I-130 arrival record (I-94)

[ramonathepest 0]

Hello, this is my first day on VJ so I apologize if I haven't got the etiquette/process down. I am a canadian in the US. I am going to marry my USCitzen boyfriend of 15 years. I travel back and forth between Montreal and NYC by car every couple of months. We finally decided to live in the same city (ie NYC )permanently so we are going to get married. I never get my passport stamped because I come by car so I don't have a Arrival record or I-94 which seems to have all the immigration consultants baffled. My last entry date was Jan 3 2012 but I have no proof of that. Can I assume that there is a record of my car license plate available at the border that I went through? Is the arrival record absolutely necessary ? Thanks

[Krikit 1,164]

Hello, and welcome to VJ.

They are familiar with Canadians not having an I-94 so not to worry. The process may have changed since I applied but, at that time, I believe I just entered "n/a - Canadian".. or something to that affect. Someone who has been through the process recently will help you out with that one. Just drop by the Canada Regional Forum for country-specific information.

Are you planning to marry in the U.S. and adjust status without leaving, or are you marrying, applying for the CR-1, and then returning to Canada? Just asking, as there is a difference in process.

[ramonathepest 0]

thanks for your reply Krikit. I will look into the canadian forum. We are trying to figure out what the smartest and most efficient to proceed with the wedding and subsequent applications. it seems a bit daunting time wise. i appreciate any input.