karina

Hi everyone,

I'm confused, so it's okay to attempt to have a Canadian spouse visit the US while waiting for his/her I-130 or K-3?

I know my husband called the port of entry twice in Detroit and the officers said it's okay, but our lawyer strongly advised us against it.

What are the consequences if you do attempt to come and visit, and get denied? Can you get barred for 3-10 years? Will that affect your K-3/I-130 application?

Thanks in advance for your help!

thank you!!

Wow. I never realized that so many coming to Canada to visit their SO's go through such an ordeal as well.

Karina- I would phone Canada Customs and talk to someone in charge and ask them.

Call BIS within Canada (1-800-461-9999)

Call BIS from outside of Canada (long-distance charges apply):

(204) 983-3500 or

(506) 636-5064

Hi all,

I (USC) was questioned when at Toronto Pearson Airport when I traveled to visit my husband (Canadian) 2 weekends ago. They asked me the reason for my visit, and I told them I was there to visit my husband. Then they sent me to the back to be furthered questioned. They didn't like how I travel frequently to Toronto, and asked how can a social worker like me with such low pay afford to travel to visit my husband... =X once I presented my return ticket, they were okay. Instead of stamping the usual entry stamp on my passport, they gave me a "visa" which is valid for travel to Canada for 6 months.

Does that mean that I'll have trouble visiting him after 6 months?

As of now, I have not applied for permenant residency in Canada.

Any tips of how to get through Canadian customs?

Thanks!

can you please add me?

karina NOA1 10/30/06 (CSC)

thank you!