Options for Immigrating

[Rob'sLuv 1]

I was here a couple of months ago but can't find the thread I posted. I am a US citizen, married to a Canadian. I am currently in Canada awaiting finalization of my Permanent Resident application. My husband has full custody of his two children and is not allowed to move them out of this Province, so that is why we are "stuck" in Canada right now - but in three years the eldest will be 18, and because the mother doesn't "want" the youngest (a boy), chances are good that she would not prevent us from immigrating to the States in 3 years. I have two grown children in the States who do not want to come to Canada and I miss them like crazy - so I want to know what our options are for applying for US immigration.

I know that the spousal visa would be the easiest - however, my understanding is that I would have to have a job or property in the US in order to qualify to sponsor my Canadian family. This would be impossible for me to accomplish. However, my husband could be recruited for employment in the States by his former boss - who apparently has a green card, and owns property and his own business in San Diego.

I'm hoping the good members here could fill me in a bit on how this might work for our family . . . all the different visas, etc., that seem to be available makes it so confusing to navigate the US immigration process. So I thank you in advance for any help/info/advice you can provide. Thanks. Rob'sLuv

Edited August 12, 2007 by Rob'sLuv

[edp333 9]

Here is a link to the thread you started in June:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;#entry984509

Just click on your username and look under topics.

[trailmix 77]

I know that the spousal visa would be the easiest - however, my understanding is that I would have to have a job or property in the US in order to qualify to sponsor my Canadian family. This would be impossible for me to accomplish. However, my husband could be recruited for employment in the States by his former boss - who apparently has a green card, and owns property and his own business in San Diego.

There are 2 other avenues for sponsorship - a U.S. citizen co-sponsor or by using your assets. I would recommend you read the instructions on the form I-864 - it's a bit long winded but well worth looking at so you can understand your options.

Form I-864 - Affidavit of Support

Cheers!

[Reba 2]

and it may well all change within 3 years anyhow, so might as well just hold off a while until you're ready to move.