Steps after CR1 interview

[JasmineSmith 2]

Hi All, I would like to know few information for Steps after Interview process & visa approval.

 

1. Can I enter USA border by land? ( I am at Toronto and Niagara is nearest land border)

2. Do my husband needs to with me while entering USA ?( He is in Florida,  I want to do by myself so he can avoid travel if not required) 

3. Can I re-enter Canada same day ( I am Canadian permanent resident and would like to finish other tasks before final immigration)

 

Please share guidance and experiences.

 

Thanks in advance. 

 

[JeanneAdil 6,203]

1. u can enter by land  

2. only requirement is that husband is in US before u, so if he's in Florida great

3. u can enter , get stamp of I 551 and turn around and return to Canada

don't stay out too long

[canadian_wife 1,791]

Hello.  Here are the answers to your questions (assuming it is a CR1 question and not an F-2A like in your profile).

 

1. Yes

2. No.  Unless things have drastically changed, many new CR-1 holders travel without their spouses.  I traveled without mine and it was not an issue.

3. Yes, keep in mind, once you cross and activate your CR-1 visa you cease to be a Canadian resident.

 

Good luck 

[JasmineSmith 2]

2 minutes ago, canadian_wife said:

Hello.  Here are the answers to your questions (assuming it is a CR1 question and not an F-2A like in your profile).

 

1. Yes

2. No.  Unless things have drastically changed, many new CR-1 holders travel without their spouses.  I traveled without mine and it was not an issue.

3. Yes, keep in mind, once you cross and activate your CR-1 visa you cease to be a Canadian resident.

 

Good luck 

Thanks @canadian_wife . I was under F2A but it got upgraded to CR1. Thanks for inputs.

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[pushbrk 12,119]

There's a slim chance you could be denied entry to Canada, as your endorsed US Immigrant visa testifies you are no longer a resident of Canada.  Of course, they would have to actually notice this.

[JasmineSmith 2]

37 minutes ago, pushbrk said:

There's a slim chance you could be denied entry to Canada, as your endorsed US Immigrant visa testifies you are no longer a resident of Canada.  Of course, they would have to actually notice this.

@pushbrk thanks for the reply.

Oh there is risk of being stuck at Canada border while reentry..

 

[pushbrk 12,119]

11 minutes ago, JasmineSmith said:

@pushbrk thanks for the reply.

Oh there is risk of being stuck at Canada border while reentry..

 

Not for a citizen, but you are not a citizen of Canada.  I said the chance was slim.  Why don't you wind up your affairs in Canada first?  

 

[JasmineSmith 2]

29 minutes ago, pushbrk said:

Not for a citizen, but you are not a citizen of Canada.  I said the chance was slim.  Why don't you wind up your affairs in Canada first?  

 

Agreed. I should rethink for this.

I am thankful for your reply.