Are you a Canadian in a relationship with an American and thinking about immigrating to the U.S.? In this video, Immigration Lawyer John Kasravi from JQK Law explains everything you need to know about the marriage green card process for Canadians.

👉 Learn the differences between applying inside the U.S. (Adjustment of Status) vs. outside the U.S. (Consular Processing), timelines for U.S. citizens vs. green card holders, and why K-1 fiancé visas are usually not recommended.

📌 What you'll learn in this video: • How long marriage green cards take for Canadians • Whether to file inside or outside the U.S. • Risks of overstaying and fraud concerns • Adjustment of Status vs. Consular Processing explained • The truth about K-1 and K-3 visas • Must-have documents for Canadian applicants • How to avoid costly mistakes

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Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro: Canadians in a relationship with Americans 0:05 – Unique immigration issues & benefits for Canadians 0:19 – Our law office handles Canadian marriage green card cases 0:25 – Why I decided to record this video 0:37 – How to schedule a consultation (JQKlaw.com/contact) 0:50 – First question: Is your partner a U.S. citizen or green card holder? 1:01 – Timeline differences: U.S. citizen vs. green card holder spouse 1:19 – Apply for green card inside vs. outside the U.S. 1:37 – Where should you get married? (Canada, U.S., or online Utah marriage) 2:07 – Proof of seeing each other in person 2:20 – Adjustment of status (green card inside the U.S.) 2:35 – Risks under the Trump administration 2:46 – Tourist visa entry, intent, and fraud concerns 3:04 – Overstays, ICE risks, and enforcement 3:40 – Why maintaining status is important 4:16 – Example: student or work visa holder getting married 4:20 – Filing adjustment of status while in the U.S. 4:33 – Free Ultimate Marriage Green Card Guide (marriageimmigrationlaw.com) 4:50 – Filing process for U.S. citizen vs. green card holder spouse 4:57 – Work permit & travel authorization considerations 5:15 – Advanced parole & travel restrictions 5:29 – Adjustment of status timeline (3–9 months) 5:47 – Green card interview & approval process 6:05 – Check our Instagram for client approvals (@jqklawfirm) 6:15 – Consular processing from Canada 6:26 – I-130 petition explained 6:38 – National Visa Center (NVC) step 6:52 – Long-form Canadian birth certificate required 6:56 – Police certificate from RCMP 7:12 – DS-260 form & document submission 7:22 – Montreal consular interview timeline 7:35 – Entering the U.S. with green card in hand 7:44 – Why K1 fiancé visa is not recommended 8:07 – Problems with K1 visa: no work/travel authorization, delays 8:19 – Recent K1 delays compared to marriage green cards 8:29 – Extra costs & steps with K1 8:43 – Conditional 2-year green card for recent marriages 8:52 – Brief mention of I-751 removal of conditions 9:08 – When a K1 might make sense 9:11 – K3 visa explained (spouse visa alternative) 9:46 – K3 vs. I-130 timeline differences 10:22 – K3 pros & cons (rarely approved) 10:47 – Extra fees for K3 filings 11:04 – Wrapping up notes & key points 11:19 – Consultations vs. video overview 11:33 – Free Ultimate Marriage Green Card Guide reminder 11:37 – Website: marriageimmigrationlaw.com 11:44 – Schedule consultation

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