Starting My Visa Journey TODAY! - Hopefully..

[mtlbk 0]

Hi!

I'm a Canadian planning on moving and marrying my American fiance. We decided to go the K-1 way. We chose this option for numerous reasons, but mainly because it would mean not having to be seperated once I did get there. I believe that visiting each other is possible throughout the process, however there are risks that the border patrol/custom agent won't allow me into the US- they basically make that call. ( I plan on flying to Florida in 2 weeks to spend some time with him for his birthday, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that there won't be any issues).

Although I won't be able to work right away, I think it takes only a few months after applying for AOS to be able to work, etc.

Good Luck!

Awesome!!! thank you for the post.. i have a feeling we will be talking alot over the next few months lol. Good Luck for the birthday!!!

[rocks 494]

OK so in front of me now i have:

1. "I am a US citizen - How Do I... Help my fiance become a U.S. Permanent Resident?"

2. "K1 Process Flow Chart"

3. "Instructions for Form I-129F"

4. "Step by Step guide on how to file for a K-1 visa for your foreign Fiance"

5. a cup of coffee

Am i missing anything...

That sounds good. I would get a pencil and paper and try and make some notes about the process. It took me a while to get my head around all of the steps and all the documents I would need. Of course you can always ask here for help too.

[mtlbk 0]

It doesn't matter. She will, at the end of the process, need to be in Canada for a medical exam and an interview at the consulate in either Vancouver or Montreal (depending on where in Canada she lives) ... there are also documents she'll need to get, but that isn't until at least 4-6 months after you've filed your petition.

Frequent visits are fine, just be sure she brings ties to Canada. I visited my American husband (then fiance) from Canada a few times during the process and got questioned, but I had some proof that I was going back to Canada. It's always up to the border officer whether or not they let her in. If they don't, remember it's not the end of the world. Any denial of entry will not negatively impact your visa petition.

Thank you for the info very reassuring. Now i know we can hang out the whole time until the very end where she will need to be there. thanks again

[mtlbk 0]

Sounds good to me. Happy reading!

Maybe i should start a time line

[Penny Lane 8,159]

Thank you for the info very reassuring. Now i know we can hang out the whole time until the very end where she will need to be there. thanks again

Well, remember, that she shouldn't be there too much. She should be in Canada more than the United States, or else it looks like she's abandoned her residence in Canada.

Maybe i should start a time line

Once you start your process, you absolutely should. It's a good idea because that way you get to show everyone where you are in the process, how long it's taking you, etc.

Edited May 8, 2012 by Coconuts

[mtlbk 0]

5/8/2012: Joined VJ and made first post...

Well, remember, that she shouldn't be there too much. She should be in Canada more than the United States, or else it looks like she's abandoned her residence in Canada.

Very True.. Thank you for that tip

[Penny Lane 8,159]

5/8/2012: Joined VJ and made first post...

Very True.. Thank you for that tip

To put your "timeline" in your signature, go to your profile. Hit edit and then 'edit signature' ... a box will show up where you can put your signature so it shows up every post.

[mtlbk 0]

Well, remember, that she shouldn't be there too much. She should be in Canada more than the United States, or else it looks like she's abandoned her residence in Canada.

Once you start your process, you absolutely should. It's a good idea because that way you get to show everyone where you are in the process, how long it's taking you, etc.

Well aside from this site there isn't much on the web about this that isn't a lawyer or solicitation of some sort. At first glance the whole process seems daunting but this side is very inspirational. Its nice to know that there are so many people that can and have gotten it done on their own.

[rocks 494]

Well aside from this site there isn't much on the web about this that isn't a lawyer or solicitation of some sort. At first glance the whole process seems daunting but this side is very inspirational. Its nice to know that there are so many people that can and have gotten it done on their own.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

Well aside from this site there isn't much on the web about this that isn't a lawyer or solicitation of some sort. At first glance the whole process seems daunting but this side is very inspirational. Its nice to know that there are so many people that can and have gotten it done on their own.

It's honestly quite easy. It's a lot of paperwork, but the paperwork is about YOU and your relationship. Who knows that stuff better than you do?

[rocks 494]

It's honestly quite easy. It's a lot of paperwork, but the paperwork is about YOU and your relationship. Who knows that stuff better than you do?

Indeed. The key is to keep yourself informed. Once you have been approved for the K-1 in 6 months or so, start reading about what you will need to do for the next stage, after you are married. If you stay on top of things and are prepared for what you will need then you will be fine.

Edited May 8, 2012 by rocks

[mtlbk 0]

Thank you all so much.. Right now trying to figure out how to get my time line into my signature is hard enough.. HA

[Penny Lane 8,159]

Thank you all so much.. Right now trying to figure out how to get my time line into my signature is hard enough.. HA

Click on your name in the forums here. That'll take you to your profile page. On the right hand side, there is a button that says "Edit My Profile" ... click it, and then on the left hand side, there's a place that says "Change signature" ... click that. A box shows up where you can write and save whatever you'd like.

[rocks 494]

Thank you all so much.. Right now trying to figure out how to get my time line into my signature is hard enough.. HA

That is an easy one. Go to the top right and click on settings. Click on "profile". Then click on "change signature". Type whatever you want in there. You will find lots of options to play with in there. Once you have sent your application off you can change your status to applying for K-1, add the country of your fiancee, add your local USCIS office etc.

[mtlbk 0]

Got it!