Getting Married

[CanadianBestie252 0]

So I am Canadian and my fiance is American and I have been here since August.

We are about to get married next week and were trying to figure out what happens from there to make sure I don't have to go back to Canada. Once were married I can stay right? And then what do we do next to make sure I am an American Citizen? Its not right away right, he thinks once were married I am then a citizen but I don't think thats how it works? What do we do?

[Transborderwife 4,666]

Woah there, citizenship is 3-5 years away.  Your first step is the greencard.  Read the guides on here for adjustment of status.  It takes time and money so be patient 

[Ben&Zian 4,398]

Yes, follow the guides here for AOS.

 

And yea citizenship will take awhile so don't worry about that right now.

 

Good luck.

[Russ&Caro 1,549]

The good news is your don't have to go back to Canada, although on this particular auspicious day I'd say some Americans would disagree with you on that decision if they were in your shoes.

 

Anyway, as stated above, follow the guides on filing for Adjustment of Status. Good luck! If you act fast, you might even get to be a US citizen before our next election in 2020.

[caliliving 606]

fill out the AOS to become a legal permanant resident, you are not a US citizen and dont make that claim ever!

 

u will out the i130 and i485 - also the bios for both.. read the guides and do not leave the country until you get your greencard (or until you get your AP document).  

[NikLR 13,232]

~~moved to AOS from work, tourist, and student visas from moving here and your new life~~

 

Please follow this guide: 

 

http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide2