Starting to File Paperwork Before 2 Year

[The Mean Lady 604]

I am going to start to file paperwork soon and I'm almost 2 months out from our 2 year anniversary.

Should I just file for permanent status then?

Edit: I'm so used to posting in this forum but it seems I belong in spousal now, sorry.

Edited August 20, 2012 by KDubovik

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Please elaborate what you are seeking to do next in your immigration journey, because this message is too vague.

Edit: Okay, so you are married. Are you seeking a visa or Removal of Conditions?

Edited August 20, 2012 by Harpa Timsah

[C-ma'am 684]

I am going to start to file paperwork soon and I'm almost 2 months out from our 2 year anniversary.

Should I just file for permanent status then?

EDIT: I'm confused now

Edited August 20, 2012 by Celeste & C

[Cathi 5,771]

we need details in order to give you an answer

[The Mean Lady 604]

I'm sorry I'm not sure what you find so vague.

You have to switch your status after 2 years of marriage.

But I'm only just starting to file paperwork now right before 2 years status.

So, would I just file that paperwork right now?

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=745218a1f8b73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=4ca43a4107083210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

It would be in reference to this:

You and your spouse must apply together to remove the conditions on your residence by filing Form I-751. You should apply during the 90 days before your second anniversary as a conditional resident. The expiration date on your green card is also the date of your second anniversary as a conditional resident. If you do not apply to remove the conditions in time, you could lose your conditional resident status and be removed from the country.

So is there some paperwork that I DONT file because we're in this time period? Or is this just ADDITIONAL paperwork?

[Krikit 1,164]

Sounds like you're removing conditions. Moving from K-1 Process to the ROC forum. You should update the information on your profile so members don't have to guess what you're asking about.

[The Mean Lady 604]

But I can't remove conditions of residency on residency that doesn't exist.

There is NO paperwork filed.

So does this have to be filed, or will he be automatically granted permanent residency because during the process we will reach our 2 year mark?

Basically, am I saving myself $590 bucks or not.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Okay, what is your current status? Do you have a Greencard?

You think you automatically get Permanent residence just because you have been married 2 years?

You seem woefully confused. We'll try to help you gladly, but you have to work with us

Please spell out your current situation.

Edited August 20, 2012 by Harpa Timsah

[The Mean Lady 604]

Okay, what is your current status? Do you have a Greencard?

You think you automatically get Permanent residence just because you have been married 2 years?

My current status is I'm an American and He's a Canadian. End of Story.

I don't think anything. I'm asking if this is the case.

I think I just figured it out.

I file this instead of a K3 - IR-1 / CR-1 - Married - 10 Months

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

My current status is I'm an American and He's a Canadian. End of Story.

I don't think anything. I'm asking if this is the case.

Okay, so he lives with you in the US? And he has no US paperwork filed for him at all? How did he enter the US?

You cannot file removal of conditions if he does not have a GC now.

Edited August 20, 2012 by Harpa Timsah

[The Mean Lady 604]

Okay, so he lives with you in the US? And he has no US paperwork filed for him at all? How did he enter the US?

You cannot file removal of conditions if he does not have a GC now.

No no no no no. Currently I travel back and forth and back and forth to Canada.

[Krikit 1,164]

Wow. That was painful.

Moving from ROC forum to IR-1/CR-1 Process.

[The Mean Lady 604]

Weee this is fun. I wish I could file this fancy DCF Version. However I don't legally live here so I guess that's not an option.

Though I've had bills here for over 6 months... sigh...

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

No no no no no. Currently I travel back and forth and back and forth to Canada.

Okay! So let me sum up what I think we have discovered:

You are married to a Canadian who lives in Canada.

You have been married for 10 months.

You want him to move to the US.

Yes?

Okay! You file for a spousal visa. Here is the guide: http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

Once granted, he will move to the US and will become a permanent resident upon entry to the US. WIth that, he will have to right to work and leave and reenter the country.

It takes about 10-12 months and costs around $1000.

[Krikit 1,164]

DCF is no longer available in Canada.