K1 Help - Time BETWEEN Interview & Visa Receipt??

[Doug n Amanda 0]

So I may be putting the cart b4 the horse, but.....I know you can only cross once on K1, but what about the time between the Interview and getting the Visa (ie, the 3-7 business days)?? My fiancee' is a truck driver, crossing the border almost daily at times...can he still travel on the assumed "visitor's visa" until he gets the K1???

[Krikit 1,163]

Yup. All "ties to Canada" rules apply, though. He can even cross with the visa in his passport as long as he makes it clear to them that he's not using it until a later date. Totally up to the officer as to whether they allow him to or not, though.

[L_n_O 3]

my spreadsheet shows that right now, the average is 6 days... I'm kinda hoping that average drops a little...

[Doug n Amanda 0]

Yup. All "ties to Canada" rules apply, though. He can even cross with the visa in his passport as long as he makes it clear to them that he's not using it until a later date. Totally up to the officer as to whether they allow him to or not, though.

Really...can someone clarify this? I am pretty sure he HAS to use the Visa to cross when he does physically receive it??

[L_n_O 3]

THERE'S been cases of people successfully doing this..

but it's really up in the air

there's always the possibility of him being forced to use it..................

[Krikit 1,163]

Yup. All "ties to Canada" rules apply, though. He can even cross with the visa in his passport as long as he makes it clear to them that he's not using it until a later date. Totally up to the officer as to whether they allow him to or not, though.

Really...can someone clarify this? I am pretty sure he HAS to use the Visa to cross when he does physically receive it??

I crossed multiple times with the visa in my passport without using it. All I did was let them know I was using it at a later date because I had a house to sell and a job to resign from first. They were fine with it. Can't say everyone will have the same experience, though.

[vanee 13]

Really...can someone clarify this? I am pretty sure he HAS to use the Visa to cross when he does physically receive it??

When I received my visa, part of the explanation I was given with it is that I can enter the US without activating it. I would need to explain at the POE that I wasn't activating it on that trip. But once I activate it, I have to stay in the US until the next step is approved. I didn't ask about that; it's just part of what was told to me.

[vnoe 0]

I crossed all the time after I rec'd my visa. I just did not activate the K1. I had no problems at all. Being a truckdriver and crossing the border a lot he should be used to all the questions.

[Doug n Amanda 0]

Thanks all! I must be going crazy, but I thought someone posted that you HAVE to activate the Visa on your next visit to US. This helps tremendously!! (but we're still going to ask at the interview....AFTER he's been approved of course, LOL)

[Flames9_RN 358]

When doing that, one just has to haver a plan in case the POE dude wont allow you to enter.

Awhile back there was 1 Canadian K1'er that travelled back and forth between USA and canada AFTER activating her K1 visa (she had no AP or AOS) and on 1 trip back into the USA she got denied!! had to start the immigration process all over again!! Of course this is different than ur scenario. Im just yipping, tryi8ng not to study,lol

[Krikit 1,163]

Thanks all! I must be going crazy, but I thought someone posted that you HAVE to activate the Visa on your next visit to US. This helps tremendously!! (but we're still going to ask at the interview....AFTER he's been approved of course, LOL)

You probably did see that posted. There's a lot of misinformation everywhere.... not just on VJ. It's always good to do your research, though, so good for you for asking the question. Just because someone says it loudly enough, or writes it convincingly enough, doesn't always mean it's true.

[Jeremy + Kristy 0]

He has a FAST card, too, right? So generally not too many questions on the border for him, anyway? Just remember that he will be without his passport for that week, too.

[Tinker 0]

I'm lost on the actual question now, but anyway.

I had the interview Wed Sept 12, I just checked Canada Post and it said the package was sent out for delivery at 8:40 today, Tues Sept 18.

Hmm I thought it was Wednesday today, stupid night shifts UGHHHHHHH

[Doug n Amanda 0]

When doing that, one just has to haver a plan in case the POE dude wont allow you to enter.

Awhile back there was 1 Canadian K1'er that travelled back and forth between USA and canada AFTER activating her K1 visa (she had no AP or AOS) and on 1 trip back into the USA she got denied!! had to start the immigration process all over again!! Of course this is different than ur scenario. Im just yipping, tryi8ng not to study,lol

Well, thank goodness that's different! The worst fear come true...thanks, Flames, LOL....get back to the books buddy

[Doug n Amanda 0]

He has a FAST card, too, right? So generally not too many questions on the border for him, anyway? Just remember that he will be without his passport for that week, too.

Yep, AND his Nexus card; they don't usually ask much when he's in the truck, but you never know what's in that darn computer of theirs! Not sure how the K1 will affect his FAST card view to them...anyone? anyone?

We've had a couple "shack rats" (our new name for the guards ) that have given us a hard time. We've been pulled in twice now, so I always carry my immigration accordian file.

Thanks all! I must be going crazy, but I thought someone posted that you HAVE to activate the Visa on your next visit to US. This helps tremendously!! (but we're still going to ask at the interview....AFTER he's been approved of course, LOL)

You probably did see that posted. There's a lot of misinformation everywhere.... not just on VJ. It's always good to do your research, though, so good for you for asking the question. Just because someone says it loudly enough, or writes it convincingly enough, doesn't always mean it's true.

Which is why I tell ANYONE going thru this he** about my friends at VJ! Thanks for the vote of confidence, Krikit.