Becci391

If you think it's better to cross illegally, then try it.  See what happens.  You're not going to like it.

P.S.  The current system is the same one that existed under Trump, Bush Jr., Bush Sr, and Reagan.  

Really? 
 
What’s the reason you’re dragging your feet filing for her petition and adding time until she can join you as an immigrant? It’s online. 

Ex-husband will hopefully remember to still list you on the new I-864 as that responsibility doesn’t end with divorce. 

Everything we sent did fit in a USPS Priority Mail Express envelope.
Maybe 100 pages total. Could have been less.
 
Got approved without any issues.

We did. The bank statements of our joint checking account was actually 90% of the total amount of pages.🙈🤣
 
I think we did quarterly statements for both but I'm not sure.
We only have one joint American Express credit card account. Less than 10 pages total at that time.
 
It's not about how many pages you send it's about the quantity. Comingling accounts ( credit, bank, phone lines, memberships), same address ( unless one of the people works out of state).
 
We only sent 10 pictures I think.

Are you seriously still considering meeting a person who is ALREADY dictating you who to be friends with? 
Imagine the things he will be telling you to do if and when you end up married? How to dress, where to go, who to hang out with.
 
He sounds controlling and - quite honestly - not like an open-minded guy.
 
Run, don't walk. 

Honestly, I wouldn't. You don't really know that person and it sounds sketchy with the whole "I would marry you without knowing you". Sounds like a "I'd love a green card". Not necessarily the case, but possible. Anyways, going to a foreign country to meet a person you don't really know by yourself is too risky in my opinion. Make sure you have your friends with you when you first meet and if things go well, you can spend time with him alone. That's my advice. 

Bad advice!  

You bring up all these complications and ignore the most obvious solution.  Your USC spouse can visit you in Canada.  Problem solved.  So, it really isn't that hard for the two of you to be together.  It is that simple.  

You can't visit the US on a non-immigrant basis because you have immigrant intent.   No one said you can't see your spouse for almost two years.  She can visit you.  You can meet in many places.
 
If she divorces you, then you have no path to immigrate to the US.  You will still be in the system.  Getting divorced will not erase you from the system.  
 
The I-130 is the start of the immigration process.  After many steps, you get the CR-1 spousal visa.  It's not CR-1 or I-130.  It's both.  At this point, you choice are to immigrate to the US or she immigrates to Canada.  If you want to immigrate to the US, then there is ONLY ONE WAY TO DO IT.  You start with the I-130 and end up with a CR-1/IR-1 spousal visa.  
 
If you are detailed oriented, can read and follow written information, then you can do it on your own.  This is a DIY website.  Many people have done it without a lawyer.  If you don't have the time or desire to learn about US immigration and need someone to handle things for you, then get a lawyer.  This is a personal choice.

No.  You did do something illegal.  You just didn't realize it was illegal.
 
By your own words, you worked in the US for your Canadian employer.  That was illegal and a violation of your entry into the US.  You just didn't realize it was illegal.
 
By your own words, you were in the US for over 100 days and left all your stuff here - you basically brought your entire life including your keys.  That's not consistent with someone taking a vacation.  That looks like someone moved to the US.  That's illegal even if you didn't know it.  

Follow the Guides on VJ.
 
Your wife files an I-130 to start the immigration process.  As stated earlier, it's 12-18 months for you to get an immigration visa.  Upon entry into the US with your immigration visa, you automatically get a green card.  It's not 3 months, absolutely no way.   You do not apply for a green card within the US.
 
It doesn't matter that you worked for a Canadian company.  Your visa free entry into the US does not authorize you to work from inside the US. 

Without a work permit, this is in violation of the terms under which you were admitted.

The wait times are what they are.  Join the queue.  Just about everyone here has had to wait to be with their fiance/spouse.
 
Did you really do no investigation whatsoever into US immigration when you married an American?

As answered multiple times, yes, you are in the system. Immigration records are forever. Any and every strike is recorded. Attempting to enter without the proper visa will result in WORSE repercussions for you as you now already have one major strike. After what has happened, why would you even think that trying to just go again without the proper research and visa is a good idea?

No that is not what they are saying. What they are saying is you lost your privilege of coming to the US without a visa. Now you will have to apply for a B visa to come and see your spouse. But just being married to a US citizen does not give rights to enter the US without authorization.

1.  Protect yourself physically and financially (GET A DIVORVE ATTORNEY!!!)
2.  Avoid any contact with him.
3.  Divorce him....
4.  Move on with your life.  His immigration status is out of your control.
You should have already had him locked up in my opinion.  He seems to be a very dangerous individual
 
Just my opinion.

If by illegal you mean having a regular job (such as a waitress or a nanny) and getting paid under the table /nothing contract, then it's don't see any problems with you declaring it. Now if her illegal job is drug dealing or gun smuggling then you'll have some serious issues. 

God doesn't issue immigration visas.  The US Government does.

You can either comply with US laws and get her an immigration visa like everyone else or point out in the bible where God said it's a right for a woman you have never met to immigrate to the US because you are special as a Christian and libertarian.  

You can argue your "shoulds" until you are blue in the face, but you will not bring your spouse to the US from Sri Lanka without following laws written on paper.  This forum is for discussing processes and procedures for spouse visas, not for discussing what "should be" God given rights, etc.   I know it's your topic, but please stay ON topic.

I have been to Sri Lanka.
 
That is a LOT of money.
 
Red flags flying. Tales of the Green Card?

You are the reason why the immigration becomes harder and harder, there is no such help, it is fraud and I wish it will come back to you.

I'm going to be blunt about this. You simply don't want to lose the convenience of having your gf here. The threat of her immigration status bothers you as it will
either cut the relationship short (her leaving) or force you into something you are not ready for (marriage). The truth is that you may need to prepare yourself for the inevitable if you are not ready to marry her. Dating an person that is limited with staying in the US is challenging, because the relationship can't progress fluidly. 
 
Almost everything plan you stated pertaining to immigration is not feasible. First, you have a gross misconception on how work visas are obtained. And nothing is wrong with that because most people are not well versed in immigration. You, yourself, can not do anything to get her a work visa. That is not how it works. In order for her to get a work visa, a company , (usually a major corp) has to hire her. Then the company are the ones who file the work visa. The process is complicated and very expensive. And because of this, work visas usually are limited to those with advanced degrees in STEM fields. It is not like she sees a help wanted signs in a McDonald's and send in an application for a work visa. Work visas are not only difficult to obtain, but the wait for them can be years. 
 
You coming up with money for tuition is admirable. But it is not just having the money to pay for school. She must remain an active student and not fail or drop out. It must also be a legit Uni. She also can NOT work on a student visa. Which means that you not only have to provide tuition, but room and board costs. It may be more of financial responsibility than you think. And student visas does not guarantee a path to residency or citizenship. And I will not get into the thought process of providing such a huge financial commitment versus simply marrying. 
 
But all of this you are doing is for the US side of immigration. If she goes to France, she may encounter the same limiting factors of immigration. Immigration is not a 'wake up one day and choose which country you want to work and live in'. Every country in the world has immigration laws and there are many that are more difficult and strict than the US. It is best for her to start researching extensively on France immigration so she doesn't end up in a compromising situation there.
 
Like it has been said numerous times already, there is very little to nothing you can do to help her with immigration, unless you marry her. You are not the first be in this situation. Now that you know your options you can move forward with either marrying her, or enjoy the relationship until her time her is done. 
 
Best of luck to you.

Your “fiancé” cheated on you and got pregnant. And you’re sticking around ? 
 
 
wow...

I'm not. Just wondering.😁