Travel to the U.S.

[lincoln81 0]

Hey everyone! I'm sure this questions has probably been asked a million times on here, but just wanted some feedback. As Canadians we are obviously closer to the U.S. than most and travelling there is usually easier for us. However, my K3 is being processed at CSC but I want to go and visit my husband. When they ask me at the border the purpose of my trip do I have to say "visiting my husband?" I live in vancouver and go to the states all the time to shop or visit other friends and obviously when I say those reasons I don't get asked anything else. But if I say I'm visiting my husband they'll probably have a million things to ask and I might not even get to cross.

Any tips? What have you guys done?

[~Nini~ 2]

Last few times I went to visit my fiance, when they asked me what I was doing I said I was visiting friends and my fiance. They asked for proof of return ticket, and waved me through afterwards.

Are you going to be doing a land crossing or flying through YVR?

[lincoln81 0]

Last few times I went to visit my fiance, when they asked me what I was doing I said I was visiting friends and my fiance. They asked for proof of return ticket, and waved me through afterwards.

Are you going to be doing a land crossing or flying through YVR?

I'll be flying through YVR. Not a huge deal, but that would be really annoying to pay for a plane ticket, get all excited and then not be able to go. Plus I don't want to ruin my chances of seeing him at Christmas.

[PfcsBaby 0]

I wondered the same thing before I went to see my fiancee. Since we filed for the K-1 visa, I've gone down to see him 2 times. It would have been more, but thats a whole other story lol. Anyways, the 1st time I said I was seeing my boyfriend, they sent me to secondary questioning, even though I had all proof of tied of returning to Canada. The 2nd time I said the same thing, that I was going to see my fiancee. They said ok, sent me through and no problems. I think it all depends on the customs officer. As long as you have proof that your returning to Canada, I dont see why they would deny you. You never know though. Just be honest with them and say your going to see your husband, cause if you say "boyfriend"/"fiancee" and they send you to secondary and find otherwise, then they'll have reason to deny you for lying to them. I hope this helps.

Mary

[Krikit 1,165]

I always told them the truth. If I was travelling on business, that's what I said. If I was going shopping, that's what I said. If I was visiting my fiancé, that's what I said. One thing to think about if you're considering telling them something other than your real purpose is that they have access to your file. They're going to probe if you give them reason to think you're being evasive. If you are flying to a city where your husband lives... well, that's on file. If you've told them you're just going to shopping or to visit friends they'll wonder why you didn't mention your husband. That will lead them to think that you're trying to hide something. Personally, I wouldn't put myself in that situation, but that's just me. It's whatever you feel comfortable with. You might try checking this link for additional tips.

[lincoln81 0]

I always told them the truth. If I was travelling on business, that's what I said. If I was going shopping, that's what I said. If I was visiting my fiancé, that's what I said. One thing to think about if you're considering telling them something other than your real purpose is that they have access to your file. They're going to probe if you give them reason to think you're being evasive. If you are flying to a city where your husband lives... well, that's on file. If you've told them you're just going to shopping or to visit friends they'll wonder why you didn't mention your husband. That will lead them to think that you're trying to hide something. Personally, I wouldn't put myself in that situation, but that's just me. It's whatever you feel comfortable with. You might try checking this link for additional tips.

I agree. I wouldn't want to lie either. I just wondered what to expect when I tell them what I was doing and how hard it would be. I guess it's just the odds of getting an officer who questions you hard or not. So if I bring a return ticket and maybe a letter from my job stating that I'm due to return on a certain date? Should I bring any copies of the visa petition stuff?

Thanks for the link, I'll check it out.

Edited September 27, 2007 by lincoln81

[PfcsBaby 0]

Yeah bring all that. Anything you have that shows the visa and you returning to work.

[Flames9_RN 358]

Always tell the truth!! Dont blab away. Keep ur answers short and to the point. Eye contact!! pack light!! No job resumes and ties to canada