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I have received my passport back and USA visa inside. According to US embassy gov there was supposed to be some sealed envelope that is meant for only a border patrol to open, but all I received was my passport and a piece of paper with instructions. Can I just drive to the nearest border crossing and finalize this or do I have to make an appointment? Also I was told there is one more fee of $220.00usd to be paid online? I am guessing I can do that even after I drive down to finalize!

 

thanks for your help

 

MM

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5 minutes ago, Manitobaman said:

I have received my passport back and USA visa inside. According to US embassy gov there was supposed to be some sealed envelope that is meant for only a border patrol to open, but all I received was my passport and a piece of paper with instructions. Can I just drive to the nearest border crossing and finalize this or do I have to make an appointment? Also I was told there is one more fee of $220.00usd to be paid online? I am guessing I can do that even after I drive down to finalize!

 

thanks for your help

 

MM

That package is electronic now.  Just ignore any reference to it.

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4 minutes ago, OldUser said:

@Manitobaman what visa did you get?

Since the post is in the IR1/CR1 forum.....

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14 minutes ago, Manitobaman said:

Mine is the IR1

The $220 "Green Card" fee can be paid either before or after you travel to the US.  However, a plastic green card will not be produced until:

1.  The fee has been paid and:

2.  You have entered the US via the spousal visa.

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15 hours ago, Manitobaman said:

I have received my passport back and USA visa inside. According to US embassy gov there was supposed to be some sealed envelope that is meant for only a border patrol to open, but all I received was my passport and a piece of paper with instructions. Can I just drive to the nearest border crossing and finalize this or do I have to make an appointment? Also I was told there is one more fee of $220.00usd to be paid online? I am guessing I can do that even after I drive down to finalize!

 

thanks for your help

 

MM

Drive down with the intention of ENTERING and MOVING to the US when you activate the visa. 

When you get to the border inform them you have a IR1 visa and are moving to the US- inform them you are not just visiting. 

It doesn't happen often but sometimes the officers don't believe Canadians are moving to the US and will not endorse the visa. 

I would also pay the $220 ASAP. 

 

 

 

 

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