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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Taiwan
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There are a LARGE number of posters here from Canada.  Check the sub-forums.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Taiwan
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Here is a link to the Canada portal:  http://www.visajourney.com/portals/index.php?country=Canada

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Process takes the same time regardless of country. :)

 

Have you looked into the marriage visa (cr1) vs fiance  (k1)?  While the CR1 takes longer it has some advantages over the K1. 

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Canada
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7 minutes ago, NikLR said:

Process takes the same time regardless of country. :)

 

Have you looked into the marriage visa (cr1) vs fiance  (k1)?  While the CR1 takes longer it has some advantages over the K1. 

We are on day 240 of waiting for our NOA2, so it definitely doesn’t seem to make a difference in terms of country. I would seriously consider the CR1 option instead as the beneficiary will get their green card right away and can work. Good luck

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Just now, JennandJames said:

My parents want to be there to see me actually get married and they can't afford to travel.  I was going to do a courthouse wedding when he got his VISA then plan a big wedding for next June. 

You can still get married in the USA... 

 

As your fiance if he doesnt mind sitting at home, unable to work for 4-6 months.  I would go crazy. 

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Taiwan
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3 minutes ago, JennandJames said:

I'm sorry,  this is new to me.  I thought I couldn't get married in the U.S. if he is on a tourist visa? Also once we are married will be have to go back to Canada?

Yes, he would have to go back to wait out the CR-1 process.  It takes about 12-14 months.  He would be a legal resident upon entry to the US.  He could work immediately, he would receive his green card withing a few weeks, and he could travel outside the US immediately.  None of those things are true with a K-1 visa.

 

and there would be no need to AOS later (as in the case of K-1)

 

and the CR-1 is much less expensive.

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Taiwan
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Good luck

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Canada
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Canadians can easily travel to the USA. Therefore if he comes gets marries and return that is your best bet. A k1 for a Canadian is pointless as Canadians can travel back and forth. Assuming he has a good job he can work until he gets the cr1 visa

Basically come for a wedding marry go home and do the paperwork get a green card in 12 months. He can visit throughout the year too.

Or wait 8 months k1 then marry then apply and wait 6 months with no way to work and you can not leave America! 

 

Of course, if he shows up to the border with a varload full of stuff, chances are he will not be allowed in! So just pack enough for that visit do not pack to move as that is illegal. 

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Just now, Dee elle said:

He should answer the questions asked truthfully and simply.. no more no less...no need to offer more information than asked... he should carry evidence of ties to Canada, such as employment letter stating his expected date of return to work after vacation etc... but no need to offer this unless asked.. 

 what about when they ask why he is coming to the US.

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