Desperately seeking hope

[Redro 4,601]

@OswRae you’re worry about Step 7 (3 years down the road) when you should be thinking about Steps 1 and 2.

The affidavit of support is only needed at NVC stage after you meet, get married and file the petition. 
And affidavit of support means nothing if the consulate doesn’t believe the relationship is real.

So, first steps: meet this person 1-3 times. If you live close to them you should be meeting them as often as you can before marriage and after marriage. 
Canada and US are right next to each other and it’s very easy for Canadians and US citizens to travel to the other country.

If you don’t establish a good base of in person meetings I worry about the visa being approved.

While you are building your relationship, look for online work. Look for part time work. i864 suggests assets can be used but it’s not a guarantee, so, if you can’t line up a joint sponsor you need to earn more money. 
You have 2-3 years to either find a joint sponsor or make more money. 
Don’t get married on the first or second visit. Don’t get married via Utah. Being in a U.S./Canadian relationship has real privileges to it..:

If your partner is Canadian have them see if they qualify for a TN Visa. They can move to the US and maybe you can build your relationship like that… or maybe because where they live is so expensive have them move to a border city so it’s easier for the two of you to meet.

Even though Canada is not a high fraud country marrying on the first/ second visit without a lot of IN PERSON time is a red flag.

If you know this person is your forever person make sure you build a strong case FOR THE CONSULATE and so he is able to move to the US sooner rather than never. 
 

Good luck! 

[Ontarkie 13,920]

14 minutes ago, Redro said:

@OswRae you’re worry about Step 7 (3 years down the road) when you should be thinking about Steps 1 and 2.

The affidavit of support is only needed at NVC stage after you meet, get married and file the petition. 
And affidavit of support means nothing if the consulate doesn’t believe the relationship is real.

So, first steps: meet this person 1-3 times. If you live close to them you should be meeting them as often as you can before marriage and after marriage. 
Canada and US are right next to each other and it’s very easy for Canadians and US citizens to travel to the other country.

If you don’t establish a good base of in person meetings I worry about the visa being approved.

While you are building your relationship, look for online work. Look for part time work. i864 suggests assets can be used but it’s not a guarantee, so, if you can’t line up a joint sponsor you need to earn more money. 
You have 2-3 years to either find a joint sponsor or make more money. 
Don’t get married on the first or second visit. Don’t get married via Utah. Being in a U.S./Canadian relationship has real privileges to it..:

If your partner is Canadian have them see if they qualify for a TN Visa. They can move to the US and maybe you can build your relationship like that… or maybe because where they live is so expensive have them move to a border city so it’s easier for the two of you to meet.

Even though Canada is not a high fraud country marrying on the first/ second visit without a lot of IN PERSON time is a red flag.

If you know this person is your forever person make sure you build a strong case FOR THE CONSULATE and so he is able to move to the US sooner rather than never. 
 

Good luck! 

He's in Canada on a Student visa. She said Indian, don't think a TN will work here. 

 

[Redro 4,601]

Just now, Ontarkie said:

He's in Canada on a Student visa. She said Indian, don't think a TN will work here. 

 

Ah… i missed that… if he is Indian she needs to make sure not to marry on the first visit especially if she is not of the same nationality/ religion/ background and there is an age gap. It is even more important to make sure there are many in person meetings. 
Third country national in Canada marrying an American, they’re also more likely to encounter the DS5535 when they apply for the immigrant visa (especially if they’re studying something in science or biology).

Immigration and long distance relationships are really expensive. It takes a lot of sacrifice but if you have found your person the wait ends up worth it.

@OswRae what is your partner studying and how long does he plan to be in Canada? 

[pushbrk 12,138]

Your hope for a future with your intended husband is totally in your own control.  If the financial sponsorship seems like an issue now, then you have plenty of time to take care of the major issues at hand at the moment.  When you are finally able to meet, and still both want to marry and have him immigrate to the USA, you'll have plenty of time to CHANGE your financial situation with a new job.  USCIS and Dept. of State are only allowed to act with sympathy under certain circumstances.  Unless those circumstances exist, their feelings are irrelevant.

There are always practical (including financial) consideration and sometimes hurdles involved in starting a life together.  Consider them together and find solutions together.  As you consider and find, you are likely to find hope as you progress.