Marriage in Alberta?

[trailmix 77]

That's true..o_o But could I mail out the K-1 from Canada for him? Would they care? ):? What we wanted to do was have me send off the the K-1 from Canada in March-Aprilish, then with wait time, blahblahblah, it would be more than likely done before his homecoming.

No problem mailing it from Canada.

The CR-1 is really iffy for me, because although we've had a really close relationship for nearly 2 years, we never really documented it?.. I blame technology.

Have you guys visited each other? Do you have plane tickets, boarding passes, maybe visa bills? Pictures together, birthday cards? If you have any of that and perhaps some online chat records and phone bills - shouldn't be a problem.

Also, would it be okay to get married first and then apply for a SSN number or should I apply for a SSN first, get married, then change it? >_>

I don't know all the ins and outs of the K1 visa, but i doubt you have the option of applying for a SSN before you are married. Someone else will clarify this i'm sure.

Edited January 9, 2009 by trailmix

[BermyCat 1]

With the K-1 visa, you can apply for an SSN anytime before the 76th after you enter the country. It doesn't matter if you get married before or after you apply. They suggest waiting two weeks after to enter on the K-1 to give USCIS time to get you in the SAVE database that SSA can check to verify your visa. This way you should get your SSN in about two weeks. It's ok if you apply before the two week wait, it just means that they verify your visa manually. The manual process can take six weeks or so.

~ Catherine

[Flames9_RN 358]

One doesnt need a pile of evidence for the CR-1 (or the k1) few pics, whatever!! At the interview, 99.9% of the tiem they dont ask for anything, and if they do, a few pics seem to suffice

[Reba 2]

um...I thought you said you were getting married in Canada before he's deployed? If you get married in Canada, you can't petition/apply for a K1.

[Bern. 3]

I know! And we have tons of pictures, airline tickets, boarding passes and what not. And we have tons of letters from e-mail and snail mail. We don't really share financial resources, but his money is there if I need it and I transfer it to myself via paypal. And is there a certain amount of time you need to be married before filing for the CR-1?

[Marilyn. 340]

we filed ours a month or so after we were married...

and for proof of marriage, I think we sent in the marriage certificate , a couple of pictures, maybe some cards and maybe a couple of boarding passes....

[Bern. 3]

That's really comforting. <3 The plan would be to get married in February and then send off the paperwork in March before he is deployed. And for address that I'd be living, could I put his mothers? I'm welcome to stay there until I can move on base or where ever my husband would be staying. xD

[Flames9_RN 358]

We got married, and like the next month filed!!! Some even do it sooner!!!

[Reba 2]

That's really comforting. <3 The plan would be to get married in February and then send off the paperwork in March before he is deployed. And for address that I'd be living, could I put his mothers? I'm welcome to stay there until I can move on base or where ever my husband would be staying. xD

Yes, you can use his address of record in the US. Or his parent's address if his address of record is different. Doesn't matter really, you just have to put some US address on it. Preferably one that matches your husband's address.

[Bern. 3]

Yes but the thing is since he's military it'll take some extra time..plus he's going to be deployed. So we were going to get married this February, then file it in June, so when he comes back he has time to get together the financial forms and what not. And I'd be just staying there with his mum until we have a definite address. Which wouldn't take that long, since spouses can move right on base. /ok

[trailmix 77]

Hi,

I don't know if you already have this information so I thought I would post it anyway. U.S. Military members and their families actually have a special number they can call, which will probably be helpful to you if you need additional information from USCIS link

They also have a FAQ link on that page that might be helpful too.

Military Help Line

USCIS has established a toll-free military help line, 1-877-CIS-4MIL (1-877-247-4645), exclusively for members of the military and their families. USCIS customer service specialists are available to answer calls Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. (CST), excluding federal holidays. After-hours callers will receive an email address that they can use to contact USCIS for assistance. Callers will receive assistance with immigration-related information, such as:

Tracking their application for naturalization (Form N-400);

Notifying USCIS of a new mailing address or duty station;

Checking the status of an application or petition;

Bringing a spouse, fiancé(e) or adopted child to the United States;

Obtaining posthumous citizenship for a deceased member of the Armed Services; and

Submitting an application for expedited processing.

Service members and their families stationed in the United States or overseas may access the help line using the toll-free number, through their base telephone operator or using the Defense Switched Network (DSN). Operators will ask members of the general public to call our main customer service line: 1-800-375-5283.

From FAQ page:

Q. How can I expedite my Petition for Alien Relative (Form I-130) to bring my spouse to the United States? Is there any way she/he can enter the United States while the petition is being processed?

A. Citizens of the United States, who are serving in the military and have a pending Petition for Alien Relative (Form I-130) on behalf of their spouse, may e-mail or telephone the USCIS military assistance team and ask for expedited processing of that petition. During that time, your spouse may enter the United States on a K-3 nonimmigrant visa. To get a K-3 visa, you must file a Petition for Alien Fiancé(é) (Form I-129F) on behalf of your spouse. An approved Form I-129F will allow your spouse to enter the United States. If USCIS approves the I-130 petition while your spouse is in the United States on a K-3 visa, she/he can file an Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (Form I-485) to become a legal permanent resident.

Edited January 11, 2009 by trailmix

[Bern. 3]

He called the Military Hotline and the person he was talking to, wasn't much help. She just read the text directly off the website or so I've been told. I was talking to my fiance and telling him that maybe we should just wait another 2 years to do anything but he wants me in the US asap because we've already been apart for ages, and him in the military makes it even harder. He is more than likely going to visit me in February, in which we will decide everything.