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buzzair   0

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Hey guys! I was just made aware of this site and so far I've found it very informative.

I am Canadian and I attend the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY. I am currently perusing my masters degree in deaf education and I plan to become a teacher of the deaf in the field of technology and computers.

I've been engaged to a wonderful woman from New Jersey since April 06 and we're getting married in June 08 in New Jersey.

Right now I am still under my Academic student visa, F-1.

I read the FAQ's and Guides but I'm still left with some questions. Come this May, when I graduate, (1 month before the wedding) I have a year's grace period called the OPT (Optical Practical Training) where I am given a years grace period to work in the US.

My question is...should I apply via my soon to be spouse or though my future employer? Is one more quicker or effective than the other? I believe I qualify under the EB1 or EB2 categories and should not have a problem meeting the requirements.

Or perhaps I should go ahead with the K-1, 90 days before the wedding? Then adjust it after the wedding?

Is it advised to get a lawyer or can all this be done on my own? As you can see, I'm new to this and have a lot of questions. I know I've posted many questions in what is supposed to be my introduction thread. My apologies, I'm eager to get answers and get started.

I hope to benefit from others experience on this site. I've always found forums to be the best sources of information and I am glad there is one for this.

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~Chad~   0

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I don't know the answers to your questions but wanted to welcome you :) Good Luck!

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Jason-Sasha   1

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Remember that you dont want to commit visa fraud. If you intend to be married, you should file as such. But thats just my opinion. Good luck to you. And welcome!

22 Jun 05 - We met in a tiny bar in Williamsburg, Va. (spent all summer together)

27 May 06 - Sasha comes back for a 2nd glorious summer (spent 8 months apart)

01 Jan 07 - Jason travels to Moscow for 2 weeks with Sasha

27 May 07 - Jason again travels to Moscow for 2 weeks of perfection

14 July 07 - I-129F and all related documents sent to VSC

16 July 07 - I-129F delivered to VSC and signed for by P. Novak

20 July 07 - NOA1 issued / receipt number assigned

27 Sep 07 - Jason travels to Moscow to be with Sasha for 2 weeks

28 Nov 07 - NOA2 issued...TOUCHED!...then...APPROVED!!!

01 Dec 07 - NVC receives/assigns case #

04 Dec 07 - NVC sends case to U.S. Embassy Moscow

26 Dec 07 - Jason visits Sasha in Russia for the 4th and final time of 2007 :)

22 Feb 08 - Moscow Interview! (APPROVED!!!)..Yay!

24 Mar 08 - Sasha and Jason reunite in the U.S. :)

31 May 08 - Married

29 Dec 08- Alexander is born

11 Jan 10 - AOS / AP / EAD package sent

19 Jan 10 - AOS NOA1 / AP NOA1 / EAD NOA1

08 Feb 10 - AOS case transferred to CSC

16 Mar 10 - AP received

16 Mar 10 - AOS approved

19 Mar 10 - EAD received

22 Mar 10 - GC received

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~Laura and Nick~   5

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As a Canadian who's loved one is also from NJ, Welcome to VJ!!!

Let's Keep the Song Going!!!

CANADA.GIFUS1.GIF

~Laura and Nicholas~

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Met online November 2005 playing City of Heroes

First met in Canada, Sept 22, 2006 <3

September 2006 to March 2008, 11 visits, 5 in Canada, 6 in NJ

Officially Engaged December 24th, 2007!!!

Moved to the U.S. to be with my baby on July 19th, 2008 on a K1 visa!!!!

***10 year green card in hand as of 2/2/2012, loving and living life***

Hmmm maybe we should move back to Canada! lol smile.png

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