Closing The Distance Canada to USA

[Lyrinna]

Hello,

My SO and I are going to be starting the process to the close the distance and for me to move to the USA via the K-1 visa. I was wondering if anyone can share with me what I can expect from the Canadian perspective, like once he files the initial paperwork? Thanks!

[snow]

If everything is filled out correctly and you don't get an RFE (request for evidence), there is 24 steps until you become a permanent resident in the US:

Step 1: U.S. Petitioner gathers various documents
Step 2: I-129f Package sent
Step 3: 1st Notice of Action (NOA)
Step 4: 2nd Notice of Action (NOA)
Step 5: Case Forwarded by your Service Center to the National Visa Center (NVC)
Step 6: Case Forwarded by NVC to U.S. Embassy in your fiance(e)’s country
Step 7: Case received by Embassy from NVC
Step 8: Forms and Checklist sent to Beneficiary
Step 9: Foreign Beneficiary compiles required forms
Step 10: Completed Forms sent to Consulate
Step 11: Fiance(e) must attend medical interview prior to interview
Step 12: U.S. Embassy issues Beneficiary with Interview date
Step 13: Beneficiary has Interview at U.S. Embassy
Step 14: Beneficiary travels to and enters the U.S.
Step 15: Point of Entry (POE) in U.S.

AT THIS POINT, you have entered the US and should get married within 90 days.

Step 16: Apply for Social Security Number
Step 17: Apply for marriage certificate
Step 18: Get married
Step 19: Change name on SSN
Step 20: Complete I-693
Step 21: Apply for Adjustment of Status (AOS), EAD, AP
Step 22: Receive EAD / AP
Step 23: Interview for AOS (I-485 approval)
Step 24: Receive Permanent Residency

You will find a lot of support and help at www.visajourney.com ~> They helped me with our K1 visa and I've been a permanent resident for a year already

[Lyrinna]

Thank you Snow!