Jump to content
aaht

Just changed TN, getting married soon, what to do?

By aaht in Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas

 Share

2 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

aaht Newbie

aaht   0

Posted
Filed: Timeline
Posted

Hi

I have been working in US for several years on TN status. I just changed my TN in February when I switched job and I am getting married in April to my fiancé who is a US citizen. We plan to to visit parents overseas after the wedding and come back to US and I'll enter with my TN. But after I read several articles and posts, it looks like it's not recommended, is that right? What should I do then? Do I keep using TN or should I apply for Green Card?

What are my options?

Thanks

  • 3 weeks later...
RodneyC Apprentice

RodneyC   0

Posted
Filed: TN Visa Country: Canada
 Timeline
Posted (edited)

Do not leave the US under any circumstances. I have been in the US for 9 years under TN status (recently married) and was contemplating the idea of doing a destination wedding. The day you get married the TN status becomes questionable due to your intent to immigrate. This can cause you to be denied entry at the border. Once married you should file for AOS(I-485), I-130 petition for alien relative/spouse, I-131, and I-765 EAD. You will no longer be able to renew your TN status "Legally". I'm not saying its impossible but legally you would be commiting visa fraud.

Rodneyc

Edited by RodneyC

06/20/2012 - TN VISA RENEWAL

02/09/2013 - Married

02/28/2013 [Day 0] - Mailed AOS package (I-130, I-131, I-485, I-765, I-693, I-864) to Chicago Lockbox via USPS Priority Mail. Accidently sent it with signature confirmation. Was processed within 24 hrs.

03/01/2013 [Day 1] - AOS Package delivered to USCIS Chicago at 1:30pm

03/07/2013 [Day 8] - Received 4 NOA1 notifications via E-mail around 11:45 pm

03/07/2013 [Day 8] - Checks cashed

03/11/2013 [Day 12] - Received hard copies of NOAs for I-130, I-131, I-485 and I-765

03/14/2013 [Day 15] - Received Biometrics Appointment Letter - Scheduled for 04/05

03/15/2013 [Day 16] - Successful early biometrics walk-in

03/27/2013 [Day 28] - Received (I-485) notification via E-mail. Testing and Interview

04/26/2013 [Day 58] - Service request made on I-485 (30 days past notice)

05/03/2013 [Day 65] - Received EAD Card production notification via E-mail.

05/07/2013 [Day 69] - Received EAD Card production notification via E-mail. (2nd notice)

05/08/2013 [Day 70] - EAD Card mailed. (3rd notice)

05/08/2013 [Day 70] - EAD Card tracking information provided. (4th notice)

05/10/2013 [Day 72] - EAD/AP Card received.

05/11/2013 [Day73] - Received EAD Card delivery confirmation via E-mail.

05/11/2013 [Day73] - Received letter in mail regarding service request on I-485. Interview will be scheduled soon.

05/22/2013 [Day84] - Received email for I-485 interview June 26th.

05/25/2013 [Day87] - Received interview notice in the mail.

06/26/2013 [Day 119] - Interview for I-485. Not approved on the spot.

07/05/2013 [Day 128] - I-485 Card/Documentation Production Ordered

07/16/2013 [Day 139] - 2 Year Conditional Green Card Delivered

-------------------------------------------------------------------

03/28/2015 [Day 759] - I-751 submitted for Removal of Conditions

04/13/2015 [Day 776] - I-797 NOA Received

05/01/2015 [Day 794] - I-797 NOA Received - Biometrics appointment letter - Scheduled 05-14-2015

 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
“;}
×
×
  • Create New...