Legal Question in Immigration Law in New York

Marriage to a canadian question

I have a hypothetical question. I am an American citizen and my Girlfriend is a Canadian citizen. If we on a whim decided to elope while she is here visiting (Legally but without a visa or form I-94 from the customs booth) could she stay here while the paperwork was filed for a k-1 visa. We love each other and neither of us can bear the thought of being legally married and separated for the prolonged amount of time that it takes to obtain a K-1. Any help on this subject would be much appreciated as the internet is full of woefully inadequate info on the subject.


Asked on 3/26/08, 8:20 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Cho Law Offices of Michael Cho

Re: Marriage to a canadian question

It's probably best to speak with an immigration attorney concerning your situation. You should also read this article by me discussing this very topic:

http://msclaw.com/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&cntnt01articleid=3&cntnt01returnid=71

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Answered on 3/26/08, 9:07 am


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