Hi! I would appreciate if you can answer me a question.\nI am a permanent resident in Canada. If I marry my girlfriend who is visiting the US on tourist visa, how long would it take for her to enter Canada legally? She doesn't have a canadian tourist visa. Thank you.\nHave a nice day.
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You should really check with Canadian Immigration before you get married.  I don't believe just marrying her ensures that she can come.  It might depend on where she is immigrating from, whether she has a criminal record of any kind, ie, even so much as a DUI infraction.  I know a Canadian woman who married a man from Trinidad and she did eventually get him here but it took approximately 3 years.  Go to the Canadian Immigration website and check what it says there.  Also, might give them a call if you want to talk to someone there for further answers to your specific situation.
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Here is some info on dual citizenship, it is a complicated topic, but this is from someone who obtained dual citizenship:\nhttp://www.richw.org/dualcit/\n\nYou may want to contact a lawyer familiar with immigration or the consulates for the countries, because dual citizenship may not be possible in some situations or may not be the best option for you.  Here is a list of the canadian embassies and consulates, the US is toward the bottom:\n\nhttp://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/world/embassies/menu-en.asp\nI would start with the Canadian side, because they probably have seen this type of situation before and they are known to be a little more friendly.\nI hope that helps, good luck.
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Check the citizenship and immigration canada website for historical processing times for different visa posts, some posts are notoriously long (as in several years) to process an application from beginning to interview stage:\n\nhttp://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/times-int/menu-perm.html\n\nYou have the right to ask about the status of your application ONLY after the processing time for your visa post has passed e.g. the post in Colombo takes 58 months to process 80% of applications... you may only inquire and they will only answer your inquiry if 58 months has passed.  Otherwise don't bother inquiring.  Check the link to see how long your particular visa post takes.
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I beleive you are allowed to be in the states as well as Canada for 3 months without a visa. Also since your husband has gone back to the states he may return here for 3 more months. Good luck my freind I am going through the immigration process right now.\nCheers
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I need some more information, click add information and tell me how you're in the U.S. now... tourist visa or other visa... and if you met here, whether you were engaged before your visit or not, etc.\n\nOK thanks for the info. I would not recommend marrying now, because it could be considered fraud... a tourist visa implies that you are not intending to stay, if you were already engaged, it would look bad. So the question is where to get married... choose which nation you want to be married in and then ask for a fiancee visa there... I don't know what the legal process is like in Italy, but here in Argentina, I married my wife with a tourist visa, they don't have a fiancee visa or any legal recognition of affianced people (they just say "novio/novia", the same as boyfriend or girlfriend). You'll want to be prepared to spend some time in Italy if you marry there, however, because it's a fairly long process. The spouse visa is two different applications, in the first one you'll fill out a bunch of forms, including information on all former spouses, everywhere you've ever lived, every job you've ever had, and a photo they'll give you specifics on. It's $380. Bring wedding photos and copies of letters proving you love eachother. If they approve the initial filing, then you have to get a criminal record check from any nation you've lived in for more than six months... so you'll be looking at least at getting one from Italy. Here in Argentina it's a two month process, but Ireland processed our request (my wife lived their for eight months a couple of years ago) from one day to the next when they received the request by mail. You'll have to provide proof that you've had certain vaccinations, have a medical examination, and you'll have to swear you've never been a member of a communist or terrorist organization. She will have to fill out papers proving that she, by herself, makes enough money for the both of you and any other household members to live 20% above the poverty line. This is legally binding; if you ever have to use a public service, such as welfare or food stamps, the government will sue your wife. Then you pay $380 again and wait for approval.\n\nGo to USCIS.gov and look for the following papers to get an idea what you'll have to fill out.\n\ni-130\nDS-230\nG325a\n\nIf you want to marry in the U.S., she has to file a fiancee visa in the U.S. She must physically be in the U.S. to file it, and you have to be in Italy, be approved, then as the next answerer said, you have to marry within three months of your arrival. Hope this helps. It's a long process that I'm currently going through myself.\n\n\n\nIf you want to stay together during the process, I would recommend marrying in Italy, and staying there during the application process, if that's financially doable for you. That's what I'm doing now, I'm a tourist here in Argentina for about a year and a half now because of this process... the marriage was in March, and the visa process has been since then, but the embassy has been nice about it, the main delays have been lack of information and problems gathering all the necessary papers. Be sure to ask at the embassy as soon as you're married whether you need a Hague apostille (seal from the international court) on your marriage certificate so the U.S. recognizes it. I hope this helps you to prevent the same delays I've had
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I can't speak for an American marrying a Canadian but I am Canadian and my Brother married a girl from another country and had to go through that process.  Yes it seems long but if you are married and living here it won't really be that long.  I'm sure you'll have no problems passing any scrutiny.  I hope you are planning on living in an area where you are familiar with the climate.  It would not be good for your morale to move to northern Ontario or Edmonton if you are from a southern state.  Just be forwarned and prepared for the climate in your new home area.  Oh and welcome eh!  (tee hee we don't really say that - just when we speak to Americans!)
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where are you know ? if you are already in Canada just stay there and don't worry about thing... if you are outside then you must wait until your sponsorship papers get processed... once you filled an immigration petition you can't really use a tourist visa anymore...
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I married a Canadian Woman. I now live in Canada. This does not give you automatic Canadian citizenship. It is a process that takes some time to get. \n\nFirst you have to become a "Landed Immigrant". If you have no criminal record it is relatively only time consuming. Do not use one of the immigration consultant. They are a waste of money. Instead do it yourself with the help of one of the Yahoo group Canadian immigration groups. They can help you with each step. They helped my wife and me a lot. Then in about 3 years you can apply for citizenship and get dual citizenship. DO NOT return to the US or your country of origin during the process as you may not be allowed to return.\n\nIf you have been divorced, before you can marry in Canada you have to get several letters from lawyers and certified copies of every divorce decree. If your spouse died then you must have death certificates as well. This has to be sent into the Provincial government and approved before you can get your marriage license. It is a process that can take several weeks to get together, sent, and returned so plan on that.\nGood luck and remember it will take lots of time to accomplish it all...
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Dear Madam,\n\nWe are licensed professionals in Canadian immigration law.\n\nWe provide assistance to people in the Middle East and around the world who are looking to visit, work, study, or immigrate to Canada.\n\nYou will require a list of documents to support his situation however it can be difficult.\n\nWe can apply for a visa for him and bring him to Canada.  Please contact us anytime.  Our website is http://www.immigrationprofessi... we also use immigration_professionals@yaho... for the convenience of one on one chat.\n\nHope to here from you and best regards,
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Here is the information from the US Department of State website, Bureau of Consular Affairs.  Its a great site. See web address below.. Happy Shopping\n\nTemporary Visitors to the U.S.\n\nInternational visitors add greatly to our nation's cultural, education and economic life. We continue the proud tradition of welcoming visitors to the United States, with secure borders and open doors.\n\nMost Canadian citizens and many citizens from Visa Waiver Program countries can come to the U.S. without a visa if they meet certain requirements. Starting October 26, 2004, visa waiver travelers from ALL 27 Visa Waiver Program countries must present either a machine-readable passport at the U.S. port of entry to enter the U.S. without a visa, otherwise a U.S. visa is required. See information about the upcoming 10/26/05 digital photograph and 10/26/06 e-passport requirements for VWP travelers. Learn more. Other foreign citizens will need a nonimmigrant visa.\n\nNonimmigrant visas are for international travelers, (citizens of other countries), coming to the U.S. temporarily. This visa allows you to travel to a U.S. port-of-entry (airport, for example) and request permission of the Department of Homeland Security immigration inspector to enter the U.S. A visa does not guarantee entry into the United States.\n\nInternational travelers come to the U.S. for a wide variety of reasons, including tourism, business, medical treatment and certain types of temporary work. The type of visa needed is defined by immigration law, and relates to the purpose of your travel. For an overview of the types of nonimmigrant visas available under immigration law, please see Nonimmigrant Visa Classifications on the USCIS website. The Consular Officer at your embassy or consulate will decide what kind of visa you need, when you apply.\n\nAdvance planning can smooth the visa application process for you.
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Dear Sir or Madam,\n\nWe are licenced professionals of Canadian immigration law. \nYou wrote other questions on the yahoo answers website which I have I have also been following but unable to answer because they are closed..\n\nMarriage in your situation can be a little complicated and you do not want to have an immigration problem either.\n\nHave you followed through with your application as yet?\nHave you gotten married yet?\n\nCanadian law allows you to be married to one person at one time.  If you are divorced then you are free to be married. There is no waiting period.  The question is:  does Canada recognize the divorce?\n\nIf you wish you may contact us directly to discuss more about your situation and ways that we might help you. immigration_professionals@yahoo .com or www.immigrationprofessionals. com\n\nbest regards,
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It sounds like you are saying that a US citizen is petitioning you to come to the US on a fiancee visa.  If that is the case, his being involved in a high speed chase and imprisoned would not affect your ability to get a visa.  Keep in mind that the consular officer who interviews you will probably know if the petitioner (your fiancee) has a criminal record and may ask you about this.  Please be careful and make sure you know your fiancee well (through personal meetings, not just internet chat) before proceeding to immigrate.
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Talk to a lawyer about this .. immigration is sooo complicated..  My fiance and I had thought for years that he would be able to become a citizen but then we found out that he couldn't =(  I know that as long as they have a Visa.. there are ways to make them at least legal .. lucky.. lol
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The whole process is usually fairly simple. The first step is for her to get a fiancee visa, which needs to be applied for by the US citizen. This allows her to come to the US and get married within 90 days. Once they are married, he can apply for her to get permanent residence, which is temporary for 2 years. This generally goes quickly, because she does not need to wait for a visa number. After 2 years the conditions can be removed from her permanent residence status, and after another year she can apply for citizenship. See the sites below for the process.
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This is new to me. \n\nWhat is your status? Why does he need travel experience? Did he tried to  to come on work visa or immigration or student or visitor visa?\n\nWhat is his work experience in India, are you officially engaged?\n\nAsk lawyer if you can go to India and get married and how long will it take for him to come to Canada, can he accompany you as husband, you need Canadian Immigration lawyer.  What if he were to come as student and then you get married? Do not take any short cuts, tell lawyer you want every thing legal nothing that is questionable.\n\nSee a lawyer, get and lawyer who has, Indo -Canadian visa experience so he will not charge that much for research and other stuff find the fee structure do not give blank check.
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i am an American and am married to a guy from Canada.  neither one of us are in the military however.  first off, i'd like to say...don't move to the US.  it would be better in my opinion to stay in canada and have him move there after he is out of the military...unless of course he's going to be a career military man.  my husband and i have spoken, and we've decied that it would be better to live in canada.  for one, I would not have to give up US citizenship because Canada offers dual citizenship.  in order to become a CITIZEN of the US you have to give up any other citizenships.  another reason is easy...healthcare.  once he is out of the military and has a normal job...insurance can be outragously expensive.  besides, our doctors aren't as good as the ones I've seen in Canada(Toronto area).  If you really want to live on base with him (or whatever it is that you need to live here for) i'd would not apply to become an American citizen.  just stay a permenant resident.  the only thing you can't do as a permenant resident that you can as a citizen is vote.  also if you commit a terrible crime, like murder, they can deport you.  but i'm sure you won't be doing that.  if you stay a permanent resident you won't have to give up canadian citizenship.  your daughter won't lose hers either.  i'm tellin ya, as an American getting ready to move to Canada...you should stay put and make him move there.  he'd like it...i do! \n\nps...the spellcheck is messed up so please excuse my spelling!
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If you get married while you are still a resident, you can petition for him as an immediate relative, but he will not be able to apply for his residency until either you naturalize, his priority date becomes current, or he applies on his own (i.e. through employment). As a resident, the fiancee or spouse visa is not available to you.\n\nMy suggestion would be to go ahead and get married, file the immediate relative petition, and have him extend his work visa (assuming he is not maxed out on his time in that particular classification). Then just wait out the time until you naturalize. Once you become a citizen, he will automatically move to the front of the line and can apply for his green card based on marriage to a citizen, as opposed to a resident. \n\nIf he has maxed out his time on his work visa, then he will either need to find an alternative visa classification or plan on returning home.\n\nGood luck!