Canadian Seeking work permit, fiance of American
I am a Canadian living with my
boyfriend in Canada. He is American
and is here on a visitor permit.
Neither of us have had a permanent
address or job for the past 7 years.
We want to get married and move to
N.C., but are concerned that the I-
129F will be denied because he
hasn't worked or paid taxes in the
US. If we get married, can his
brother sponsor me? Can I enter the
US on a visitors visa, then get
married and apply from within the
country? Would it change things to
get married in Canada? If the I-129 F
is approved, how long does it take
and how much will it cost? Thank
you.
Re: Canadian Seeking work permit, fiance of American
If your boyfriend does not meet the income requirements, a US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident who meets the income requirements and is willing to sign an affidavit of support and provide evidence of income can be a co-sponsor. In terms of which option would be best, there are certain things that an attorney would have to explain to you in detail so you can decide which option is best. The immigration fee for the I-129F is $455, the legal fees vary. On average, the I-129 are taking about 6 to 7 months to get approved. Feel free to contact me if you would like to discuss further in private. Good luck!
