Just returned to the U.S. yesterday from visiting my husband and his family up in Canada for the holidays. Attempting to patiently wait for news. Had no real issues crossing the border before Christmas, even with my cat in tow, who is staying up in Canada so as to not be a hassle when we're able to move. The border guard did ask us why I hadn't moved to Canada yet and implied that I could show up with all my stuff and get a visitor record and wait out the application process, I just wouldn't be able to work but because I'm self-employed I could get by with doing that. I mentioned that my daughter is in school back in the U.S. He didn't ask us anything else really, so once again all my proof of ties back was unnecessary (not that I would have traveled without it). I wasn't really sure what to think about that line of questioning. I almost felt like I was being tested, which is the first time I've felt that way when I've been crossing, especially since a lot of what he said sounded contrary to what I've read here in regards to showing up with belongings, etc. I said I'd consider the idea and then he waved us on through. It probably took less than 2 minutes total, but felt like longer. I was more prepared to be asked to prove I wasn't trying to stay longer, rather than the opposite.
