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Frank and Rebecca, both Canadian residents, shared a dream of building a life together in the United States. Our relationship with them began in 2018, when we assisted Frank in securing his green card through his employment. With his career now established in the U.S., Frank was ready to take the next step by bringing his partner, Rebecca to join him
Rebecca had deep roots in British Columbia, where her entire family resided. Both Rebecca and Frank’s families had emigrated from the United Kingdom and settled in the same neighborhood in British Columbia. Growing up, Rebecca and Frank had been close friends, where their families were close. Many memories of holiday gatherings, neighborhood events and many shared milestones. Their love story blossomed over the years, and when Frank’s work took him to the U.S, the couple faced the challenge of a long-distance relationship. Despite the challenges, Frank made regular trips back to Canada to be with Rebecca, determined to make their relationship work.
In 2019, Frank and Rebecca decided it was time to marry. Surrounded by family and friends, they exchanged vows in British Columbia. Yet, just one month after the wedding, Frank had to return to the U.S. for work. As newlyweds, they found the distance difficult and knew they needed a new plan to live together. That’s when they reached out to our office.
When we met Frank and Rebecca, it was clear how much they were looking forward to starting their new life together in the U.S. With Frank already holding a green card, he could petition for Rebecca to join him under the F2A category on the Visa Bulletin. We quickly checked the Visa Bulletin and confirmed that the date for filing was current, with only a one month backlog on the final action date. This meant that we could file their application right away, though we would need to wait at least one month for USCIS to begin the review process. Aware of how quickly the Visa Bulletin dates can change, we moved swiftly to file Rebecca’s green card application. Gathering thorough supporting documentation to strengthen her case.
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Within 11 months, Rebecca’s green card was approved, and the couple was finally able to start their new life together in the U.S. Two years later, Frank was eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship. We immediately began preparing his application, and within six months, he was a U.S. citizen. With Frank’s citizenship complete, it was time to help Rebecca get a removal of conditions on her green card to secure an extension on her permanent residency. Without the removal of conditions on her green card, this would risk Rebecca’s permanent residency status.
It was critical that we filed the Removal of Conditions in a timely manner, because it allows individuals with conditional permanent residency to transition to a more permanent resident status in the U.S. This process ensures that the marriage that qualified Rebecca and Frank for the conditional status on the green card to be legitimate.
In just eight months, her green card was approved, bringing their journey full circle. With an extension of another three years, this would then allow Rebecca to apply for citizenship in the future!
Frank and Rebecca’s story is one of strategic planning and love. At VisaNation, we are committed to helping couples like Frank and Rebecca navigate the complexities of U.S. immigration. We understand the importance of building a life together, and we’re here to make that dream a reality. Contact our office today!
