Visiting???

[Steph and George 1]

My Fiancé and I are about to send in our package, and I have my vacation booked to see him for Christmas. Since we are only JUST mailing the I-129F petition, I'm wondering if when I cross the boarder should I mention that we have just applied for the K1 visa and are awaiting our approval?

I don't want to go to the boarder and say I'm visiting a 'boyfriend' when I've just applied for a Fiancé visa, but at the same time because I'm driving to North Dakota (2 hours from me) and flying out of there to save money, I don't want to be turned away from the boarder.

I am only going to see him for 2 weeks (dec.22- jan 7) should I still bring a letter from my landlord just stating I've given her post dated cheques and a letter from my employer stating I am due back at work in January? I worry far more than I probably should but i just want to make sure I get there for Christmas with him and his family.

Thanks everyone!

Edited November 21, 2012 by stadts

[elyhim 41]

Honesty is the best policy imo, visiting fiancee is the truth and you have demonstrated strong ties to your home country with all your documentation.

[canadian_wife 1,829]

Filing the I129F, when worded correctly, is actually ties to Canada so you should absolutly mention it. As in "We've filed the I129F fiance visa packet and I plan to return to canada for my immigration medical and interview"

Yes, bring any ties you can, visiting is a privledge, not a right, so anytime you can make your crossing easier, you should. You want to plan for everything and hope you don't need any of it.

The letter from your employer is also a great tie

I once crossed and was asked to produce ties to Canada. I had nothing prepared but managed to find a dr. apt card in my wallet. I said "well, I have a Dr. apt in 2 weeks" the BP agent asked how that was a tie to Canada, I said it was socialized medicine, why would i go to the US pay for it if I can get it done for free. He laughed and admitted me without issue

good luck

[JensJrny2Ray 367]

All you do is answer the questions that are asked. Say you're visiting your fiance for Christmas. Don't offer up any information unless they ask, it goes much smoother that way.