Thinking of doing it in the US ...

[SpiritAlight 1]

OOOOPS Let me clarify.

IF you entered the U.S. as a visitor, and you met someone and you got married then you have done nothing illegal.

If you already knew each other, and then you enter the U.S. and get married, then this is not looking too good for you.

AOS = adjustment of status (from visitor to resident)

Right VJers??

Wrong again......

I have known my now husband all my life..... it has nothing to do with how long you have known someone or even if you are already married..... it is all to do with your intent on entry..... if you did not plan to remain in the US when you arrived and then for whatever reason you changed your mind then you are allowed to file for AOS and remain....

this is available to any immediate relative who after entry with no intent to remain forever then deceides to stay and file for AOS..... BF/GF Wife/Husband, Mother/Father of a USC and of course under 21 child of a USC.....

Kez

Right, of course.

Thanks Kezzie.

It's that story that needs to be the only story.

[Liquid 0]

Like I said - I've been to the US 3x times before, and left all 3 (and we were engaged). This time again I entered and had intentions of leaving - including my flight back to Canada.

[Kez/JWolf 6]

OOOOPS Let me clarify.

IF you entered the U.S. as a visitor, and you met someone and you got married then you have done nothing illegal.

If you already knew each other, and then you enter the U.S. and get married, then this is not looking too good for you.

AOS = adjustment of status (from visitor to resident)

Right VJers??

Wrong again......

I have known my now husband all my life..... it has nothing to do with how long you have known someone or even if you are already married..... it is all to do with your intent on entry..... if you did not plan to remain in the US when you arrived and then for whatever reason you changed your mind then you are allowed to file for AOS and remain....

this is available to any immediate relative who after entry with no intent to remain forever then deceides to stay and file for AOS..... BF/GF Wife/Husband, Mother/Father of a USC and of course under 21 child of a USC.....

Kez

Right, of course.

Thanks Kezzie.

It's that story that needs to be the only story.

This is not a story its the Law that allows this to be done..... Why do you think its a story???

Kez

[trailmix 77]

Like I said - I've been to the US 3x times before, and left all 3 (and we were engaged). This time again I entered and had intentions of leaving - including my flight back to Canada.

Then adjustment of status sounds good - have a look at the guide, if it seems like you, go for it - wishing you a speedy process

[Modano 0]

Like I said - I've been to the US 3x times before, and left all 3 (and we were engaged). This time again I entered and had intentions of leaving - including my flight back to Canada.

Hmmm, I had a seriously difficult time getting across the border when I told the immigration officer that I was going to visit my fiance.

They finally did let me through, but it wouldn't have shocked me if they denied me entry the next time around, so I didn't bother trying again.

[Liquid 0]

Like I said - I've been to the US 3x times before, and left all 3 (and we were engaged). This time again I entered and had intentions of leaving - including my flight back to Canada.

Hmmm, I had a seriously difficult time getting across the border when I told the immigration officer that I was going to visit my fiance.

They finally did let me through, but it wouldn't have shocked me if they denied me entry the next time around, so I didn't bother trying again.

It depends on where you are entering from. The most hard ### officers (that I found) were at Niagara Falls - they always make me get out and grill me ceaselessly. Same with flying in from Toronto. Driving through Chicago ain't bad, and on my last trip here, I flew in from Houston. He asked me what I was doing (visiting my fiancee), asked when I was leaving (10 days), and if I had any alcohol. That was it - 20 seconds

[CutienPurg 0]

another point that's being missed here is the work thing.

if you intend to work while in the US for a US company or as a self emplyed person , even though online , you may not do that until you obtain EAD(Employment authorization doc).

If you're earning monies from US sources , ya gotta have the authorization.

[trailmix 77]

another point that's being missed here is the work thing.

if you intend to work while in the US for a US company or as a self emplyed person , even though online , you may not do that until you obtain EAD(Employment authorization doc).

If you're earning monies from US sources , ya gotta have the authorization.

I ignored it because as the OP is a Canadian and lives in Canada I kind of assumed she works for a Canadian company?

[bakofoil 27]

Yes you can come here on a tourist visa and get married and then stay and file for AOS..... as long as you did not plan to do it that way when you entered the US....

I know I did it....... along with 1000's of others....

Kez

If only I knew then what I know now!

[Liquid 0]

I'm not a she, I'm a he

I own my own company, and we (all of us) work from home. Still I've been told to apply for the EAD and will be doing so.

[trailmix 77]

I'm not a she, I'm a he

I own my own company, and we (all of us) work from home. Still I've been told to apply for the EAD and will be doing so.

Yeah sorry about that Liquid, I realized that after I posted but it was too late to edit

[SpiritAlight 1]

OOOOPS Let me clarify.

IF you entered the U.S. as a visitor, and you met someone and you got married then you have done nothing illegal.

If you already knew each other, and then you enter the U.S. and get married, then this is not looking too good for you.

AOS = adjustment of status (from visitor to resident)

Right VJers??

Wrong again......

I have known my now husband all my life..... it has nothing to do with how long you have known someone or even if you are already married..... it is all to do with your intent on entry..... if you did not plan to remain in the US when you arrived and then for whatever reason you changed your mind then you are allowed to file for AOS and remain....

this is available to any immediate relative who after entry with no intent to remain forever then deceides to stay and file for AOS..... BF/GF Wife/Husband, Mother/Father of a USC and of course under 21 child of a USC.....

Kez

Right, of course.

Thanks Kezzie.

It's that story that needs to be the only story.

This is not a story its the Law that allows this to be done..... Why do you think its a story???

Kez

I don't mean the word "story" as a "lie".

Not at all.

Sorry for the misunderstanding.

[Kez/JWolf 6]

Dont be sorry..... Just dont want people to think we are encouraging people to do something that is against the law....

Kez

[Chica Yeyé 41]

another point that's being missed here is the work thing.

if you intend to work while in the US for a US company or as a self emplyed person , even though online , you may not do that until you obtain EAD(Employment authorization doc).

If you're earning monies from US sources , ya gotta have the authorization.

Exactly right Cutien. The OP cannot work in the US, not even online for his own company or else, until she has an EAD.

[warlord 73]

People have come across saying they were just visiting their BF's or GF's and then boom got married. It's up to the IO to see if you are legit or not. If you're comming across with a ton of things like you are moving then boom you will be denied. If you come across with stuff that looks like you are just visiting for the time you are stating then you will have a better chance of getting across.

If you do the latter, but seem nervous because you really are getting married, they will probably detect that and deny you (possibly ban you for a few years). Once you do get married and get to your interview for the GC a lot of things like your entry will be waived. It's just getting across that will be the issue.

So yes it's possible, but most likely not advisable...