Legal Question in Immigration Law in Washington

i wish to bring my friend to the u.s.

i have a friend whom is a canadian citizen, how may i simply bring her to the u.s. by vehicle? what do i need to expect? i also plan to marry this person eventually, so can i simply drive her into the u.s. to live with me until we decide to marry? whats the fastest way to deal with this?


Asked on 5/09/07, 9:18 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
James J. White, attorney Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC

Re: i wish to bring my friend to the u.s.

Canada is a visa waiver country so she needs nothing special to travel to the US for a visit. However, if her intent is to remain in the US, i.e. marriage, then she needs to apply through the consulate on a K (fiancee) visa or you can marry in Canada and apply for a marriage based adjustment.

If she comes to visit and you decide to "just get married" then do not do it too quickly. The immigration service may think that her original entry was fraudulent--that she intended to get married all along--and remove her from the US. Contact me directly for further assistance.

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Answered on 5/09/07, 11:46 am


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