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Hello!

I am a Canadian Citizen who has been dating an American citizen for over three years. Upon my return from a trip tp Europe this summer (2 days ago) we became engaged.

It was my plan to take time off from work and stay with him in Florida until Thanksgiving (he just lost his brother and his family has been through alot with his niece and nephew losing their father) and I need a break from dancing ( I'm a ballerina).

Now, I know the whole k-1 to permanent residency AND able to work is a long road. Can we start the process while I'm still in the USA? it if works out an interview might be set up shortly after I return? then can I come back to visit once I'm waiting for the K-1?

We really want to get a jump on this now!

Thanks!

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Hello!

I am a Canadian Citizen who has been dating an American citizen for over three years. Upon my return from a trip tp Europe this summer (2 days ago) we became engaged.

It was my plan to take time off from work and stay with him in Florida until Thanksgiving (he just lost his brother and his family has been through alot with his niece and nephew losing their father) and I need a break from dancing ( I'm a ballerina).

Now, I know the whole k-1 to permanent residency AND able to work is a long road. Can we start the process while I'm still in the USA? it if works out an interview might be set up shortly after I return? then can I come back to visit once I'm waiting for the K-1?

We really want to get a jump on this now!

Thanks!

Yes, you can get the ball rolling while you visit.

I wouldn't plan on a fast turn around - your looking at about 6 months for it to happen (interview) more or less.

You can visit while you are waiting :)

My Advice is usually based on "Worst Case Scenario" and what is written in the rules/laws/instructions. That is the way I roll... -Protect your Status - file before your I-94 expires.

WARNING: Phrases in this post may sound meaner than they were intended to be. Read the Adjudicator's Field Manual from USCIS

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
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Yes, you can certainly file the I-129F while you are still in the US.

As Bobby_Umit says, you're looking at about 6 months. Montreal is ridiculously slow at scheduling interviews (generally 3 months or so) however, vancouver is slightly quicker. Where do you live?

Good luck.

USCIS
August 12, 2008 - petition sent
August 16, 2008 - NOA-1
February 10, 2009 - NOA-2
178 DAYS FROM NOA-1


NVC
February 13, 2009 - NVC case number assigned
March 12, 2009 - Case Complete
25 DAY TRIP THROUGH NVC


Medical
May 4, 2009


Interview
May, 26, 2009


POE - June 20, 2009 Toronto - Atlanta, GA

Removal of Conditions
Filed - April 14, 2011
Biometrics - June 2, 2011 (early)
Approval - November 9, 2011
209 DAY TRIP TO REMOVE CONDITIONS

Citizenship

April 29, 2013 - NOA1 for petition received

September 10, 2013 Interview - decision could not be made.

April 15, 2014 APPROVED. Wait for oath ceremony

Waited...

September 29, 2015 - sent letter to senator.

October 16, 2015 - US Citizen

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Yes, you can certainly file the I-129F while you are still in the US.

As Bobby_Umit says, you're looking at about 6 months. Montreal is ridiculously slow at scheduling interviews (generally 3 months or so) however, vancouver is slightly quicker. Where do you live?

Good luck.

I'm from Edmonton Alberta- I guess Vancouver would be the quickest for me? Either way, do you recommend an attorney or just doing it ourselves?

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since this is predominantly a DIY type site... the answers to the use of an attorney will be biased.

well I figured that would be the case. I just want to save as much money as possible. I attempted to get my O-1 a year ago and a lawyer took my attorney fees and ran...not submitting anything. So I'm scared of going broke.

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
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Lawyers are not necessary. You can totally do this yourself.

Good luck.

USCIS
August 12, 2008 - petition sent
August 16, 2008 - NOA-1
February 10, 2009 - NOA-2
178 DAYS FROM NOA-1


NVC
February 13, 2009 - NVC case number assigned
March 12, 2009 - Case Complete
25 DAY TRIP THROUGH NVC


Medical
May 4, 2009


Interview
May, 26, 2009


POE - June 20, 2009 Toronto - Atlanta, GA

Removal of Conditions
Filed - April 14, 2011
Biometrics - June 2, 2011 (early)
Approval - November 9, 2011
209 DAY TRIP TO REMOVE CONDITIONS

Citizenship

April 29, 2013 - NOA1 for petition received

September 10, 2013 Interview - decision could not be made.

April 15, 2014 APPROVED. Wait for oath ceremony

Waited...

September 29, 2015 - sent letter to senator.

October 16, 2015 - US Citizen

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Lawyers are not necessary. You can totally do this yourself.

Good luck.

If he submits the first round of papers within the next week or so, is it logical to say that we can marry in the early part of the new year? it'll be a small wedding within days of me getting over the border with the visa.

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Now is a great time to ROLL THEM BALLS!

"Every one of us bears within himself the possibilty of all passions, all destinies of life in all its forms. Nothing human is foreign to us" - Edward G. Robinson.

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
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You can marry the same day you cross with your K-1 visa if you like. DO NOT make any plans for a wedding until the visa is actually in your hand!

Good luck.

Lawyers are not necessary. You can totally do this yourself.

Good luck.

If he submits the first round of papers within the next week or so, is it logical to say that we can marry in the early part of the new year? it'll be a small wedding within days of me getting over the border with the visa.

USCIS
August 12, 2008 - petition sent
August 16, 2008 - NOA-1
February 10, 2009 - NOA-2
178 DAYS FROM NOA-1


NVC
February 13, 2009 - NVC case number assigned
March 12, 2009 - Case Complete
25 DAY TRIP THROUGH NVC


Medical
May 4, 2009


Interview
May, 26, 2009


POE - June 20, 2009 Toronto - Atlanta, GA

Removal of Conditions
Filed - April 14, 2011
Biometrics - June 2, 2011 (early)
Approval - November 9, 2011
209 DAY TRIP TO REMOVE CONDITIONS

Citizenship

April 29, 2013 - NOA1 for petition received

September 10, 2013 Interview - decision could not be made.

April 15, 2014 APPROVED. Wait for oath ceremony

Waited...

September 29, 2015 - sent letter to senator.

October 16, 2015 - US Citizen

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