When coming into the US...

[MarkandCharity 17]

My fiancé will be coming from Canada. Should he plan to fly here and leave his belongings behind? Can he bring everything that he has and drive down? Would they deny him?

[Jaquelly 1,647]

Heya!

 

My husband flew from the UK, so the situation is a bit different. If he drives across the border, I can't see why they wouldn't let him through with his belongings, provided he has the visa and follows the laws. 

[mc962 55]

A quick Google search gave me this:

https://mypathtocitizenship.com/k1-port-of-entry-process-what-expect-us-first-time/

It sounds like the procedure is the same at every Port of Entry, they take you aside, the Border Patrol agent goes through your documents and asks some simple questions, then lets you in.

[geowrian 22,335]

If he has a K-1 visa, it shouldn't be an issue either way.

If he tries to come bring his stuff via land without a visa or without one that permits immigrant intent, that's another issue entirely.

[Boiler 43,401]

With a K1 you would be expected to bring as much as you can.

[Tinman71 42]

I asked the border guard this question on Thursday when I crossed over peace bridge. He said I can bring all my personal belongings. I specifically asked because it's all tools and equipment but he said all is good.

[Diane and Chris 651]

Of course he will be able to bring all his stuff. He will be here for quite a while before he’s able to go back for even a visit. 

[NikLR 13,220]

He should either drive down with all of his things or use a moving company.  Since it will be about 6 months before he can travel out of the USA or work, it would probably be best.  Granted he does have 10 years to move his things.

 

Cars are normally people's biggest issues.  You have a year to import a car that meets US safety standards and is completely owned (aka no lien.)

[Limey 550]

When I moved from the UK I shipped most of my things, but I still brought a fair amount in my baggage. As a non green card holder at that time, I had to fill in the customs card and it asked if I was bringing things worth over $100 (I think, memory is a little patchy) that would remain in the USA after my visit. I asked the customs officer what to put here, as I would be staying in the US so everything would be staying in the US. He said just ignore it, that it didn't apply to me as I was moving permanently.

 

I had no problems with customs or entry to the US on my K1.

 

For my things that shipped, I'd already filled in a lot of forms that my shipping company sent me, with details of my visa etc. This made it through customs fine with no charges to pay other than the standard charges I'd pre-paid with my shipping company for inspections etc.

If you are driving in from Canada I imagine its much easier. I'm not sure if they'd ask for a list of items that are being brought into the country (I had to itemize everything for the shipping, but not when I brought items in myself in my luggage).

Edited October 8, 2018 by Limey

[MarkandCharity 17]

15 hours ago, Tinman71 said:

I asked the border guard this question on Thursday when I crossed over peace bridge. He said I can bring all my personal belongings. I specifically asked because it's all tools and equipment but he said all is good.

He has a bunch of tools too. That was the thing that worried me. Thank you!

[Diane and Chris 651]

28 minutes ago, Markssoutherngirl said:

He has a bunch of tools too. That was the thing that worried me. Thank you!

That shouldn’t be a problem at all.