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Now I'm going to stress out over this. I just sent my package today and just clumped everything together with one huge binder clip except I paperclipped the check to the application. I did include a cover letter that detailed everything what was enclosed.

Hope its ok....

Good luck new filers, learn to breath in this process, you will be fine!!!!

Thanks... We've just started and already I'm stressing out.

Now I'm going to stress out over this. I just sent my package today and just clumped everything together with one huge binder clip except I paperclipped the check to the application. I did include a cover letter that detailed everything what was enclosed.

Hope its ok....

How would someone be able to get their shot records when they haven't been to a doctor in well over 10 years and doesn't currently have a family doctor? Or would he be better off finding a doctor (which I have been bugging him to do for 2 years now) and get the Antibody Titer tests?

Thanks for the replies. I have been using that Guide and it is so helpful. I guess I just wanted piece of mind to make sure I'm reading it correctly.

Thanks again!!!

Thanks again for the replies. My fiance does live just outside of Vancouver so I guess that would be a bonus for us in terms of processing time.

Now we just have to decide.. be apart before or after marriage I suppose.

So if I'm correct: The K1 might take longer to have her here and working, however, it has the advantage that we can live together immediately after being married. The CR-1 may be faster to gain permanent residency but we will have to marry and be separated for the first 6-12 months. Decisions decisions!

Thanks again everyone, once we decide which way to go I will post our timeline!

My husband and I debated much like you are now.... spend time apart before or after marriage. We decided on the CR-1 simply because there is no travel restrictions after the visa is approved. He was afraid if we filed a K1 and we got married he wouldn't be able to travel back to Canada if a family member got sick or he needed to leave for a funeral or something. He wouldn't be able to do that until he got his parole (travel) papers. That was the big decision maker for us. It really stinks not being with your spouse all the time after being married, but after all the paperwork is done and he is here permanently we will have the rest of our lives together. What's a few months to wait now?

Good luck to you!

Hello everyone,

I am sorry if this info is already on here and if it is, if someone can give me the link I would much appreciate it.

My husband (Canadian) and I (US) got married last month. I am finalizing all the documents to begin the process of getting him here. We are going the CR-1 route so that he can start to work as soon as he is able to move here. I just want to be certain that I have everything straight in my head for the first process.

So I need to file the I-130 along with the the G-325-A forms filled out by both of us and the filing fee. My supporting documentation is:

1. 1 Passport Style Photo for both of us

2. Copy of my birth certificate and passport

3. Copy of Marriage Certificate

4. Copy of his Divorce Certificate

5. 2 Affidavits of friends who were at our wedding

6. Affidavit from me stating the relationship is real and describing our relationship

7. Copies of photos from different places of me and my husband (about 20 pics)

8. Copies of wedding photos (about 12 pics)

9. Printed copies of a few yahoo messenger conversations and emails (most important ones of our relationship like when he asked me to be his girlfriend, his first email to me, etc. We talked every day on messenger for hours. Do I really need every conversation or would a good assortment from our relationship work?)

10. Airline receipts showing trips we took together or to visit each other

We don't have anything in both our names because we have not been able to do that since he does not have a SSN yet. So is there anything else I'm missing? I'm starting to second guess myself and nerves are setting in and I don't want to miss anything.

Oh, and a question about the I-130. I'm not sure how to answer question 22. "Complete the information below if your relative is in the US and will apply for adjustment of status......" He still lives in Canada and only comes here to visit. Do I need to fill this out, or can I just answer N/A? Is my thinking correct that since he maintains a residence in Canada that he doesn't need to file for Adjustment of Status for a CR-1 visa or am I really confused?

Thank you to everyone for their help and setting my mind at ease. I'm sure you can all understand I just want to be with my husband and don't want to mess anything up.