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♥Stiggy♥   0

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Hi!

I currently live in N.S and my boyfriend lives in Florida.. we are debating on either getting the K1 or the K3 for me to move there to be with him so we can finally start our lives together.

I assume that if I crossed over as a visitor and we eloped in Florida, I have to come back until my visa paperwork is done, right?

Theres so much info, its hard to absorb this all in :wacko:

Sarinha

First met March 2007, playing an MMORPG (ffxi)

Getting married Feb 12 2010

Will start our VJ Feb 2010

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I-130 Journey - VSC CR1 & CR2

02-xx-10 -I-130 sent

xx-xx-10- I-130 NOA1

xx-xx-xx- I-130 NOA2

- Total Days from NOA 1 to NOA2 xxx

I-129F Journey - VSC K3 & K4

xx-xx-xx I-130 Received @ NVC

xx-xx-xx Case Completed at NVC :

xx-xx-xx NVC Left:

- Total Days from NOA1 to NVC Complete xx

- Total Days @ NVC xx

Consulate

xx-xx-xx Received at Consulate

xx-xx-xx Medical Date

xx-xx-xx Interview Date [ ] Pass [ ] Fail

- Total Days from Recd at Consulate to Interview xxx

- Total Days from NOA1 to Interview xxx

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Flames9_RN   358

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Since ur in NS, i would forget about the K3 and just go for t he CR-1. Take about the same amount of time, BUT CR-1 is cheaper in the long run and has more options, such as being able to work right away, where as the k3, you can't!!

Here is a chart of the + and - of each visa: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=compare

Going to the USA with the INTENT of staying is illegal! If you went to the USA and out of the blue decided to stay,thats a different story! Of course their can be problems/hassles going that route, such as you cant leave the USA until a certain part of the process has been completed! Well,not that you can't leave the USA, just most likely you would not be able to get back in, then have to start over at square 1!!

One can still visit while the visa is being processed. yes one can be denied, but many of us have had no problems, I traveled monthly to DC from Halifax. My advice on visiting while the process is ongoing:

1) Always tell the TRUTH. never lie to the POE officer

2) Be confident in ur replies

3)keep ur response short and to the point, dont tell ur life story!!

4) look the POE officer in the eye when speaking to them. They are looking for people lieing and have been trained to find them!

5)pack light! No job resumes with you

6) Bring ties to Canada (letter from employer when ur expected back at work, lease, etc etc)

7) Always be polite, being rude isnt going to get ya anywhere, and could make things worse!!

8) have a plan in case u do get denied (be polite) It wont harm ur visa application if ur denied,that is if ur polite and didnt lie! Refer to #1

As wel keep in mind that when dealing with govt officials, nothing goes as planned. Timewise, the k1 should get you to the USA faster,but thats not always the case! There are some VJ members that has taken over a year to get the k1! Not sure how long it is taking the CR-1!

I should mention that I got married in the USA (court house wedding,lol) then went back to canada and started the visa process. One can start the process while ur still in the USA, but you can't "live" there,only visit!! And visiting is up to the POE (port of entry) officer!!

Best of luck

Edited by flames9

Canadians Visiting the USA while undergoing the visa process, my free advice:

1) Always tell the TRUTH. never lie to the POE officer

2) Be confident in ur replies

3) keep ur response short and to the point, don't tell ur life story!!

4) look the POE officer in the eye when speaking to them. They are looking for people lieing and have been trained to find them!

5) Pack light! No job resumes with you

6) Bring ties to Canada (letter from employer when ur expected back at work, lease, etc etc)

7) Always be polite, being rude isn't going to get ya anywhere, and could make things worse!!

8) Have a plan in case u do get denied (be polite) It wont harm ur visa application if ur denied,that is if ur polite and didn't lie! Refer to #1

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♥Stiggy♥   0

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Thanks Flame! So, if I went down to FL and we eloped , and I had intent to come back up and resume my job, etc... but then I changed my mind while still down there, I can still stay there? Am I able to work while Im there if I were to chnge my mind last minute and stay? Or is the only reason why I can stay there is because we can technically visit as Canadians for 6 months, without a visa?

I want to do this in a way that it wont jepordize my chances of being with my future husband but also as fast as possible

Sarinha

First met March 2007, playing an MMORPG (ffxi)

Getting married Feb 12 2010

Will start our VJ Feb 2010

2c61618b8b94d52d.gif

I-130 Journey - VSC CR1 & CR2

02-xx-10 -I-130 sent

xx-xx-10- I-130 NOA1

xx-xx-xx- I-130 NOA2

- Total Days from NOA 1 to NOA2 xxx

I-129F Journey - VSC K3 & K4

xx-xx-xx I-130 Received @ NVC

xx-xx-xx Case Completed at NVC :

xx-xx-xx NVC Left:

- Total Days from NOA1 to NVC Complete xx

- Total Days @ NVC xx

Consulate

xx-xx-xx Received at Consulate

xx-xx-xx Medical Date

xx-xx-xx Interview Date [ ] Pass [ ] Fail

- Total Days from Recd at Consulate to Interview xxx

- Total Days from NOA1 to Interview xxx

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Flames9_RN   358

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Everyone wants to do it as fast as possible!!

As a visitor to the USA, you CAN NOT work! stay for 6 months but can't work!! And staying for 6 months is not a right, it is a privilege!

Its not up to me or anyone on this board to figure out what YOUR INTENT is, that would be up to the POE officer, or the person that looks over your AOS (adjustment of status) paperwork. My wife and I saw a lawyer here in DC for a free consult, and thats what she told us to do, just on a visit, I stay and AOS!!

You could file the k1 paperwork today if u wanted, or got married tomorrow, and then file the cr-1! Not a s fast process, anywhere for 6 months to over a year!!

Canadians Visiting the USA while undergoing the visa process, my free advice:

1) Always tell the TRUTH. never lie to the POE officer

2) Be confident in ur replies

3) keep ur response short and to the point, don't tell ur life story!!

4) look the POE officer in the eye when speaking to them. They are looking for people lieing and have been trained to find them!

5) Pack light! No job resumes with you

6) Bring ties to Canada (letter from employer when ur expected back at work, lease, etc etc)

7) Always be polite, being rude isn't going to get ya anywhere, and could make things worse!!

8) Have a plan in case u do get denied (be polite) It wont harm ur visa application if ur denied,that is if ur polite and didn't lie! Refer to #1

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♥Stiggy♥   0

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Welcome to VJ...I'm from Nova Scotia as well, the Annapolis Valley. Good Luck!

So am I ! Kingston to be exact!

Sarinha

First met March 2007, playing an MMORPG (ffxi)

Getting married Feb 12 2010

Will start our VJ Feb 2010

2c61618b8b94d52d.gif

I-130 Journey - VSC CR1 & CR2

02-xx-10 -I-130 sent

xx-xx-10- I-130 NOA1

xx-xx-xx- I-130 NOA2

- Total Days from NOA 1 to NOA2 xxx

I-129F Journey - VSC K3 & K4

xx-xx-xx I-130 Received @ NVC

xx-xx-xx Case Completed at NVC :

xx-xx-xx NVC Left:

- Total Days from NOA1 to NVC Complete xx

- Total Days @ NVC xx

Consulate

xx-xx-xx Received at Consulate

xx-xx-xx Medical Date

xx-xx-xx Interview Date [ ] Pass [ ] Fail

- Total Days from Recd at Consulate to Interview xxx

- Total Days from NOA1 to Interview xxx

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Flames9_RN   358

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Welcome to VJ...I'm from Nova Scotia as well, the Annapolis Valley. Good Luck!

So am I ! Kingston to be exact!

Hey!! While I was in the Air Force,stationed in greenwood, I lived in Kingston!! I lived in the apartments on Lincoln Street!! Think I paid $395 a month for a 1 bedroom apartment, super cheap,lol

Edited by flames9

Canadians Visiting the USA while undergoing the visa process, my free advice:

1) Always tell the TRUTH. never lie to the POE officer

2) Be confident in ur replies

3) keep ur response short and to the point, don't tell ur life story!!

4) look the POE officer in the eye when speaking to them. They are looking for people lieing and have been trained to find them!

5) Pack light! No job resumes with you

6) Bring ties to Canada (letter from employer when ur expected back at work, lease, etc etc)

7) Always be polite, being rude isn't going to get ya anywhere, and could make things worse!!

8) Have a plan in case u do get denied (be polite) It wont harm ur visa application if ur denied,that is if ur polite and didn't lie! Refer to #1

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Welcome to VJ...I'm from Nova Scotia as well, the Annapolis Valley. Good Luck!

So am I ! Kingston to be exact!

South Shore here! (close to Bridgewater :) )

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Oh Oh! I'm another NSer!

Grew up in Lower sackville, went to University at SMU :) *live in NB now*

Welcome!

Jen

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10/16/08 - Medical in Halifax
01/15/09 - Interview in Montreal
01/20/09 - Visa in Hand
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7/09/09 - received notice of GC appointment date
8/07/09 - Green Card interview at Raleigh Field office at 8:45am - Given RFE for I-693 Vaccination suppliment
9/08/09 - returned RFE to field office. Approved for Green Card
9/09/09 - Received email that Card production had been ordered.
9/17/09 - Green Card in the mail - No more USCIS until June, 2011 :D

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small word ... im from toronto but in greenwood due to my ex husband being posted/stationed here and just havent moved out of greenwood

Sarinha

First met March 2007, playing an MMORPG (ffxi)

Getting married Feb 12 2010

Will start our VJ Feb 2010

2c61618b8b94d52d.gif

I-130 Journey - VSC CR1 & CR2

02-xx-10 -I-130 sent

xx-xx-10- I-130 NOA1

xx-xx-xx- I-130 NOA2

- Total Days from NOA 1 to NOA2 xxx

I-129F Journey - VSC K3 & K4

xx-xx-xx I-130 Received @ NVC

xx-xx-xx Case Completed at NVC :

xx-xx-xx NVC Left:

- Total Days from NOA1 to NVC Complete xx

- Total Days @ NVC xx

Consulate

xx-xx-xx Received at Consulate

xx-xx-xx Medical Date

xx-xx-xx Interview Date [ ] Pass [ ] Fail

- Total Days from Recd at Consulate to Interview xxx

- Total Days from NOA1 to Interview xxx

 
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