Plan Goes Into Motion **TOMORROW** - NERVOUS. NEED HELP!

[george89lol 0]

Hey everyone,

I posted a thread here a few days ago but it didn't get much attention, but things are really down to the wire now so I think we just need someone who has been through this already to ease our fears about it and tell us we're doing the right thing!

We will be living here in Chicago, Illinois, while she is from Vancouver, Canada. She is currently living with me in Chicago on the 6-month visitor Visa, but we are buying her plane ticket TONIGHT to head back to Vancouver so we can start filing papers. We've done extensive research, and we are still second-guessing ourselves! As is stands, this is our current gameplan:

1. She leaves Chicago on January 29th

2. I file the spouse application immediately afterward.

3. Once the application is approved, she files her application from Vancouver.

4. So on and so forth.

Our starting process is rock-solid, right? For the smoothest/shortest process, we should both be in our own respective countries when filing our applications, correct? Additionally, is it okay for me to visit HER while this is going on? Additionally, is it okay for her to visit ME while the process is going on? We want this to be as short, painless, and smooth as possible, but obviously we're ready to ride it out no matter how long it takes. Obviously being able to visit each other would be a blessing, though!

Would REALLY appreciate any insight on this, please let us know! Thanks again.

- George And Lisa

[LeftCoastLady 441]

If you're already married, then you may want to post this in the spousal petition/visa forum instead of the fiancé petition/visa forum. That may be why you didn't receive any responses.

Hey everyone,

I posted a thread here a few days ago but it didn't get much attention, but things are really down to the wire now so I think we just need someone who has been through this already to ease our fears about it and tell us we're doing the right thing!

We will be living here in Chicago, Illinois, while she is from Vancouver, Canada. She is currently living with me in Chicago on the 6-month visitor Visa, but we are buying her plane ticket TONIGHT to head back to Vancouver so we can start filing papers. We've done extensive research, and we are still second-guessing ourselves! As is stands, this is our current gameplan:

1. She leaves Chicago on January 29th

2. I file the spouse application immediately afterward.

3. Once the application is approved, she files her application from Vancouver.

4. So on and so forth.

Our starting process is rock-solid, right? For the smoothest/shortest process, we should both be in our own respective countries when filing our applications, correct? Additionally, is it okay for me to visit HER while this is going on? Additionally, is it okay for her to visit ME while the process is going on? We want this to be as short, painless, and smooth as possible, but obviously we're ready to ride it out no matter how long it takes. Obviously being able to visit each other would be a blessing, though!

Would REALLY appreciate any insight on this, please let us know! Thanks again.

- George And Lisa

[george89lol 0]

We are not already married - filing for fiance visa, sorry!

Edited January 8, 2013 by george89lol

[LeftCoastLady 441]

We are not already married - filing for fiance visa, sorry!

You can file the petition while she still in the U.S. rather than waiting until after she leaves. Since she'll need to provide you with a passport-sized photo, a signed letter of intent and G-325A, it would be easier to have her there with you. Be sure to read the VJ K-1 guide: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?autocom=custom&page=k1guide

[bsd058 296]

You can file the petition while she still in the U.S. rather than waiting until after she leaves. Since she'll need to provide you with a passport-sized photo, a signed letter of intent and G-325A, it would be easier to have her there with you. Be sure to read the VJ K-1 guide: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?autocom=custom&page=k1guide

Better yet, she can get married while she is in the US as a visitor. I did. I didn't need a visa for it. If she's already in the US and would stay if she were married. Once married you can file the I-130 and apply for adjustment of status.

But if she's going back anyways, it won't make a difference.

Edited January 8, 2013 by bsd058

[CANbirdUSman 11]

Hello George and Lisa, from a fellow Canadian...

I filed my Fiance K1-Visa from Vancouver, BC Canada. And just filed my AOS (Adjustment of Status), from here in Maui, HAWAII.

As 'LeftCoastLady' previously stated, have a look at the VISA Journey Guides. This will 'guide' you through the K1 process.

The K1-Guide-Vancouver/ is another guide to follow, since your fiance will be filing from Vancouver.

You two can totally visit each other. Do a search on this site regarding "Visiting during the K1 process". You'll read lots of stories about couples that have gone through this.

Good luck, & Happy Journey

[Darnell 8,478]

fiance visa? spouse visa?

Edited January 8, 2013 by Darnell

[LeftCoastLady 441]

fiance visa? spouse visa?

The OP answered that question here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/408025-plan-goes-into-motion-tomorrow-nervous-need-help/page__view__findpost__p__5908515

[CaroSL 68]

Hey everyone,

I posted a thread here a few days ago but it didn't get much attention, but things are really down to the wire now so I think we just need someone who has been through this already to ease our fears about it and tell us we're doing the right thing!

We will be living here in Chicago, Illinois, while she is from Vancouver, Canada. She is currently living with me in Chicago on the 6-month visitor Visa, but we are buying her plane ticket TONIGHT to head back to Vancouver so we can start filing papers. We've done extensive research, and we are still second-guessing ourselves! As is stands, this is our current gameplan:

1. She leaves Chicago on January 29th

2. I file the spouse application immediately afterward.

3. Once the application is approved, she files her application from Vancouver.

4. So on and so forth.

Our starting process is rock-solid, right? For the smoothest/shortest process, we should both be in our own respective countries when filing our applications, correct? Additionally, is it okay for me to visit HER while this is going on? Additionally, is it okay for her to visit ME while the process is going on? We want this to be as short, painless, and smooth as possible, but obviously we're ready to ride it out no matter how long it takes. Obviously being able to visit each other would be a blessing, though!

Would REALLY appreciate any insight on this, please let us know! Thanks again.

- George And Lisa

-You guys should definitly take advantage of the fact you are together and file the petition together. That way you can have all the forms pictures and everything without waiting to have it by mail, and most importantly you can both proof read the file and support each other. My filing was a nightmare and I was really happy my fiancé and I did it together while I was visiting him in the US.

-I don't think she needs her plane ticket in order for you to file (not sure though). What is important is that she doesn't overstay her visa.

- You shouldn't wait to send the petition. The process is long, if I had known how long, I would have applied at least 1 month before we did (we were engaged, we just kept it for us for a while, I didn't want to file before my parents knew)

[CaroSL 68]

Better yet, she can get married while she is in the US as a visitor. I did. I didn't need a visa for it. If she's already in the US and would stay if she were married. Once married you can file the I-130 and apply for adjustment of status.

But if she's going back anyways, it won't make a difference.

She actually have a visa? Or is she on a waiver?

Maybe I am totally but better safe than sorry right? If they do what you suggest they don't have higher chances of being denied? And can they appeal the decision if they are denied the AOS? (You are probably right, I am really no expert on this since I really didn't have a choice and went for the K1 directly)

[baron555 934]

1. She leaves Chicago on January 29th

2. I file the spouse application immediately afterward.

Understand that you meant the K-1 petition, she can be here for that. File tomorrow.

3. Once the application is approved, she files her application from Vancouver.

Research and begin to use the proper nomenclature. She'll send to the Embassy the documents required for the interview. Understand that will be many months from now AND she may not be able to return to the US to visit during this time.

4. So on and so forth.

Our starting process is rock-solid, right?

Yep

For the smoothest/shortest process, we should both be in our own respective countries when filing our applications, correct?

No, no need for that. Nothing anyone can go to quicken the process unless you join the military and get sent to the front lines.

Additionally, is it okay for me to visit HER while this is going on?

Sure, USCs can go wherever they can.

Additionally, is it okay for her to visit ME while the process is going on?

Maybe yes and maybe no. Plan for NO.

We want this to be as short, painless, and smooth as possible, but obviously we're ready to ride it out no matter how long it takes. Obviously being able to visit each other would be a blessing, though!

It's gonna take what is normally will take. Submitting all the proper paperwork and having good evidence helps.

- George And Lisa

[Krikit 1,163]

Our starting process is rock-solid, right? For the smoothest/shortest process, we should both be in our own respective countries when filing our applications, correct? Additionally, is it okay for me to visit HER while this is going on? Additionally, is it okay for her to visit ME while the process is going on? We want this to be as short, painless, and smooth as possible, but obviously we're ready to ride it out no matter how long it takes. Obviously being able to visit each other would be a blessing, though!

As the others said, you don't need to be in your respective countries to file. And as BSD mentioned, you also have the option to marry now and just adjust status.

She is not "living" with you now. She is visiting. The correct use of terms is extremely important when dealing with CBP and USCIS.

Yes, you can visit her and she can visit you. Just make sure you have return tickets and/or proof of ties to your home countries.

She actually have a visa? Or is she on a waiver?

Maybe I am totally but better safe than sorry right? If they do what you suggest they don't have higher chances of being denied? And can they appeal the decision if they are denied the AOS? (You are probably right, I am really no expert on this since I really didn't have a choice and went for the K1 directly)

Canadians do not require a visa to enter the US. Since Canada is not part of the VWP, they are free to appeal the decision.

[Krikit 1,163]

Research and begin to use the proper nomenclature. She'll send to the Embassy the documents required for the interview.

The application is not sent to the Embassy in Canada (Ottawa). It will be sent to the Consulate in Vancouver.

[george89lol 0]

Thanks everyone for all the help! One more question -

Our current plan as you all know is to file while I am in Chicago and she files in Vancouver, as opposed to getting legally married here and filing the proper papers so we never have to be separated. From what I understand, the process we have chosen is typically much shorter than the getting-married-here-and-filing-papers-after route, correct? The first line of action is more ideal for us because it allows her to work in Vancouver while we wait, as opposed to not being able to work for ~who knows how long while waiting for the files to be approved.

Is everything I'm presenting factual? Thanks again everyone!

[george89lol 0]

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