Elephant in the room

[mozplay 29]

It is not legal to enter with he purpose of getting married but it is legal to enter as a tourist with no intention to marry and then change your mind.

This is not true.

It is perfectly legal to enter the US with the intent to get married. It is NOT legal to enter the US with the intent to STAY in the US if you enter as a visitor. Basically, you need to insure that your INTENT upon entry is accurate and true. As a Canadian, you can VISIT the US for up to 6 months a year (which is different from 6 months at a time) and it is legal for you to marry in the US and then continue to visit while you are going through the immigration process, which in your case, would be via the CR-1/I-130 route. But in case I haven't been clear ...it would be as a visitor .. a non-resident. And if your 6 month/year allowance is up while you are still waiting for things to be processed then you must be prepared to return to Canada and not overstay.

You can also get married wherever you like and then just visit while the process is ongoing, allowing you to continue to work while you wait. I did the K-1 route so I'm not as familiar with the CR-1 route, so I'm not sure if you'll need to be in Canada for immigration appointments throughout the process or only towards the end. I'm sure your research will tell you that. But if it does, then retaining a job there and visiting frequently may be the wiser course of action.

[Mariana2012 89]

He he, I meant to say, it is NOT illegal to enter as a tourist and get married if you had not planned that before you entered.

It is what I need and it was OK . Thanks for the correction

[Operator 1,927]

Yes you continue to pay and file taxes in Canada when you collect EI. No you cannot collect it if you lose a job in the USA, its only for the period where you do not have one. The only way to get it is if your previous employer filled out the papers correctly stating you left because of family relocation. If they don't put the correct thing then you cannot collect.

I've got 8 employees in Ontario, work slowed down at the end of last year and I was able to get them on work share, I was amazed how the government pays out their money. All these social benefits I'm curious why anyone leaves Canada.

Sorry OP...back to topic.

[hikergirl 277]

You will need to look into this, but in Canada, depending on which you file CR-1 or K-1, will depend or which consolate you go to. I think all K-1's are done in Montreal. So basically if you live in Smithers, BC you will need to fly to Montreal for the interview. Which can be a problem for some people and is a pretty big expense considering cost of flights in Canada.

All CR-1s go through Montréal. Western K1s can go through Vancouver (BC,AB,SK,MB, NWT,YT), the rest of K1s go through Montréal as well.

Operator: My husband is not wanting to move anywhere cold. Plus he has an awesome job in a fantastic location, that’s why I’m moving.

[ricnally 258]

Yeah, it's not legal because you would be lying to CBP upon entry.

He's the deal, my wife did AOS inside the country and it took about six months to get married, get papers together, money, file and get approved. It wasn't very fun for her after 2 months. I don't make an amazing income so she didn't have too much to do, she got really bored waiting. It was nice to have each other, but it is a long time to wait without a lot of income to spend on things/do things.

You will need to look into this, but in Canada, depending on which you file CR-1 or K-1, will depend or which consolate you go to. I think all K-1's are done in Montreal. So basically if you live in Smithers, BC you will need to fly to Montreal for the interview. Which can be a problem for some people and is a pretty big expense considering cost of flights in Canada.

I don't know too much about these processes but you should look into it to figure out if CR-1 or K-1 is easier for you.

I think the easiest would probably be to get married in the USA or Canada, then file CR-1. While you are waiting, you can both work, and since you are not too far away you could likely visit throughout the process as usual.

Just read in to all the things you need before you get started. Is your medical okay? Criminal history? Does USC spouse make enough money or will a co-sponsor be needed? Do you have your birth certificate with both parents listed on it?

Research and find the best option for both of you. Good Luck.

K1s are done at Vancouver Consulate, as well.