For those with knowledge on this visa

[Kammo 2]

My husband and I have been married for a little over 6 months (together for about 1 1/2 years) and have a 5 month old (who resides with me). Luckily being Canadian I have been blessed with a year of maternity leave so we stay with my husband a week or two at a time. I think its the visits that have kept things okay up until this point. We have started looking at the paperwork for this visa but have not filed anything yet. I was hoping that some one may have some tips or insight on this process (do's and dont's). I am also curious about travelling while it is in process. I have heard conflicting points on this. I am hoping to still be able to come visit my husband while we file... :| Any information someone may have on this process would be appreciated greatly!

Thank you for your time.

[canadian_wife 1,822]

http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

Hi, and welcome to VJ.

Your husband (assuming he is a US citizen) will file a I-130 petition for you. Your child should have US citizenship if your husband meets the citizenship and residency requirements. Did you register the birth with the US embassy?

Just so you know, all Cr-1 visas are applied for in Montreal

Lots of people visit during this process. However, admittance isn't a guarentee and you should always bring ties to Canada to ease your crossing

Good luck

[Amy and Nick 37]

Youre gonna wanna go for a CR-1 visa which starts with sending in the I-130 package!

Check out the guides at the top of the page!

Also, the general consensus here is that visiting is FINE, you MAY be turned away at the border, but this will have no negative effect on your visa application.

It generally works a little better for those from Canada, as it is a regular land crossing, and generally dont have as far to travel in case of denied entry, so can just try again at a later date.

As always, he is able to visit you too!

Good luck, read through the guides and come back with any extra questions you come up with!

[Kammo 2]

Hi again

Yes, our daughter already obtained her citizenship as of mid november. This was no issue at all. I am curious about the section in the i-130 (C. Information about your alien relative (continued)) where it asks my husband to list (his name, not mine)? and then my children. I have 2 daughters who will not be moving with me but will be living with their father in Canada. Does he list them regardless of that situation?

As far as the travelling, sounds like I will have to just keep my fingers crossed! I have not had much of an issue so far in the year and a half I have been doing it so hopefully they will continue to believe that my intentions are honest. I do have my 2 daughters in Canada who I NEED to go back for often, I would never just make a decision to not return to Canada. I am really relieved that once approved I will be able to travel back often to see them!

Thanks for the replies so far!

[canadian_wife 1,822]

http://www.visajourney.com/examples/INS-Form-I-130.pdf

According to the example forms, in C-17 you'd list your husband's name, the USC and all your children - even if they are not going with you

Good luck