When To File For Petition

[fluffychacham 0]

We just got married last month and we're still unsure if we're going to file for a petition right now or later on. Currently, my wife is a permanent resident in the US but she'll be able to apply for citizenship early next year(Feb 2024, ~six months from now). I'm(Canadian Citizen) currently not living in the US right now, but would love to as early as I can. The question is, which is the better path, filing a petition right now or just waiting for my wife's citizenship and filing the petition after? Which one ultimately leads to faster processing in theory? 

 

I'm also thinking of getting the Boundless Immigration service and would like to know some experiences you guys have with them.

 

Another question I have is what would be some good evidence to show USCIS for a bonafide marriage? We haven't lived together and I've just been visiting her most of the time so we don't have joint anything since I live in Canada. We only have pictures when we go on trips and every time I visit her.

 

Thanks for the answer in advance.

[Mike E 11,739]

She should file I-130 now and notify USCIS or NVC when she becomes a citizen

 

Your in person meetings are good evidence

[powerpuff 6,697]

~~ Topic moved from CR1/IR1 spousal visa forum to Bringing family members of Permanent residents to America forum as the petitioner is an LPR ~~

[fluffychacham 0]

18 hours ago, Mike E said:

She should file I-130 now and notify USCIS or NVC when she becomes a citizen

 

Your in person meetings are good evidence

Wouldn't that complicate and slow the process when notifying the USCIS to change citizenship status while in the process? How do we notify the USCIS of the change? Thanks in advance!

[Mike E 11,739]

30 minutes ago, fluffychacham said:

Wouldn't that complicate and slow the process when notifying the USCIS to change citizenship status while in the process?

Look at the visa bulletin. You are staring at a 9 year wait. See my analysis; there is no choice here if you want to live in the U.S. in this decade:

 

30 minutes ago, fluffychacham said:

 

How do we notify the USCIS of the change? Thanks in advance!

 

1. If I-130 is not yet approved, the petitioner writes letter to the USCIS  address on the I-130 receipt, enclosing a copy of:

* I-130 receipt

* Naturalization certificate

 

2. If I-130 is approved and case is at NVC, the beneficiary uploads the Naturalization certificate to NVC, and sends case inquiry.

 

3. If case is at consulate, the beneficiary informs the consulate using a consulate specific process.

 

Edited July 25, 2023 by Mike E