Can he stay to visit longer?

[Shawnamac 0]

Hi everybody!

I recently got married last week and went to seek some legal advice on immigrating my Husband. He is Canadian, and came to visit me for 3 weeks , went to Vegas and eloped. We were given advice on Adjustment of Status and him stay here, but that makes me nervous since you get no right to appeal, right?

We are both feeling more 'at ease' with applying for a K3 and CR1. So we will start this this week.

Two questions I guess, I am hoping someone here knows the answers!

He came to visit and has to fly back soon. Can he stay longer, or does he have to notify someone since he told the boarder people in Montreal airport he was coming for 3 weeks.

And how long can he stay here with me before he has to go back legally? Is it possible for him to stay here until he gets an appointment interview in Montreal?

I was told about this website from a friend. Thanks to those who help!

Shawna

[YuAndDan 153]

Do the CR-1, it doe not take much longer to get, and has the benefit of green-card upon entry.

For the most part CR-1 tends to take a bit longer than K-3 to get if you prepare for NVC when they request I-864 fee, and Visa fee, as well as documents requested by NVC. In many cases the CR-1 petition reaches the consulate just before K-3 interview, which causes K-3 to get dropped and the interview becomes a CR-1 visa interview.

K-3:

I-130: $355

I-129F: NONE

Consulate: $131

Adjustment Of Status: $1010 I-485

($1496)

CR-1

I-130: $355

NVC I-864: $70

NVC Visa fee: $400 ($355+$45)

($825)

I see many posts from K-3 holders stating, "Wow this sucks, I am stuck at home because I don't have EAD, DL, etc, or I am having hard time getting added to bank accounts because of NO SSN." K-3 has a 90 day or longer period of limbo while waiting for EAD or Green-card.

K-3 was developed at a time when CR-1 was taking much longer that today, NVC has greatly streamlined the CR-1 process to the point where K-3 becomes irrelevant.

Keep this in mind in this economy, the CR-1 with it's instant green-card looks very attractive considering the cost savings, and the ability of the immigrant being able to take a job shortly after entry to the USA. K-3 has the down-side of added cost, and NOT being able to legitimately take a job until they have EAD or green-card, EAD can take 90 days or longer to get.

Can visit without problems, FAQ: http://www.visajourney.com/faq/k1k2visa-application.html#4.6 (Applies to spousal visas too)

Edited February 18, 2009 by YuAndDan

[Old Dominion 26]

Hi everybody!

I recently got married last week and went to seek some legal advice on immigrating my Husband. He is Canadian, and came to visit me for 3 weeks , went to Vegas and eloped. We were given advice on Adjustment of Status and him stay here, but that makes me nervous since you get no right to appeal, right?

We are both feeling more 'at ease' with applying for a K3 and CR1. So we will start this this week.

Two questions I guess, I am hoping someone here knows the answers!

He came to visit and has to fly back soon. Can he stay longer, or does he have to notify someone since he told the boarder people in Montreal airport he was coming for 3 weeks.

And how long can he stay here with me before he has to go back legally? Is it possible for him to stay here until he gets an appointment interview in Montreal?

I was told about this website from a friend. Thanks to those who help!

Shawna

He shouldn't overstay, but return by the date he told them he would. Anything else can just lead to problems. But, he can always come back as a visitor.

[canadian_wife 1,831]

I agree, if he told the border patrol he'd leave in 3 weeks, in good faith he should leave in 3 weeks. Canada is not THAT far, you both can visit frequently. Good luck, welcome to the journey

[Moosker 7]

If your husband was told a specific date to return home, then definitely follow that! The NAFTA agreement with Canada and the U.S.A. allows for 90 day stays. I constantly go back & forth across the border and it's no problem at all. Just be honest, have all your paperwork in order, and tell them what they ask Definitely do the CR1 route. It is a loooong process no matter which visa you go with, but in the end it's worth it, we're thankfully almost done! Not sure about AOS sometimes they look at you getting married and filing for AOS as a scam, like it was intentional. Definitely research your options. Good luck! We're all here to help!