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Which K-visa do I need????

I am soooo confused..... I posted on K-1 forum too, not sure where to go from here. Here is the deal:

My fiance who is American and stationed in VA and I want to get married in December (7months from now) in the U.S.... he is then being deployed for 4-6 months overseas and I want to come back to Canada to continue working until he gets back to the US.

Does we apply for a K-3 / I30 after we are married and hope that everything gets approved within the 6 month time frame, so that I can move down there when he gets back from overseas

OR

Do I apply for a fiance visa -I29, get married within the 90-days and apply for an advanced parole so that I can travel back to Canada? Can I apply for advanced parole at the same time as my I-29 Visa? How does that work?

I live in Ottawa so plan on going through the Montreal Consulat.

Any advice is appreciated!

Thanks!!!

Officer's Fiance

Female

Canada

2006-06-01 15:53:00

Thanks very much for all of your feedback!!! This gives us lots to think about and start figuring out all the paperwork that needs to be done.
Tanya

Officer's Fiance

Female

Canada

2006-07-14 10:20:00

Sorry for the confusing thread :blush:

Unfortunately, there is nothing simple about our situation!!! Basically, I am a Canadian resident, my fiancee is an Officer in the US Navy and currently stationed in VA. We want to get married at Xmas before he goes away in Jan on a 6 month deployement (I'll then wait in Canada until he gets back). When he gets back from his 6 month deployment, his new military orders may possibly be overseas (Germany, Italy, etc... who knows) and since we'll already have been married for 6 months, it shouldn't be difficult to have me added on to his military orders. I'll definitely tell him to communicate with his Commanding Officer and tell him he is marrying a foreign spouse though! I didn't think it would be difficult for me to live in a foreign country as his dependant since I'll have a military ID, but now it sounds like there is more than meets the eye!?

My questions were: will I be able to go through the K-3 process via the Embassy in the country wherever he is stationed before moving back to the US? And will I be able to enter the US from Canada with my belongings in transit to his new duty stationed?

My fiance definitely needs to talk to someone at JAG or somehwere like that, but I thought I would post my question on here and see if anyone would be familiar with this type of situation. Ahhhhh, if only he could get Canada as his next duty station our problems would be solved! :wacko:

Hi there Officer's Fiance ,

I am getting totally confused by this treat. Maybe you can clarify things here.
From what I understood you are not married yet. And as far as I know only his wife could be added to his orders. At least it was the case when my hubby got his last orders. I made the experience that it isnt as easy as you think to just be with your hubby, because he is in the Army. It sure helps if you are on his orders, but that doesnt mean that the military can take care of everything. What is the country he will be deployed to?

I would suggest that he talks to his 1st Sgt about it, since he might be more useful on that issue. But since you are not married yet, I dont know. They cant add you to his orders within a couple weeks, it usually takes a month and more. Be aware of that too. And the other thing make sure he tells his SGT that he will get married. My hubby messed that up. Then the army might be able to speed things up for you.

But it still depends on the country he is going to be deployed in.

Greets I.

just wanted to add:
You might also get assistance at his local Legal assistance office. They normally know how to handle those cases.

Isabel

Officer's Fiance

Female

Canada

2006-07-13 18:08:00

Well, I'm a Canadian citizen and no, I was not aware that I could not simply enter a foreign country as his wife since he would be under military orders. He has been in the military for over 15 yrs and is an Officer, 0-3. He would definitely get approval from his Commanding Officer but I was not aware that this could take a while? Does anyone know where I can get more detailed info on this?

I am a little unclear on your nationality. You are aware that you cant just go live in another country with your husband even though he is in the military. YOu have to abide by all laws of that country also. You would have to be given consent to enter by the US Military and then would be able to accompany your hubby. That process in itself can take a long time depending on situation, and since you are a foriegn national without clearance there are difficulties involved with you living on base. How long has your fiancee been in military and what pay grade is he. He also needs to make sure he has gotten approval from his commanding officer to marry a non US citizen. (this depends on his pay grade and status).

Officer's Fiance

Female

Canada

2006-07-13 13:21:00

I would file from the country is stationed in, since I don't plan on moving to the US right away....hmmm, I think I need to move this to K-3 forum but not sure how to do this?

where would u file for a I-130? in the US or in GERMANY (or wherever he will be stationed at?)

sorry i cant help u...

Officer's Fiance

Female

Canada

2006-07-13 08:02:00

I just got back from a wonderful 12 day vacation in Norfolk, VA with my fiance :dance:

, at which time we were gonna file all the K-1 paperwork (we were planning on getting married next summer in the US when he gets back from deployment). Now, all of a sudden, seems like my fiancee may get posted overseas for 2 years, and of course, I plan on going with him!!! We've decided that if this is indeed what is going to happen, we'll get married here in Canada while he is on leave at Xmas before he goes on 6 months deployment overseas.

My 2 questions are 1) I'll need to drive down to the US first with my stuff and leave from there, will they let me through at the border since I don't plan on immigrating and will be on military orders with my hubby for abroad? (I'll kind of be "in transit") and 2) Will I need to come back to Canada for my K-3 interview when we file from abroad? We'll obviously have to file before being posted back to the US. Or can I just go through the process at the American Embassy in whichever country we are living in (a good chance it may be Germany).

I just realized that perhaps I should be posting this question on the K-3 board, anyone have any feedback for me? :whistle:

Tanya

Officer's Fiance

Female

Canada

2006-07-13 07:39:00

Any active duty US Military members here?

Hey tgere

My fiance is active duty in the Navy. We sent in our I129f a few weeks ago and trust me, I've checked to see if we can get anything expedited, but everyone gets in line...no special treatment! He gets deployed for 6mths in Jan and we can only keep our fingers crossed that I'll get my visa while he is gone so that I can move to the US right away when he gets back in July. Timelines vary by consulate, so anywhere between 6 months to1 year is realistic to expect approval and hot visa in your hands!
Good luck!
Tanya

Officer's Fiance

Female

Canada

2006-09-02 12:29:00

Letter of Intent

That's what I thought. Thanks for confirming :yes:

As fwaguy wrote

when submitting for interview

United States Department of State
United States Consulate, [name of country where Embassy is located]

[Embassy Address]

fwaguy, you sure are one of the fastest people if not the fastest with the needed answers. I for one am very glad you are here helping.

Ron

Officer's Fiance

Female

Canada

2006-11-10 10:32:00

Letter of Intent

Quick question... My fiance needs to write another "letter of intent" for me to bring to the Embassy, correct?

Who does he address it to? US Consulat or Dept Homeland Security (like the first one we sent with our I-129f application)

Thanks
Tanya

Officer's Fiance

Female

Canada

2006-11-10 09:31:00

Any military sponsors out there for K-1 petition?

Awesome, thanks guys. My fiance just sent me an email copy of what the statement of service looks like, and he's going to get it signed by the CO. That with his latest LES, we should be good to go? I told him to get it on USN letterhead

A letter from my fiance's Commander was also provided and very nessesary

Yes you have to have the employment letter. Have his commander put it on offical letter head and provide contact information at the end of it. If you need a go by send me a PM.

Rob

I have both but I was told the Proof of Service letter on the USAF letter head signed by my CC was enough. I will update the letter when we get an interview date. I assume everyone stating a letter is needed by the Commander has been to through the interview process already. Ken & Maria

Officer's Fiance

Female

Canada

2006-11-30 14:24:00

Any military sponsors out there for K-1 petition?

I'm wondering what kind of info other military sponsors have supplied for the affidavit and financial proof for the K-1. Is the LES (Leave and earnings statement) sufficient? My fiance seems to think that it would be silly to ask his Commanding Officer for a letter of employement because the LES clearly indicates his rank (O3E) which means that he is full time military. Anybody have any thoughts on this?

Thanks for your help!

Officer's Fiance

Female

Canada

2006-11-30 08:52:00