POE

[Sabovee 0]

Are there any specific times/days you can't go through your POE to activate your visa? Was thinking about leaving tomorrow, but now that looks like it might not happen... is the weekend an option?

[Cassie 8]

It doesn't matter what day or time you go through the POE.

[Jeremy + Kristy 0]

Well, that's not exactly true. Some POEs are not 24 hours, such as some ferrys, etc, but, for the most part, you're OK.

[Melyssa 0]

Are there any specific times/days you can't go through your POE to activate your visa? Was thinking about leaving tomorrow, but now that looks like it might not happen... is the weekend an option?

I don't know why the weekend wouldn't be an option...I've crossed through customs at all hours! Midnight, 2 a.m., 3 a.m., 4 a.m., Saturdays! The only time I haven't is Sunday and that's because I avoid travelling on Sunday if I don't absolutely have to.

People are ALWAYS travelling so POE's are probably open 24/7 usually

Edited June 15, 2007 by melytha

[misa 2]

Check this link for POE land crossing times and delays.

http://apps.cbp.gov/bwt/

Edited June 15, 2007 by misa

[Cassie 8]

Well, that's not exactly true. Some POEs are not 24 hours, such as some ferrys, etc, but, for the most part, you're OK.

I was assuming she was traveling by plane, so hence my statement. Guess I should have added a caveat.

[Sabovee 0]

Not traveling by plane. Planning on driving through at Alexandria Bay.

Thanks all!

[Cassie 8]

Not traveling by plane. Planning on driving through at Alexandria Bay.

Thanks all!

then you ma'am, will have no problems whatever day/time you choose. Best wishes for a safe trip!

[AndreaK 1]

it was highly recommended to me that i cross at one of the 24 hour POE's, and to cross during the week when they are less busy. also, make sure that wherever you cross, you ask to speak with a supervisor. i understand that everyone was new at one time, but i personally would want to make sure that whoever was dealing with my 'immigration' was experienced and knew what to do. i don't want any mistakes made by someone else to affect things for me later on...

[JoeCanuk 3]

it was highly recommended to me that i cross at one of the 24 hour POE's, and to cross during the week when they are less busy. also, make sure that wherever you cross, you ask to speak with a supervisor. i understand that everyone was new at one time, but i personally would want to make sure that whoever was dealing with my 'immigration' was experienced and knew what to do. i don't want any mistakes made by someone else to affect things for me later on...

Andrea, how do they take to you asking to see a supervisor? I imagine they don't respond very nicely eh? lol

Anyways, if they did make a mistake wouldn't it be their fault. All you do is give your stuff to them so if a mistake is made it should be on their heads.

[Emancipation 2]

it was highly recommended to me that i cross at one of the 24 hour POE's, and to cross during the week when they are less busy. also, make sure that wherever you cross, you ask to speak with a supervisor. i understand that everyone was new at one time, but i personally would want to make sure that whoever was dealing with my 'immigration' was experienced and knew what to do. i don't want any mistakes made by someone else to affect things for me later on...

The guy we ran into at the POE in Calais was very good.. He said he hadn't done one in 3 years, was up front about it, he took his time, asked his super. when he needed help, and he kept saying "i don't want to mess this up for you guys down the road".. He was very aware of how important it was for the paperwork to be right the first time. We had a great experience through our very "unexperienced" POE.

[Tinker 0]

Previously I mentioned I had emailed CBP asking about an EAD at POE....

Anyway, they finally emailed me back, didn't answer my question but gave me phone numbers, thought I'd post them for everyone.

"We apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry. If you still require an answer to your question, please let us know.

Thank you for contacting Customs and Border Protection's Customer Service Center. If you have any other questions or would like clarification on this response, please feel free to contact us either by calling our toll free number 877 CBP-5511 (227-5511) or if calling from outside the United States our toll number 202-354-1000 and speak with a Public Information Officer. Our hours of operation are Monday thru Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm Eastern Time."

BTW, It's U.S. Customs and Border Protection!