Not sure where I should start

[damooli 0]

Hello everyone,

I was pleasantly surprised to find a forum on this topic. They have one for everything, don't they

I'm not sure how to start my process. I was thinking I can go the K3 route, but read somewhere that I will need to be in the country where I got married.

My situation is;

I'm Canadian/Pakistani

Wife is American/Pakistani and a Canadian resident (does not plan on getting Canadian Citizenship).

Been married 7+ years and have been in Canada for 5 1/2 yrs and 1 1/2 in Pakistan (pak trip was from Jun 06 - Nov 07).

I've graduated from McGill, wife did her bachelors and masters in Pakistan.

We're currently bank in Canada.

I want to have the option to work in the U.S and not require any sponsorship from an employer. I think I'm looking to get a green card and stay on that status, similar to how my wife is here in Canada (not a citizen, but a permanent resident). Does this make sense?

So, the question is, do I go the DCF route or go through the k3 process?

Thanks

Edited March 9, 2009 by damooli

[kaffy 2]

DCF for IR1 category visa

[txladykat 1]

Definately DCF!! Much easier and faster. Just contact the nearest American embassy to you. They will require you to show proof of residing in Canada for the previous 6 months. Once you have done that, they will give you the process for filing your petition. Each country is different, some require you to file in person at the embassy, others require you to mail it in.

[Dakine 26]

DCF for IR1 category visa

DITTO BIGTIME!

[frali 2]

your wife will need to create US domicile. When was the last time she lived in the US?

[damooli 0]

your wife will need to create US domicile. When was the last time she lived in the US?

Thanks for all the help guys.

My wife left the U.S in 1987 (11 yrs old).

After that, they've been back a few times for vacation and stuff.

She has a state ID I think.

[damooli 0]

your wife will need to create US domicile. When was the last time she lived in the US?

Thanks for all the help guys.

My wife left the U.S in 1987 (11 yrs old).

After that, they've been back a few times for vacation and stuff.

She has a state ID I think.

So how do you create a domicile?

[txladykat 1]

Well, that all depends on your situation. Will you be living with relatives to begin with, or will you and your wife be immediately residing alone? There are many steps you can take. Open a bank account, obtain a lease, register to vote, open utility accounts.....so the steps you take will depend on whether you will reside alone or with relatives.

[damooli 0]

Well, that all depends on your situation. Will you be living with relatives to begin with, or will you and your wife be immediately residing alone? There are many steps you can take. Open a bank account, obtain a lease, register to vote, open utility accounts.....so the steps you take will depend on whether you will reside alone or with relatives.

I think the route will be that I will apply for jobs based on my eligible status and once I have an offer, I will move to the US. I don't see myself going there before that.

[txladykat 1]

Well, that's tricky. First, your wife has to have sufficient income or assets to even sponsor your visa. If she doesn't, then she needs a joint sponsor. Second, once the visa is issued, it is only good for 6 months. You will need to take definate steps to show you intent to reside in the US, if you can't do so, they likely won't issue the visa. You also need to be able to provide an address in the US when you apply. Applicants who don't already have a residence usually list the residence of a family member. If you won't have a residence in the US, opening a bank account, registering to vote, obtaining driver license are some steps that can be taken by the USC to begin establishing domicile.

[trailmix 77]

Well, that all depends on your situation. Will you be living with relatives to begin with, or will you and your wife be immediately residing alone? There are many steps you can take. Open a bank account, obtain a lease, register to vote, open utility accounts.....so the steps you take will depend on whether you will reside alone or with relatives.

I think the route will be that I will apply for jobs based on my eligible status and once I have an offer, I will move to the US. I don't see myself going there before that.

Perhaps this thread will help with your domicile questions - well for the U.S. citizen's domicile:

Proving domicle when not living in the U.S., Even if you have never lived in the U.S.

[WROCLAW 0]

good luck

[damooli 0]

I should have come back to check earlier. This domicile thing will complicate things a bit.

My wife does have some distant relatives in the U.S and her parents have maintained some property (rented out) over there for years now (in California).

[oh hene wa 0]

Hello everyone,

I was pleasantly surprised to find a forum on this topic. They have one for everything, don't they

I'm not sure how to start my process. I was thinking I can go the K3 route, but read somewhere that I will need to be in the country where I got married.

My situation is;

I'm Canadian/Pakistani

Wife is American/Pakistani and a Canadian resident (does not plan on getting Canadian Citizenship).

Been married 7+ years and have been in Canada for 5 1/2 yrs and 1 1/2 in Pakistan (pak trip was from Jun 06 - Nov 07).

I've graduated from McGill, wife did her bachelors and masters in Pakistan.

We're currently bank in Canada.

I want to have the option to work in the U.S and not require any sponsorship from an employer. I think I'm looking to get a green card and stay on that status, similar to how my wife is here in Canada (not a citizen, but a permanent resident). Does this make sense?

Hello, I have a question and I am not sure where to post it.

I filed an I-130 for my husband, then found out his/our children I did not file for, I was told so many different things,

My husband was aproved for I -130 and case moved to NCV

finally I was told kids needed to have I-130,.....

My question is can he file an I-130 form at the consulet in Ghana/ or actually file dcf for them.

If my husband is aprover before them and he has to leave without them there will be no one to care for the children,

to save so much time can he be allowed to file dfc for the children.

please tell me if this is possible. or do we have to do the process here in the states/

please help, i miss my family so much

thank you all in advance

So, the question is, do I go the DCF route or go through the k3 process?

Thanks