Do I even need a K1 as a Canadian?

[mozplay 29]

Now, it's January? How can you avail yourself of tax benefits for the calendar year 2005, if, indeed, you are not going to marry until January 2007. This is getting more absurd by the moment! Am I the only one that is wondering about the veracity of the OP?

No, I think AM1996 wanted to get married in the US now and then again in the Caribbean. The purpose of the US weddign was tax purposes and the purpose of the Caribbean wedding was for 'the real deal' thing. I hope I am not mis-interperating anything here. If I'm wrong in my translation .. sorry.

Kezzie ... good job spelling it out. I guess it was not so clear before - I guess that my understanding of the post came from being immersed in all of your conversations.

AM1996 - good luck with things as of Monday. Hope the timelines work in your favour :-).

Ziggy ...

"Just where it asks for an I-94 number, just state "Canadian Citizen". and for the date just put down the date that you entered the US. USCIS knows that Canadian Citizens are not issued I-94's when they enter the US and knows how to deal with your situation."

Should I take this advice too on the I-129F? I was going to put the date I entered and then estimate months as the "Date Authorized stay expires"

[Buttons 0]

Congrats !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[am1996 0]

No, I think AM1996 wanted to get married in the US now and then again in the Caribbean. The purpose of the US weddign was tax purposes and the purpose of the Caribbean wedding was for 'the real deal' thing. I hope I am not mis-interperating anything here. If I'm wrong in my translation .. sorry.

Kezzie ... good job spelling it out. I guess it was not so clear before - I guess that my understanding of the post came from being immersed in all of your conversations.

Mozplay, this is EXACTLY right.

My last question: I last entered the US at the end of April. If my AOS and, most importantly, AP application is not approved prior to the 6-month expiration of my current B-2 status, what do I do to prevent "visa overstay" arguments later?

Edited August 4, 2006 by am1996

[diadromous mermaid 36]

No, I think AM1996 wanted to get married in the US now and then again in the Caribbean. The purpose of the US weddign was tax purposes and the purpose of the Caribbean wedding was for 'the real deal' thing. I hope I am not mis-interperating anything here. If I'm wrong in my translation .. sorry.

Kezzie ... good job spelling it out. I guess it was not so clear before - I guess that my understanding of the post came from being immersed in all of your conversations.

This is EXACTLY right. I will not be responding to the condescending and offensive posters above.

My last question: I last entered the US at the end of April. If my AOS and, most importantly, AP application is not approved prior to the 6-month expiration of my current B-2 status, what do I do to prevent "visa overstay" arguments later?

You will not accrue out of status if you file prior to the expiry. Condescending? are we not entitled to question such a discombobulated query, especially one tht refutes the regulations information given to you by one who was assigned that duty?

Edited August 4, 2006 by diadromous mermaid

[ceriserose 1]

No, I think AM1996 wanted to get married in the US now and then again in the Caribbean. The purpose of the US weddign was tax purposes and the purpose of the Caribbean wedding was for 'the real deal' thing. I hope I am not mis-interperating anything here. If I'm wrong in my translation .. sorry.

Kezzie ... good job spelling it out. I guess it was not so clear before - I guess that my understanding of the post came from being immersed in all of your conversations.

This is EXACTLY right. I will not be responding to the condescending and offensive posters above.

My last question: I last entered the US at the end of April. If my AOS and, most importantly, AP application is not approved prior to the 6-month expiration of my current B-2 status, what do I do to prevent "visa overstay" arguments later?

You will not accrue out of status if you file prior to the expiry. Condescending? are we not entitled to question such a discombobulated query, especially one tht refutes the regulations information given to you by one who was assigned that duty?

AM, your initial question was answered and many of us followed you on the convoluted journey you've taken to get essentially back to the same place we all told you from the beginning. Considering that you have mentioned you'll be speaking to an immigration attorney and considering the fact that we here on this board are not attorneys nor getting paid to answer your questions, you might want to back up a step. If we're confused and questioning you/your motives (especially as the story has changed as you've discovered new ways to approach it), at least do us the courtesy of not acting like you're paying us too much for the privilege.

[zyggy 9]

Ziggy ...

"Just where it asks for an I-94 number, just state "Canadian Citizen". and for the date just put down the date that you entered the US. USCIS knows that Canadian Citizens are not issued I-94's when they enter the US and knows how to deal with your situation."

Should I take this advice too on the I-129F? I was going to put the date I entered and then estimate months as the "Date Authorized stay expires"

Yes...

Edited August 4, 2006 by zyggy

[Buttons 0]

Well said Zyggy !!!!!!!!!

[TucsonBill 0]

Well, I think you Canuk's ought to have to do *2* appilcations instead of just one... I'm gona call my congressman about that!

Bill

j/k of course

[luvaLimey 0]

As I've previously posted, there is a very good reason that a specific country in the Caribbean was chosen. We can't easily change destinations.

As for the AP, I did not realize that I could get it done by the end of the year. The question now is whether I am allowed to file for all that good stuff without a I94 and without any documentary evidency of a B2 status.

You mentioned that you've flown in each time you entered the US. You might not have an I-94 or Passport stamp, but would you still have the ticket stubs from your flight showing you came from Canada to the US on X date? Just thinking, if you really need to prove your date of entry, that might be something you'll want to hold onto.

(I have no clue how AOS works since I havn't been through it yet, just me wondering)

[nfs 0]

Think I would take that risk before I would risk what you are hoping to do...

Kezzie

I for some reason read this entire post

which does not apply in any way to me, and have come to the conclusion that I am getting a serious case of VJ addiction

I think you have gotten some good, straightforward advice from numerous sources and should adjust your plans, at least that's what I'd do.

getting an expensive *risk assessment* from a lawyer seems like adding another worm to the can.

[nfs 0]

Think I would take that risk before I would risk what you are hoping to do...

Kezzie

I for some reason read this entire post

which does not apply in any way to me, and have come to the conclusion that I am getting a serious case of VJ addiction

I think you have gotten some good, straightforward advice from numerous sources and should adjust your plans, at least that's what I'd do.

getting an expensive *risk assessment* from a lawyer seems like adding another worm to the can.

oh, I see you ARE possibly adjusting your plans.

good luck and congratulations!

[rebeccajo 14]

Dang I just read the entire thing too.

Now, what amazes me the MOST about that is I just witnessed proof of what happens when two highly educated people (OP and fiance - med student and attorney) get ahold of a very simple topic. If everybody here had been typing on paper we would have killed a tree.

I'd rather be the lowly holder of Associate Degree with some manners that I am and trust the sound of advice of my peers than make an 'informed decision' coupled with an imperial attitude.

[KarenCee 3]

Dang I just read the entire thing too.

Now, what amazes me the MOST about that is I just witnessed proof of what happens when two highly educated people (OP and fiance - med student and attorney) get ahold of a very simple topic. If everybody here had been typing on paper we would have killed a tree.

I'd rather be the lowly holder of Associate Degree with some manners that I am and trust the sound of advice of my peers than make an 'informed decision' coupled with an imperial attitude.

Amen sista!

Edited August 6, 2006 by KarenCee