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Getting married on fiance visa or tourist visa?I have read many opinions about getting married on a tourist visa. Most say if you didn't intend on getting married when you entered the country you are ok. I was curious if when you try to change your status and they investigate the situation, do they look at things like if you quit your job before you entered the country. That would be a sign that you never intended on leaving. I just didn't know if things like that would be somethnig they would look at. Attorney answers (2)
Depending on the situation, USCIS is free to investigate the case as hey please and they can ask your spouse/fiance any questions they want. That could include questions regarding whether or not s/he was employed at the time of entry. For the most part, people who marry on a tourist visa can expect the process of getting legal permanent residence to be longer, more complex, and probably more expensive than the process of adjusting status for people who entered with the K-1. Right now, K-1 visas are taking a very short time to process start to finish. If you have already gotten married on the tourist visa then you cannot unring that bell as they say. At that point, you need to get an experienced immigration attorney to put together a successfl petition. But, if you are still in the process of deciding what to do, then you should start things off right and just apply for the K-1 now. Your fiance could be here in 4-5 months, hassle free.
Sarah M. Cross The Law Office of Sarah M. Cross 6984 Challis Rd Brighton, MI 48116 800-681-2311 or 810-225-0953 www.lovevisas.com email sarahmaycross@aol.com
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I would concur with the previous lawyer's answer. If you are still in the country abroad, then your fastest bet is K-1. If you have already entered the U.S., you can win your case with careful preparation.
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