Lemon Drops

thanks yall !

Yes, I understand that online makes it easy to submit from anywhere and I wonder if, because the US citizen's exits and entries from the US are tracked, if their exit prior to submission compromises the application in any way? Still could be a "No, it doesn't compromise" and wanted to be clear. Or get some supporting info either way.

For submitting the IR-1 application - does the US citizen have to be IN the US at the time of submission? This is not entirely clear to me on the application website. Any links relating to this would be help! Or translation of legal jargon...

So, youre offering a similar perspective to Chancy - file them all, together, while in the US. We were under the impression the I-130 needed to be submitting when husband is out of the US. What makes filing them all together change this stipulation, or were we misunderstanding.

Okay. And if submitting the 485 AND the 130, that can be done when he is in the US? I thought the I-130 needed to be submitting when he was out of the country.

Yes, currently in the US. And yes, we're okay with staying in the US and not working for 8 or more months. Are those the main considerations? Can both forms we started and see what happens with the 485?? Thanks in advance 😄

We are a Canadian and American couple, wondering if it is worth filing for the I-485 concurrently with the I-130? Will the presence of the 485 impact the approval of the 130? Does it create more intense scrutiny on the application or applicants? Just looking for perspective on adjusting husband's Canadian tourist visa to the US to a Green Card, if that's more effective and quicker than submitting the I-130 when he leaves the country. Thanks!

Yes, wow, that would be so frustrating. It's hard to tell, in the guides, because the language is kind of vague, but: Are you technically issued your visa at the interview or at the border?? Ive read what sounds like both, or either!

This sounds like: so long as we are married for two years before the interview, the IR1 will be issued? Or two years by the time you submit documents to NVC?

Oh! Great feedback! Two questions: How does one delay the process at the NVC stage? Just by not responding to their letters? Also, what is the removing conditions process like? Another step that costs time, energy, money, and limits leaving the US during??

Thanks Lemonslice! Any feedback on getting married in Canada, petitioner starting the visa process, and then beneficiary entering on a tourist visa shortly thereafter?

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!