filling out I130 forms my self

[Kristy&Ryan 4]

Can anyone tell me Why I couldnt fill out the forms my self? Lawyers are running $3k for the matter and I just dont see spending that much if i am confident i can do it my self. Has anyone used rapid visa? what are your reviews of it and is it worth my time?

[NikLR 13,227]

I filed all the forms myself. I wouldn't use a visa service. All they do is take your information and input it into the forms, same as you would do, but now you're paying them to do it. Unless you can't understand the forms, don't have time to spend on the process, or have a lot of red flags like convictions for CIMT, the USC has a AWA (adam walsh act) conviction, or other big deals, you can totally do this yourself.

That's why we have this website, for people who don't want to pay a lawyer or "visa" agency and decide to take matters into their own hands. Welcome to VJ!

[Kristy&Ryan 4]

thanks NLR do you have any input on ryan coming down to the US getting married and then filing the I130 and waiting here for the 5-6 months and then heading back to canada to wait for the paperwork to go thru? we just hate being apart flying back and forth every 2 months is getting expensive and hard on us and my kids.

[A'n'L 735]

Can anyone tell me Why I couldnt fill out the forms my self? Lawyers are running $3k for the matter and I just dont see spending that much if i am confident i can do it my self. Has anyone used rapid visa? what are your reviews of it and is it worth my time?

Of course you can do it yourself :-) Almost everyone on this site go through the process by DIY. You'll find a lot of support here when you have doubts/questions.

Your wife may visit as a tourist during the process. She need to show intention to return to Canada, since her visit is at the discretion of the CBP.

[NikLR 13,227]

thanks NLR do you have any input on ryan coming down to the US getting married and then filing the I130 and waiting here for the 5-6 months and then heading back to canada to wait for the paperwork to go thru? we just hate being apart flying back and forth every 2 months is getting expensive and hard on us and my kids.

Unfortunately long visits are looked upon negatively by the CBP. So he should bring proof of his ties to Canada such as an employer letter, lease, etc... Things normal people don't just up and leave. It honestly is better to have several shorter visits, but as we all know, sometimes plans change after you get somewhere due to unforeseen circumstances.

The whole process takes about a year. Just the petition alone takes about 5 months. Then you have the NVC process, then the interview at the US Consulate in Montreal. He will need a medical right before the interview by an approved panel physician.

Hubs and I visited every 3 months until the last bit. Then there was a huge gap. None of my stays were longer than 10 days though because I had to work to support myself. I agree the separations are hard and flying down is expensive. But the whole process is expensive, so save up some if you can! I sold my car to pay for the uhaul to bring my things down.

If you need help with the I-130 and after paperwork don't hesitate to ask questions if you can't figure it out. Sometimes there is a simple answer that will seem obvious after you see it, but eludes you beforehand.

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[famictech2000 2]

Unfortunately long visits are looked upon negatively by the CBP. So he should bring proof of his ties to Canada such as an employer letter, lease, etc... Things normal people don't just up and leave. It honestly is better to have several shorter visits, but as we all know, sometimes plans change after you get somewhere due to unforeseen circumstances.

The whole process takes about a year. Just the petition alone takes about 5 months. Then you have the NVC process, then the interview at the US Consulate in Montreal. He will need a medical right before the interview by an approved panel physician.

Hubs and I visited every 3 months until the last bit. Then there was a huge gap. None of my stays were longer than 10 days though because I had to work to support myself. I agree the separations are hard and flying down is expensive. But the whole process is expensive, so save up some if you can! I sold my car to pay for the uhaul to bring my things down.

If you need help with the I-130 and after paperwork don't hesitate to ask questions if you can't figure it out. Sometimes there is a simple answer that will seem obvious after you see it, but eludes you beforehand.

with the statement "thanks NLR do you have any input on ryan coming down to the US getting married and then filing the I130 and waiting here for the 5-6 months and then heading back to canada..." it seems there is no proof of any ties in Canada, including work, unless his employer is really nice about paying him 5-6 months for not showing up to work!?

You would most likely get denied entry into USA anyways when you would tell them what you were planning, and not disclosing your intension will only get discovered at the interview would could be cause for denial.

I myself did a AOS since I was already living and working in USA so I was here the entire process and am now just waiting for my GC to get sent.

[NikLR 13,227]

with the statement "thanks NLR do you have any input on ryan coming down to the US getting married and then filing the I130 and waiting here for the 5-6 months and then heading back to canada..." it seems there is no proof of any ties in Canada, including work, unless his employer is really nice about paying him 5-6 months for not showing up to work!?

You would most likely get denied entry into USA anyways when you would tell them what you were planning, and not disclosing your intension will only get discovered at the interview would could be cause for denial.

I myself did a AOS since I was already living and working in USA so I was here the entire process and am now just waiting for my GC to get sent.

Some people can take a sabbatical and have the savings to cover such a long vacation. My mother has done this, been able to support herself, and she worked for Safeway at the time. My ex's BIL did and he worked for John Deere. They spent 6 months in Hawaii. Bought a house, kids went to a private school, and came back to Canada every couple months. They even tried to get EB5 visas to live there but decided that the risk wasn't worth putting that much money into. The ex's sister was denied entry once to the USA and told to bring some paperwork, which she did the very next day, but wasn't even asked for it, just waved through.

Obviously disclose that someone is planning on getting married when asked for the purpose of your visit, but I suggested that the visits be shorter vs longer. Don't assume someone can't afford to spend that much time, or that there are no proof of ties. I make sure to tell people what is likely to be asked for at the border, I've posted several times the link to the list of ties suggested by the CBP, and have ALWAYS said you must tell the truth to CBP. Considering the OP is going the IR1/CR1 route, NOT AOS, then intent isn't an issue. The OP's husband will be returning to Canada to finish the process and interview. Beyond that suspicious intent isn't a reason to deny an AOS. Intent is determined at CBP entry.