Meeting Requirements

[qwertyko26 0]

I've been living in the Philippines for the past 7 years, (im only 22).

is it possible to apply for a fiancee visa for us to just get married in the States?

we do intend ongoing to the states to stay, but not yet due to the economy.

so iknow that the 125% above poverty rate for your annual salary, as well as filed taxes and so forth

but can that be made up by money in the bank? i currently have about $50,000.

so our actual plan is IF POSSIBLE for me to file a Fiancee visa for her while i am IN or outside of the U.S

have her arrive and get married, then leave?

- after reading that i know it sounds like a sham, but we have been together for 5 years,

and im also a canadian citizen and were about to start the application on her permanent residency there (because that is where we intend on residing

til the economy hopefully improves.)

anyone have any info on such a situation?

[Penny Lane 8,159]

The K1 is intended for people to get married in the US and adjust status so that they can stay.

You don't need a visa just to get married.

Edited July 12, 2012 by Evylin

[qwertyko26 0]

Edited my message, I was just looking for what would help us out in the long run, naturalization totally slipped my mind.

So i think we will continue with her Canadian PR application, then just move down to the U.S and let her become a citizen through

naturalization.

oh and thank you for the quick reply Evlyin

Edited July 12, 2012 by qwertyko26

[Penny Lane 8,159]

ah yes i understand that, but what i want actually is to make things easier for both of us in the long run,

if we get married in the states she will become a U.S citizen and may be able to help out her family,

and in any situation that happens i know she will have the right to stay in the U.S.

so do you think it would be possible?

Or is it possible to get her a visitors visa and get married, would that also give her U.S citizenship?

- i just want the best for my wife.

oh and thank you for the quick reply Evlyin

I think you are confused.

Getting married in the United States does not mean she will become a US citizen. If she got married in the States, and STAYED, and became a permanent resident, she would eventually be able to apply for citizenship. But that is years down the road. Citizenship is not something granted through marriage.

Edited July 12, 2012 by Evylin

[qwertyko26 0]

Yes, im sorry, got mixed up from reading all the different type of forums.

Thank you for clearing that up though,

so a quick question, While we reside in Canada, we would have no problems getting her Permanent residency when we moved down to America correct?

[Penny Lane 8,159]

Yes, im sorry, got mixed up from reading all the different type of forums.

Thank you for clearing that up though,

so a quick question, While we reside in Canada, we would have no problems getting her Permanent residency when we moved down to America correct?

Are you a US citizen?