K3...CR1...differences...files...HELP!!!

[trailmix 77]

Hi,

Entry to the U.S. while Petition is Pending

After filing the petition, your relative normally would not be admissible to the U.S.; however the CBP inspector at the port-of-entry has the final say. To be eligible to enter your relative must assure the inspector that the visit is temporary and that she or he will depart the U.S. after the proposed visit and wait out the processing period for the immigrant visa in Canada or a third country.

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There have been a lot of threads in the Canada forum about this as well

[Delicia 1]

The visiting the U.S. while in process generates a whole range of stories of success to failure. It is really up to the Border Patrol agent you deal with. My husband just left earlier this week from visiting me in the U.S. but he may not always be this successful getting across the border. Every visit we schedule is a ####### shoot.

[Flames9_RN 358]

Yep, some of no problems, like myself, others get taken to a seperate room for more questions and some do get denied, all up to the POE officer. In my opinion (and its worth zilcho) it comes down to how you behave in front of the POE officer and answer his questions!! Some people ge textremely nervous in front of people in authority positions, and that nervousness may lead the POE dude to think one is lying!! Be confident, polite, only answer the question--dont blab away, and never lie! I traveleld monthly to DC and never had a problem, but thats just me!

[frustrated1 0]

the fact is that entering the US while waiting for either K3 or CR-1 is entirely the discretion of the immigration officer. they may or may not let you. I was frequently visiting and disclosed all the dates in my forms as well. unfortunately, it's tough to give advice on this one as it may be different in each case.