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JolyDan   13

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Hi fellow Canadians!

I have a specific question. Did anyone filled a K1 visa and went to the US for a couple of months before the official moving?

We have filed our K1 in June thinking i'd be good to move by January. With the actual delays of TSC we are starting to doubt it will be possible for me to move in January like planned. The problem is that I need to leave my place before January 26th as the condo is sold. What are my options? Putting my stuff in storage and go to the State like I usually do on weekend (we are 3h away) and come back for interview when my turn will come? (Is that legal?) Find a place to live in Canada while this never ending process happens? other?

thank you for your help

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Yes, you can put your stuff in storage... and go get it once you have the visa in hand. I would not recommend trying to take much with you across the border right now. As Canadians, we generally are allowed to visit for up to 180 days.. so you can of course go for a visit before the process is finalized. Just remember that you need to prove that you are in fact just visiting.. and not waiting out the immigration process in the US.. because that is legally not allowed. Don't you have any friends or relatives in Canada where you could couch surf for a few weeks/months until you can move?

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Soapies   18

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Well it's legal to visit the states 6 months at a time, right? So long as you are not "MOVING" and you do keep your things in storage ... I don't see why that would be a problem... Proving ties to your "home country" might be hard though if you don't have an address/if you aren't working. But this all depends on the border guard and whether he's having a good day or not :/ but that's the risk you would take, and if they denied you crossing the border that day, you have to have somewhere to go...? But theoretically you aren't moving any of your things ... tough call :/

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JolyDan   13

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Border crossing is generally really easy because I have a nexus card so it's basically where are you going? not how long or what is the purpose.

I have all my family here so I wouldnt be homeless if i'm denied!

I'm still hoping for the NOA2 approval to come anytime soon (reach the 5months mark tomorrow) and the Montréal consulate ride to be a smooth one.

I will technically have an adress in Canada I can provide for crossing the border (i'll have all my mail forward at my mom's and I still have a lease on my car until April so I guess i'll be ok)

Thank you!

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Flames9_RN   358

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You can not "move" to the USA..tell that to the POE officer, good chance you will be turned back.....use the word "visiting"...........

Canadians Visiting the USA while undergoing the visa process, my free advice:

1) Always tell the TRUTH. never lie to the POE officer

2) Be confident in ur replies

3) keep ur response short and to the point, don't tell ur life story!!

4) look the POE officer in the eye when speaking to them. They are looking for people lieing and have been trained to find them!

5) Pack light! No job resumes with you

6) Bring ties to Canada (letter from employer when ur expected back at work, lease, etc etc)

7) Always be polite, being rude isn't going to get ya anywhere, and could make things worse!!

8) Have a plan in case u do get denied (be polite) It wont harm ur visa application if ur denied,that is if ur polite and didn't lie! Refer to #1

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JolyDan   13

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I would never use the word move! I have cross the border more than 60 times in the past 15 months I know what to say or not say ;)

I just wanted to know the real deal here on the forum! Thanks :)

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Udella&Wiz   325

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If you start showing up at the border for visits with any level of belongings that make it look like you're 'moving' be forewarned of course. I'm sure you'll be fine.

I would never use the word move! I have cross the border more than 60 times in the past 15 months I know what to say or not say ;)
I just wanted to know the real deal here on the forum! Thanks :)

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ricnally   258

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Yes, I did exactly that. Had given up my place and was tired of living in motels, so put my stuff in storage and went to the US. Was there for 3 months when the NOA2 came through, and then went back to Canada for the interview.

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NikLR   13,220

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Just remember it may take XX number of days (anywhere from 1 to an unknown amount, like months) to get the visa back after the interview. Make sure you have a place to stay etc, after the interview because your passport will not be with you for a bit.

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

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