Going Back to Canada for a visit

[S and P 9]

We are going up to Michigan for a visit during US Thanksgiving and were talking about maybe heading over to Windsor so my hubby could pick up a few canadian items he's been jonesing for....... He got his EAD/AP card last week and the paper it was attached to said a lot of scary things about it not being a guarantee to be granted entry into the USA...... I understand that the Border Patrol has ultimate say in these things and can deny entry for a million reasons.....I was just wondering if anyone has had any issues with this.... I'd hate to lose my husband for another year over a box of Kraft dinner

[at long last 58]

We are going up to Michigan for a visit during US Thanksgiving and were talking about maybe heading over to Windsor so my hubby could pick up a few canadian items he's been jonesing for....... He got his EAD/AP card last week and the paper it was attached to said a lot of scary things about it not being a guarantee to be granted entry into the USA...... I understand that the Border Patrol has ultimate say in these things and can deny entry for a million reasons.....I was just wondering if anyone has had any issues with this.... I'd hate to lose my husband for another year over a box of Kraft dinner

I would not chance it myself. If hubby needs some KD ask someone to send him a care package.. Enjoy your thanksgiving. We were really hoping to celebrate this one together with his family but I guess it will have to wait yet another year.

Terri

[Chris921 13]

No Personal Experience, but from what i have seen on this website is that they should be ok, sounds like will only be a short visit outta the country all should be cool

[S and P 9]

I would not chance it myself. If hubby needs some KD ask someone to send him a care package.. Enjoy your thanksgiving. We were really hoping to celebrate this one together with his family but I guess it will have to wait yet another year.

Terri

I think it's really more than just wanting some Canadian items.... I think just being able to set foot back in his home country even for an afternoon is what he is really needing but if it could be a problem we really don't want to chance it, hopefully his GC will be coming in a month or two. I was hoping to hear from somebody who's had experience with this at the Canadian border. Thanks!!

[Flames9_RN 358]

I think it's really more than just wanting some Canadian items.... I think just being able to set foot back in his home country even for an afternoon is what he is really needing but if it could be a problem we really don't want to chance it, hopefully his GC will be coming in a month or two. I was hoping to hear from somebody who's had experience with this at the Canadian border. Thanks!!

I have read Canadians using their AP with no problems! Can't recall who they are. I'm sure some may pipe up!!

[S and P 9]

I have read Canadians using their AP with no problems! Can't recall who they are. I'm sure some may pipe up!!

Thanks! I'm just being super paranoid at this point! We just got the notice today saying my husbands AOS interview is Dec. 12!! So we're hoping he will have his GC before christmas!!

[Udella&Wiz 325]

Thanks! I'm just being super paranoid at this point! We just got the notice today saying my husbands AOS interview is Dec. 12!! So we're hoping he will have his GC before christmas!!

I don't recall anyone here having trouble using their AP to get back into the US from Canada.... if the horror story comes from another country I wouldn't pay it any mind. That is precisely what your AP is for - travelling before your GC is in hand.

Bring the AP and copies of any NOA's from teh AOS process and that should be sufficient.

[S and P 9]

I don't recall anyone here having trouble using their AP to get back into the US from Canada.... if the horror story comes from another country I wouldn't pay it any mind. That is precisely what your AP is for - travelling before your GC is in hand.

Bring the AP and copies of any NOA's from teh AOS process and that should be sufficient.

Thank you for your reply!! We should have the interview notice by then as well!!

[SapphireDreams 71]

You should be fine.

Usually issues with AP are a result of the person having some kind of overstay or ban. If you filed for a K1 and are now just AOSing, it's easy! Just leave some extra time for going through secondary just in case!

[CDAgirlMI 51]

But it's KD!!!

All kidding aside, I've never crossed into Canada using AP (and I lived 20 mins from Windsor!).

I just waited for my greencard.

I'm sure many people have used it with no issue, but I just didn't want to chance it.

Edited November 10, 2011 by CDAgirlMI

[Krikit 1,163]

I used my AP tons of times. The only drawback is having to go through secondary to be processed. Other than that you're good to go.

[jethro 0]

I used my AP tons of times. The only drawback is having to go through secondary to be processed. Other than that you're good to go.

Yup, used AP to travel to eastern Canada lots of times since it was taking over 2yrs at the time for AOS. These days, need to make sure you have proper passport to go with the AP/EAD. Be ready for grilling at the border any time. I was driving back at the time.

[S and P 9]

Thanks for all the replys!!

I know that I usually get grilled at the Detroit/Windsor tunnel and I'm a USC!! So we will be sure to allow for extra time and just expect the possibility of getting sent to secondary!! We will make sure we bring all of his AOS/EAD/AP paper work along with passport and EAD/AP card!

[Krikit 1,163]

So we will be sure to allow for extra time and just expect the possibility of getting sent to secondary!!

No "possibility" about it. He will be sent to secondary to process the AP because that's where they process the I-94's, which he'll receive. It will be dated to expire with the end date of his AP. They will stamp one of the AP docs with this info and keep it. Then they will stamp the other AP doc and hand it back to him. Each time he reenters the US with an AP document he will be sent to secondary. There is no way around it.

[frostiana 12]

No "possibility" about it. He will be sent to secondary to process the AP because that's where they process the I-94's, which he'll receive. It will be dated to expire with the end date of his AP. They will stamp one of the AP docs with this info and keep it. Then they will stamp the other AP doc and hand it back to him. Each time he reenters the US with an AP document he will be sent to secondary. There is no way around it.

I agree that the whole point of the AP is so you can leave and enter the United States. I almost think it would be worth the drive to the Bluewater Bridge just to avoid the Detroit border, but you would have to have the time. That's just me and I don't mind driving the extra.