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rajia   0

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Hello,

I am a Canadian that want to marry a American and i was wondering is it possible that we apply for a k-1 fiance visa if i am actually in the US with her and not in Canada? I read that has a Canadian I can stay in the US up to 6 months. I just want to know if instead of meeting someone from my ambasy in Canada I could meet someone in America instead?

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s&c1   3

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Hello,

I am a Canadian that want to marry a American and i was wondering is it possible that we apply for a k-1 fiance visa if i am actually in the US with her and not in Canada? I read that has a Canadian I can stay in the US up to 6 months. I just want to know if instead of meeting someone from my ambasy in Canada I could meet someone in America instead?

Thank you

No, you have to go to an embassy in Canada. Either Vancouver or Montreal (depends on where in Canada you live in)for example I live in Ontario so I will have to go to Montreal.

And yes you can "visit" the USA for 6 months in a calendar year.

Hope this helps. Good luck on your journey!

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S&B Apprentice

S&B   1

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No, you have to go to an embassy in Canada. Either Vancouver or Montreal (depends on where in Canada you live in)for example I live in Ontario so I will have to go to Montreal.

And yes you can "visit" the USA for 6 months in a calendar year.

Hope this helps. Good luck on your journey!

Yup. Even assuming you could get everything you needed AND have it done in 6 months, a K-1 is an entry visa. Kind of defeats the point if you're already there, no?

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(5 week wait for police background check)

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YuAndDan Grand Master

YuAndDan   153

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You can file the I-129F while in the USA, however do not overstay, and will need to return home to interview.

FAQ: http://www.visajourney.com/faq/k1k2visa-I129f.html#3.15

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Look here: A Candle for Love and China Family Visa Forums for Chinese/American relationship,

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2ndMessiah Rising Star

2ndMessiah   184

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Why not marry your fiance(e) and go down the I130 route. You will still have to return home, but it will reduce your cost and time and when all is approved you will have a Green card and be able to work from day one.

Thank you, goodnight and may your gods go with you",

Dave Allen.

YuAndDan Grand Master

YuAndDan   153

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Why not marry your fiance(e) and go down the I130 route. You will still have to return home, but it will reduce your cost and time and when all is approved you will have a Green card and be able to work from day one.

Very good sugestion!

CR-1 (FEES $800 - $900) Gets green card upon entry to the USA!

K-1 (FEES $1800+) Factor in adjustment of status!

OUR TIME LINE Please do a timeline it helps us all, thanks.

Is now a US Citizen immigration completed Jan 12, 2012.

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Look here: A Candle for Love and China Family Visa Forums for Chinese/American relationship,

Visa issues, and lots of info about the Guangzhou and Hong Kong consulate.

 
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