Contradicting Information about CAD/USA Land Border

[ashley_ann 179]

Hey all I just wanted to ask and see what would be best to do in this situation. 

I'm asking as I have ran into an emergency and we are planning a request. I am just doing some due diligence now to know where I stand with the border. 

 

I have read a couple times on here now that individuals have phoned the CBA and have been told K1's are now considered essential and are able to cross the land border. 

 

I emailed the CBA 2 weeks ago and got a response and the office said no K1's are not considered essential. However they did suggest I phone the post I plan on using.

 

Is this just a CBA post by post thing or? 

[Ontarkie 14,218]

~~Moved to COvid 19, from AOS Family - the OP is asking about crossing the border~~

[ashley_ann 179]

Just now, Ontarkie said:

~~Moved to COvid 19, from AOS Family - the OP is asking about crossing the border~~

I have no idea what I'm doing wrong when I'm trying to post in the Canada forum 🤦‍♀️ My apologies 

[Ontarkie 14,218]

3 minutes ago, ashley_ann said:

I have no idea what I'm doing wrong when I'm trying to post in the Canada forum 🤦‍♀️ My apologies 

If on the Phone, I've read the site is harder to use. It's all good though we can move it when it happens. I thought the Covid forum might get you better results for this question. 

 

Here is the link to the Canada forum

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/93-canada/

Edited July 13, 2020 by Ontarkie

[Quarknase 1,072]

10 minutes ago, ashley_ann said:

Hey all I just wanted to ask and see what would be best to do in this situation. 

I'm asking as I have ran into an emergency and we are planning a request. I am just doing some due diligence now to know where I stand with the border. 

 

I have read a couple times on here now that individuals have phoned the CBA and have been told K1's are now considered essential and are able to cross the land border. 

 

I emailed the CBA 2 weeks ago and got a response and the office said no K1's are not considered essential. However they did suggest I phone the post I plan on using.

 

Is this just a CBA post by post thing or? 

What are you trying to do? Entering the US with a valid K-1 visa and then get married within 90 days to file for AOS?

[Lucky2Lucky 2,526]

1 hour ago, ashley_ann said:

Hey all I just wanted to ask and see what would be best to do in this situation. 

I'm asking as I have ran into an emergency and we are planning a request. I am just doing some due diligence now to know where I stand with the border. 

 

I have read a couple times on here now that individuals have phoned the CBA and have been told K1's are now considered essential and are able to cross the land border. 

 

I emailed the CBA 2 weeks ago and got a response and the office said no K1's are not considered essential. However they did suggest I phone the post I plan on using.

 

Is this just a CBA post by post thing or? 

As of today flying to the USA from Canada does not pose a problem. Non-essential travel to the USA/Canada via land is not permitted until July 22 the earliest. 

 

Immigration does not fall under non-essential travel.

 

“Non-essential” travel includes travel that is considered tourism or recreational in nature.https://www.dhs.gov/news/2020/03/20/joint-statement-us-canada-joint-initiative-temporary-restriction-travelers-crossing

Edited July 13, 2020 by Luckycuds

[ashley_ann 179]

1 hour ago, Quarknase said:

What are you trying to do? Entering the US with a valid K-1 visa and then get married within 90 days to file for AOS?

We are applying for an expedited interview given some events that have occurred. I am just inquiring about the land border so if we happen to get an approved request I know how to plan accordingly.

 

So essentially yes, if the expedited request is approved and I am able to have an interview to hold a valid Visa I will be moving marry, and then AOS.

[ashley_ann 179]

18 minutes ago, Luckycuds said:

As of today flying to the USA from Canada does not pose a problem. Non-essential travel to the USA/Canada via land is not permitted until July 22 the earliest. 

 

Immigration does not fall under non-essential travel.

 

“Non-essential” travel includes travel that is considered tourism or recreational in nature.https://www.dhs.gov/news/2020/03/20/joint-statement-us-canada-joint-initiative-temporary-restriction-travelers-crossing

 

Thank you for your response, 

 

I am aware that flying is still good. It was the land border I was a bit curious about since Ive seen some posts saying people have called the particular port and said they could cross. 

I'll keep an eye out though thank you!

[Quarknase 1,072]

3 minutes ago, ashley_ann said:

We are applying for an expedited interview given some events that have occurred. I am just inquiring about the land border so if we happen to get an approved request I know how to plan accordingly.

 

So essentially yes, if the expedited request is approved and I am able to have an interview to hold a valid Visa I will be moving marry, and then AOS.

Non-essential travel is suspended until currently July 21st - according to the wording this is for visits (tourism, leisure, recreational trips) so I would assume that a move does not fall under this https://www.dhs.gov/news/2020/06/16/fact-sheet-dhs-measures-border-limit-further-spread-coronavirus

 

The bigger hurdle is probably the expedite approval - once you have the visa in hand, you can contact the different CBP posts that are in reach for you and ask them. I would clearly state that this is a permanent move and not a visit. A friend of mine was recently allowed into Canada to be with their partner (not married, one household in the US and one in CA) after getting in touch with the Canadian border control.

[ashley_ann 179]

1 hour ago, Quarknase said:

Non-essential travel is suspended until currently July 21st - according to the wording this is for visits (tourism, leisure, recreational trips) so I would assume that a move does not fall under this https://www.dhs.gov/news/2020/06/16/fact-sheet-dhs-measures-border-limit-further-spread-coronavirus

 

The bigger hurdle is probably the expedite approval - once you have the visa in hand, you can contact the different CBP posts that are in reach for you and ask them. I would clearly state that this is a permanent move and not a visit. A friend of mine was recently allowed into Canada to be with their partner (not married, one household in the US and one in CA) after getting in touch with the Canadian border control.

Thank you so much for telling me this if I’m approved I’m definitely going to be doing that. I really appreciate it! 

[pegagn 23]

16 hours ago, ashley_ann said:

Hey all I just wanted to ask and see what would be best to do in this situation. 

I'm asking as I have ran into an emergency and we are planning a request. I am just doing some due diligence now to know where I stand with the border. 

 

I have read a couple times on here now that individuals have phoned the CBA and have been told K1's are now considered essential and are able to cross the land border. 

 

I emailed the CBA 2 weeks ago and got a response and the office said no K1's are not considered essential. However they did suggest I phone the post I plan on using.

 

Is this just a CBA post by post thing or? 

Hi! I crossed the land border with the K1 visa on July 1st. No problem at all to cross at the Champlain, NY POE. The processing of the visa and importing my car took about an hour. Hope this helps. 

[ashley_ann 179]

2 hours ago, pegagn said:

Hi! I crossed the land border with the K1 visa on July 1st. No problem at all to cross at the Champlain, NY POE. The processing of the visa and importing my car took about an hour. Hope this helps. 

Oh gosh you are a life saver! Do you mind if I PM you with a couple questions including the car importation? 

[Lemonslice 4,834]

The situation is very fluid right now, what is possible today might be different than what is possible when you do get your visa. Something to keep in mind. Would you be ok with flying, if land entry wasn't possible?

[Lemonslice 4,834]

FYI

https://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/politics/canada-u-s-agree-to-keep-borders-closed-another-30-days-sources-1.5023287?fbclid=IwAR2An78ymTzIPrX0b-vPZkKBUwR9UzNI8wbYj-gNLlvzDKtFMmIoV0HpFdg

[ashley_ann 179]

5 hours ago, Lemonslice said:

The situation is very fluid right now, what is possible today might be different than what is possible when you do get your visa. Something to keep in mind. Would you be ok with flying, if land entry wasn't possible?

Its my last resort as I the airlines won't allow my dog to be flown because of her breed 🤦‍♀️ but if I found someway of getting her there that didn't cost me a fortune by land and could fly I might be open to it. I also have a car I need to bring so its all just hoping for the best in a fluid situation as you said 😂