Another "Starting the K-1 Process" Thread.

[Josie Grossie 0]

Hi everyone. Just found out about this website and it's been a HUGE help and has answered most of my questions. I thought I'd ask a few just to be sure that I'm understanding things properly.

My boyfriend is an American citizen and I'm a Canadian citizen. Our process should be pretty straight forward as there's no criminal records, no previous marriages, no children involved.

I am seeing him at the beginning of March which is when we're going to start the paperwork process. My questions are these:

01. Once the process is started, I am coming back to Canada probably until August when my job is ending. Will I have any problem getting into the United States without a Visa in August? Or should I get a visitor's visa? How long would I be able to stay without one? If I DO need to get a visitor's visa, how long does that process usually take? I read the B-2 (I think) form and it needs an address I'll be staying at. The only problem is that he's planning on buying a house in the next few months so I'm not positive on the address where we'll be staying. Should I just give his current one?

02. In August, I'd like to be able to at least move most of my things there, even if I'm not staying permanently. Will this be an issue? There's nothing major except like four pieces of furniture and some clothes. The rest will be brought or mailed at a later date when everything's permanent.

03. I'd like to bring my dog with me in August. He's got all of his shots and I have all of his records. Again, will I have a problem crossing the border with him?

04. I'm not sure how I'm supposed to prove my intent to return to Canada once my visit in the United States is over. I don't want them thinking that I'm moving everything down there with no plans on coming back. But like I said, my job will be over in August and I don't know what "evidence" to give them. Any advice?

I think those are the major questions I have. Any help would be much appreciated.

[Lona.C. 16]

Hi everyone. Just found out about this website and it's been a HUGE help and has answered most of my questions. I thought I'd ask a few just to be sure that I'm understanding things properly.

My boyfriend is an American citizen and I'm a Canadian citizen. Our process should be pretty straight forward as there's no criminal records, no previous marriages, no children involved.

I am seeing him at the beginning of March which is when we're going to start the paperwork process. My questions are these:

01. Once the process is started, I am coming back to Canada probably until August when my job is ending. Will I have any problem getting into the United States without a Visa in August? Or should I get a visitor's visa? How long would I be able to stay without one? If I DO need to get a visitor's visa, how long does that process usually take? I read the B-2 (I think) form and it needs an address I'll be staying at. The only problem is that he's planning on buying a house in the next few months so I'm not positive on the address where we'll be staying. Should I just give his current one?

02. In August, I'd like to be able to at least move most of my things there, even if I'm not staying permanently. Will this be an issue? There's nothing major except like four pieces of furniture and some clothes. The rest will be brought or mailed at a later date when everything's permanent.

03. I'd like to bring my dog with me in August. He's got all of his shots and I have all of his records. Again, will I have a problem crossing the border with him?

04. I'm not sure how I'm supposed to prove my intent to return to Canada once my visit in the United States is over. I don't want them thinking that I'm moving everything down there with no plans on coming back. But like I said, my job will be over in August and I don't know what "evidence" to give them. Any advice?

I think those are the major questions I have. Any help would be much appreciated.

hi and welcome to VJ

Q 1 ;as a canadian you can stay 6 month - 1 day without a visitor visa ( make sure you dont go over 6 month as this will be concidert overstay and can lead to a ban .

you can give the current adresse where you will be staying

Q2 ; you wont be able to bring your furnitures as this will cose them to belive you will stay permanent in the US

and can cose a denial at entry

you can bring your belongings once you get the K1 visa

Q3 ;am not sure but someone can correct me you need the vaccination rec and prove of rabbies shot

Q4; as i answerd on Q2 , but even if you wont be able to bring furnitures you should still bring documents that proves you have no intent to stay

( docs like open lease or current bills anything that shows you have an open account