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So confused (concurrent filing) Please help!
Hi,
So, we understood that because my husband is a US citizen who has returned to live in the US, and I am his wife and the mother of his child (who is dual), that we could file I130 and I485 concurrently, from within the US.
When I crossed the Can/US border (to "move" with my son and come meet my husband in our new home), the officer was very firm about how I am JUST A VISITOR- not moving, and I would have to go back to Canada before I could move here. I do understand that I am technically a visitor who cannot stay over 6 months, but I thought that I was allowed to file for immigration once I'm within the US, as an immediate family member...etc?
I am sorry. Can someone lay it out really clearly for me? Or direct me to a webpage that will? Should I use a Canadian address on my I485 form (ie not the US home I share with my husband)? And then leave the country when I'm approved so I can come back in?
I really thought we were doing this right, but the border officer has me freaking out. I don't want to be here illegally and have to leave my husband or my baby...?
Thank you for any help you all can offer...!
So, we understood that because my husband is a US citizen who has returned to live in the US, and I am his wife and the mother of his child (who is dual), that we could file I130 and I485 concurrently, from within the US.
When I crossed the Can/US border (to "move" with my son and come meet my husband in our new home), the officer was very firm about how I am JUST A VISITOR- not moving, and I would have to go back to Canada before I could move here. I do understand that I am technically a visitor who cannot stay over 6 months, but I thought that I was allowed to file for immigration once I'm within the US, as an immediate family member...etc?
I am sorry. Can someone lay it out really clearly for me? Or direct me to a webpage that will? Should I use a Canadian address on my I485 form (ie not the US home I share with my husband)? And then leave the country when I'm approved so I can come back in?
I really thought we were doing this right, but the border officer has me freaking out. I don't want to be here illegally and have to leave my husband or my baby...?
Thank you for any help you all can offer...!
