the U.S. on a pleasure boat.

The fee is comprised of two parts:

• Processing Charge -- All applicants requesting an electronic travel authorization are charged for the processing of the application. The fee is $4.00.
• Authorization Charge -- If your application is approved and you receive authorization to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program, an additional $10.00 will be charged to your credit card. If your electronic travel authorization is denied, you are only charged for the processing of your application.

CBP is not responsible for any additional fees that may be charged by your credit card company for the transaction.

Edited November 11, 2019 by xyz12345

[Mrs Ryan Carreras 247]

Thanks @xyz12345 For taking the time to send this. Extremely helpful.