Can you live in the USA while waiting for visa

[maritimer 0]

Hi all, just wondering, if you apply for the K1 visa can you live in the USA while its getting processed. I know I can't work and I would have to go back to Canada after 6 months or when the interview is which ever comes first. What about if we applied for a K3 visa if I got married down there could I stay there and apply or would I have to come home and wait.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Hi all, just wondering, if you apply for the K1 visa can you live in the USA while its getting processed. I know I can't work and I would have to go back to Canada after 6 months or when the interview is which ever comes first. What about if we applied for a K3 visa if I got married down there could I stay there and apply or would I have to come home and wait.

I know you can visit if you prove enough ties to Canada; but I don't think it's too wise an idea to do it for 6 months ---- how would you prove ties to Canada otherwise?

If you go into the US with the intent of getting married, it's considered visa fraud. Check out the K-3 forum and also they are quite helpful.

Peace, L.

[Krikit 1,164]

You'll find the search feature pretty handy, Maritimer. Many people have asked the same questions you have, so pretty much all the information is available in a search. If you begin here you can compare visas. You'll also want to visit the other forums to get a general idea of what questions go where. Have fun!

[Lona.C. 16]

first hi and welcome to the great canadian forum

sorry dont have the answer about the K3 , but as K1 applicant you can stay for up to 6 month ( I bet you will get the interview before 6 month though )

just show prove effidance that you live in canada when you cross the border ( like lease or bills )

when I was on that process I always traveld left and right without any trouble

[MarkNAshley 0]

I stayed in Phoenix from August to the end of december while waiting for my interview to be scheduled and had no problems crossing the border at all.

[Marilyn. 340]

Hi all, just wondering, if you apply for the K1 visa can you live in the USA while its getting processed. I know I can't work and I would have to go back to Canada after 6 months or when the interview is which ever comes first. What about if we applied for a K3 visa if I got married down there could I stay there and apply or would I have to come home and wait.

I know you can visit if you prove enough ties to Canada; but I don't think it's too wise an idea to do it for 6 months ---- how would you prove ties to Canada otherwise?

If you go into the US with the intent of getting married, it's considered visa fraud. Check out the K-3 forum and also they are quite helpful.

Peace, L.

i just wanted to point out that getting married in the US is not visa fraud...

going to the US with the intent of getting married there and then applying for adjustment of status is visa fraud...

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Hi all, just wondering, if you apply for the K1 visa can you live in the USA while its getting processed. I know I can't work and I would have to go back to Canada after 6 months or when the interview is which ever comes first. What about if we applied for a K3 visa if I got married down there could I stay there and apply or would I have to come home and wait.

I know you can visit if you prove enough ties to Canada; but I don't think it's too wise an idea to do it for 6 months ---- how would you prove ties to Canada otherwise?

If you go into the US with the intent of getting married, it's considered visa fraud. Check out the K-3 forum and also they are quite helpful.

Peace, L.

i just wanted to point out that getting married in the US is not visa fraud...

going to the US with the intent of getting married there and then applying for adjustment of status is visa fraud...

Ditto Marilyn, that's what I mean. You can absolutely get married in the US anytime you choose; BUT if you enter with intent to marry it is indeed fraudulent.

[Marilyn. 340]

Hi all, just wondering, if you apply for the K1 visa can you live in the USA while its getting processed. I know I can't work and I would have to go back to Canada after 6 months or when the interview is which ever comes first. What about if we applied for a K3 visa if I got married down there could I stay there and apply or would I have to come home and wait.

I know you can visit if you prove enough ties to Canada; but I don't think it's too wise an idea to do it for 6 months ---- how would you prove ties to Canada otherwise?

If you go into the US with the intent of getting married, it's considered visa fraud. Check out the K-3 forum and also they are quite helpful.

Peace, L.

i just wanted to point out that getting married in the US is not visa fraud...

going to the US with the intent of getting married there and then applying for adjustment of status is visa fraud...

Ditto Marilyn, that's what I mean. You can absolutely get married in the US anytime you choose; BUT if you enter with intent to marry it is indeed fraudulent.

.... you can enter the US with the intent to marry as long as you plan on going back to your home country after.....

Edited February 20, 2008 by MarilynP

[Krikit 1,164]

Hi all, just wondering, if you apply for the K1 visa can you live in the USA while its getting processed. I know I can't work and I would have to go back to Canada after 6 months or when the interview is which ever comes first. What about if we applied for a K3 visa if I got married down there could I stay there and apply or would I have to come home and wait.

I know you can visit if you prove enough ties to Canada; but I don't think it's too wise an idea to do it for 6 months ---- how would you prove ties to Canada otherwise?

If you go into the US with the intent of getting married, it's considered visa fraud. Check out the K-3 forum and also they are quite helpful.

Peace, L.

i just wanted to point out that getting married in the US is not visa fraud...

going to the US with the intent of getting married there and then applying for adjustment of status is visa fraud...

Ditto Marilyn, that's what I mean. You can absolutely get married in the US anytime you choose; BUT if you enter with intent to marry it is indeed fraudulent.

.... you can enter the US with the intent to marry as long as you plan on going back to your home country after.....

See? It's not complicated at all, Maritimer.

[Reba 2]

the fraud comes in if you have intent to stay not with intent to marry. You cannot "live" in the US without a proper visa. You can however visit for up to 6 months, IF the CBP will let you in.

[maritimer 0]

You'll find the search feature pretty handy, Maritimer. Many people have asked the same questions you have, so pretty much all the information is available in a search. If you begin here you can compare visas. You'll also want to visit the other forums to get a general idea of what questions go where. Have fun!

[LadyJane 1]

Welcome!

[Autumnchik 6]

As for being able to cross the border without any problems, it is up to each individual border guard's interpretation. I know many people here have had no problems crossing while in the K-1 process. My then fiance was turned away at the border for not having proof of enough ties to Canada (bring as much evidence as you can of ties to Canada and proof that you are planning to return!). Also, while the border guard was deliberating, he asked us about the K-1 process (which we had begun) and told us that we were not allowed to visit during that process, that we had to wait in our respective countries until the interview date. Although that is not necessarily true, that was the guard's interpretation.

However, at a later date, my fiance was able to visit (although only for a couple weeks) and the guard at that time said that it was permissible to visit during the process.

Good luck with whatever decision you make and welcome to VJ!

[raphael7546 0]

Hi all, just wondering, if you apply for the K1 visa can you live in the USA while its getting processed. I know I can't work and I would have to go back to Canada after 6 months or when the interview is which ever comes first. What about if we applied for a K3 visa if I got married down there could I stay there and apply or would I have to come home and wait.

I know you can visit if you prove enough ties to Canada; but I don't think it's too wise an idea to do it for 6 months ---- how would you prove ties to Canada otherwise?

If you go into the US with the intent of getting married, it's considered visa fraud. Check out the K-3 forum and also they are quite helpful.

Peace, L.

i just wanted to point out that getting married in the US is not visa fraud...

going to the US with the intent of getting married there and then applying for adjustment of status is visa fraud...

Yes, and trying to explain it to the border guy that your marrying and not staying is pointless as they have no idea what your talking about. Read what happened to me by clicking on my profile and clicking on "My Story" He wasted 2 & a half years of my life.

[Flames9_RN 358]

On the other hand, everyone has a different POE experience!! I never had a problem!! There are no gaurentees,but many do "visit" with success