[size=10pt]I have posted on here once (maybe twice) a while ago, but my situation has changed and my boyfriend and I have a better idea of what we want in the near future. We hope to have me visit him in Canada (from America) for 6 months, and either be engaged and planning our wedding, or potentially even married by the 6 month mark. During my stay, he would 100% be funding all of my living/food costs. I also have two cats that I would be bringing with me. After getting married, I would apply for an extension of my visit and obviously apply inland for my residency. Now for my questions/thoughts.
1.) If we are only engaged by the 6 month mark, are they less likely to approve my application to stay longer?
2.) If we are married by the 6 month mark and my application to stay for another 6 months gets approved, is the CIC likely to approve any future applications for extension if my application is being processed?
3.) Is there anything special I need to do with my cats? I know that I need to take them both to the vet to get them checked out, but is there a form online I print to give to my vet, or should they have the form on hand?
4.) I have a fairly new 46 inch TV that I would love to bring while visiting, but I am almost certain that trying to bring it over the border might cause some issues (red flags, taxes, etc.) Do you have any suggestions? (I will sell it if I have to).
5.) Is there anyone in the US who needs to be informed about my trip?
6.) How does receiving my mail work? Do I inform the USPS? Or do I have a family member send me my mail once in a while?
7.) How does using US health insurance in Canada work? I currently have Aetna (I'm not sure what specific kind). I only have one important prescription that I will need while I am visiting.
8.) Would visiting for 6 months, applying for a 6 month extension in hopes of becoming common-law partners be another option?
I'm sorry about all of the questions, and thanks in advanced (even if you can only answer one question, or give any other random info!!!)
1.) If we are only engaged by the 6 month mark, are they less likely to approve my application to stay longer?
2.) If we are married by the 6 month mark and my application to stay for another 6 months gets approved, is the CIC likely to approve any future applications for extension if my application is being processed?
3.) Is there anything special I need to do with my cats? I know that I need to take them both to the vet to get them checked out, but is there a form online I print to give to my vet, or should they have the form on hand?
4.) I have a fairly new 46 inch TV that I would love to bring while visiting, but I am almost certain that trying to bring it over the border might cause some issues (red flags, taxes, etc.) Do you have any suggestions? (I will sell it if I have to).
5.) Is there anyone in the US who needs to be informed about my trip?
6.) How does receiving my mail work? Do I inform the USPS? Or do I have a family member send me my mail once in a while?
7.) How does using US health insurance in Canada work? I currently have Aetna (I'm not sure what specific kind). I only have one important prescription that I will need while I am visiting.
8.) Would visiting for 6 months, applying for a 6 month extension in hopes of becoming common-law partners be another option?
I'm sorry about all of the questions, and thanks in advanced (even if you can only answer one question, or give any other random info!!!)
