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09-18-2012, 08:50 AM
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Hello,
I am Canadian resident and I have a valid tourist visa to USA. My husband will be going to study in USA. Do I need to apply for F visa? I also have a new born baby. Do i need to apply separately for his visa?
Thanks!
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09-18-2012, 11:50 AM
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Location: Rogers, Arkansas
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If you want to live in the USA with your husband then yes, you need the F2 visa (and yes, baby needs a visa too). If you just want to visit him, but stay working/ studying/ living in Canada then your tourist visa is enough.
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09-18-2012, 01:42 PM
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Thanks for your answer Penguin-le. One more question. what is faster, applying for F from Canada or from USA?
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09-18-2012, 03:30 PM
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Location: Rogers, Arkansas
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I am not sure you can apply from the USA. I would imagine if your husband already has the F1, getting a spousal/ child derivative would be easy and quick.
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09-19-2012, 03:18 AM
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To my knowledge you can only apply for F visas while outside of the US.
What kind of tourist visa do you have? A B visa? That would allow you to stay with your husband for up to 6 months at a time, not longer.
Keep in mind that you are not allowed to work in either case. F-2 visas and B visas don't allow that. So if money is an issue it'd be best for you to stay in Canada and visit your husband as often as possible.
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09-19-2012, 07:45 AM
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Thanks Penguin-ie and Rob. I have B visa and my husband has already his F1. I know I will not be allowed to work or study there. Any way I am still in my maternity leave. I was just concerned that the procedure of F2 visa will take time and I want to stay the max time I can with him before my maternity/parental leave is over. I know that with my B visa I can stay up to six month with him but I prefer being always in the safe side. So if F2 will give me more legal status to stay I will apply for it.
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04-24-2013, 11:59 PM
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I have a US B1/B2 visa. I'm a Bachelors of Commerce Graduate. If I can apply for any of the US visa which will allow me to stay and work please advice.
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04-25-2013, 12:23 AM
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I'm Indian resident and have US B1/B2 visa. I'm a Bachelors of Commerce Graduate. Please advice if I can apply for Canadian PR.
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04-25-2013, 04:41 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bharat_5078
I have a US B1/B2 visa. I'm a Bachelors of Commerce Graduate. If I can apply for any of the US visa which will allow me to stay and work please advice.
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No.
You would need to find an employer first, and they would petition for a work visa for you. |
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04-25-2013, 10:08 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bharat_5078
I'm Indian resident and have US B1/B2 visa. I'm a Bachelors of Commerce Graduate. Please advice if I can apply for Canadian PR.
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Of course, you can apply for Canadian PR.
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