Visa K3 - French/American

[ChloeMM 1]

Hello,

I guess this question has already been asked but I can't find an answer despite my research, if someone can help me

I am French, and a temporary resident of Canada. I want to get married this summer with my boyfriend who is an American citizen. I don't plan to stay after the wedding, I have to return to Canada and stay there until 2024/25 for my work. 

 

Therefore, which visa can I apply for to anticipate my arrival in the USA at the end of 2024 to be able to stay there legally with him? Should I apply for a K3 Visa right after the wedding? 

 

Finally, if I marry him but do not stay in the US right after, do I have the right to return see him sometimes as a "tourist"? I understand that I don't, but I have no intention of staying in the US and applying for the Green card right after 😕

 

Thank you 🙂

 

Bonjour,

Je suppose que cette question a déjà été posée mais je ne trouve pas de réponse malgré mes recherches, si quelqu'un peut m'aider

Je suis française, et résidente temporaire au Canada. Je souhaite me marier avec mon petit ami qui est citoyen américain. Je ne compte pas rester après le mariage, je dois rentrer au Canada et y rester jusqu'en 2024 pour mon travail. 

Par conséquent, quel visa puis-je demander pour anticiper mon arrivée ensuite aux USA fin 2024 pour pouvoir y rester légalement avec lui? Devrais-je demander un Visa K3 juste après le mariage? 

Enfin, si je me marie avec lui mais ne reste pas aux USA juste après, ai-je le droit de revenir le voir de temps en temps en tant que touriste en attendant le K3? J'ai cru comprendre que non, mais je n'ai aucune intention de rester aux USA juste après le mariage 😕

 

Merci

Edited April 21, 2022 by ChloeMM

[Boiler 45,525]

Your spouse applies for a CR1 by filing an I  130

 

Probably be an IR 2 by the time you enter

 

I would file asap as you can always slow things down well after you marry

[ChloeMM 1]

Thank you Boiler 🌸

[mam521 2,062]

What Boiler said.  

 

As long as you can prove strong ties to Canada, you should be able to visit your partner in the US while your case is pending.  The caveat here is that entry into the US is at the discretion of the CBP officer.  Most people don't have issues if they can demonstrate those ties (employment letter, lease agreement, vehicle insurance).  

[ChloeMM 1]

Thank you Mam521 🍁

[ChloeMM 1]

Do I need to go through the K1 if I don't plan to stay in the US right after my wedding? Or can I just go there this summer for a month and a half, get married and return to Canada and apply for the I-130 and then live there until 2025? 
 

[Ontarkie 14,227]

~~Moved to What Visa Do I Need, from K1P&P - the OP is researching~~

[Boiler 45,525]

You can marry as a visitor 

[Lemonslice 4,852]

If you do the Publications des bans with the French consulate where you're getting married, it's easier to get your Livret de famille.  Not related to US immigration, but useful if you ever want to move back to Europe.

[ChloeMM 1]

Thank you Lemonslice 🌹

[Loren Y 2,755]

18 hours ago, ChloeMM said:

Or can I just go there this summer for a month and a half, get married and return to Canada and apply for the I-130 and then live there until 2025? 

This would be your best option I would think.

[Dashinka 24,512]

18 hours ago, ChloeMM said:

Do I need to go through the K1 if I don't plan to stay in the US right after my wedding? Or can I just go there this summer for a month and a half, get married and return to Canada and apply for the I-130 and then live there until 2025? 
 

No, it is perfectly legal to come to the US on a visitor visa, get married and leave.

[SalishSea 17,836]

On 4/21/2022 at 12:51 PM, ChloeMM said:

Should I apply for a K3 Visa right after the wedding? 

There is no K3.

 

You cannot enter the US with the intent to adjust status.

 

The USC petitioner should come to VJ and read about the process for petitioning you after marriage.