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USC marrying a Canadian Citizen. what's the fastest way to get a green card? K-1 or I-130?

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DeepakChani   738

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Hello. I am a USC based in the Bay Area, California. I want to marry a Canadian Citizen and am looking for the best risk-free and fastest solution for her to come here to the states. Is it better to marry in Canada and then do I130 to bring her to America or is it better to wait and file for k-1 and have her come and then marry and then to AoS? At the end of the day we want to live here in the Bay Area after marriage. What's the best option based on hte  current environment? Thanks!

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Ahhh RIsk Free.  Wouldn't that be a blessing!
 

Every situation and circumstances are different.  K1's work better for some, others prefer CR1.  Each one has pros and cons.  You can evaluate for yourself here:

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

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DeepakChani   738

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12 minutes ago, Transborderwife said:

K1 is faster but more expensive and there's a period where they cannot work or travel

Thanks for your quick response. How long is this period? From what I read, it is approximately 90 days after your 485 is filed, is this correct? 

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5 minutes ago, deepakchani said:

Thanks for your quick response. How long is this period? From what I read, it is approximately 90 days after your 485 is filed, is this correct? 

You've got it ;) also take note that she will have to travel to Montreal either way for her interview 

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1 minute ago, Transborderwife said:

You've got it ;) also take note that she will have to travel to Montreal either way for her interview 

Transborderwife, thanks! The girl lives in Winnipeg, is Montreal the closest location for the interview for ? I'll be honest, I have no clue. :dead:

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Just now, deepakchani said:

Transborderwife, thanks! The girl lives in Winnipeg, is Montreal the closest location for the interview for ? I'll be honest, I have no clue. :dead:

I believe it's the only location at the moment.  

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1 hour ago, deepakchani said:

Hello. I am a USC based in the Bay Area, California. I want to marry a Canadian Citizen and am looking for the best risk-free and fastest solution for her to come here to the states. Is it better to marry in Canada and then do I130 to bring her to America or is it better to wait and file for k-1 and have her come and then marry and then to AoS? At the end of the day we want to live here in the Bay Area after marriage. What's the best option based on hte  current environment? Thanks!

Wait, your other posts mention either you're on an F1, or future wife is on F1 with intent to AOS. Which is it? 

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USCIS

January 16, 2015 I-130 Mailed, Chi lockbox January 20, 2015 Priority Date, January 21, 2015 NOA1 notice date, Assigned VSC, January 23, 2015 Check Cashed, electronically March 5, 2015 NOA2

NVC

March 27, 2015 NVC received April 6, 2015 Case#, IIN# assigned April 8, 2015 Paid AOS + IV fee Invoices May 5, 2015 AOS + IV package submitted May 11, 2015 Scan Date

June 11, 2015 DS-260 submitted June 25, 2015 False checklist (for ds260).. hello? June 30, 2015 Answered checklist Aug 5, 2015 Escalated to Supervisor review Aug 13, 2015 Case Complete

Consular

Sept 10, 2015 Interview Scheduled Sept 11, 2015 P4 Letter received Sept 21, 2015 file In transit from NVC Sept 23, 2015 file at Embassy

Sept 28, 2015 Medical Oct 14, 2015 Biometrics Oct 15, 2015 Interview (Approved) Oct 19, 2015 IV visa Issued Oct 23, 2015 Passport Pickup

POE

Nov 2, 2015 Entered the US Nov 16, 2015 Applied for SSN, walk-in Nov 20, 2015 Social Security Card recd Jan 15, 2016 GC received

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