process to get sponsored to the US

[Goldenkoi91 3]

So me and my gf have planned for me to move to the states and live with her, as of now ive visited her about 5 times now, 2 weeks each time i went. We are wanting to go the marraige route to sponsor me there but we dont know where to start or what to do. Whats the procedure and what do we do first? i know we have to apply for a form for me to go there and get married to her then whats after that?

[Just Paul 4,591]

Click on top where it says guides.  Then US Visas.  There is no boyfriend/girlfriend visa.  You can get either a Fiancee or Spousal Visa.

[accumbyte 148]

18 minutes ago, Goldenkoi91 said:

i know we have to apply for a form for me to go there and get married to her then whats after that?

Marriage on a tourist visa (or VWP) is allowed as long as you intend to return abroad to await the CR-1 (spouse) process:

What country are you from? If not from a VWP country, do you have a US tourist visa? Usually, marrying anywhere in the world and doing the CR-1 process is recommended.

Edited January 27, 2019 by accumbyte

[Goldenkoi91 3]

we are not married yet but i have to go there and marry her first? then once thats done she can apply for the  I-130 correct?

[accumbyte 148]

13 minutes ago, Goldenkoi91 said:

we are not married yet but i have to go there and marry her first?

Yes, if you want to marry in the US. Otherwise, you can marry in your country or a different country.

13 minutes ago, Goldenkoi91 said:

then once thats done she can apply for the  I-130 correct?

Yes.

Edited January 27, 2019 by accumbyte

[Goldenkoi91 3]

2 minutes ago, accumbyte said:

Yes, if you want to marry in the US. You can also marry in your country or a third party country.

Yes.

thanks, do we have to apply got K1 visa first before i go there and get married then i can come back to canada and work while thats being processed?

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5 minutes ago, Goldenkoi91 said:

do we have to apply got K1 visa

No need.

If you are Canadian, then you get B-2 tourist status when admitted to the US. You can marry and then return to Canada before your tourist status ends.

Edited January 27, 2019 by accumbyte

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Also, the above is assuming you are not a Native American Indian born in Canada with at least 50% American Indian blood. Those individuals never need US visas: https://ca.usembassy.gov/visas/first-nations-and-native-americans/

[Goldenkoi91 3]

11 minutes ago, accumbyte said:

No need.

If you are Canadian, then you get B-2 tourist status when admitted to the US. You can marry and then return to Canada before your tourist status ends.

okay cool thanks. ill book another 2 weeks vacation soon and maybe get married then and come back and start on the next step. so after that she applies for the I-130 then whats after that?

1 minute ago, accumbyte said:

Also, the above is assuming you are not a Native American Indian born in Canada with at least 50% American Indian blood. Those individuals never need US visas: https://ca.usembassy.gov/visas/first-nations-and-native-americans/

i am 100% canadian born in gatineau hull, Quebec.

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7 minutes ago, Goldenkoi91 said:

so after that she applies for the I-130 then whats after that?

See "What Happens After You Mail the I-130 Out?" section: https://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1 The visa interview is in Montreal.

Edited January 27, 2019 by accumbyte

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Thread is moved from General Immigration Discussion to the "What Visa Do I Need" forum.

[carmel34 3,531]

13 hours ago, Goldenkoi91 said:

okay cool thanks. ill book another 2 weeks vacation soon and maybe get married then and come back and start on the next step. so after that she applies for the I-130 then whats after that?

She files the I-130 petition and supporting documents after the marriage.  Then you wait, and wait, and wait a long time.  Depending on the USCIS office that gets the petition, I-130s take on average 7 to 9 months to get approved.  Most of that time the file is just sitting in a box waiting for someone to review it as there's a big backlog.  After the petition is approved, then there's the NVC stage, then an interview at the consulate in Montreal.  Each step requires documents, fees, and lots of waiting.  Total process from filing the I-130 to the visa interview is averaging 13 months right now.  There can be delays for many reasons such as requests for more information, errors or omissions in completing forms or with documents.  Both you and your fiancee should read and study the I-130 spousal visa guides here on VJ.  It's a long, complicated, and expensive process.  Good luck.

[Goldenkoi91 3]

19 hours ago, accumbyte said:

See "What Happens After You Mail the I-130 Out?" section: https://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1 The visa interview is in Montreal.

thanks

6 hours ago, carmel34 said:

She files the I-130 petition and supporting documents after the marriage.  Then you wait, and wait, and wait a long time.  Depending on the USCIS office that gets the petition, I-130s take on average 7 to 9 months to get approved.  Most of that time the file is just sitting in a box waiting for someone to review it as there's a big backlog.  After the petition is approved, then there's the NVC stage, then an interview at the consulate in Montreal.  Each step requires documents, fees, and lots of waiting.  Total process from filing the I-130 to the visa interview is averaging 13 months right now.  There can be delays for many reasons such as requests for more information, errors or omissions in completing forms or with documents.  Both you and your fiancee should read and study the I-130 spousal visa guides here on VJ.  It's a long, complicated, and expensive process.  Good luck.

thank you i appreciate it. Oh i know its not going to be easy hahah but thank you

[carmel34 3,531]

18 minutes ago, Goldenkoi91 said:

thanks

thank you i appreciate it. Oh i know its not going to be easy hahah but thank you

no problem and all the best.  I used to live in Montreal.  I miss that awesome city!

[Goldenkoi91 3]

52 minutes ago, carmel34 said:

no problem and all the best.  I used to live in Montreal.  I miss that awesome city!

Thanks ☺️ And really thats awesome you did its a beautiful city