Oddly enough...heard conflicting information regarding after marriage.

[george89lol 0]

Hey everyone,

So my fiancee (Canadian) was approved, and while crossing into the U.S. she was confidently told by the person looking over her packet that the moment she was married and filed the appropriate papers, she would be free to travel between the U.S. and Canada again. Now, we're seeing things saying that we need to wait for the approval of the AOS? We specifically asked the border agent if we needed to wait for anything to be approved, and he firmly said No, you do not need to wait for anything to be approved - you just need to be married and begin the process. We've read online and other documents making it seem like we need to wait for something to get approved before she is able to travel back to Canada. Any help clearing this matter up would be GREATLY appreciated. Thank you!!!

-George and Lisa

[sweetswinks 400]

Hey everyone,

So my fiancee (Canadian) was approved, and while crossing into the U.S. she was confidently told by the person looking over her packet that the moment she was married and filed the appropriate papers, she would be free to travel between the U.S. and Canada again. Now, we're seeing things saying that we need to wait for the approval of the AOS? We specifically asked the border agent if we needed to wait for anything to be approved, and he firmly said No, you do not need to wait for anything to be approved - you just need to be married and begin the process. We've read online and other documents making it seem like we need to wait for something to get approved before she is able to travel back to Canada. Any help clearing this matter up would be GREATLY appreciated. Thank you!!!

-George and Lisa

The officer was incorrect. As an AOS applicant, if you leave the united states and attempt to re-enter USA prior to receiving AP, you will have abandoned your AOS and will not be able to proceed as an adjustment of status applicant. You will then have to start the process all over again.

[Pitaya 2,576]

Cannot tell what type of visa your wife had. If it was a K1 visa, use the info below.

accessible at the top of the forum page. In particular, the K1/K3 AOS Guide: http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos

Good luck on your immigration journey.

[Bonnie&Bob 33]

Stay in the USA. You cross that border and you will be stuck in Canada. I got married and had to come back to Canada for a family emergency before my I-130 approval. It is almost 2 years later and I am still stuck in Canada. I am not telling you what I have heard....I AM TELLING YOU WHAT I KNOW.

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

You file for AOS and file for your EAD(employment) and AP(travel/re-entry) at the same time. You cannot leave the US without first having your AP or green card in hand, if you intend to re-enter the US and not abandon your AOS process. If you leave without AP or green card, then wanted to return to the US, you would need to file for a spousal visa.

~ Moved from AOS from Family Based Visas to Working & Traveling During US Immigration - topic is travel ~