Legal Question in Immigration Law in Florida

I am a US citizen. My filipina fianc� has just been granted permanent residency status in Canada. (She has been working in the Edmonton, AB area for over three years as a caregiver.) She will now be living and working in Toronto.

Question 1: Can she visit me is the US? If so, for how long a period of time?

Question 2: When I apply for the K1 Visa for us to be married in the US, will it be for her as a Canadian (using her Toronto address) or as a Philippine citizen? Would the process be faster and easier were she considered under her Canadian status rather than under her Philippine status?

Thank you in advance.

Bruce Wright


Asked on 3/25/11, 10:41 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Latangie Williams Law Office of Latangie Williams, P.A.

Bruce,

Yes your wife can visit you. However once she is granted the K1 visa, the two of you must marry within 3 months or she will have to leave the US. As an alternative, you can marry her in Canada and bring her here on a K3 visa or do Consular Processing. If you would like a free consultation, please contact my office at 904-371-3538 or email me at [email protected].

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Answered on 3/25/11, 10:54 am
Dianne Brooks The Mandel Law Firm

You should know that since your fiance is only a Canadian resident and still a citizen of the Phillipines the processing will more than likely have to go through both places. I suggest you consult with an experienced immigration attorney in order to decide how best to proceed in the shortest amount of time. Please feel free to contact me at (646) 430 9384x101 or via email.

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Answered on 3/25/11, 11:41 am
Mercy Sequeira Law Office of Mercy Sequeira

Your fiancee is a Canadian Resident but a national of the Philippines. Her consular processing though can be done in Canada as she resides there. If she comes in from Canada, it will probably take lesser time. I can give you a better idea if you call my offices for a free consultation. 408-245-2416 or via email [email protected]

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Answered on 3/25/11, 12:32 pm


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