mkimimi

4 hours ago, genghee said:

@mkimimiHave you heard anything from the consulate? I'm in the same boat!

Yes, they said they are following the rules for entry into Canada via email, so my trip is ok. I was also able to call in to the official phone line and speak to a live agent to confirm. Here is the phone number, if you wanted to also confirm your details with them: Montreal: 438 793 1947  Safe travels!

@ Mantonello Were you able to find an answer? I have read through reviews and other posts and was not able to find anything. I have the same issue and not sure if I need to cancel my trip before the interview date. Fully vaxxed.

@Twiz&Toz I wasn't able to locate the post with the screenshots of the reply- any chance you could send that to me?

I have sent an email, however the response time says up to 5 business days, and with the interview date approaching, I am afraid to leave things so late.

Thank you in advance for your help!

44 minutes ago, debbiedoo said:

you can come here. my fiance does it every other week. having a pending petition does not prohibit visiting.

 

take proof of ties to canada. also in your case since you are coming for a wedding, bring the invitation with you in case they ask. I can tell you my fiance rarely has many questions when he crosses other than where are you going and how long will you be there.

Thank you. Good idea!

10 minutes ago, missileman said:

The I-130 process, in itself, does not prohibit your visiting the US.  All entries into the US by other than any non-citizen, it at the discretion of the CBP officer.

Thank you for your reply. So I do not require additional paperwork? I am used to being able to travel for weekends to the US, and am unfamiliar with the hurdles the i-130 brings.

I did see that I should bring my lease agreement, etc to show ties to Canada if requested.

Hi Everyone! My I-130 is in processing, and I was invited to a wedding in the US. Am I able to fly over for the weekend for the wedding while my I-130 is in processing? And if so, is there a form or something that I need to fill out as a visitor from Canada?

Also, my US husband and I are currently living in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and will be attending together.

Thank you for your help!

13 minutes ago, geowrian said:

K-1 is closer to 8-12 months currently. So the difference is only a few months, but the spousal visa is far superior.

Ouch that is quite a difference. Thank you I will reconsider the options.

8 minutes ago, TM92 said:

@mkimimi: @geowrian already mentioned credit cards as an option. Since February 2018, USCIS accepts credit cards for 41 fee-based forms: https://www.uscis.gov/news/news-releases/uscis-expands-credit-card-payment-option-fees. If you want to avoid a foreign transaction fee there are options; for example: https://www.greedyrates.ca/blog/travel-tip-avoid-foreign-transaction-fees-canadian-credit-card/

Thank you for clarification, I wasn't sure if this option was available in canada. Seems to be the easiest for me.

2 hours ago, geowrian said:

Check, money order, or credit card: https://www.uscis.gov/forms/paying-uscis-fees

 

If you live together in Canada, you may want to look at a spouse visa instead of the K-1.

Thank you!

1 hour ago, TM92 said:

Unsolicited info:

Below is an analysis by @missileman:

Also, with the CR-1 you can marry anywhere (US, Canada, or somewhere else). Check out thread below:

(In your case, no visa required to marry in the US and then wait in Canada for the CR-1 to process.)

Thank you for the advice. I appreciate you bringing some of the cons to my attention.

My fiance is American/Canadian dual citizen living in Canada, and being sent to the US to open up a new office for work. 

If we were to do the CR-1 the processing time may be 12-15 months (from my research) and we would like to make the move within a shorter time period which the K-1 visa which seems to allow for in 6-7 months. 

50 minutes ago, acidrain said:

I submitted an i-130 but I went to a Canadian bank and got a US money order drafted up and it was okay. I submitted the fee with the package.

Thank you! I think this is what I will do.

Hi all! I have been reading this forum as a resource while filling out our I-129F. I am stumped as to how to pay the $535 fee while residing in Canada? The form points to the Consulate website, whos number I have called and cannot reach a live person. Thank you for your help!