A lot of people have asked whether they need to do a formal wedding ceremony before applying for a green card through marriage. The short answer is no. The primary requirement for a U.S. citizen to sponsor a foreign spouse is that they are legally married. The definition of “legally […]
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Green Cards for Canadians Married to American Citizens
Can a Canadian citizen get a green card after marrying a U.S. citizen? The short answer is yes. When a Canadian citizen marries a U.S. citizen, the U.S. citizen can submit a petition to sponsor their spouse for residency in the United States. Why is it called a green card? […]
Electronic Versus Paper I-94 Records
When entering the United States in a non-immigrant status, Canadians are issued an I-94 record showing the date of admission, the class of admission, and the duration of the permitted stay. For those entering the U.S. through an airport, you will typically be issued an electronic I-94 rather than the […]
Why Canadians don’t need a B-1 or B-2 visa
People who want to come to the U.S. usually need to apply for a B-1 business or B-2 visitor visa at a U.S. consulate abroad before being able to enter. However, Canadians enjoy a special privilege in that they don’t need visitor visas before attempting to enter at a port […]
