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I am a Canadian Citizen on a TN Visa here in the US wanting to Marry and US Citizen. I have just recieved a second renewal of my 3 year TN. My Boyfriend and I are looking into how we go about getting married in the US. We have lived here in the US together for 3 years, however I lived here in the US for 6 years on a Student Visa, 1 year OPT and now going on my second year TN (Total 9th year in US).
I am having a very hard time gathering up exactly what the steps I need to take are to:
1. Get married in the US - and stay in the US
2. What visa's to apply for once we are married so that I can continue working on my visa
3. What kind of time line these take and do I have to stay in the US during this time
4. If we would like to move to Canada in the future what we would have to do
I would like to thank anyone who responds in advance for your help!
Apple3
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Canadian on TN Visa, Wanting to Marry American
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Posted 02 November 2009 - 01:36 PM
Hi Apple. Welcome to VJ. 
I am going to move your thread from the K-1 section to the AOS From Other Visa section. You will find other threads/posters there from members who have gone through the same experience. One member to look for, off the top of my head, who was on a TN visa is Warlord. He has lots of good info.
I am going to move your thread from the K-1 section to the AOS From Other Visa section. You will find other threads/posters there from members who have gone through the same experience. One member to look for, off the top of my head, who was on a TN visa is Warlord. He has lots of good info.
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Posted 04 November 2009 - 03:59 PM
QUOTE (Apple3 @ Nov 2 2009, 10:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello,
I am a Canadian Citizen on a TN Visa here in the US wanting to Marry and US Citizen. I have just recieved a second renewal of my 3 year TN. My Boyfriend and I are looking into how we go about getting married in the US. We have lived here in the US together for 3 years, however I lived here in the US for 6 years on a Student Visa, 1 year OPT and now going on my second year TN (Total 9th year in US).
I am having a very hard time gathering up exactly what the steps I need to take are to:
1. Get married in the US - and stay in the US
2. What visa's to apply for once we are married so that I can continue working on my visa
3. What kind of time line these take and do I have to stay in the US during this time
4. If we would like to move to Canada in the future what we would have to do
I would like to thank anyone who responds in advance for your help!
Apple3
I am a Canadian Citizen on a TN Visa here in the US wanting to Marry and US Citizen. I have just recieved a second renewal of my 3 year TN. My Boyfriend and I are looking into how we go about getting married in the US. We have lived here in the US together for 3 years, however I lived here in the US for 6 years on a Student Visa, 1 year OPT and now going on my second year TN (Total 9th year in US).
I am having a very hard time gathering up exactly what the steps I need to take are to:
1. Get married in the US - and stay in the US
2. What visa's to apply for once we are married so that I can continue working on my visa
3. What kind of time line these take and do I have to stay in the US during this time
4. If we would like to move to Canada in the future what we would have to do
I would like to thank anyone who responds in advance for your help!
Apple3
Read this thread - it's very helpful:
http://www.visajourn...howtopic=212749
You will be able to work until your TN status is expired. If it expires before you get married, renew it before the wedding.
After you get married, DO NOT leave the country. You will be able to work as long as your TN is valid, but if you cross the border and they find out you're married, they will take the TN since you now have permanent intent to stay.
You will need to adjust your status and apply for a green card. Do not leave the country until you get your green card. It could take up to a year.
When you apply for your green card you will be able to get an EAD which will allow you to work once your TN is expired. Once you have your green card you will be able to work.
If you do need to leave the country, you can apply for Advance Parole, but I don't know the specifics about it.
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