If my bf comes form canada to the Us and we get marry before he is a citizen what will happen????

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If my bf comes form canada to the Us and we get marry before he is a citizen what will happen????

Answer 1

If you marry in the US, you have to apply for a spousal visa, so he's legally allowed to stay in the US. Then once he gets that, he has to apply for permanent residency. My situation is backwards, I'm from the US and married a Canadian citizen in Canada. We didn't do everything like we should have. A few months after we got married we took a trip back to the US for the day, re-entered with our marriage certificate and IDs and all that at the border. They normally have an immigration officer there all the time. They gave me a visitor's visa for a year and told me within that time I must apply for permanent residency. I've sent in my application, but since the wait is long I also had to apply for a visa extension so I don't become illegal. I wouldn't suggest doing it the way we did. We were very misinformed. I'd go to the immigration website and find out the number to the office and give them a call. They'll be able to tell you how to go about things and how to apply for everything along with costs of applications.

Answer 2

The first answer is very, very, wrong.  When you get married, you'll be married, and that will be the only thing that happens.  In order for him to obtain residency status and then become a U.S. citizen he will need to go through the same process that everyone else goes through.  As his wife, you can sponsor him.  The process takes about three years.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis

Answer 3

Well, I don't know the laws in Canada, but my husband is from Jamaica and I am an American citizen. Basically, we had to go through immigration to file for him to become a permanent resident. About 4 months later, he was issued a social security card, so he was able to work here. He hasn't applied for his citizenship yet (10 years later!!) but whenever he decides to it will be a lot easier for him to become one.

But to answer your question, it is fine that he is not a citizen yet. Once you get married, then just contact Immigration to get the ball rolling.

Hope this helps!

Answer 4

Once he marries you (assuming you are American) he will automatically become an American.

Answer 5

Here's stuff from the Canadian website, hope it helps!

Getting Married

Congratulations on your upcoming marriage! To help you so that everything goes smoothly, Service Canada has compiled a list so that all your documents will be in order.

1. Obtain a Marriage Licence and Certificate

To apply for a marriage licence and certificate you will need:

The date you are planning to marry

Proof of your present marital status

Proof of identification (provincial or territorial driver's licence or birth certificate)

Additional information may be required

For more information on obtaining licences and certificates, consult your province or territory's Web site.

2. Change your Name

If you decide to change your surname, it is your responsibility to change your name with all relevant government departments and agencies. The following will need to be updated:

Canadian Passport

Social Insurance Number (SIN) card

Canada Revenue Agency

Provincial or territorial health card

Provincial or territorial driver’s licence

For more information on changing your name, consult your province or territory’s Web site.

3. Getting Married Overseas

If you are getting married overseas, most countries will require a statement in-lieu of certification of non-impediment to marriage abroad. You can apply for one by mail to the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Authentication and Service of Documents section before your departure. If you are already abroad, you may obtain a “Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment” from the nearest Canadian government office abroad.

Answer 6

probably nothing. it should be fine. after you get married, you'd just need to wait until he is a full US citizen. marring someone who is already a US citizen and/or getting married on US soil should help some too. hope this helps =]