We are an engaged Canadian and American who want to get married, obtain a spousal visa, and live together in the USA. We have a lot of flexibility in our lives for travel and want to be together as much as possible during the 1.5 to 2yr visa process. We are considering the following timeline and would greatly appreciate any advice about possible issues, hurdles, and/or other considerations.
We get married in Fall 2023 in Canada, spouse then enters USA on tourist visa (as a tourist) for 6 months. Spouse stays at National's owned-home in those months and returns to Canada in early spring 2024.
At which point National files for spousal visa and leaves for Canada for the summer, and Europe for the fall - winter- spring while the visa process runs its course.
Spouse returns to Canada for visa interview at Consulate in Canada when requested
Any experiences with:
filing for spousal visa 6-7 months after marriage in Canada? is that enough of a marriage duration?
National leaving the US during visa process?
Spouse coming in to the US on a tourist visa while married to a national?
Spouse coming in to the US on a tourist visa while visa process is in its final stages?
Thanks and we appreciate any feedback and insight!