So, you want to move to the States eh?

Chelsea,

I'm in the EXACT same situation as you. I've been doing research for the past four months and spent countless hrs trying to figure something out.

Like you, I'm a Canadian with a mother who was born in the US but didn't actually live there. If only our mothers would have applied for our dual citizenship before we turned 18!

This is what I've found out so far that MAY help you:

First, if you're under 21 and your grandparents are US citizens you CAN become a dual through them. This isn't well known but I spoke to immigration about it, so it's definitely a fact.

Second, there is also something called an I-130 which allows your mother to sponsor you. If you are under 21 yrs old, there is not a waiting list and you could get your visa within 3 months to 1 yr.

Here's the bad news, if you are over 21 there is a waiting list and it's back logged for 6 yrs.ouch!

There is one thing that gives me a little hope with the I-130. The first time I went to immigration with questions regarding the I-130 I gave specific details on my situation (excluding the boy part!)The officer made a point of asking if I was Canadian, born and raised. When I told her I was she said 1 yr tops, from start to finish. One thing I need to add here; I'm 29 yrs old and find it extremely hard for her to have passed me for being UNDER 21.

So maybe it makes a difference that we're Canadian rather then from somewhere else in the world.I'm not sure and like I said, it gives me a LITTLE hope but I'm not holding my breath!

I hope some of this helps. I'll cont' to post on here as I find info out, PLEASE do the same!

Natalie

>>.also to remember, as Canadians we can visit the US for up to 6 months at a time, or per calendar year, whichever comes first. During that time, you are considered a Visitor, and not eligible to work. At all. Not even telecommute to a Canadian job over the internet. You cannot work in the US unless you have a work permit. Even for a foreign employer.

I may be a little silly and paranoid, but does anyone have the original reference, or page that this is referenced off of?

I'd like to stay with my husband for a little while while waiting for our Visa to go through, and I like to check everything first. I may have missed it somewhere else, but I haven't seen a link that this is in reference too.

I think its on the Department of State website. I know its posted around here somewhere.

I looked on the Department of State website.

I've seen where it says Canadian Permanent Residents can only stay 90 days without a visa, and where it says other citizens of other North American Countries can only stay 180 Days without a visa, but it doesn't state any limit on Canadian Citizens that I've found.

Well, considering we're part of North America, I think we'd fit into that rule.

Well, considering we're part of North America, I think we'd fit into that rule.

When I say other parts I mean it lists each specific country, like the Mexico, and British Citizens of Bermuda and whatnot.

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I am a duel citizen (American/Canadian) born in the US to Canadian parents and have papers and SIN for Canada. I want to marry a Canadian lady and we wish to live in both contries. What is the easier way to accomplish this?

Buy a house in each country?

What exactly do you mean "the easier way to accomplish this?" Accomplish what exactly? Get married? Or live in two countries?

thanks anyway Reba...