CanAm love by the border... questions for marriage/moving to the USA

[El_Timbo 0]

Hello!

My lovely Ms America and I are getting married in August, which is prompting some life changes.

Ideally, this is what would happen:

-we would move there (Buffalo! ->to start at least), live happily ever after, yadda yadda

-I would go to school for my Masters degree... but in Hamilton, ON (only requires 2-3 days a week for 2 years)

-she will continue working as a counselor in Buffalo

-I would potentially find part time work as a Worship Pastor in the Buffalo area while doing my Masters of Theological Studies

Currently, we visit each other weekly, taking turns in Buffalo and Hamilton. I'm a teacher, but my contract will be expiring in August. My mother (recent widow) lives near me, and I'd like to be able to keep visiting her regularly.

What would be the best route for us to take? What visas/forms/statuses should we be applying for? The I-130 looks ideal, but we're not married yet. I'd apply for the fiancé visa, but -ideally- I don't want to get "stuck" in the USA, unable to visit my mom etc.

Thanks for reading this/taking the time to help

[Heather&Matt 0]

I sent you a message instead of writing a novel on here.

[pushbrk 13,611]

Hello!

My lovely Ms America and I are getting married in August, which is prompting some life changes.

Ideally, this is what would happen:

-we would move there (Buffalo! ->to start at least), live happily ever after, yadda yadda

-I would go to school for my Masters degree... but in Hamilton, ON (only requires 2-3 days a week for 2 years)

-she will continue working as a counselor in Buffalo

-I would potentially find part time work as a Worship Pastor in the Buffalo area while doing my Masters of Theological Studies

Currently, we visit each other weekly, taking turns in Buffalo and Hamilton. I'm a teacher, but my contract will be expiring in August. My mother (recent widow) lives near me, and I'd like to be able to keep visiting her regularly.

What would be the best route for us to take? What visas/forms/statuses should we be applying for? The I-130 looks ideal, but we're not married yet. I'd apply for the fiancé visa, but -ideally- I don't want to get "stuck" in the USA, unable to visit my mom etc.

Thanks for reading this/taking the time to help

Get married and follow the spouse visa process. Your situation is absolutely ideal for the K3 visa but alas, it's no longer available. CR1 is the currently available visa that will meet your needs.