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CAN2US   0

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I've never had a problem and I've visited a few times after we were married. I always bring strong ties ie letter from my employer detailing when I'm scheduled to return to work, I bring copies of the NOAs, mortgage title documents, utility bills, current insurance on the house etc. Never been asked to see any of these documents but I had them. I have another trip planned at the end of June and a few weeks before my interview in July. I can't imagine that I'll have a problem.

The 'written proof' actually says the opposite - that because you are married to a US citizen you are considered inadmissable to the US because you are viewed as an 'intending immigrant'. As such, it's not illegal to visit - it's only illegal to marry and remain in the country while your immigration status is pending. How will they know you won't stay? You require proof you won't. So that means that it's up to the POE official to determine whether you will be admitted or not. And even if you are denied entry, it won't affect your visa petition, assuming it was a denial not related to criminal issues of course.

If you bring strong ties to Canada you'll be fine. Enjoy your trip.

I am planning a trip to the US around the last week of July...and here's my dilemma...I am currently unemployed...I don't have my own place...I am staying with my parents at the moment...and the only bills I pay...are my credit card and phone bills...so how can I get through...the only thing I have are the NOA's...and hopefully my interview letter by then...

Is that sufficient...probably not...

What more can I do?

Thanks in advance!!

2008 July 5 -- We met!

2008 Aug 9 -- He Proposed, I said YES !!

2009 Aug 21 -- Officially got engaged in front of family!

2009 Nov 22 -- We got married`

USCIS Journey: California Service Center

2010 Jan 08 -- Filed I-130 !

2010 Jan 11 -- I-130 Delivered!

2010 Jan 14-- NOA 1

2010 Jan 20 -- Touched

2010 Apr 01-- RFE notification via text/email =( [on my birthday]

2010 Apr 15-- Touched

2010 Apr 21-- Text recieved by USCIS indicating Approval-- NOA 2 hard copy mailed out Apr 20--[unbelievable how fast they responded with the approval in 4 working days]

Your I-130 was approved in 96 days from your NOA1 date.

x---x---x

NVC Journey

2010 Apr 26-- NVC Case Number Assigned

2010 Apr 27-- Email Addresses of Petitioner & Beneficiary given to Operator

2010 Apr 27 -- OPTIN EP & Sent DS-3032

2010 Apr 28 -- OPTIN EP Confirmation Rcvd

2010 Apr 28 -- AOS Fee Bill Payment Info Rcvd

2010 May 01 -- AOS Fee Bill Payment Status: PAID

2010 May 05 -- I-864 form and supporting documents emailed!

2010 May 12 -- IV Fee Bill Paid

2010 May 16 -- DS-230 Form and supporting documents emailed!

2010 May 19 -- Email recvd from NVC-Case Complete- SIGN IN FAILED!!

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Minted7   3

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I am planning a trip to the US around the last week of July...and here's my dilemma...I am currently unemployed...I don't have my own place...I am staying with my parents at the moment...and the only bills I pay...are my credit card and phone bills...so how can I get through...the only thing I have are the NOA's...and hopefully my interview letter by then...

Is that sufficient...probably not...

What more can I do?

Thanks in advance!!

Hey there! I was just wondering how come your husband dosen't just visit you wouldn't it be easier since he isn't trying to immigrate. I'm going to visit my husband in canada towards the end of this month. =)

2009 Sept 26: We were married in Turlock, California =D

USCIS

2010 Apr 29: Filed I-130

2010 May 12: I-130 recieved

2010 May 13: Check cashed

2010 May 12: NOA1

2010 Jun 8: Touched

2010 Jun 9: Touched ...again???

2010 Oct 26: Touched !! (after calling USCIS, and congressman 3 days earlier)

2010 Nov 1: RFE (G-325A & Photos)

2010 Nov 9: Touched

2010 Nov 10: Touched

2010 Nov 16: Touched

2010 Nov 17: Touched ... again.

2010 NOV 22: NOA2 =)

NVC

11/xx/10: NVC Assigns a Case#

11/30/10: Called NVC provided emails/ got case# & IIN #

11/30/10: hubby emailed DS3032

11/30/10: paid AOS fee

12/01/10: AOS status paid

12/06/10: hubby emailed DS3032 again..got a confirmation same day!

12/06/10: IV bill invoiced

12/07/10: DS-3032 (Choice of agent) accepted

12/10/10: mailed AOS packet!

12/15/10: pay IV bill

01/10/11: hubby mailed IV packet

02/01/11: checklist from NVC hubby has to fill out EP for montreal!

02/06/11: hubby completed and submitted EP application.

03/10/11: SIF/ case complete=)

04/12/11: Medical completed!

04/20/11: Picked up medical...passed =)

05/03/11: Interview Scheduled @ 8AM!!! =)

05/03/11: APPROVED YAY! =)

05/09/11: Visa in hand! =)

07/02/11: POE =)=)

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CAN2US   0

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Hey there! I was just wondering how come your husband dosen't just visit you wouldn't it be easier since he isn't trying to immigrate. I'm going to visit my husband in canada towards the end of this month. =)

Well yeah, that's true, but I want to go and see him... :S

I am planning a trip to the US around the last week of July...and here's my dilemma...I am currently unemployed...I don't have my own place...I am staying with my parents at the moment...and the only bills I pay...are my credit card and phone bills...so how can I get through...the only thing I have are the NOA's...and hopefully my interview letter by then...

Is that sufficient...probably not...

What more can I do?

Thanks in advance!!

Anyone, anything?

2008 July 5 -- We met!

2008 Aug 9 -- He Proposed, I said YES !!

2009 Aug 21 -- Officially got engaged in front of family!

2009 Nov 22 -- We got married`

USCIS Journey: California Service Center

2010 Jan 08 -- Filed I-130 !

2010 Jan 11 -- I-130 Delivered!

2010 Jan 14-- NOA 1

2010 Jan 20 -- Touched

2010 Apr 01-- RFE notification via text/email =( [on my birthday]

2010 Apr 15-- Touched

2010 Apr 21-- Text recieved by USCIS indicating Approval-- NOA 2 hard copy mailed out Apr 20--[unbelievable how fast they responded with the approval in 4 working days]

Your I-130 was approved in 96 days from your NOA1 date.

x---x---x

NVC Journey

2010 Apr 26-- NVC Case Number Assigned

2010 Apr 27-- Email Addresses of Petitioner & Beneficiary given to Operator

2010 Apr 27 -- OPTIN EP & Sent DS-3032

2010 Apr 28 -- OPTIN EP Confirmation Rcvd

2010 Apr 28 -- AOS Fee Bill Payment Info Rcvd

2010 May 01 -- AOS Fee Bill Payment Status: PAID

2010 May 05 -- I-864 form and supporting documents emailed!

2010 May 12 -- IV Fee Bill Paid

2010 May 16 -- DS-230 Form and supporting documents emailed!

2010 May 19 -- Email recvd from NVC-Case Complete- SIGN IN FAILED!!

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I am planning a trip to the US around the last week of July...and here's my dilemma...I am currently unemployed...I don't have my own place...I am staying with my parents at the moment...and the only bills I pay...are my credit card and phone bills...so how can I get through...the only thing I have are the NOA's...and hopefully my interview letter by then...

Is that sufficient...probably not...

What more can I do?

Thanks in advance!!

I'm not sure there is much else you can do without any documented ties to Canada. :( Your interview letter might be viewed by the border agent as evidence you are returning but you should be prepared to be turned back without anything else to show.

USCIS

NOA1 08/19/08

NOA2 01/20/09

NVC

Received 01/26/09

Completed 02/13/09 (19 Days)

Interview Assigned 03/27/09 (6 weeks after NVC completion)

Medical

04/14/09 (Toronto)

Interview

Montreal 05/12/09 (88 days after NVC completion) **APPROVED**

POE

06/16/09 Buffalo

07/02/09 Welcome Letter Received

07/07/09 Applied for SSN

07/10/09 "Card production ordered" email received

07/13/09 SSN received

07/14/09 "Approval notice sent" email received

07/17/09 GREEN CARD received

Removal of Conditions

03/21/11 I-751 mailed to VSC

03/23/11 I-751 received at VSC

03/29/11 Cheque Cashed

03/30/11 NOA1 received (3/24/11)

04/11/11 Biometrics appointment notice received

05/05/11 Biometric appointment

12/13/11 **Approval date** (5 days short of 9 months!)

12/19/11 Approval letter and green card received

Naturalization

05/16/2019 Filed online (estimated completion February 2020)

05/18/2019 Biometrics scheduled

05/21/2019 Receipt notice and biometrics notices posted to online account.05/23/2019 Hard copy of NOA1 received

05/24/2019 Hard copy of biometrics appointment received

06/07/2019 Biometrics appointment (estimated completion January 2020)

12/31/2019 Email received "Interview scheduled"

01/01/2020 Interview date notice posted to online account (02/19/2020)

01/05/2019 Hard copy of interview appointment received

02/19/2020 Interview (**Approved**) and same day Oath Ceremony. 

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Minted7 Community Regular

Minted7   3

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I think you are soo lucky.......you are almost done with everything, I wish I was on your step... Wish you all the best! =)

2009 Sept 26: We were married in Turlock, California =D

USCIS

2010 Apr 29: Filed I-130

2010 May 12: I-130 recieved

2010 May 13: Check cashed

2010 May 12: NOA1

2010 Jun 8: Touched

2010 Jun 9: Touched ...again???

2010 Oct 26: Touched !! (after calling USCIS, and congressman 3 days earlier)

2010 Nov 1: RFE (G-325A & Photos)

2010 Nov 9: Touched

2010 Nov 10: Touched

2010 Nov 16: Touched

2010 Nov 17: Touched ... again.

2010 NOV 22: NOA2 =)

NVC

11/xx/10: NVC Assigns a Case#

11/30/10: Called NVC provided emails/ got case# & IIN #

11/30/10: hubby emailed DS3032

11/30/10: paid AOS fee

12/01/10: AOS status paid

12/06/10: hubby emailed DS3032 again..got a confirmation same day!

12/06/10: IV bill invoiced

12/07/10: DS-3032 (Choice of agent) accepted

12/10/10: mailed AOS packet!

12/15/10: pay IV bill

01/10/11: hubby mailed IV packet

02/01/11: checklist from NVC hubby has to fill out EP for montreal!

02/06/11: hubby completed and submitted EP application.

03/10/11: SIF/ case complete=)

04/12/11: Medical completed!

04/20/11: Picked up medical...passed =)

05/03/11: Interview Scheduled @ 8AM!!! =)

05/03/11: APPROVED YAY! =)

05/09/11: Visa in hand! =)

07/02/11: POE =)=)

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I am planning a trip to the US around the last week of July...and here's my dilemma...I am currently unemployed...I don't have my own place...I am staying with my parents at the moment...and the only bills I pay...are my credit card and phone bills...so how can I get through...the only thing I have are the NOA's...and hopefully my interview letter by then...

Is that sufficient...probably not...

What more can I do?

Thanks in advance!!

There are some good suggestions in this link: http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1visit

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Jadenjewel   9

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Recently having visited my hubby in California and traveling through YVR airport in Vancouver the POE agent asked these questions.

!. Why are you traveling alone?

...visiting my family

2. Who and where, and when was your last visit to the US?

...my husband who is a US citizen, and told him I was last down in March. ( My hubby and I travel back and forth every couple of months and so far I have not been refused entry thankfully.

3. How do you support yourself ?

...explanation...

4. Have you filed your paperwork ?

... yes still waiting for interview.

5. Why is it taking so long? ( at this point the POE agent seemed more interested in the process )

... Montreal seems backlogged ....

6. Why Montreal and not Vancouver ?

.... marriage visas are processed in Montreal ..

7. How long will you be gone?

... 3 weeks

Okay enjoy your visit...

I have found that bringing my paperwork neatly organized gives me more confidence in case I am ever asked for it. They document your traveling and I am sure they are able to pull everything up when they run your passport through. Just realize they don't always know the process we go through just as phoning NVC gets us different answers when we call. Some POE have been more casual and some more formal.

Hope this info may help some of you.

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Great info! Thanks for sharing, this is sure to help others wondering about possible scenarios while visiting. :)

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USCIS

NOA1 08/19/08

NOA2 01/20/09

NVC

Received 01/26/09

Completed 02/13/09 (19 Days)

Interview Assigned 03/27/09 (6 weeks after NVC completion)

Medical

04/14/09 (Toronto)

Interview

Montreal 05/12/09 (88 days after NVC completion) **APPROVED**

POE

06/16/09 Buffalo

07/02/09 Welcome Letter Received

07/07/09 Applied for SSN

07/10/09 "Card production ordered" email received

07/13/09 SSN received

07/14/09 "Approval notice sent" email received

07/17/09 GREEN CARD received

Removal of Conditions

03/21/11 I-751 mailed to VSC

03/23/11 I-751 received at VSC

03/29/11 Cheque Cashed

03/30/11 NOA1 received (3/24/11)

04/11/11 Biometrics appointment notice received

05/05/11 Biometric appointment

12/13/11 **Approval date** (5 days short of 9 months!)

12/19/11 Approval letter and green card received

Naturalization

05/16/2019 Filed online (estimated completion February 2020)

05/18/2019 Biometrics scheduled

05/21/2019 Receipt notice and biometrics notices posted to online account.05/23/2019 Hard copy of NOA1 received

05/24/2019 Hard copy of biometrics appointment received

06/07/2019 Biometrics appointment (estimated completion January 2020)

12/31/2019 Email received "Interview scheduled"

01/01/2020 Interview date notice posted to online account (02/19/2020)

01/05/2019 Hard copy of interview appointment received

02/19/2020 Interview (**Approved**) and same day Oath Ceremony. 

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