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Woah, interesting, it seems like I can lose the non-immigrant status part of the 0-1 but still stay in the country (I just lose the privilege of extending it) while the visa is being adjusted.

So, it seems like far and away the best option, from what you guys are telling me, is to get married as soon as possible, have her apply for a CR-1 (which we can do when we visit her family at Christmas) and go travelling with my spouse while it's being processed?

TN visa. That's still a thing, right? Sorry, my expertise in this is limited. 😊

Okay! Now, here's a question. Let's say I've applied for a CR-1, and I'm waiting. Can I also get a work visa with a US company during that time, so I can spend time in the US in the intervening months? This is entirely possible for me.

We could do a courthouse marriage in Canada and get a CR1, no question about it. I've just heard that it takes longer to do that than get the fiancee visa, and since I can work abroad for a Canadian company while I'm in the states, the non-working thing isn't as onerous.

Hi! I'm in a slightly tricky situation. My fiancee is American and I'm Canadian. We're both living abroad. We want to change this and start our life in the US.

There are two options that seem good. One is a fiancee or a marriage visa. The disadvantages: processing time, and the fact that my fiancee can't necessarily show that she has the income/assets to support me. (Her parents do and I can support myself, don't know if that's relevant.)

Another is an 0-1. Without going into detail, I'm an established enough person in my discipline that I can definitely get one. My thinking is that I could get an 0-1 and adjust status once I'm married and in the states. It's more expensive, but with shorter processing times, and I'll be able to work immediately.

What do you guys think?