kalia Posted July 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 the web copy's fine (they'll accept it), but i would like to receive the hard copy as well to make sure they've entered my name/personal info in the SEVIS database. on that note, did anybody receive their hard copy yet? or are we still "in process" ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Hey! I went to the border and got my "F-1" status yesterday. So just to give you guys a heads up ... --> The I-94 card cost $6.00 (in addition to the $200.00 Sevis fee) --> They didn't ask to see any of my financial documents --> They didn't ask to see my Sevis proof-of-payment --> You get fingerprinted (both index fingers) and they take your picture --> Expect to wait around the office ~ 30 minutes as the "process" your info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a41 Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Wow looks like they increased the SEVIS fee. It was only $100 last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED527 Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Do you think it'll ~30 minutes at the airport as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a41 Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 It shouldn't be too different. The limiting factor is usually the lineup. The actual paperwork stuff takes 5-10 minutes max. I'd expect the airport to be faster because I'm not sure if anyone could be as slow as the people at the land crossings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED527 Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 Just flew in from Toronto. I didn't get fingerprinted or anything nor did I get charged $6. She just stapled a piece of paper (from the bottom portion of the I-94 card) and wrote F-1 D/S on it. She did staple the SEVIS proof of payment to my I-20 and said to make sure I have that all times when entering the US (which seems annoying!). It took less than 10 minutes (would have been even less except that I forgot to pickup the I-94 card, I had no idea that I had to that anyway, and then she yelled at me for not having my stuff complete and holding up the line ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a41 Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 She did staple the SEVIS proof of payment to my I-20 and said to make sure I have that all times when entering the US (which seems annoying!). Haha yeah you want to have your I-20 with you when you're entering the US. The CBP like to make your life VERY difficult whenever possible. I've forgotten it once and it makes me sad to see how much pleasure these people get when they power trip on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runner1500 Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Does anyone know if you have to get a new I20 and do the Sevis thing each year? I am heading back to the US for second year and am just wondering if I have to go through the same process as last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a41 Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Does anyone know if you have to get a new I20 and do the Sevis thing each year? I am heading back to the US for second year and am just wondering if I have to go through the same process as last year? Look at your I-20 and see how long it's valid for. You don't need to do everything all over again, just get another signature from your international student office (which is good for 1 year). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choijae3 Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Hi guys I know this is a pretty dead post but Im heading to the US this fall to study and I think Ive got all documents ready except the "proof of ties to Canada" part... what kind of documents did you guys bring? I was planning to bring the contract of the apartment me and my sister use to live in T.O. She's still living there so I hope this can count as a document that proves my tie to Canada. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mashmetoo Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Hi guys I know this is a pretty dead post but Im heading to the US this fall to study and I think Ive got all documents ready except the "proof of ties to Canada" part... what kind of documents did you guys bring? I was planning to bring the contract of the apartment me and my sister use to live in T.O. She's still living there so I hope this can count as a document that proves my tie to Canada. Any suggestions? Canadian passport, birth certificate, citizenship card, proof of aboriginal ancestry (card? blood work?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choijae3 Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Canadian passport, birth certificate, citizenship card, proof of aboriginal ancestry (card? blood work?) oh so thats it?? Doesn't seem so complicated to get a visa then I thought I needed some kind of document that'll prove that I'll leave the US after I graduate. Seems like its not so tough to get a student visa as a Canadian then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mashmetoo Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 oh so thats it?? Doesn't seem so complicated to get a visa thenI thought I needed some kind of document that'll prove that I'll leave the US after I graduate. Seems like its not so tough to get a student visa as a Canadian then... wait wait, you asked for "proof of ties to Canada", and these documents I stated would prove your "ties" to Canada. If you are getting a visa to the US, that's something entirely different. You'll need a visa for work, and school. The school/ company would have to sponsor you for a visa, which is entirely dependent on the school, and the information that they request from you. If you are going to the US for school, you should have an I-20 forms showing you are not an immigrant, and then you get your F1 visa in the border. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choijae3 Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 wait wait, you asked for "proof of ties to Canada", and these documents I stated would prove your "ties" to Canada. If you are getting a visa to the US, that's something entirely different. You'll need a visa for work, and school. The school/ company would have to sponsor you for a visa, which is entirely dependent on the school, and the information that they request from you. If you are going to the US for school, you should have an I-20 forms showing you are not an immigrant, and then you get your F1 visa in the border. yeah I have my I-20, paid the SEVIS fee, got my Canadian passport, it was just the "proof of ties to Canada" criteria I was confused and didnt really know what to bring. I was planning onto bring my apartment contract and phone bills to prove I live in Canada and return after I finish study which is what the US government probably wants me to do.... however it seems getting a student visa as a Canadian isnt that difficult compared to people from other nationality. Hopefully the person at the boarder doesnt ask me for alot of documents or questions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reflex Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 yeah I have my I-20, paid the SEVIS fee, got my Canadian passport, it was just the "proof of ties to Canada" criteria I was confused and didnt really know what to bring. I was planning onto bring my apartment contract and phone bills to prove I live in Canada and return after I finish study which is what the US government probably wants me to do....however it seems getting a student visa as a Canadian isnt that difficult compared to people from other nationality. Hopefully the person at the boarder doesnt ask me for alot of documents or questions... Bring those documents anyways just to be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mashmetoo Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 I've a question guys, so I came home for Christmas, and will be leaving for the US again tomrw morning. Do I need to fill out a new I-94 card? There is already a I-94 card stapled to my passport, I have all my I-20, Sevis receipt, etc etc. Do I just show them everything I have to enter in F1 student visa status? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnxiousBoy Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 I've a question guys, so I came home for Christmas, and will be leaving for the US again tomrw morning. Do I need to fill out a new I-94 card? There is already a I-94 card stapled to my passport, I have all my I-20, Sevis receipt, etc etc. Do I just show them everything I have to enter in F1 student visa status? You present your passport and the I-20 together. Answer by saying you go to school in xyz, they'll ask a few more standard questions, and then you're through. However, you need to keep your I-20 updated by getting a school officials signature on the second page every year. The sig is only good for 1 year but I have heard that they'll give you a hard time if your sig is 10-11 months old. I never took that chance so I don't know how true that is. At the end of your studies, the border guy will rip out your I-94. You don't have to say anything, it's already in their computer and when they see your status expired, they'll take it away. PS: Getting a nexus card does you wonders. Especially if you cross along the busiest routes (windsor, buffalo). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mashmetoo Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 thanks Anxiousboy! I've seen the "nexus card" routes across landline borders, what is it and how do I get one? More pertinent, what exactly does a nexus card do for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnxiousBoy Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 thanks Anxiousboy! I've seen the "nexus card" routes across landline borders, what is it and how do I get one? More pertinent, what exactly does a nexus card do for you? Nexus card is an expedited crossing card for low-risk travelers good for 5 years at a time (for $50 if I'm remembering correctly). It gives you privilege to use the nexus lane which is usually line-free. The only advantage is that you can blow past all the suckers in line. You can apply online. You can also use it through air crossing. However, i haven't been in an airport in a while and I don't really recall where the nexus line is. Some caveat. Crossings like the buffalo/niagara are bridge-based, so you end up being stuck behind the line until you can cross the gorge at which point you can head to the nexus lane. This can be mitigated by using the nexus-only bridge (1 of 4 crossing bridge there is nexus-only while 2 other has dedicated nexus lane). I got this card after constant 2 hour waits at the border since the times you cross is most likely the times others cross making for a long bottleneck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdela Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Hi everyone, I have a specific question about entering the US. I'm scheduled to start my program fall 2011, but would I be able to get set up in new York this spring prior to starting class? I am a Canadian citizen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith_015 Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 I think you have 30 days grace before and after class start and end dates on an F-1. Don't quote me on that. You could enter as a "visitor" before that, but if you are planning to move stuff across the border, you'd be denied likely. If not bringing stuff, I'm guessing you'd just have to leave the US and re-enter on an F-1 closer to your start date. If I remember correctly, F-1 will not cover you for the summers once you start either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxer12 Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Hi guys, just wondering do you need anything else apart from your Canadian passport to go to the states just for interviews? It certainly seems that you need a lots of things once you begin study there. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnxiousBoy Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Hi guys, just wondering do you need anything else apart from your Canadian passport to go to the states just for interviews? It certainly seems that you need a lots of things once you begin study there.Thanks. You don't need anything just like you won't need anything to go gamble at Vegas. There once was a time (5 years ago), when you didn't even need a passport to go over to the states. Better yet, go to point roberts in BC and you wouldn't even pass through a border guard. What are you referring to? what do you need once you begin study in the states? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxer12 Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 You don't need anything just like you won't need anything to go gamble at Vegas. There once was a time (5 years ago), when you didn't even need a passport to go over to the states. Better yet, go to point roberts in BC and you wouldn't even pass through a border guard. What are you referring to? what do you need once you begin study in the states? Oh that's good. When I said "what do I need" I meant the I-20 and all that stuff people have been mentioning in this thread about going to US, so I got anxious... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soybot Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 What is this about declaring your intention to go back home once your education is finished? lol. No room to explain to them about residency, and um... needing to pay back the more than $250, 000 it cost you during 4 years? Should we dare open our mouths about our intention to apply for work visas afterwards, or will that just open up a can of trouble? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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