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[Infinite_beauty83 0]

Hello to anyone that has time to read this!

I'm Canadian, my fiance, is American. We have 3 kids together. Our first was born in the US while I was visiting him. Our 2nd and 3rd were born in Canada. We would like to relocate to the US but have never known anyone to go through something like this. We don't have the slightest clue where to start.

Some say just get a laywer, but we want to know how much that costs versus to trying to go through all the proper procedures yourself.

If you have any knowledge of my next best step, please feel free to write back.

Thanks for your time!

[Y&E 12]

Hello to anyone that has time to read this!

I'm Canadian, my fiance, is American. We have 3 kids together. Our first was born in the US while I was visiting him. Our 2nd and 3rd were born in Canada. We would like to relocate to the US but have never known anyone to go through something like this. We don't have the slightest clue where to start.

Some say just get a laywer, but we want to know how much that costs versus to trying to go through all the proper procedures yourself.

If you have any knowledge of my next best step, please feel free to write back.

Thanks for your time!

Your first step would be to read the guides and then decide if you want to pursue a K1 (fiancee visa) or get married first and pursue a CR1 visa. I hope that this helps.

[oldahmed 38]

Hello to anyone that has time to read this!

I'm Canadian, my fiance, is American. We have 3 kids together. Our first was born in the US while I was visiting him. Our 2nd and 3rd were born in Canada. We would like to relocate to the US but have never known anyone to go through something like this. We don't have the slightest clue where to start.

Some say just get a laywer, but we want to know how much that costs versus to trying to go through all the proper procedures yourself.

If you have any knowledge of my next best step, please feel free to write back.

Thanks for your time!

You need no lawyer no nothing. You either get married, then apply for a spouse visa or just apply for a fiancee visa which will allow you entry in the US for the sole purpose to marry your fiance, then become a US resident.

Start here:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...amp;page=guides

[v333k 59]

Hello to anyone that has time to read this!

I'm Canadian, my fiance, is American. We have 3 kids together. Our first was born in the US while I was visiting him. Our 2nd and 3rd were born in Canada. We would like to relocate to the US but have never known anyone to go through something like this. We don't have the slightest clue where to start.

Some say just get a laywer, but we want to know how much that costs versus to trying to go through all the proper procedures yourself.

If you have any knowledge of my next best step, please feel free to write back.

Thanks for your time!

You case, just like others, needs a little bit of research on your part and you will start fitting the pieces easily together. Can your fiance obtain US citizenship for your 2nd and 3rd kids? They were born to a USC parent and I think that qualifies them to obtain USC. Are they already USCs?

First thing, you need to get married so your US spouse can file for Adjustment of status for you.... start there but looking into AOS and see what options there are...

[sunny808 1]

Hello to anyone that has time to read this!

I'm Canadian, my fiance, is American. We have 3 kids together. Our first was born in the US while I was visiting him. Our 2nd and 3rd were born in Canada. We would like to relocate to the US but have never known anyone to go through something like this. We don't have the slightest clue where to start.

Some say just get a laywer, but we want to know how much that costs versus to trying to go through all the proper procedures yourself.

If you have any knowledge of my next best step, please feel free to write back.

Thanks for your time!

With respect to your situation and as mentioned above, you can proceed as follows since your family is based in Canada: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/ty...types_2993.html

As far as your children are concerned, you need to look into the legitimation process so that your children can obtain citizenship through your husband, assuming they qualify: http://www.vkblaw.com/law/dc.htm

If they do not qualify, your husband can also file a petition for them (see first link).

[milimelo 4,481]

With respect to your situation and as mentioned above, you can proceed as follows since your family is based in Canada: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/ty...types_2993.html

As far as your children are concerned, you need to look into the legitimation process so that your children can obtain citizenship through your husband, assuming they qualify: http://www.vkblaw.com/law/dc.htm

If they do not qualify, your husband can also file a petition for them (see first link).

Sunny, I disagree - she should first get married, then file for CR-1 - K3 is dead these days and CR1 has an advantage of no AOS needed, GC on activation of visa.

They'll need to do CRBA to get chilldren's passport (except for US born one, he is alread a USC).

[payxibka 10,045]

not a US Citizenship general discussion topic... moving thread

[sunny808 1]

Sunny, I disagree - she should first get married, then file for CR-1 - K3 is dead these days and CR1 has an advantage of no AOS needed, GC on activation of visa.

They'll need to do CRBA to get chilldren's passport (except for US born one, he is alread a USC).

You are correct. I didn't notice the recent changes in K-3 processing which was one option a few months ago.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

You may also wish to stop by the Canada Regional Forum. You can discuss some of your options there and benefit from the experience of other VJ Canadian-American couples.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Basically:

1. You need to get your children recognised as US citizens. To do that you need to file CRBA (Consular Report for Birth Abroad) for them. It should take less than a month

2. You will need to decide if you want to get married first (CR-1), or get married when you get to the US (k1)

Here are the guides:

k1: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=k1guide

CR1: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...page=i130guide1

This link explains the prices and requirements: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=compare

Here is the link for the CRBA: http://www.consular.canada.usembassy.gov/birth_abroad.asp

Edited March 3, 2010 by Vanessa&Tony