Opinions?

[dream87 0]

BACKGROUND: I am a Canadian and my wife is an American. We got married 5+ years ago in Canada. At the time my wife was a student in the US, while I had a good job in Canada, hence we decided that ti would be best for us if she immigrated to Canada and transfer to a university here, which we did. Now we both reside in Canada. During our time in Canada, my wife completed her program as well as two graduate degrees and is currently looking for a job. However, the job situation in her field is much better in the US than in Canada. Hence, we started considering potentially immigrating to the US.

While looking through the K-3 paperwork, we noticed that it seems to assume that the US citizen spouse resides in the US.

Hence our question is as follows:

Is it possible to go K-3 route with both of us residing in Canada during the K-3 process? [with any chance of having success that is...]

If so, what are the likely problems, etc. Would it be advisable to pay immigration lawyer for filing paperwork, etc, or is it doable to do the mess yourself?

Cheers,

John

[ApprovalPlease 0]

Since you reside in Canada, you should contact your local embassy, you can file for immigration through them. I thinks it's called either DCF or DSF.

[pushbrk 13,072]

BACKGROUND: I am a Canadian and my wife is an American. We got married 5+ years ago in Canada. At the time my wife was a student in the US, while I had a good job in Canada, hence we decided that ti would be best for us if she immigrated to Canada and transfer to a university here, which we did. Now we both reside in Canada. During our time in Canada, my wife completed her program as well as two graduate degrees and is currently looking for a job. However, the job situation in her field is much better in the US than in Canada. Hence, we started considering potentially immigrating to the US.

While looking through the K-3 paperwork, we noticed that it seems to assume that the US citizen spouse resides in the US.

Hence our question is as follows:

Is it possible to go K-3 route with both of us residing in Canada during the K-3 process? [with any chance of having success that is...]

If so, what are the likely problems, etc. Would it be advisable to pay immigration lawyer for filing paperwork, etc, or is it doable to do the mess yourself?

Cheers,

John

Click on the word "Guides" at the top of any page and then find the appropriate guide for your circumstances. After studying the guide, we're her to answer any remaining questions you may have.

Yes, you could START the K3 route while both are residing in Canada but a direct Consular filing for an IR1 visa is probably a better option for you.

Edited August 17, 2007 by pushbrk