Hi everyone,

only 4 days to go and I'll be on the plane to Seattle with POE SFO- and I'm excited. I've never been an immigrant before

I think I read a lot about POE experiences- but one question remains (and I apologise if this is a silly one):

Will I have to bring proof for the relationship?


Thanks

You do not need proof of relationship at the POE.... that was long established before you were approved for your visa.

All you need is your passport with your visa in it (and brown envelope from your medical exam, if necessary for DCF) and that's it.

Good luck and welcome to Seattle (that's where we live.... well, about 45 minutes south of Seattle).

The only things you'll need are your passport and the envelope you received from the embassy. Good luck, and hope you have a good trip!

This brown envelope. Do you mean the x-ray?

Sweetie

No, the sealed "DO NOT OPEN" envelope that the Embassy gives you.

Ok this one. I will maybe recieve this with the visa when I get it. I am still in possession of my big envelope with x-ray and it's still not open.

Thanks, everyone.

Heya Sophyie! sorry I have not emailed you back yet - just a note to wish you a safe journey and a smooth POE - let me know how Seattle is since I am following along after you just two weeks later!! Have an awesome reunion

You won't need the x-rays anymore, just the brown envelope sealed by the consulate and your passport with the visa in it, and of course, the I-94 which you'll fill out during the flight.

looks like the OP did DCF, not sure if the I-94 is required....

Yep, DCF it is... So I have a CR1 in my passport.
I read somewhere that I won't be required to fill out the I-94 but I guess it can't hurt to fill it out and hide it in my handbag just in case

Only 2 days now!

You don't need the I-94. But don't take my word for it. When they pass them out on the airplane, take one and read the instructions on the top of the form itself. It says something to the effect of "This form is for everyone except US Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, and aliens holding an immigrant visa". I'm going from memory, so I'm sure that those aren't the exact words it uses, and I may have substantially misquoted what it says. But I'm certain that if you carefully read the actual instructions at the top of the I-94, it will tell you that an alien holding an immigrant visa (the CR-1 is an immigrant visa) doesn't need to fill out the I-94.

Congrats!

Congratulations on your upcoming immigration trip! Good luck!