Mike445

Ah okay.  No worries, the RBC account will hold you over after you move.  Not sure if you're aware but if your job can't continue when you move, you are entitled to EI until you can get a job down here, or it runs out.  Same rules apply as in Canada.  One benefit of being the CR1 is that you're a green card holder immediately and don't have to wait for anything else to collect!

Dont post personal information fyi (like your full name.)
 
Canada is very low fraud.  You can get away with about 5-10 pics, joint auto insurance (its pretty easy to add a spouse) beneficiary of retirement...
 
I highly suggest the Canadian spouse start and RBC Canada and USA account if they dont have one after marriage.  It allows for cross border money transfers and will allow them to use their Canadian credit score for a US credit card after moving.  You could easily be added and provide that evidence as well.  
2 affidavits is fine, but low evidence.  If you choose to do them, you would want them from people who know your relationship well.  
 
Best of luck.  Enjoy your wedding.  Remember depending on the province it could take 1-3 months to get the wedding certificate back and you cant file the I-130 until you have that.  
 

Post has been edited to remove poster's name.  This public forum can be viewed by anyone, so caution with personal information is appropriate.

Ah well when you don't live close to an airport I understand.  I used to have to drive 1.5 hrs to the nearest one in Alberta.  Now it's 45 mins. 

house ownership helps, bills, etc.. Things that normal people just don't up and leave.  Flying obviously would have been more expensive but likely less hassle.  

Make sure everyone has proof of their ties to Canada.  Driving was probably the least safest route to be honest.  Most people who are denied entry seem to be driving.   I think a copy of the invitation is a good idea.  I also think you should just say you're going for your wedding, after all why else would you be traveling with car load of people, your fiance, and a wedding dress?  

I always brought my most recent 2 pay stubs, my business card, a copy of my itinerary, and a copy of my renters insurance (since my lease was up and I was month to month.)  My boss also wrote me letters but he managed to muck them up so I didn't bother, but did bring his business card if they wanted to talk to him.  I was NEVER asked for this info.  I was, however, asked at POE what the purpose of my stay was, (I always answered to visit my husband), where I worked, and how long my trip was.  I was once asked if we were planning on any immigration and once where my husband worked.  Never had an issue, never went to secondary etc... I think because none of my trips were over 10 days, I only checked a bag once and it was my husband's telescope, lol, and I had a job they didn't really seem interested. 

Thank you so much!! I’ll start printing out monthly bank statements and pay stubs. You’ve been very helpful!!

This letter is fine. Mine stated much the same thing. The lease agreement isn't really necessary, just put together a file folder of whatever evidence you have to your ties to Canada. With this and your bank statements and pay stubs, maybe add some utility bills as well, you should be good to go.  It is better to be over prepared and not be asked for it than to have no proof with you and be turned away.
 
Good luck!

Hi Mike - I met my husband online and he happened to live about 3.5 hours south of me. I visited quite often and we married in San Antonio TX in 2014. I had no issues at all crossing the border before or after my wedding. I always carried a file of information with me containing the following :
 
A copy of my marriage certificate
A copy of my lease agreement in Canada
A letter from my employer
Bank statements and pay stubs
A copy of my NOA1
 
I was never asked for this file, not once. Now, when I was asked for the purpose of my visit the time we married, I told the officer that I was visiting my boyfriend and then we were driving to TX to visit my family for the New Year (which was the truth).  We were planning to get married at the Bexar County courthouse and surprise my mom and stepdad, who would be our witnesses. I had all the proof I needed that I had to return to Canada with me anyway. Once I did return, we filed CR1 and I visited almost every weekend for over a year until approved - with zero issues.  Keep in mind that entrance into the US is based on the decision of the CBP officer you speak to, and that person's judgement, so it is best to have lots of proof that you plan on returning to your home country, and don't lie. 
 
I hope this helps...good luck!

My spouse is a dual citizen and we traveled to Vegas together to get married. We had no intentions of moving to Vegas at the time (we are now) but knew there was always a possibility of a problem. I took a copy of my ties that I was employed full time. I did not freely offer the fact that I was going to Vegas to get married. Just that we were checking out the sights. I did have my wedding dress with my carry on luggage as I was afraid it would get lost. The topic never got brought up and were let through without issue. The key to any border crossing with a US spouse is proof of ties and any proof of you are going to proceed legally. 
 
They might go through your stuff to see what you have. Usually by doing this they can determine whether the person is intending on immigrating.

I would def have some strong ties that your going back to Canada.... I did get married on a visit to the USA, but it was just a very small 1 and I didnt make it known to the USA immigration officer....he didnt ask, and I didnt volunteer the info.   As a cdn we often get benefit of being a canuck and often are not hassled crossing the border, but people do get denied entry, thus the onus is on you to provide proof that you are returning...job from employer.....have a good understanding of the Visa your going for....guessing a Cr-1..telling the border dude ur getting married to start the CR-1 paperwork...Good luck

Thank you. I will get a letter from my job saying I am full time employed and that I am only off for a week. 

You're welcome, I only use the PC I have heard others using the phone missing out on some of the other forums. 

Yes the amount of stuff we pack will reflect the week we are gone. We will not overpack. 
 
Thank you! I’ll skip the question period I had planned. The more I think about it the sketchier it seems. 😂😂

Well proof of job is very easy. The house I live in is owned by my parents.
 
This has been years in the making now. I spend about 2 to 3 months per year in the USA and she spends around 5 months on Canada.  Her residence is her dad’s house in Arkansas. In the summer she stays at the campground she works at.
 
I don’t care how long the process takes. I just wanted done legally. As long as I can continue to travel back-and-forth I’m in no hurry. I have a good job, making decent money, and we do get to spend a lot of time together. I think we are going to attempt this without a lawyer.  She doesn’t make very much money but her dad is more than willing to be a cosponsor. He does very well.
 
Thank you so much for your Info. Any advice you can give me would be greatly appreciated.