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American wife, living in Canada. Best procedure to live and work in the USA?

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Hi all.

 

My wife and I live in Canada. She is American, I am Canadian.  We want to move to the US to be close to family. 
 

What is the best and fastest way we can do this? I am so confused with all the visas etc.

 

I think we need to start with an I-130 but that’s all I know so far.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

We are not apposed for my wife to go to the US alone if she finds the right job but not for an extended time obviously.

 

Regards!

 

 

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14 minutes ago, Canada Goose said:

I forgot to add that I want to work in the US and not be a kept man😂

Typically, a K-1 fiancé(e) visa allows for quicker entry into the United States, whereas a marriage-based visa (also called a spouse visa) accelerates the green card process. The processing time for a K-1 visa application (Form I-129F) is 8.6 and the processing time for a CR-1 spousal green card is 10.8. 

 

Good luck boss. 

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Thanks, so a CR-1 is the best bet and not a I-130, hmm....

The First Step Toward an Immigrant Visa: Filing the Petition

 

The first step is to file a Petition for Alien Relative, Form I-130, with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for your spouse (husband or wife) to immigrate to the United States. For instructions on how to file a petition, including where you should send the petition, see the USCIS website.

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47 minutes ago, Canada Goose said:

Hi all.

 

My wife and I live in Canada. She is American, I am Canadian.  We want to move to the US to be close to family. 
 

What is the best and fastest way we can do this? I am so confused with all the visas etc.

 

I think we need to start with an I-130 but that’s all I know so far.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

We are not apposed for my wife to go to the US alone if she finds the right job but not for an extended time obviously.

 

Regards!

 

 

You start with the I130 which leads you to getting the Cr1 or Ir1 visa.  Cr1 is for couples that have been married less than 2 years. After the I130 is approved is when you apply for the Cr1 or Ir1.

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4 minutes ago, Canada Goose said:

I thought the K-1 was for fiancee's not couples that are already married.....Am I wrong?  Thanks for your time :)

Correct K-1s are for fiancees.

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Derailing comments removed. Married in one country is considered married everywhere for US immigration purposes. OP is ineligible for a K1 fiancé visa no matter where they got married. Please stick to giving advice that fits the OP’s circumstances.

 

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 Not sure why this thread is full of confusing answers? 
 

OP: the spousal visa is the way to go, here is the guide

 

“It’s been 84 years…” 

- Me talking about the progress of my I-751

 

 

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1 hour ago, Daphne . said:

 Not sure why this thread is full of confusing answers? 
 

OP: the spousal visa is the way to go, here is the guide

 

Thanks for confirming this with the OP. Someone was spreading misinformation and arguing with me.  Hence the reason the admin removed the comments.

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Moved from What Visa Do I Need - Family Based Immigration forum to IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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On 8/25/2024 at 6:33 AM, Daphne . said:

 Not sure why this thread is full of confusing answers? 
 

OP: the spousal visa is the way to go, here is the guide

 

 

Thank you very much Daphne that is so helpful.

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On 8/24/2024 at 9:36 PM, Nashmusah said:

Typically, a K-1 fiancé(e) visa allows for quicker entry into the United States, whereas a marriage-based visa (also called a spouse visa) accelerates the green card process. The processing time for a K-1 visa application (Form I-129F) is 8.6 and the processing time for a CR-1 spousal green card is 10.8. 

 

Good luck boss. 

That’s just the processing time for the petition, by the way. It’s another 6-8 months for the rest of the process and the interview in Montreal.

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