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Keep in mind that with a CR1 you can visit. You are not barred from entering the USA but may be requested to provide proof of your ties to Canada when you visit your husband or fiance (as per k1.) Many people live in border towns or close to the border and visit weekly or every other week. I was only able to visit my husband 3 times but I lived in Central Alberta and he was in Colorado. We chose the CR1 route because of the cost and the fact that I could work and travel immediately. I have a daughter who decided to stay in Canada and it was very important that I be able to visit her without jumping through any hoops. I was able to collect EI almost immediately upon moving (took 6 weeks from filing date) so that supplemented my income. In fact I made almost as much on EI as I do on a regular pay cheque here, and it was 55% of my income. /facepalm

Keep a note that if you use a TN visa it's purpose isn't to immigrate, just to work, but it's a viable option. To visit the USA with intent to stay without an immigrant visa is visa fraud and can earn you a lifetime ban. Should you be on the TN visa and eventually you two decide to get married that is a different story but if the purpose is use the visa to be married and file the AOS, I would advise against that.

Canadian immigration, if you choose to move there, is a very long process, 2-3 years until permanent residency. It takes the spouse about 6 months to get a work visa and I suggest that they get their FBI check done before leaving the USA as that is what takes the most amount of time. There is a forum called Road to Canada if you guys choose that route that can help you out. Canada immigration is also very handy and you can call them as well.

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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As I've been doing research, it seems as though going through a TN visa and making sure we get married after 90 days is perhaps the best option. This would allow me to work the entire time and would be a seamless transition into marriage. The thought of either having to leave the country (CR-1) or being unable to work for 3 months (K1) seems quite challenging! I will keep doing research into this. Thanks so much for your advice!

If you decided to move to the US -based on what you have said about your relationship as well as your probable eligibility to gain a TN visa I would say that it would be nice to be able to come here and work while you continue to explore your relationship and if you want to take that to the next level and getting engaged/married. That would give you the ability to work and also live in the same place without putting pressure on your relationship. If you then decided that you want to get married, you would be able to apply for the immigrant visa and would be OK since you would not be entering the US on a non-immigrant visa just to try and stay without going through correct process. Basically it all comes downs to what your intent is -

The K-1 and the CR-1 are both lengthy processes that would end up essentially keeping you and your partner apart for a long time (or you would be able to be together, but you would not be able to work). As I am sure you can see from these boards, it is very difficult being away from your fiance/spouse during a process that seems endless and there is no way to know how long it will take. The distance and financial aspect of travelling to visit is frustrating to say the least!

Anyhow - good luck with your research! You have found a treasure trove of great information here on VJ smile.png

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IR-1/CR-1 Visa : National Benefits Center NVC Received: 2014-01-08
Consulate : Montreal, Canada NVC Case Number: 2014-02-07
Marriage : 2013-02-22 Paid I-864 Bill: 2014-02-13
I-130 Sent : 2013-03-16 Sent I-864 Docs: 2014-02-14
I-130 NOA1 : 2013-03-20 Paid IV Bill: 2014-03-03
Trans. to NSC : 2013-11-05 Sent IV Docs: 2014-03-04
I-130 NOA2: 2013-12-16 Submitted DS-260: 2014-03-06

Case Complete 2014-03-21

Interview & APPROVED 2014-05-08

POE 2014-06-21

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