A Little Lost

[BioChemist 0]

Hi everyone, I hope you're all having a good day

I have a few questions I'd like to get answers to, because as stated in the post title, I'm a little lost

Background info: my fiance (US citizen) and I (Canadian citizen) are planning to get married after we get our BC (pretty soon, 1.5 years max), ain West Virginia. My question are the following:

1)Since I plan on one day becoming a US citizen, the CR1 visa seems the way to go...can I apply to a university while the CR1 paperwork is being processed?

2)If so, do I need to file for any additional paperwork (I know that I can't get a F-1 visa if a petition is being processed, i.e., the I-130)?

3)If not, what can I do?

4)This isn't really a question, but is there anything I can do so that my fiance and I can "start our lives" together (living together, working, studying...) as quickly as possible? (I know there might be nothing to do but be patient...it's just not my forte, )

5)Do I require any special vaccinations? I've had a look at the list, and some of them seem, well... a little ridiculous.

Thank you in advance to all those who've taken the time to answer!

Once again, good day to you all

[BioChemist 0]

PS: one last question

Do both my fiance and I need to provide a copy (each, so 2 copies total) of our marriage certificate, or will 1 suffice?

[Darnell 8,479]

1 photocopy with the I-130.

[BioChemist 0]

So 1 for the I-130 and 1 for the CR1 (supporting documents to the NVC for both of us)?

[Darnell 8,479]

original version into NVC. if you choose to enroll in EP (Electronic Processing) then a scan is sufficient, showing original on interview day.

[Stressed Out 81]

You'll have to complete a medical examination before your interview at the embassy and I believe there they take care of whatever vaccinations are missing. As for the rest I'm not sure since we aren't in the same predicament.

[hikergirl 277]

Hi everyone, I hope you're all having a good day

I have a few questions I'd like to get answers to, because as stated in the post title, I'm a little lost

Background info: my fiance (US citizen) and I (Canadian citizen) are planning to get married after we get our BC (pretty soon, 1.5 years max), ain West Virginia. My question are the following:

1)Since I plan on one day becoming a US citizen, the CR1 visa seems the way to go...can I apply to a university while the CR1 paperwork is being processed?

2)If so, do I need to file for any additional paperwork (I know that I can't get a F-1 visa if a petition is being processed, i.e., the I-130)?

3)If not, what can I do?

4)This isn't really a question, but is there anything I can do so that my fiance and I can "start our lives" together (living together, working, studying...) as quickly as possible? (I know there might be nothing to do but be patient...it's just not my forte, )

5)Do I require any special vaccinations? I've had a look at the list, and some of them seem, well... a little ridiculous.

Thank you in advance to all those who've taken the time to answer!

Once again, good day to you all

Here is a list from one of the Canadian Panel Physicians on what the Immunization requirements are: http://panelphysicians.com/Pages/Immunizations.htm

You should have received most of them (remember nurses coming to the schools and giving needles?) but you may require boosters depending on your age. Check with the public health nurses in your area as they should have a record of what needles you had for school.

Also, make sure you have your long form Birth Certificate with your parents names on it. I had to order one from the AB government as we normally were issued one with a little card but that’s not good enough for immigration.