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We switched from out K1 to K3 and got approved in 3 months!

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SweetDefiance   0

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We went in for our interview yesterday after deciding to get married here in the states and cancelling our K1 that was taking forever so he wouldn't have to leave, and we are already approved!!! We will be getting the green card in 4-7 days!!! YAY!!!

For those of you wanting to keep your loved one around it goes to show you can go through this process without having to ever leave eachothers side :)...at least if your Canadian..I dunno if it works the same with other countries.

BUT YAY!!!

We were married in Washington in August, we submitted our I-485, I130, I765, and I131 in Sept of 06 to the Chicago Lock Box, and got our Green card in January 07!!! Found this was much faster and easier than going through the K1 process.

riblet Proficient

riblet   0

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Congratulations, you're very lucky. Unfortunately, what you've said isn't exactly true. Canadians are not allowed to enter the U.S. with the intent to stay, if they happen to change their minds while they are down, that's a totally different thing. My Canadian husband was denied entry in September 05, and we have been living apart since.

But truly, Congratulations, I'm very glad it all worked out for you :)

Sandy

Michael's I-130:

NOA1: 5-10-2006----updated w/ citizenship: 9-25-06----had to call back 10/25, touch 10/26

12/06/06 - Approved!- - - 12/08/06 - Touch---01/25/07 - Touch

I130 at NVC

12/14/06 - case number assigned

12/25/06 - DS3032 & AOS Fee Bill Mailed (phone system updated 12/27)

12/27/06 - emailed choice of agent; 12/29/06 - received email from NVC confirming choice of agent!

01/01/07 - NVC generated IV Fee Bill (postmarked 1/17 though!)

01/03/07 - returned AoS Fee Bill via Priority Mail (James' shortcut)

01/15/07 - NVC generated AOS package

01/22/07 - received IV Fee Bill - overnighted back to NVC same day

01/27/07 - recieved I864 package; 01/29/07 - overnighted I864 to NVC

01/29/07 - DS230 generated (phone system not updated, email response 2/5/07)

02/05/07 - mailed DS-230 to NVC via express mail

02/20/07 - CASE COMPLETE!!

04/18/07 - INTERVIEW!!!! - APPROVED!!!!

Michael's K-3:

09/28/06 - NOA1

1/25/07 - approved ...NOA2 via snail mail - 1/29/07

03/16/07 - chose not to return packet 3 to Montreal

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SweetDefiance   0

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Canada
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Congratulations, you're very lucky. Unfortunately, what you've said isn't exactly true. Canadians are not allowed to enter the U.S. with the intent to stay, if they happen to change their minds while they are down, that's a totally different thing. My Canadian husband was denied entry in September 05, and we have been living apart since.

But truly, Congratulations, I'm very glad it all worked out for you :)

Oh i didn't know. I guess we did things a weird way then haha. At least it all worked out thats all we wanted :)

We were married in Washington in August, we submitted our I-485, I130, I765, and I131 in Sept of 06 to the Chicago Lock Box, and got our Green card in January 07!!! Found this was much faster and easier than going through the K1 process.

Callina Rising Star

Callina   1

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Indeed each case is different, it's not a matter of country, the rules are the same for every one, it's a matter of courage, luck and circumstance. But I am always extremely happy when I hear of a love story that has survived prejudice and legal difficulties. Congratulations and God bless! (F)

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meauxna   15

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We went in for our interview yesterday after deciding to get married here in the states and cancelling our K1 that was taking forever so he wouldn't have to leave, and we are already approved!!! We will be getting the green card in 4-7 days!!! YAY!!!

For those of you wanting to keep your loved one around it goes to show you can go through this process without having to ever leave eachothers side :)...at least if your Canadian..I dunno if it works the same with other countries.

BUT YAY!!!

Wow, just goes to show that you do not need to know anything about immigration to get through this process.

Congratulations on your success; thank your fairy godmother! :star: BTW, you did not switch to a K-3, you have done an Adjustment of Status and people may not come to the US as a tourist with the intent to do what you did. Enjoy your good luck & buy a lottery ticket! :)

Now That You Are A Permanent Resident

How Do I Remove The Conditions On Permanent Residence Based On Marriage?

Welcome to the United States: A Guide For New Immigrants

Yes, even this last one.. stuff in there that not even your USC knows.....

Here are more links that I love:

Arriving in America, The POE Drill

Dual Citizenship FAQ

Other Fora I Post To:

alt.visa.us.marriage-based http://britishexpats.com/ and www.***removed***.com

censored link = *family based immigration* website

Inertia. Is that the Greek god of 'can't be bothered'?

Met, married, immigrated, naturalized.

I-130 filed Aug02

USC Jul06

No Deje Piedras Sobre El Pavimento!

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We went in for our interview yesterday after deciding to get married here in the states and cancelling our K1 that was taking forever so he wouldn't have to leave, and we are already approved!!! We will be getting the green card in 4-7 days!!! YAY!!!

For those of you wanting to keep your loved one around it goes to show you can go through this process without having to ever leave eachothers side :)...at least if your Canadian..I dunno if it works the same with other countries.

Congratulations on your success; thank your fairy godmother! :star: BTW, you did not switch to a K-3, you have done an Adjustment of Status and people may not come to the US as a tourist with the intent to do what you did. Enjoy your good luck & buy a lottery ticket! :)

Someone please tell me how that isn't fraud since they already had intent to marry by filing the K-1?

aussiewench Mentor

aussiewench   9

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We went in for our interview yesterday after deciding to get married here in the states and cancelling our K1 that was taking forever so he wouldn't have to leave, and we are already approved!!! We will be getting the green card in 4-7 days!!! YAY!!!

For those of you wanting to keep your loved one around it goes to show you can go through this process without having to ever leave eachothers side :)...at least if your Canadian..I dunno if it works the same with other countries.

Congratulations on your success; thank your fairy godmother! :star: BTW, you did not switch to a K-3, you have done an Adjustment of Status and people may not come to the US as a tourist with the intent to do what you did. Enjoy your good luck & buy a lottery ticket! :)

Someone please tell me how that isn't fraud since they already had intent to marry by filing the K-1?

Having a petition in process doesn't just exempt someone from adjusting status. Circumstances can change and it all depends on those circumstances.

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Tim and Bethanie   1

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We went in for our interview yesterday after deciding to get married here in the states and cancelling our K1 that was taking forever so he wouldn't have to leave, and we are already approved!!! We will be getting the green card in 4-7 days!!! YAY!!!

For those of you wanting to keep your loved one around it goes to show you can go through this process without having to ever leave eachothers side :) ...at least if your Canadian..I dunno if it works the same with other countries.

Congratulations on your success; thank your fairy godmother! :star: BTW, you did not switch to a K-3, you have done an Adjustment of Status and people may not come to the US as a tourist with the intent to do what you did. Enjoy your good luck & buy a lottery ticket! :)

Someone please tell me how that isn't fraud since they already had intent to marry by filing the K-1?

Having a petition in process doesn't just exempt someone from adjusting status. Circumstances can change and it all depends on those circumstances.

:yes: Who is to say they intended to marry when they did? It's a fine line, but works out for some lucky folks. Edited by Tim and Bethanie

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