How to get my fiancé across from mx to us without visa [merged threads]

[Boiler 45,486]

1 minute ago, Drummer2112 said:

I am looking right now what I can do but she tells me get married here in tj and then ask for her at the border I do not know what she means ask for her? So basically I will be married to her but then how or what would I need to do to get her to the United States? after our marriage.

File I 130

 

Probably a translation issue

[JeanneAdil 6,498]

to care for her aunt she needs Eb3 unskilled worker

she can not care for her aunt under a K1 visa/ she will not be able to work at all till EAD is received 

https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/permanent-workers

Eb3 needs an employer to file I 140 for her and prove there is not a USC (or other) here in the US to take the job pus pay the prevailing wage and employee benefits  

• You must demonstrate the ability to perform unskilled labor (requiring less than 2 years training or experience), that is not of a temporary or seasonal nature.
• You must be performing work for which qualified workers are not available in the United States.
• You must meet any other requirements specified on the labor certification.

TN worker is a professional

 

https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-workers/tn-nafta-professionals

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) created special economic and trade relationships for the United States, Canada and Mexico. The TN nonimmigrant classification permits qualified Canadian and Mexican citizens to seek temporary entry into the United States to engage in business activities at a professional level.

Among the types of professionals who are eligible to seek admission as TN nonimmigrants are accountants, engineers, lawyers, pharmacists, scientists, and teachers. You may be eligible for TN nonimmigrant status, if:

• You are a citizen of Canada or Mexico;
• Your profession qualifies under the regulations;
• The position in the United States requires a NAFTA professional;
• You have a prearranged full-time or part-time job with a U.S. employer (but not self-employment - see documentation required below); and
• You have the qualifications to practice in the profession in question.

Why not go to Mexico and marry and go thru the process as its the best

there are too many limitations on K1 and working here (legally)

Edited June 27, 2023 by JeanneAdil

[Crazy Cat 41,845]

14 minutes ago, Drummer2112 said:

I am looking right now what I can do but she tells me get married here in tj and then ask for her at the border I do not know what she means ask for her? So basically I will be married to her but then how or what would I need to do to get her to the United States? after our marriage.

I would be very, very careful.  Below is a guide for a LEGAL process.  

 

IR1 / CR1 Spouse Visa Step-by-Step Guide on Filing an I-130 for a US Spouse Visa - US Immigration & Visa Guides - VisaJourney

 

Spousal visa will take roughly 2 years.

Edited June 27, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[powerpuff 6,697]

2 minutes ago, Drummer2112 said:

I am looking right now what I can do but she tells me get married here in tj and then ask for her at the border I do not know what she means ask for her? So basically I will be married to her but then how or what would I need to do to get her to the United States? after our marriage.

Properly file an immigrant spousal petition for her like everybody else. Marrying a US citizen does not mean she can just enter the US with no proper visa. 

[Daphne . 1,853]

10 minutes ago, Drummer2112 said:

I am looking right now what I can do but she tells me get married here in tj and then ask for her at the border I do not know what she means ask for her? So basically I will be married to her but then how or what would I need to do to get her to the United States? after our marriage.

If you get married to her in Mexico, you’ll file for the CR1 (spousal visa) after that. It will not be quick though. 
 

You might want to take a breath, take a step back and research the process to fully understand what it all entails. Don’t let yourself get pressured into marriage and sponsoring an immigrant. Both come with serious responsibilities. 

[SalishSea 17,827]

8 hours ago, Drummer2112 said:

Hello I have a bit of questions to ask about the processing times and what I need to do and what is my alternate route to do to get my fiancé across the border from Tijuana mx to California United States. So here in tj the processing times I hear and see are very lengthy in time frame 2-3 years just to be processed that is one way is to get her a visa or a k1 visa I wonder how long that will take to get and what does she and I need to do? and the costs. Another thing is a permission to visit the United States for a care giver to help her aunt be taken care of what does she need to do to obtain the permission visa without having a visa and processing times. Another one a work visa what does she need to get for a work visa and processing times and costs. She wants a better life in the United States with her aunt what would be the best way and faster process to get her in the United States and what documents does she need again. And keep in mind the u.s consulate is here in Tijuana as well so she can get an appointment any information helps.

Your post is completely full of assumptions and inaccuracies.  Strongly recommend you do some research.  NOTHING about this process is cheap, fast or easy, and at this point it sounds like you're headed for a permanent ban from entering the US.

8 hours ago, Drummer2112 said:

Anyone know the prices and processing times for a visa?

Have you looked at USCIS.gov?  If not, do so now.

[SalishSea 17,827]

7 hours ago, Drummer2112 said:

I am looking right now what I can do but she tells me get married here in tj and then ask for her at the border I do not know what she means ask for her? So basically I will be married to her but then how or what would I need to do to get her to the United States? after our marriage.

What?!  OMG, NO! So much NO.  You do not just marry and then arrive at the border to ask them to admit your spouse.  Wow.

 

She needs a visa to legally live and work in the US, and there is no shortcut or clever way around that.  It will take TWO YEARS.

[Just Paul 4,595]

14 hours ago, Drummer2112 said:

She wants a better life in the United States with her aunt

Ok she wants a better life?   She could try the H2A or H2B programs. https://mx.usembassy.gov/h-2-visa-information/

If she wants to marry you then you file the I-129F for a fiancé visa and you wait.  She won't be able to work for some time in the US, probably over a year.  So you might consider getting married and fling a spousal visa. 

14 hours ago, Drummer2112 said:

So here in tj the processing times I hear and see are very lengthy in time frame 2-3 years just to be processed

That is for a B2 visa.  But if she has had one before is a few weeks.   She can't enter the US with the intent to adjust nor can she work in the US.

12 hours ago, Drummer2112 said:

I am looking right now what I can do but she tells me get married here in tj and then ask for her at the border I do not know what she means ask for her?

Not an option and could cause more of a delay.

12 hours ago, Drummer2112 said:

So basically I will be married to her but then how or what would I need to do to get her to the United States? after our marriage.

Glad you are here doing your research.  Unless you are also a resident in Mexico and needing to return to the US for a job, there aren't any options do get this done quickly.

[Lemonslice 4,838]

How old is she? You wrote that her aunt is in the US, what about her parents? Siblings?

[Drummer2112 0]

So I talked to the immigration lawyer about all this but it was a free consoltation could not tell me a whole lot sadly but I was told the spousal visa is the best way to go due to us living together already but my main question is do we need to get married here in mexico? than file? or file than get married or just do the k1 visa. Or another thing is one person asked me how old she is on here and about a work visa cause her aunt needs a care giver and wants her to take care of her is it possible for her to get a work visa ??

[TBoneTX 45,273]

*** Related threads have been merged in this forum. ***

 

See the K-1 / CR-1 comparison, as compiled by our fine member Crazy Cat:
K-1        
    More expensive than CR-1    
    Requires Adjustment of Status after marriage (expensive and requires a lot of paperwork)    
    Spouse can not leave the US until she/he receives approved Advance Parole (approx 6-8 months)    
    Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (approx 6-8 months)    
    Some people have had problems with driver licenses, Social Security cards, leases, bank account during this period    
    Spouse will not receive Green Card for many months after Adjustment of Status is filed.
    A K-1 might be a better choice when 18-21 year old children are immigrating also
    In some situations, marriage can affect certain Home country benefits, making a K-1 a better choice   
    A denied K-1 is sent back to USCIS to expire
 CR-1
    Less expensive than K-1    
    No Adjustment of Status (I-485, I-131, I-765) required.    
    Spouse can immediately travel outside the US    
    Spouse is authorized to work immediately upon arrival.    
    Spouse receives Social Security Card and Green Card within 2 or 3 weeks after entering the US    
    Opening a bank account, getting a driver's license, etc. are very easily accomplished with GC, SS card, and passport.
    Spouse has legal permanent Resident status IMMEDIATELY upon entry to US.
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No option (NONE) will be fast.  There are no shortcuts.

[Boiler 45,486]

To sponsor a Spouse you need to marry. Anywhere it is legal.

 

Other stuff has been answered.

[SalishSea 17,827]

4 minutes ago, Drummer2112 said:

So I talked to the immigration lawyer about all this but it was a free consoltation could not tell me a whole lot sadly but I was told the spousal visa is the best way to go due to us living together already but my main question is do we need to get married here in mexico? than file? or file than get married or just do the k1 visa. Or another thing is one person asked me how old she is on here and about a work visa cause her aunt needs a care giver and wants her to take care of her is it possible for her to get a work visa ??

You can get married anywhere that it is legal to do so.  Do not file for a spousal visa until you have a certified, translated marriage certificate.   You can file for a K-1 anytime as long as you’re unmarried.

 

Both processes will take AT LEAST two years before she has a visa to immigrate to the United States.

[EmilyW 1,434]

I hate to be the one who says it but this all feels like visa shopping.  Your gal wants to get to the US in the shortest time possible, and is happy to do what it takes to make it happen.

 

Visa to take care of her aunt is unlikely.  Plenty of carers in the US.

 

K1 or CR1 is your best option - IF she is indeed wanting to be with you for you - and not for immigration benefits.