Why don't more people do AOS?

[darth vader 133]

I have been told that AOS is always granted. So I am curious why dont more Canadians apply for AOS rather than going through consular processing?

 

 

 

Edited December 10, 2019 by darth vader

[Dbrennan 121]

From my understanding in many situations it’s considered visa fraud, because you enter on a visitors visa even though you have the intention on staying. If you get caught you can get in trouble. I’ve had a few friends do AOS and I feel like I have a few reasons why I chose not to go that route, even though I considered it 

[Canerican 242]

4 minutes ago, darth vader said:

I have been told that AOS is always granted. So I am curious why dont more Canadians apply for AOS rather than going through consular processing?

If you have preconceived intent to marry and complete AOS when you enter on a B1/2 visa that is considered immigration fraud. There is a loophole though where a person could come to the USA without preconceived intent and make a decision to get married and AOS and it is on USCIS to prove otherwise, if my mind serves me correctly.

 

Here is my story:

 

When my now wife and I were convinced that we were going to move further in our relationship and it was going to become more serious we looked at both her immigrating to Canada and me immigrating to the United States we looked at our options. We decided that the K-1 would be the most moral as if either of us entered the others country there would be a chance we did not get admitted due to getting married. We felt that the K-1 was the best option for us and pursued it. 5.5 years later I am now a United States Citizen and helping others on this wonderful forum. 

[NikLR 13,227]

Canada actually allows for spouses to enter with intent to immigrate. 

The USA does not. 

[NikLR 13,227]

On 12/9/2019 at 6:29 PM, darth vader said:

I have been told that AOS is always granted. So I am curious why dont more Canadians apply for AOS rather than going through consular processing?

 

 

 

It's not always granted. 

Intent to immigrate is fraud and can lead to misrepesentation and a lifetime ban.  The risk is small but still there and it's against TOS to promote, encourage, or suggest something illegal. 

[Ontarkie 14,236]

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