U.S. citizen marrying Canadian

[canuck78]

Well i will be applying for an open work permit and sold my house in the States so I have no place to stay with my dogs in The States

Unfortunately it would be best for you not to visit you children for a while since you don't have a plan B if you get refused at the border. Maybe a visit every few months? Unfortunately in your case an outland sponsorship while you were still living in your home would have probably been best.

 

[Aiesline]

My experience with nexus applying inland and visiting the states has been positive. Once I received my open work permit, I took that permit to the nexus office. They changed my residency status to Canada. I don't even pause when crossing the border flying in now. If you have nexus my personal experience is it isn't a problem. Your mileage may vary.

Canuck78 knows his stuff; so I'd heed his warnings if you don't have nexus. Nexus a computer passes you. No nexus you are at the mercy of people. People get cranky and ask more questions.