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Malrothien   6

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Hi ladies and gents,

Just wanted to seek some advise from you all about getting back to the US. I'm an American citizen married to a Canadian citizen living in Vancouver, BC (I'm a PR in Canada). We consulted with a lawyer who suggested we go K3 via Vermont, but did mention CR-1 (wouldn't really work as I don't fly.. heh).

We've been married for 3 yrs now and do have many members of my family who would be willing to sign the affidavit of support, so that isn't an issue.

I've got the I-130 filled out and the G325A for my husband (forgot to do myself) as well as supporting documentation that our marriage is real (3 years, I would hope so!).

Any other advise any of you could give? I really want to get home quickly since my gramma is alone (my grandpa passed away in February) and could use a hand or two around the house.

Thanks much ahead of time :D

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Marilyn.   340

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I know you don't fly but if you went with the CR1/Ir1 visa it would be a tonne less paperwork because you wouldn't have to worry about AOS or removal of conditions because you have been married for over 3 years

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Malrothien   6

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Paperwork isn't really an issue for me - I've already done it for my PR to Canada. :)

I thought removal of conditions was only if you were married less than 2 years?

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Marilyn.   340

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Paperwork isn't really an issue for me - I've already done it for my PR to Canada. :)

I thought removal of conditions was only if you were married less than 2 years?

doh, I had a brain fart ..lol yeah you wouldn't have to do it if you went with the K3.. but you would still have to do AOS with costs over 1000 bucks...

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wowswift   3

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go check out the DCF forum. if you've been a PR in canada for at least 6 months, you're good to go. here is the forum http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showforum=82 since you've been married for more than 2 years, once approved, you would receive a 10 year green card and not have to remove conditions. DCF is faster than regular IR-1 filings, and if you're still in Canada, read up on that and the process.

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Flames9_RN   358

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If you could fly, by the sounds of it you could DCF, MUCH faster route to go and since your married for over 2 yrs, you would be getting a 10 yr greencard, well ur spouse would!!

As well the USA spouse DOES NOT have to attend the interview, interview itself last maybe 10 minutes, and is normally the easiest part of the whole process.

Not that we hate lawyers,lol but in most cases one doesn't require 1! We had 1, what a waste of $$$. In straight forward cases, they are $$$$ proof readers and form gatherers, they don't speed up the process.

How important is it for ur spouse to be able to work in the USA right away?? if so, then you wil want the IR-1 But check out the DCF forum. Best of luck

Canadians Visiting the USA while undergoing the visa process, my free advice:

1) Always tell the TRUTH. never lie to the POE officer

2) Be confident in ur replies

3) keep ur response short and to the point, don't tell ur life story!!

4) look the POE officer in the eye when speaking to them. They are looking for people lieing and have been trained to find them!

5) Pack light! No job resumes with you

6) Bring ties to Canada (letter from employer when ur expected back at work, lease, etc etc)

7) Always be polite, being rude isn't going to get ya anywhere, and could make things worse!!

8) Have a plan in case u do get denied (be polite) It wont harm ur visa application if ur denied,that is if ur polite and didn't lie! Refer to #1

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trailmix   77

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If you could fly, by the sounds of it you could DCF, MUCH faster route to go and since your married for over 2 yrs, you would be getting a 10 yr greencard, well ur spouse would!!

As well the USA spouse DOES NOT have to attend the interview, interview itself last maybe 10 minutes, and is normally the easiest part of the whole process.

Not that we hate lawyers,lol but in most cases one doesn't require 1! We had 1, what a waste of $$$. In straight forward cases, they are $$$$ proof readers and form gatherers, they don't speed up the process.

How important is it for ur spouse to be able to work in the USA right away?? if so, then you wil want the IR-1 But check out the DCF forum. Best of luck

Hi and welcome,

Yes, flames brings up a good point - there is no need for the U.S. citizen to attend the interview in Montreal. Even if your wife doesn't like flying either - there is always via rail :)

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Or a cross country road trip across Canada is lovely also! The DCF and IR-1 are the best options for time and money.

Good luck with your journey and welcome.

Janet

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Malrothien   6

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Thank you all for the responses. I am the US citizen as well as the wife. :P

Working isn't a necessity right away for my husband. We'll be living with my grandmother rent/utility free. We will have no expenses beyond car insurance/car payment.

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trailmix   77

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Thank you all for the responses. I am the US citizen as well as the wife. :P

Working isn't a necessity right away for my husband. We'll be living with my grandmother rent/utility free. We will have no expenses beyond car insurance/car payment.

The other thing, as flames mentioned, is that you can file your application right at the consulate if you file for CR1 or IR1 - rather than a K visa. If there is any way your Husband would consider travelling to Montreal you will probably get through the CR1/IR1 process just as fast as you would filing a K3 via Vermont.

Plus - adjustment of status for him is more expensive and while it is not necessary for him to work right away, you save yourself a lot of hassle doing CR1/IR1 - he gets his green card right away and his SSN.

Anyway, just some ideas :)

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