I-130 (IR-1/CR-1) - January 2026 Filers

[Happypath_2026 1]

I filed an I-130 (IR-1/CR-1) for my spouse. My application was received/processed on January 21, 2026, and I received a NOA dated January 26, 2026. I'm looking for January 2026 filers (IR-1/CR-1) to help us in the immigration process. luckily, my spouse is with me in the United States while her asylum case is pending. I hired an attorney who will represent us during the immigration proceedings and throughout the process.
I've read a lot about the process and what to expect in the coming months and years.
Petitioner: US Citizen

Beneficiary: Canadian Citizen

[Crazy Cat 46,207]

Just to clarify, is this a spousal visa case or an Adjustment of Status case?  I think it is rare that someone from Canada seeks asylum in the US, then starts the spousal visa process.     Is she going to interview in Montreal?

Edited 6 hours ago by Crazy Cat

[Happypath_2026 1]

Our legal counsel filed a motion to withdraw the asylum case and the I-601(A)concurrently. She will return to Canada once she has received approval and will attend an interview at the Montreal embassy.

[pushbrk 14,307]

2 hours ago, Happypath_2026 said:

Our legal counsel filed a motion to withdraw the asylum case and the I-601(A)concurrently. She will return to Canada once she has received approval and will attend an interview at the Montreal embassy.

OK, great.  Montreal has a US Consulate.  The embassy is in Ottawa.  Did you have a question?  I do?  For our education, how and/or why did your Canadian wife seek asylum in the USA?

[Happypath_2026 1]

Long story short, my spouse came to the US seeking safety after enduring an abusive and threatening relationship in her home country. She had held a US tourist visa for years.During this chapter of her life,we met and connected in a way that felt natural and genuine. Overtime, our bond grew stronger, and I proposed to her. We've now been happily married for nearly a year - a journey built on love,trust, and hope for a peaceful future together.