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Hi,

I am new to all this... and so confused.

So, I have so many questions and I don't know where to go.

I've been married since December to the love of my life.

I am currently in the process of moving out, but I am freaked out because I read all sorts of things online.

I have so many questions and I am under so much stress.

I need all the help I can get.

 

I appreciate ya'alls input!

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Ask away

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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Awright. All of my stuff is gone in February. I am crossing the borders by car with my cat.

We are going to use an attorney to do all the spouse filing, but we're meeting them in TN.

What do I say when I cross?

Any papers needed, printed?

Can they stop me from entering?

I'm such a worrywart.

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Boiler Grand Master

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If you are married in December I do not see how you could have got an Immigrant Visa by now.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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13 minutes ago, Boiler said:

If you are married in December I do not see how you could have got an Immigrant Visa by now.

I get that, but I have a lease and a phone under my name that is in his country.

How long am I able to stay if I just visit and then start the process there?

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Usually Canadians are allowed 6 months entry as a visitor, you can start the process now, well your spouse can, sooner the better.

 

You mentioned taking your cat, if you turn up with a fully loaded car you might be asked questions that will be difficult to answer.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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Just now, Boiler said:

Usually Canadians are allowed 6 months entry as a visitor, you can start the process now, well your spouse can, sooner the better.

 

You mentioned taking your cat, if you turn up with a fully loaded car you might be asked questions that will be difficult to answer.

Thank you, appreciate your answers.

Car will not be loaded, just me and my cat.

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Probably not that unusual for Canadians to bring Cats when visiting.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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47 minutes ago, Dat Prius Chick said:

Awright. All of my stuff is gone in February. I am crossing the borders by car with my cat.

We are going to use an attorney to do all the spouse filing, but we're meeting them in TN.

What do I say when I cross?

Any papers needed, printed?

Can they stop me from entering?

I'm such a worrywart.

Are you coming to the US for a visit?  You can't live in the US until you have a proper visa.  It is illegal to enter the US as a visitor with the intent to stay and adjust status. 

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Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

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22 minutes ago, Dat Prius Chick said:

get that, but I have a lease and a phone under my name that is in his country.

How long am I able to stay if I just visit and then start the process there?

What process are you planning to start ? Consular spouse or other..? 
 

If all your “ stuff” is being shipped to the US in February ( next month) and you already have a lease agreement in the US ..and you and the cat are worried about how to answer CBP …does it mean you are planning a 6 month visit to the US?

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1 hour ago, Dat Prius Chick said:

Awright. All of my stuff is gone in February. I am crossing the borders by car with my cat.

We are going to use an attorney to do all the spouse filing, but we're meeting them in TN.

What do I say when I cross?

Any papers needed, printed?

Can they stop me from entering?

I'm such a worrywart.

Perhaps your US spouse would like to join us here.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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1 hour ago, Dat Prius Chick said:

Can they stop me from entering?

Of course 

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1 hour ago, Dat Prius Chick said:

Awright. All of my stuff is gone in February. I am crossing the borders by car with my cat.

We are going to use an attorney to do all the spouse filing, but we're meeting them in TN.

What do I say when I cross?

Any papers needed, printed?

Can they stop me from entering?

I'm such a worrywart.

Wait

 

You’re married and you’re just crossing the border to immigrate and file?

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