Crossing at Port - Aprroved

[AnnieP 0]

Hi. I'm not sure if anyone knows the answer to this. I was recently approved for a K1 in Montreal. I live close to Buffalo - where I will be moving. Am I allowed to cross the border before I technically "declare" myself at the border? I've heard mixed things. 

[Khallaf 650]

12 minutes ago, AnnieP said:

Hi. I'm not sure if anyone knows the answer to this. I was recently approved for a K1 in Montreal. I live close to Buffalo - where I will be moving. Am I allowed to cross the border before I technically "declare" myself at the border? I've heard mixed things. 

have you gotten the visa back in hand?

 

If you already have the passport back with VISA inside it will activate the moment you cross.

Edited April 8, 2019 by Khallaf

[AnnieP 0]

I am picking up my package from the embassy tomorrow. She told me at the interview I was approved. 'm just not ready to move as I need to sort out everything here first so was wondering if I could continue to cross. 

3 minutes ago, Khallaf said:

have you gotten the visa back in hand?

 

I am picking up my package from the embassy tomorrow. She told me at the interview I was approved. 'm just not ready to move as I need to sort out everything here first so was wondering if I could continue to cross. 

[Khallaf 650]

1 minute ago, AnnieP said:

I am picking up my package from the embassy tomorrow. She told me at the interview I was approved. 'm just not ready to move as I need to sort out everything here first so was wondering if I could continue to cross. 

I am picking up my package from the embassy tomorrow. She told me at the interview I was approved. 'm just not ready to move as I need to sort out everything here first so was wondering if I could continue to cross. 

the next time you cross it will activate the K1 visa, you will have no choice but you have till the date of the expatriation on the visa to officially cross. 

[AnnieP 0]

1 minute ago, Khallaf said:

the next time you cross it will activate the K1 visa, you will have no choice but you have till the date of the expatriation on the visa to officially cross. 

Thank you. I figured as much. Wishful thinking on my part Haha. I usually nexus but don't want to risk it regardless. 

[Khallaf 650]

3 minutes ago, AnnieP said:

Thank you. I figured as much. Wishful thinking on my part Haha. I usually nexus but don't want to risk it regardless. 

I also would not risk that once the K1 visa is issued it would show in the system.

 

since you have 6 months from the date of the medical to enter, If your fiance can, he might be able to cross over the border to get some of your things and provide proof that you have gotten your visa, but you are finishing your affairs there before you officially cross.

[treppenwitz 78]

19 minutes ago, AnnieP said:

I usually nexus but don't want to risk it regardless. 

With NEXUS you can enter the US with B-2 like status. Your K-1 will not be activated for that trip.

[AnnieP 0]

6 hours ago, treppenwitz said:

With NEXUS you can enter the US with B-2 like status. Your K-1 will not be activated for that trip.

Thank you!