orangefrap77
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We crossed at the Peace Bridge on a Saturday around 3:30 PM. I had rented a car in Buffalo and drove across in the morning, picked up my fiance, and then we drove back with his stuff in the car.
There were maybe 5 other cars in other lanes. PRO TIP: Go as far to the right as possible when arriving at the USA CBP plaza - the area where you will need to interview in is a building at the right, and if you go to the left area of the plaza, you'll have to cut across a LOT of lanes. Make your life easy!
When we rolled up, I immediately identified that my fiance was activating his K1 and had his packet. The CBP officer asked what was being brought in. After about a minute of him typing away, he has a big smile on his face and says "THIS IS IT? ARE YOU READY?" Very friendly and happy - reminded us about getting married in 90 days and that my fiance wouldn't be able to leave for a long while. He then radioed secondary and we were told to enter Door #2. The first CBP officer holds on to both of your passports - you get them back later.
We waited in secondary for about 10 minutes before my fiance & I were called. Standard questions were asked - "Did you get into any trouble since you were issued the packet?" " Where are you going to live?" "Is it a house or apartment?" "Who owns the house?" "Can you prove where you live?". Fingerprints were taken, a picture was taken, and then we were told to have a seat.
About 5 minutes later, we were called back. The right hand finger prints were taken again and another photo was taken. We were told to have a seat while the status updated.
About 5 more minutes and we were called back. "Congratulations, welcome to the USA" was said and my fiance had his physical I-94 stapled in his passport next to his K1 visa. We were sent on our way!
NO harassment, easy process, and we were in and out in about 35 minutes.
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Port of Entry Member Review #16086
Entry Date: 2016-02-27