K-1 not needed? Want to Marry in US, Return to Canada. Canadian + US living in Canada

[midgetmanifesto 0]

I'm attempting to get some clarification/confirmation of what I have found on the site.

I'm a Canadian citizen. My girlfriend is a US citizen living in Canada with permanent resident status.

She wishes to get married in the states close to her family (and I've been assured it's the brides choice).

We intend to return to Canada afterward to continue living/working up here (although will stay stateside for a week or two after the wedding to visit/travel).

1/. It's my understanding that I wouldn't need a K-1 Visa as I'm not attempting to change my status in the US. Is this correct?

2/. If, in the future, we did decide to move to the states I would apply through a different process (CR-1). This approach wouldn't break the fraud rule (entering under a tourist visa, getting married, and attempting to immigrate) as we had left the country after the wedding. Is this correct?

3/. What would be the suggestion for what to tell the border guards regarding purpose of travel? I would expect that I should have some documentation proving I intend to return to Canada post wedding (?). Rental stuff, proof of employment, etc?

Thanks.

[lost_at_sea 995]

1. Correct.

2. Correct. (CR for less than 2 years of marriage at POE, IR if it's more than 2 by then)

3. Be honest. Answer questions that they ask you, no need to volunteer wasn't isn't asked for. Carry documentation to evidence what you're stating (Canadian ties - home ownership/lease, letters from employers expecting you back, that sort of thing, plus your return travel details).

Edited December 9, 2013 by lost_at_sea

[NikLR 13,236]

You should have no problems and no, you don't need a k1 visa to be married in the USA if youre not immigrating at this time.

Have a fantastic wedding!