Dual citizenship for both of us

[BM Canada 3]

Hi all,

I've got a question or two that I'm hoping someone can answer. My fiance and I are planning on having him come to the United States from Canada (in fact, I'm sending my I-129F tomorrow morning ). We talked it over and made sure everything is good to go, but that brought up the issue of eventually returning to Canada. Our original plan was to have him come here and get a green card, then possibly return to Canada. I did some research, and found out this would forfeit his green card. So here are my questions:

1 - Is it true, that if he enters on a K1 visa, we only have to wait 3 years after the green card is issued to apply for U.S. citizenship/naturalization?

2 - Does anyone know if it's possible for us to start the process of getting me permanent residency in Canada, while we're still in the United States, waiting on his naturalization?

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help. Here's to smooth sailing for the next few years!

Edited November 22, 2010 by BM Canada

[K and L 27]

1) Yes. Spouses are eligible after 3 years of permanent residency. This is not precisely 3 years after marriage, more like, 3 years + whatever time it takes for you to file for the adjustment of status (AOS, I-485) and for it to be processed. (You will still need to extend his green card about 20 months after his green card is approved, though.)

2) Yes, you can file for permanent residency for Canada from the US. link from CIC

Edited November 22, 2010 by K and L