Vancouver or Montreal??

[MichelleMcK 0]

Correction- it's your fiance who will fill out the forms and get all his stuff together. I forgot who was who

Well we are living together right now, and he's working full-time right now.... and I can't work, so I've been filling out all the paperwork. Our attorney is having us do all of the paperwork at once, and mailing it to her, so once I mail this out, I'm pretty much done!

I just have to worry about the AOS once he gets approved

[MissStacey 1]

Also- Your fiance can get almost all the stuff he needs now and have it ready. Once he gets the package 3- he can call and make his medical appointment (he will need the consulate letter when he goes to the appointment) He can even fill out all the forms and just date it when package 3 comes.

I had everything ready and faxed back my checklist and forms the same day I got package 3.

Your fiance will have to get a Police Certificate from the Police or RCMP. If he has anything on his record he will need to get his fingerprints done as well. The results for the prints can take a long time so if he does have any record at all I would get that done ASAP.

Edited December 14, 2007 by MissStacey

[MissStacey 1]

Correction- it's your fiance who will fill out the forms and get all his stuff together. I forgot who was who

Well we are living together right now, and he's working full-time right now.... and I can't work, so I've been filling out all the paperwork. Our attorney is having us do all of the paperwork at once, and mailing it to her, so once I mail this out, I'm pretty much done!

I just have to worry about the AOS once he gets approved

So you are in Vancouver right now?

[LadyJane 1]

I wonder if you can get married in Canada and file DCF, how long have you been in Vancouver? LenandBren...any suggestions?

[DavidsPrincess 1]

These two sites here and here can really help you to understand the process that you are going through. I don't see really needing an attorney unless your fiance has some sort of a record or there have been some issues in the past that would require legal advice. Even though she will fill out the forms, you/your fiance will do most of the work . And it sounds to me like she isn't all that great at filling out the forms! I did the whole I-129F process just from reading online (before i found VJ) and the K-1 part with the help of the wonderful people here at these forums. It really isn't as much work as you would think.

To answer your question - you DEFINITELY want to get that changed to Vancouver, as they are a LOT faster (2-3 months usually at the least) about processing and getting the interview date set.

Whatever you choose to do, good luck with your visa I hope things go smoothly!

[Flames9_RN 358]

we too used an attorney, what a waste of $2500, plus filings cost!! All most attorneys are in straight forward cases are expensive proof readers, thats it!! You stil have to gather all the required paperwork such as long form birth cert, poice cert, etc etc, plus get the required personal data. So all theey are are proof readers. They dont hurry things up for you, and there is no requirement for them at the interview. For most Canucks the interview is the easist part of the process. Your in and out of the actual interview in less than 10 minutes and they ask VERY basic questions!! But thats my opinion. My wife and I were busy too, and were told wrong info at a local USCIS office(that paperwork was too difficult, one should use an attorney), thus the reason with an attorney. All the info you need is on VJ, even examples of already filled out forms!! But that sonly my opnion, and it aint worth much.

Regards to ur lawyer putting down Mtl(shows his competence right there)its not the end of the world. other K1'ers did the same, and at the appropriate time (not sure which packet it is for K1) they emailed Mtl and stated they were in the VAN region, and had it transfered, so it should not be that big of a deal. Best of luck

[thermophile 0]

I wonder if you can get married in Canada and file DCF, how long have you been in Vancouver? LenandBren...any suggestions?

you have to have legal status (PR or student or something) in Canada to file DCF, as I understand Michelle is just on an extended visit. Is that true Michelle?

[MichelleMcK 0]

you have to have legal status (PR or student or something) in Canada to file DCF, as I understand Michelle is just on an extended visit. Is that true Michelle?

Yes, I'm not technically 'legally' here in Canada... Just hangin' out for an extended visit.

[MichelleMcK 0]

Your fiance will have to get a Police Certificate from the Police or RCMP. If he has anything on his record he will need to get his fingerprints done as well. The results for the prints can take a long time so if he does have any record at all I would get that done ASAP.

Oh he doesn't have a record... thankfully! I would be scared to go through this whole process thinking that I might get denied for something like that...

[thermophile 0]

you have to have legal status (PR or student or something) in Canada to file DCF, as I understand Michelle is just on an extended visit. Is that true Michelle?

Yes, I'm not technically 'legally' here in Canada... Just hangin' out for an extended visit.

yeah, American's are only allowed to be in Canada 6 months out of the year, so you're already there illeagally. No technically "legal" about it. I know that you want to stay with your boy, but if you get caught by CIC you could be banned from Canada for a few years. In the long run you're better off to go home and be apart for a little while.

[MichelleMcK 0]

you have to have legal status (PR or student or something) in Canada to file DCF, as I understand Michelle is just on an extended visit. Is that true Michelle?

Yes, I'm not technically 'legally' here in Canada... Just hangin' out for an extended visit.

yeah, American's are only allowed to be in Canada 6 months out of the year, so you're already there illeagally. No technically "legal" about it. I know that you want to stay with your boy, but if you get caught by CIC you could be banned from Canada for a few years. In the long run you're better off to go home and be apart for a little while.

Oh, I know that. I'm moving home in 10 days. Then when I visit, I will have proof that I am going to school, have a job etc so I can get through the border...

They also have no proof of the total time I've spent here, just most of the times when I cross... Don't worry, I have my bases covered