i-130 How long will my I-130 application take.

[Hypnos 6,578]

Sure. 

[Coco8 1,042]

9 hours ago, Karlito said:

Currently Im 23 and had plans on continuing school. Anyone got advice?

 

Yes, you can continue school in the US or anywhere. What did you want to pursue? I work at a university so I can tell you something more specific about that. 

 

You can also visit with a visitor visa but always be careful about not staying longer than you are supposed to.

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1 hour ago, Coco8 said:

 

Yes, you can continue school in the US or anywhere. What did you want to pursue? I work at a university so I can tell you something more specific about that. 

 

You can also visit with a visitor visa but always be careful about not staying longer than you are supposed to.

 

Mum actually In the us at the moment visiting but I can’t enjoy the time because at some point I have to leave and can’t work. I’ve never overstayed and don’t intent to ever doing that.

 

i was thinking about taking a hands on technical course that’s more in demand because my first degree in web and graphic design is challenging to get a job.

 

i know tuition was expensive in Canada but I’m hoping is not as pricey in the us 

[Coco8 1,042]

1 hour ago, Karlito said:

 

Mum actually In the us at the moment visiting but I can’t enjoy the time because at some point I have to leave and can’t work. I’ve never overstayed and don’t intent to ever doing that.

 

i was thinking about taking a hands on technical course that’s more in demand because my first degree in web and graphic design is challenging to get a job.

 

i know tuition was expensive in Canada but I’m hoping is not as pricey in the us 

 

Tuition is usually more expensive in the US, but if you can live with your family then you would cut down in living costs. 

 

Was your first degree a bachelor? (4-year degree)? 

 

Sometimes it can be hard to get a student visa to simply attend a course. If it is something very short, you can usually do that with a visitor visa. If it is not something really serious academically, they see it as trying to live in the US (because you have family there) and it is hard to get the student visa. 

 

If you are not Canadian, getting the residency in Canada is a much easier path if you are already there. 

 

The issue with web/graphic design is that you have to put together a portfolio. Have you tried this website? https://www.freelancer.com/

It is not a full-time job but you can get some experience and put together a portfolio. 

 

 

 

 

 

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5 hours ago, Coco8 said:

 

Tuition is usually more expensive in the US, but if you can live with your family then you would cut down in living costs. 

 

Was your first degree a bachelor? (4-year degree)? 

 

Sometimes it can be hard to get a student visa to simply attend a course. If it is something very short, you can usually do that with a visitor visa. If it is not something really serious academically, they see it as trying to live in the US (because you have family there) and it is hard to get the student visa. 

 

If you are not Canadian, getting the residency in Canada is a much easier path if you are already there. 

 

The issue with web/graphic design is that you have to put together a portfolio. Have you tried this website? https://www.freelancer.com/

It is not a full-time job but you can get some experience and put together a portfolio. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I went to school and got a associates degree. I had no idea getting a student visa. I also didn’t know tuition may be more. 

 

I really prefer the us over Canada but I’m left with no other option at this point 

[NikLR 13,232]

Unless you're a Canadian citizen or PR you'd also need a visa to study within Canada.  

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1 minute ago, NikLR said:

Unless you're a Canadian citizen or PR you'd also need a visa to study within Canada.  

i know, ive applied for visas a few times. i lived there for 5+ years and thought the us would be the next move but its not now that ill end up waiting 7 years

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4 minutes ago, Karlito said:

i know, ive applied for visas a few times. i lived there for 5+ years and thought the us would be the next move but its not now that ill end up waiting 7 years

Well then you should know the USA would also require a student visa.  Tuition as an non-resident of Canada would be expensive but even more expensive in the USA to be honest.  Out of state vs in state tends to be double. 

 

In all honesty, if my husband didn't have his job, I wouldn't live in the USA over Canada.  Granted I do NOT miss 8 months of winter with windchills below -40F/C either.  Never living in the middle of Alberta again that's for sure.  But personally I actually hate when people think Canada is a stepping stone to the USA.  As such, have a good journey, best of luck in life. 

Edited August 13, 2017 by NikLR

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2 hours ago, NikLR said:

Well then you should know the USA would also require a student visa.  Tuition as an non-resident of Canada would be expensive but even more expensive in the USA to be honest.  Out of state vs in state tends to be double. 

 

In all honesty, if my husband didn't have his job, I wouldn't live in the USA over Canada.  Granted I do NOT miss 8 months of winter with windchills below -40F/C either.  Never living in the middle of Alberta again that's for sure.  But personally I actually hate when people think Canada is a stepping stone to the USA.  As such, have a good journey, best of luck in life. 

its actually not as easy as it was to get into canada. Hence the reason I left. Im wondering if I should still shoot my shot tho, because i'll be 30+ by the time as my application is approved. their just now dealing with applicants who applied 2010. I cant really understand why the wait process has to be soooo long.